Landscape Swirls and rapids

Swirls and rapids · 09:02 PM

A more painterly look at rapids and moving water. Swirls of white with pockets of blue and green making their way around the rocks.

JMR

Frank Fletcher · 12-06-2009, 09:32 PM

Hey JMR - you're becoming the master of texture and rhythm! Great timing. I love the muted colors.

Because of the rocks, it's the tiniest bit right side heavy. Not that it's a bad thing.

Also - I know you're more of a purist than most - but it might work flipped horizontally. Since most of us are English readers (to be posting on this forum), without further information, our eyes probably like to scan from left to right. Currently, the water flow runs counter to our scan and the dark stones create a wall that also blocks the scan. This of course could be a good thing...

I d/l'ed it and flipped it. Not sure which I like better - but I thought I might mention it if you were so inclined.

In any case, I like the painterly effect!

SWEngineer · 12-06-2009, 09:59 PM

Very nice abstract. Well done!

PentX Girl · 12-06-2009, 10:01 PM

It truly does look like a painting...very artsy!

Damn Brit · 12-06-2009, 10:17 PM

One for the coffee table book JMR.

heliphoto · 12-06-2009, 10:39 PM

Fantastic JMR! Franks use of the word rhythm is right on.

JMR · 12-07-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Frank Fletcher

Hey JMR - you're becoming the master of texture and rhythm! Great timing. I love the muted colors.

Because of the rocks, it's the tiniest bit right side heavy. Not that it's a bad thing.

Also - I know you're more of a purist than most - but it might work flipped horizontally. Since most of us are English readers (to be posting on this forum), without further information, our eyes probably like to scan from left to right. Currently, the water flow runs counter to our scan and the dark stones create a wall that also blocks the scan. This of course could be a good thing...

I d/l'ed it and flipped it. Not sure which I like better - but I thought I might mention it if you were so inclined.

In any case, I like the painterly effect!

Sometimes a photo will immediately suggest an alternate look, but I didn't see it in this one. Thanks for the comments.

Originally posted by SWEngineer

Very nice abstract. Well done!

Thanks.

Originally posted by PentX Girl

It truly does look like a painting...very artsy!

Thanks, when doing these, I try different shutter speeds, to see which will produce the effect I desire or like.

Originally posted by Damn Brit

One for the coffee table book JMR.

OK. I told my wife to get rid of the magazines and make way for the new book!

Originally posted by heliphoto

Fantastic JMR! Franks use of the word rhythm is right on.

Yes, many people forget that rhythm can be a subject in itself. Thanks.

JMR

builttospill · 12-07-2009, 05:35 PM

I love it!

JMR · 12-08-2009, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by builttospill

I love it!

Thanks.

JMR

JMR · 12-08-2009, 08:01 PM

Just added a second image if anyone cares to look.

JMR

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 12-08-2009, 09:41 PM

Very nice JMR, especially the first one. It needs to be printed and hung on a wall.

JMR · 12-09-2009, 07:16 AM

Many thanks Heinrich.

JMR

**dcmsox2004** · 12-09-2009, 07:53 AM

as a van gogh fan.... your 1st composition is nonpareil ...

gawan · 12-10-2009, 01:40 PM

Stunning! I love the first especially, it has got it, all!

**Ash** · 12-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Didn't see these until now JMR.
Just brilliant.
They both are.
Love them.
With all the abstracts/impressionisms you have, you could easily publish.

JMR
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12-06-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
Frank Fletcher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 257	Hey JMR - you're becoming the master of texture and rhythm! Great timing. I love the muted colors. Because of the rocks, it's the tiniest bit right side heavy. Not that it's a bad thing. Also - I know you're more of a purist than most - but it might work flipped horizontally. Since most of us are English readers (to be posting on this forum), without further information, our eyes probably like to scan from left to right. Currently, the water flow runs counter to our scan and the dark stones create a wall that also blocks the scan. This of course could be a good thing... I d/l'ed it and flipped it. Not sure which I like better - but I thought I might mention it if you were so inclined. In any case, I like the painterly effect!

12-06-2009, 09:59 PM	#3
SWEngineer Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 308	Very nice abstract. Well done!

12-06-2009, 10:01 PM	#4
PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	It truly does look like a painting...very artsy!

12-06-2009, 10:17 PM	#5
Damn Brit Guest	One for the coffee table book JMR.

12-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#6
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Fantastic JMR! Franks use of the word rhythm is right on.

12-07-2009, 03:17 PM	#7
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332 Original Poster	Originally posted by Frank Fletcher Hey JMR - you're becoming the master of texture and rhythm! Great timing. I love the muted colors. Because of the rocks, it's the tiniest bit right side heavy. Not that it's a bad thing. Also - I know you're more of a purist than most - but it might work flipped horizontally. Since most of us are English readers (to be posting on this forum), without further information, our eyes probably like to scan from left to right. Currently, the water flow runs counter to our scan and the dark stones create a wall that also blocks the scan. This of course could be a good thing... I d/l'ed it and flipped it. Not sure which I like better - but I thought I might mention it if you were so inclined. In any case, I like the painterly effect! Sometimes a photo will immediately suggest an alternate look, but I didn't see it in this one. Thanks for the comments. Originally posted by SWEngineer Very nice abstract. Well done! Thanks. Originally posted by PentX Girl It truly does look like a painting...very artsy! Thanks, when doing these, I try different shutter speeds, to see which will produce the effect I desire or like. Originally posted by Damn Brit One for the coffee table book JMR. OK. I told my wife to get rid of the magazines and make way for the new book! Originally posted by heliphoto Fantastic JMR! Franks use of the word rhythm is right on. Yes, many people forget that rhythm can be a subject in itself. Thanks. JMR

12-07-2009, 05:35 PM	#8
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	I love it!

12-08-2009, 04:23 AM	#9
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332 Original Poster	Originally posted by builttospill I love it! Thanks. JMR

12-08-2009, 08:01 PM	#10
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332 Original Poster	Just added a second image if anyone cares to look. JMR

12-08-2009, 09:41 PM	#11
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Very nice JMR, especially the first one. It needs to be printed and hung on a wall.

12-09-2009, 07:16 AM	#12
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332 Original Poster	Many thanks Heinrich. JMR

12-09-2009, 07:53 AM	#13
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	as a van gogh fan.... your 1st composition is nonpareil ...

12-10-2009, 01:40 PM	#14
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Stunning! I love the first especially, it has got it, all!

12-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#15
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Didn't see these until now JMR. Just brilliant. They both are. Love them. With all the abstracts/impressionisms you have, you could easily publish.