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23-JAN-2011 Melody

Abstract

I started with Opal and WaterWaves, both modified using Liquify, with the distort filter Shear applied to the WaterWaves layer, which I set to Difference. Then I extracted and added the Sand Dollar, transformed it with Warp, duplicated the layer, flipped it, and modified the two copies independently, still using Warp. These layers are set to Pin Light blending mode at 69%. Finally, I selected the shiniest area of Opal (which I think is probably an abalone shell), and warped it into a variety of shapes, but kept only the one that was used at the very top of the image. This layer is also set to Pin Light, this time at 100%.

I know what I see in the various shapes here, but I'm not sure how to interpret it yet. Hence, the generic title. There seems to be some sort of story involved, though. What do you see?


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creativematrix27-Jan-2011 06:18
Oh this is a beautiful and dynamic abstract! I see a kernel of awareness bursting open with new understanding. ~ Meg
creativematrix25-Jan-2011 18:46
I see creatures of the cosmos, intertwined as they consider the fate of the universe. And they are encircled by revolving suns. The small gray creature is being shut out by his more powerful and colorful brethren.
Almita the cybergrannie
creativematrix24-Jan-2011 23:25
Fascinating, Shu! Thank you so much for sharing your interpretation. I have learned that people will see more in my poems than I knew I was putting in them while writing. It looks like that may work for my abstract digital things as well. I love what you see in this image. --Melody
Shu24-Jan-2011 13:43
"miraculous moment"-i see a mother and child--an umbilical cord in the upper left, child, w eyes closed, little arm reaching and mother, long golden hair, head tilted, eyes also closed awaiting that miraculous moment of birth. there is a loving holy spirit, (golden hooded image along left-hand side), reaching across protecting the child. the harshness of this world is shown in the partial shell at the top. shu