Lioness Fractal
by Rob Graham
I photographed this lioness at our local zoo 4 years ago, just after getting my first serious digital camera, a Kodak P850 P&S. Even after 4 years, I still thoroughly enjoy the photo. I can't say that about many of my early attempts :).
I ran the Fractalius filter on the original. I then used the same process as my last fractal image. This time I tried bringing a little more symmetry to the final image. I also worked on blending the sharp edges where many of the pieces overlapped, easing the transitions.
I have a CS3 question that came about while working on this image. When drawing an oval selection, is it possible to rotate the selection while drawing it? I was trying to select only the head, but couldn't figure out how to rotate the selection during creation. I finally rotated the original image so that the head was vertical, and then could create the oval selection.
C&C always welcome and much appreciated. Does the concept with the large center spiral and identifiable subject work?
Comments
8 commentsI love your fractal work. Very nice patterns and colors.
Like Denise, I'm not sure of the question.... I assume you are referring to the elliptical marquee tool. That tool can be formed into any oval of and width, height, on a vertical or horizontal axis. But, once you unclick, it has selected that area. As Denise mentioned, you can then use the transform function to change the size or shape of the selection but, it does just that... it will transform the pixels in the selection, not just the size and shape of the selection area. I'm not sure I've answered your question.
Wonderful colors!
David, I can understand your POV. As I mentioned, the original image is still one of my favorites from my early days of photography, and I think the effect of the fractalius filter adds an extra dimension to it.