{"id":3202,"date":"2017-05-31T10:05:33","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T22:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abstractedreality.com\/?p=3202"},"modified":"2023-01-22T19:20:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T06:20:03","slug":"exposed-12-tulip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abstractedreality.com\/exposed-12-tulip\/","title":{"rendered":"Exposed #12: Tulip"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"'Tulip'<\/a><\/p>\n

Sometimes you hold onto an image and you don\u2019t know why. There\u2019s a little voice in the back of your head saying \u201cyou simply can\u2019t delete that!\u201d Even when at first glance, you don\u2019t think the image is particularly good, your gut instinct says \u201ckeep this\u201d.<\/p>\n

I experienced these feelings with the image I transformed into \u2018Tulip\u2019, and I\u2019m so glad I listened to my inner voice as this triptych is one of my favourites.<\/p>\n

Starting from Scratch<\/h3>\n
\"Original
Original Source Image for ‘Tulip’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here is the original, source image. Frankly, it\u2019s not particularly eye-catching and is somewhat underexposed. But I think what compelled me to keep this shot (and it was several years before I returned to it) was the soft exposure and graceful curling lines. In a strange way, it always had a very calming influence on me.<\/p>\n

So, when the time came to revisit and really explore this picture\u2019s possibilities, I had several pathways I could follow. I had already begun to investigate triptychs and was finding much creative satisfaction in breaking down an image and re-composing it with a completely different perspective.<\/p>\n

Playing with Pieces<\/h3>\n

I started to play and decided to go for three long, vertical panels to highlight and emphasise the long, flowing lines.<\/p>\n

\"Original
Middle and Right Panels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Both the middle and right panels contain prominent, sweeping gestures and focus on the curving edges.<\/p>\n

\"Left
Left Panel – original orientation and flipped<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Tulip\u2019s\u2019 left panel incorporates elements from both the middle and the right but in the final presentation, is flipped horizontally.<\/p>\n

As I was experimenting, I saw the opportunity to create a kind of stylised flower. The softness of the image suggested delicate petals, and I imagined a tulip opening itself to the world for the very first time.<\/p>\n

\"'Tulip'<\/a>
Final presentation of ‘Tulip’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As you can see, I have taken some creative license and given the triptych more of a golden glow than in the original. While I generally don\u2019t like to remove my shots too far from what I captured \u2018in camera\u2019, I felt in this case, by warming up the colours, I could add more of a richness and depth to the unfurling flower.<\/p>\n

Where Did My Inspiration Come From?<\/h3>\n
\"Everyday
Everyday measuring bowls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So how did I create the original image for \u2018Tulip\u2019?  Well, creativity in one area can generate ideas in another. I was perfecting my culinary skills and began baking one of my signature desserts \u2013 banana cake. I needed a couple of measuring bowls from the cupboard and I placed them on the stainless-steel bench top. While embracing the joys of baking, something caught my eye. The spouts were nestled closely together and their complementary curves aligned beautifully. After the cake went into the oven and I cleaned up the bowls, I grabbed my camera and the rest is history!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m happy to say I enjoyed the fruits of my labour on two counts that afternoon. The banana cake provided more immediate gratification, but the image for \u2018Tulip\u2019 percolated in my mind for much longer and eventually bore equally sumptuous fruit\u2026<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometimes you hold onto an image and you don\u2019t know why. There\u2019s a little voice in the back of your head saying \u201cyou simply can\u2019t delete that!\u201d Even when at first glance, you don\u2019t think the image is particularly good, your gut instinct says \u201ckeep this\u201d. I experienced these feelings with the image I transformed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2487,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nExposed #12: Tulip - Abstracted Reality<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How I created the abstract photograph 'Tulip' which you can purchase as a fine art print. 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