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28-AUG-2004 Paul Kennedy

Self Portraits in Steam
by Paul Kennedy

Taupo, New Zealand

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Guest 05-Mar-2005 17:17
This is a striking image, almost surreal, great capture!....Penelope
Helen Betts05-Mar-2005 11:10
Very clever capture! Helen
Paul Kennedy 03-Mar-2005 02:28
Thanks to you both for your comments... MFC, this is a small walking track close to Taupo, New Zealand called "Craters of the Moon"
Irish, this is actually steam coming from a blowhole in the bottom of a large hole in the ground. The image is as taken, uncroppped and unmodified :o)
Irish 02-Mar-2005 21:37
Intriquing ghostly imprint Paul,that seems to be waving at us from behind the veil..Nice to have included the reality of the snow bank[?] with a nice fade.. It actaully adds to the immpression of whats underneath..Neat image and concept! .~ Irish
Sony Forums Challenges02-Mar-2005 13:12
Paul, I like how the steam overwhelms most of the scene...with the hint of a rocky background. I especially like the presence of your long shadow cast...like a "spirit" emerging. Good idea, Paul...where exactly were you? MFC