Week 25: Self Portrait and Fractals
So last week I posted a picture of Ginger. Decided this week I would put my new lens through it's paces and do a self portrait of me. Using my new 16-35mm lens and a remote flash, decided to take a moody low light picture. When Ginger saw it she loved it.
I was able to use a grid on the flash which allows more focused light. Putting it in Silver Efex Pro, I was able to turn the picture black and white. In my hand is my most precious book. It is my Bible. Not just any Bible. I have moved on to a digital version of the same Bible, but this one has significance. In fact, Ginger uses it for her devotions. When my life completely changed over 15 years ago and I began a journey that would lead me to where I am today, I received a gift from my parents. This Bible. At the time it was the only possession I had beside the watch on my wrist. That's it. It has been through everything with me. It is worn, has notes, encouragements, addresses and numbers. I have looked through it often, seeking encouragement, guidance, protection, and instruction. These many years later, I look at it fondly. It is a little rough around the edges, pages are worn and some are bent, much like me. There were times I would ask my Dad spiritual questions and he would guide me to scriptures in this book. It was given in love, and in hope, a hope that life would change. It delivered and continues to do so.
On another note of creativity I have been playing with a program called Apophysis. Say that three times fast. It is a flame fractal generator. It is an older program and it does not have much in the way of instruction or tutorials. It is out there, mostly on Deviant Art, which I have an account on. In fact the picture at the top of my blog was made with this program. But I love to teach myself new things. I am self taught in many areas, from drawing to photography to Photoshop. Here is another example:
It is an acquired taste, not everyone likes this type of art, and that is okay, I enjoy being able to play with it. And after work it gives me something to unwind with.
And then there are otherworldly fractals....
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, looking forward to next weekend when Ginger's sister and family come! Always a joy!
Baa
I was able to use a grid on the flash which allows more focused light. Putting it in Silver Efex Pro, I was able to turn the picture black and white. In my hand is my most precious book. It is my Bible. Not just any Bible. I have moved on to a digital version of the same Bible, but this one has significance. In fact, Ginger uses it for her devotions. When my life completely changed over 15 years ago and I began a journey that would lead me to where I am today, I received a gift from my parents. This Bible. At the time it was the only possession I had beside the watch on my wrist. That's it. It has been through everything with me. It is worn, has notes, encouragements, addresses and numbers. I have looked through it often, seeking encouragement, guidance, protection, and instruction. These many years later, I look at it fondly. It is a little rough around the edges, pages are worn and some are bent, much like me. There were times I would ask my Dad spiritual questions and he would guide me to scriptures in this book. It was given in love, and in hope, a hope that life would change. It delivered and continues to do so.
On another note of creativity I have been playing with a program called Apophysis. Say that three times fast. It is a flame fractal generator. It is an older program and it does not have much in the way of instruction or tutorials. It is out there, mostly on Deviant Art, which I have an account on. In fact the picture at the top of my blog was made with this program. But I love to teach myself new things. I am self taught in many areas, from drawing to photography to Photoshop. Here is another example:
It is an acquired taste, not everyone likes this type of art, and that is okay, I enjoy being able to play with it. And after work it gives me something to unwind with.
And then there are otherworldly fractals....
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, looking forward to next weekend when Ginger's sister and family come! Always a joy!
Baa
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