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Dimensional variation on a flat plane or testimony to light

A flat piece of expanded metal displays an almost magical transformation through reflections & light captured on its flanks. The other side is sky. Some lens distortion correction made in PS + curves & sharpening.

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Mario Mencacci 5 months ago

The light created a texture, and you have catch it. Well done, very nice image, congrats!
Mario

gerard sexton Thank you Mario my apologies for leaving it so long to reply.

Mario Mencacci :)

Barbara 6 months ago

uf..my eyes hurt... what an excellent patteren, amazing!
well done

gerard sexton Barbara nice to have you visit one of my images & take the time to leave a remark. I am sorry that the effect has been to hurt your eyes! but I do understand what you are saying. Thank you for your praise it is very welcome.

Dragan M. Babovic 6 months ago

Great photo. Bravo.

gerard sexton Dragan so happy you like this it is made of nothing but light & reflection in what is ordinarily a dull & sterile structure! I have been meaning to enter the debate on Originality that you added to very wisely but unfortunately each time I try I get side tracked! I will try again tonight.

Dragan M. Babovic Thank you Gerard, glad to read this. Regards, Dragan.

Srinin 9 months ago

I am back here after a while. And stumbled upon this. Was wondering at an odd color combo until I discovered it is just sunlight playing on metal! Gerard, you never fail to amaze me! :)

gerard sexton Srin I apologise I overlooked the fact you commented here its much appreciated too! It is difficult to work in the confined space at the place I took this the angles are awkward & it demands attention to detail so that the best framing is made. I already mentioned before that in flat light this place is ugly but in the right sunlight the interior comes alive!

Arpit Suthar 10 months ago

i appreciate dat

Arpit Suthar 10 months ago

gr8 illusion.......

gerard sexton Thank Arpit I am happy you like this.

Luc Van Sever 11 months ago

i an first place i thought it was something architectural, an industrial plant, after I road the info I saw it had nothing to see with buildings, great

gerard sexton Thank you Luc much appreciated

arnold emmanuel 11 months ago

nice.....

gerard sexton Thank you Emmanuel

mohamad abasi 11 months ago

Nice shot

gerard sexton Thank you Mohamad

Yavuz Sariyildiz 11 months ago

? saw it in voting phase...good to see it here again

gerard sexton Thank you Yavuz

Mandy Schoch 11 months ago

Not to take away anything from your sports photos that are excellent, but....it is a pleasure to see you fall back into the artsy mode every now and then. Just like that rainy day phase of yours-- some of my faves to date. Such a great eye you have, Gerry. A fascinating urban abstract-- beautifully done!

gerard sexton Hi Mandy thanks for your kind words. I have noticed that my own stuff has lapsed preoccupied with sport & my back gardens nature offerings. But these places are going nowhere & my eye while it functions is still actively searching new ideas there will be more for sure just have to make them such that they wet the taste buds of 1x so you can all see them! Have a great weekend!

Rennos F 11 months ago

That is a spectacular image. Initially before i read anything i thought it was the facade of a building.

gerard sexton Rennos yes exactly & thats the appeal the light cleverly tricks the eye into suggesting that the flat surface has more than one dimension. It is images like this that really I love as they are unique! Thank you for your kind words.

Nicolas Marino 11 months ago

what a fantastic abstract Gerry!

gerard sexton Cheers Nic I am always looking for something original often only finding something unusual. This is in fact the same metal structure that gifted me the B&W abstract in my PF Euclids table!

Phyllis Clarke 11 months ago

Gerry, A true abstract for sure, interesting too. I am still attempting to fully understand your description. Since I really like the image it probably does not matter ...still..how large is the expanded metal..and what is the expanded metal? Help this silly lady here. :) Congratulations...Phyl

gerard sexton Hi Phyllis we have a footbridge over the dock here & at either entrance there is a lift shaft & a set of steps. This construction is clad in this flat expanded metal just sheets of galvanised steel or aluminium with holes in. On a sunny morning at the right time (angle of light is important) the sun creates an amzing set of patterns & shapes within this construction it doesn't last long & is difficult because of all the actute angles & limited space between walls to get shots without a great deal of distortion. I keep trying when I remember so its an ongoing "project" of sorts! Thanks for your feedback & interest. You are not a silly lady!

