fractal filter

[devilgas]

something i'd been meaning to try for a while was a fractal filter on some photos. iirc, i first saw ryme intrinsica use this on some flower shots a while back.

anyway, 2 versions of 2 photos. unprocessed and fractalised. i think it's very much marmite (for non uk-ers translate this to "love it or hate it")

the shots themselves were taken on a very overcast open day at a place called dyffryn gardens. lighting was radio triggered off camera flash, which enabled me to play a lot

any thoughts?

[Pops]

Re: fractal filter

I'm not a big fan of fractals and the 1st is not for me. The 2nd one however does look good.
I think it depends on how strong the effect is applied. I see many that are well overcooked and just occasionally one for which application has actually enhanced the image.

[Barr1e]

Re: fractal filter

Hi Dave -

I like this digital age - it helps one to be creative and indeed helpful in many respects.

It would be pleasing to see some more.

Regards. Barr1e

[Ian]

Re: fractal filter

There was a time when fractals were the big hope for the future of all sorts of things but you don't hear much about it these days.

It would be nice to see some before and after shots?

Ian

[devilgas]

Re: fractal filter

ian, the 1st and 3rd photos are un-fractalised, then 2nd and 4th are the fractaled versions

the filter allows a vast array of end results, a lot of which can be easily overcooked. with the ones above, i tried to keep the effect sufficient to change the originals, but to not go too far. i did particularly like the result in the 4th image though.

i'll process a few more tonight and try some different subjects, although flowers do seem to work well.

[devilgas]

Re: fractal filter

as promised, a few more. before on the left, after on the right








it's a very arty filter and not something you'd use on even a weekly basis, but quite fun to play around with.

[David Rayden]

Re: fractal filter

...it's a very arty filter and not something you'd use on even a weekly basis, but quite fun to play around with.

It doesn't matter what medium you use, or what tools you use to achieve it, if the end result is a nice original image - it is your creation.

I think it's great as "art" and there's nothing wrong with that. Of all the pictures, I like the dandelion and the second picture in the OP. Both of these would be potential stock photos.