This photograph was chosen because the
Elves think it is interesting and worthy of
discussion. Like we've done on previous
occasions, we are not going to jump-
start the discussion by submitting our
own opinions, questions etc. Enjoy! (Read Discussion)
Emrah Icten , December 03, 2005; 05:28 P.M.
David Robinson , December 03, 2005; 05:30 P.M.
Damn. This is very good. These patterns are positively hypnotic. I don't think I have ever seen a better, natural depiction of fractal geometry. Damn.
Leigh Perry 
, December 03, 2005; 05:48 P.M.
David, thanks. This second set of images was taken with a borrowed 180mm macro lens specifically to try to home in on the surface distortions. This small formation looked quite Mandelbrot, as you have noticed. Cheers.
Aaron Falkenberg , December 03, 2005; 08:59 P.M.
Your focus selection is spot on; from the wonderfully diffuse honeycomb pattern, it really snaps into the "fractals." I quite like the colour balance in this one, too.
Eric Fredine , December 03, 2005; 11:35 P.M.
Oh yeah, this takes the idea from the previous set and really explodes it. Love it.
Mnlo Lopes , December 04, 2005; 03:38 A.M.
Amazing
I love this set, texture, even tone is great. Most original shots i have seen here for a long time.
Highest rate for your set!
Carsten Ranke 
, December 04, 2005; 12:58 P.M.
A fascinating subject. This is my favourite from your mini-series so far - as already noted, resembling fractal geometry, very original shot, masterly the tones, tack sharp detail. You can even see small irregularities in the oil film on the water surface. One of the best abstracts I have seen on PN.
Carl Root , December 04, 2005; 06:12 P.M.
This one goes in my favorites pages.
The short straight line scratches add an interesting counterpoint to the bolder curved distortions.
It looks like you're also experimenting with tonality, which is part of what this site is for, but for continuity (perhaps on your web site?) I'd vote for brown, rather than blue, on all of them.
Richard van Hoesel , December 04, 2005; 07:46 P.M.
Yes, this one is by far the strongest in the series for me too Leigh. Those fringe reflections are just great. The only problem I have is that I keep wanting to tilt my head to the right. I might prefer the horizontal version, rotated 90deg anti-clockwise, even though that might reduce the dynamics and abstract nature of the shot somewhat.
Leigh Perry , December 05, 2005; 08:01 A.M.
Thank you all.
The shooting angle of several of these does make them feel slightly disturbing. I had to juggle camera position and angle to include the gauze reflections, leading to some interesting tripod (and photographer) positions.
Pnina Evental 
, December 05, 2005; 03:35 P.M.
Leigh, everything was said already, that series is even richer in compositions , textures and patterns than the first ones.I like all of them, but that one is my favorute, very original series. Pnina
Elena Kolesneva , May 13, 2006; 06:14 A.M.
Linda Keagle , June 03, 2006; 04:41 P.M.
Don't know how I found this, but I'm glad I did. Reminds me of M.C.Escher....
