This is a post-perceptual landscape image. It was taken seven years ago. It's fairly true to the light when I took the picture, but I didn't know what I saw when I saw it. This image only revealed itself once I circled around for a second look.
This is something that I find interesting about digital photography. Our first impressions of the scene don't have to be the only interpretation. That sort of flies in the face of the visualization concept where you supposedly see the final image before you click the shutter. However, strolling through RAW files, at least for me, is about the same as walking a nature trail. Never know what I'll find, but there are often some surprising images in there if I take the time to look and am open to the possibilities.
Once you figure this out, please don't give it away. It did take me seven years to find it after all, so letting others struggle just a bit doesn't seem unreasonable.
If you want a hint, you can look
here. However, check at your own risk as it will ruin the illusion.
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14 commentsOH MY! This is almost indescribable; unlike anything we've seen here before. First of all, as presented the abstract nature of this opens up the mind for many interpretations. Here's mine - I see a ghost-like creature sliming out of the depths - like some psychedelic Ghost Busters character...
I can't believe this sat on your hard drive for 7 years. Knowing what I know about your knowledge and command of colors and processing, you have really taken that knowledge and experience to a new level. Yes, the colors are out there, but as you've mentioned many times in the past, the colors were there... I think there's a connection here between this and what Anil recently wrote: I think the connection here is not only being open to possibilities, but also being able to see potential.
I'm pretty sure I know what the possibility was that you finally realized. Awesome realization too. Kudos!
This is an epiphany.
Lon
It's gorgeous.
Beautiful.
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Ed
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BTW, I agree with you re. strolling through old files and finding new images. I think the pre-visualization concept is important, but it's just one creative process among many.
ML