Phyllis Clarke Amazing what light can create. It is a good little story. Now don't you laugh..but I have these shower doors with a retro sort of gold pattern on them.and of course they go back and forth..and every day, at different times of the day, and depending on how open or closed the doors to the shower are, and if the bathroom lights are on..that determines the pattern. I totally taken by these shapes - you l know I like abstract images. I have tried to get the tripod in there but there is so little room and without it..you don't see much...anyhow..I am forever chasing light...especially morning light. :) Thanks for the explanation...You did not say HOW BIG the metal is...????

gerard sexton The size well these panels are perhaps 3' by 6' screwed together to create a box structure that encloses the stairwell. Getting this on here as got my juices going again I will go back in the morning if the light is right. Have a nice weekend.

Phyllis Clarke Thanks Gerry..that puts it into perspective and his helpful.

Guido Brandt 11 months ago

Great photo Gerard! Astonishing what artists like you can create with a piece of metal, light and a camera!

gerard sexton Pure luck really Guido I stumbled upon it & the shapes fascinate me. Thank you for your compliments.

Jan Gravekamp 11 months ago

Wow, excellent work Gerard! Like it a lot.

gerard sexton Thank you Jan much appreciated.

Dirk Kersten 11 months ago

Cool, great work

gerard sexton Thank you Dirk

George Doupas 11 months ago

WOW what an image.............+++

gerard sexton Thank you George I am glad you think so.

Marei 11 months ago

Great work, Gerard.
I get confused when looking on it for a too long time :-)

gerard sexton Thank you Marei

Gerard Jonkman 11 months ago

I like the abstract Gerard.......greetings Gerard

gerard sexton Merci Gerard bon weekend mon amis

Risquillo 11 months ago

Amazing image Gerard!
Saludos amigo!

gerard sexton Saludos amigo gracias

Arnaud Montagard 11 months ago

Impressive!

gerard sexton Merci Arnaud jes suis tres content!

Colmar Wocke 11 months ago

I like it -- my Engineer's Eye loves such graphic scenes!

gerard sexton ...thought it might & therefore you see what I see though my engineers eyes are more arty farty eyes! But thats the point look deeper & in the right light almost everything can be turned into a thing of beauty.

Andre du Plessis 11 months ago

Terrific one this Gerry. You really had me scratching my head ... and that even AFTER I opened up the thumb. Super stuff. Much like Tony I was expecting this to be tweed or something cricket(y) -alike.

gerard sexton Cheers Andre these are often taken when I am up early & bored! its a difficult place to frame an image but with determination & patience they are there to be found. I must go back soon...

samira alijani 11 months ago

exactly what i looking for today:)
thank u so much...

gerard sexton Good news I am happy that I helped you in that way. Thanks.

Ricky Siegers 11 months ago

excellent Gerry, well seen and a goo imagination !
cheers

gerard sexton Hi Ricky hope you are well this is a place just two mins from my house it always provides a picture in the right light!

RiccoZ 11 months ago

Nice...

gerard sexton Thanks

Carlos Costa Branco 11 months ago

Fantastic!

gerard sexton Many thanks Carlos glad you think so.

dido 11 months ago

ful of wander. great.

gerard sexton Thanks.

Marsel van Oosten 11 months ago

Awesome - great eye.

gerard sexton Thank you Marsel!

Chris Dixon 11 months ago

Now that is cool. A shot that one can look at for ages working through its dimensions and then working out what it is.

Cheers Chris

gerard sexton Cheers mate! glad you like this.

Dirk Wollschläger 11 months ago

Nice

Great work

gerard sexton Thank you Dirk

Dinu Bodescu 11 months ago

Astonishing idea and breathtaking capture, Gerard!

gerard sexton Big words that are really well received Dinu I really appreciate that you think so.

Saad Salem Al Sheihk. 11 months ago

I have got completely different image from what I have imagined from the thumb nail,and that is indicative of its power,
great abstract,your vision and the shadow have made it.

gerard sexton I am happy to hear this as thats a good compliment & thats what a good abstract is about! Thank you.

Christoph Hessel 11 months ago

excellent Gerard

gerard sexton Thank you too Christoph

Catalin Palosanu 11 months ago

Stunning result!

gerard sexton Thanks Catalin

Tony D 11 months ago

Thought it was a close up on the stumps Gerard, very unusual for you but well done none the same.

gerard sexton Ah ha see hidden talents must be my art school background though I must confess many of my abstract images will never grace these pages! Thanks for your good words.

Lela B. 11 months ago

Deceiving to the eye. Glad you explained what it was. I was wrong, I thought I was looking at the side of a building and it's windows! Great work.

gerard sexton Lela yes thats what I saw this place is so dull without the early morning light dancing upon its surface. Glad you like this thanks.

Jacob Tuinenga 11 months ago

Excellent captured image, I am still keep looking.

gerard sexton Yeah it has that sort of quality though flat the appearance is of a two dimensional image. I am happy you like it as I am happy to see this published

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