Circular Time by redbeard
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Apophysis with slight sharpening
Thank you to all who have IM'd me about having the comments turned off. I really appreciate hearing from you all. I'm not mad, offended, or anything else. The truth is that I don't really know why I felt the need to do that for a while, I just had to. I think it is because I don't feel very creative these days and that most of the nice comments I have received in the past are not really deserved. Also I have been very busy at work the last few weeks, very stressed out, and don't really have the time or the psychic energy to comment on your works in the manner that you deserve. It is not fair to allow comments on my work, deserved or not, that I will most likely not be returning. I have tried to return all comments in the past but now find that it is impossible to keep up, let alone send out any thank you messages. I felt that if people wished to view my work that that would be satisfaction enough for me, comments were really not needed, but maybe I was wrong. I am not an artist, I just play around with Apophysis mostly, and don't want to get caught up in big discussions about the merits of postworked v nonpostworked images, what belongs in which gallery, and what constitutes a fractal. This is supposed to be fun, a place to share and say Hi, not an ideological battlefield. If you have managed to read through these ramblings, please bear with me, I will try to keep up with you, and feel free to leave, or not leave, a comment. This one is also a CD cover, but I have kept it for my latest work!
And Helen, this is not all white! While the universe may be infinite and unbounded, our little portion of it does have boundaries imposed by gravity and time becomes circular. There are no beginnings and no ends. Only continuity.
Comments (56)
wildfire2003
Wow, Jack, this is gorgeous!! My fav from you so far! I agree with your philosophy too! Big vote from me!!
DreamersWish
Just let me say this is just stunning. It draws you in and in and in. I wish I could get a Apo image to look even this good. Wonderful work. Plainly put.
Ruthee
An Awesome work, Jack. May I say something about your comments under your image here. I think more and more people are saying an all encompassing Thank You. I am because I also don't have the time to thank each person individually. There were a few who did when I began to follow suit. Now I'm seeing many more doing the same. I don't intend to slight anyone. But I felt as you do. And that we all can spend a lot of time replying to the great comments about our submissions and less time doing what we are here for.... which is doing our art work. I hope you don't mind my usuing your feedback for your great image to say my piece. Ruthee
magickmedbh
Jack, I just want to say that anyone who creates is an artist! Even those ugly {my opinion} abstract sculptures in front of our library, were created by artists...and your work Jack, is {again my opinion} Superb! :D My son says to tell you that your image reminds him of the 3 minutes he was clinically deceased. ;p He's such a bonehead, he was never clinically deceased...but hey his mom is crazy, what can you expect???!!!!;p Funny, I thouhgt it looked like briars in the gully down at my Grandma's house. Either way, excellent work! :D Love you, XOXOXOXO Lorie
Lissa_lei
Like a pearl in the middle of a filigree brooch, your work Jack, is always your own , and full of your soul, and that is why you are so well loved.A perfect little gem today, divine and unique. EccelllentV. Lina
kimpe
Great impressive flame!
Odrah
wonderful artwork and overwhelming text!congratulations and thank u so very much for sharing ur art and ur thoughts!
Kinouk
Impressive is an understatment!! Touch of gold! Excellent!! V WOW!! huge hugz and kisses
kansas
I like it very much. It seems to be like spun glass. Glad you clicked on comments. I hate to look at an image that I like and not be able to say something about it to the artist, even if it is only "beautiful!". A comment, no matter how short, is simply affirmation of the artists ability and talent. I think it is important.
PatGoltz
This is very beautiful. And don't worry about reciprocating comments. It's fine with me. :) I'd rather be allowed to comment.
CarolSassy
Hey Jack! (: Remember my message yesterday? heh heh heh You know then that you can't shut me up for long. HAHAHHAHAAAAAAAA! q-: This is a super, sparkly flame with a lovely depth. It looks great on that white background. Love it! V (:
Sekadhar
O ho ho...you are a artist Jack and excellent one! And you deserve all nice comments! People like to talk to much and...ah, better not to say! You know all about... And this image is just fantastic and perfect:))!!! Postwork?! I vote for....
classyladytwo
I can certainly understand taking some time away think we all need it for whatever reason but to say you are not an artist is ridiculous cause I've your work and not just here totally awesome work just like this one is beautiful depth gorgeous and stunning design and colors wonderful work *V
tresamie
Way cool, Jack! I like this image a lot and I'm glad you turned comments back on :)
Shadane
oh wow! this has got to be one of your best! the colours and swirls are incredible! V
fractalinda
Re leaving comments, I feel overwhelmed continually by the need to leave comments under almost every image- to be fair. Now that I'm also in the Terragen gallery, I'm constantly playing catch-up- not a new thing for me, but still frustrating, becaise I don't want to short-change anyone..but there just aren't enough hours in the day. So I certainly understand your dilemma. This is beautiful, excellent work, Jack, and I love the "eternal" concept.
environaut
That is a beautiful fractal! I really like the patterns and colors within!
Snow_Angel
Jack this is so beautiful! The gold design on this white background is stunning! I think at times it gets a little overwhelming here, and you are right, this is for fun and enjoyment as well as practicing art. Just do what you feel and don't get caught up in the strife. I love your artwork, it always has a unique look about it and I always look forward to seeing it. V :)
Diago
Awesome image and well done. You have me motivated to start playing with Fractals soon.
abmlober
It's a nice image. And I agree with Ruthee - be happy when you receive comments, comment on those images you like or you want to be helpful with, but don't start the comment trading.
maud
C'est un superbe fractal Jack! ton tunel m'attire beaucoup, j'aimerais y entrer pour ne jamais y ressortir, il me semble y avoir un calme! Unique et extrement bien fait :) Je comprends un peu ce que tu dis mais pas assez pour t'en parler mais je suis du me avis qu'eux!
SophiaDeer
Gorgeous! This reminds me of a star on top of the Christmas tree. It is always an honor to comment on your work.
emay68
Jack, this is gorgeous! Even more so with your added, philosophical comments. I also happen to think that you are, indeed, an artist. And a very good one. I love your work. I empathize with your feelings on the comments. I love to comment on people's work and I really do want to thank everyone when they comment on mine, but I, too, get overwhelmed. Please don't feel bad. Enjoy making your art, comment when you can. If you want, you can always say, "thank you" each time you post a new image. Also, sharing your artwork seems like thanks to me. Sorry, everyone, if I've rambled on. :o)
squeeka
Jack, this is beautiful! I love the way it draws you in! As for the comments, I believe someone said it best when they said don't worry about the thank you's, just keep creating art :) Just seeing each new artwork by artists here is thanks enough for me personally :) That's what this place is all about, sharing our artwork with each other:) hugz&cuddlz~jen :)
Darkangel764
Jack you are a very special artist, each image you makes brings with it a little bit of you, it comes from the heart and this is no exception. I love the way this not only draws you in but keeps drawing you in, it looks so good on the white background too. Just keep creating your gorgeous art my friend (((Jack))) VOTE
tallpindo
Winter wears a necklace of golden silence.
sharkrey
after about ten minutes, my boss walked over and said, "what are you staring at?"
captainxr
Wow this is a great image! Amazing work. VOTE
VDH
Great design and wonderful coloring! Very well done!
kepp
great flame looks good against the white b/ground