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White Light Contained by Reciprocity.
Twisting Light #22; Taming Light #2

Most of the Refractographs using plastics already posted have been selected areas from large patterns. Now I am trying to make small but complete 'works of art' within the 35mm frame size.

For new viewers: these are analog images formed directly on to film without the use of a camera lens (in the same way as a photogram), of the refraction patterns of light passing through formed and shaped plastics. Normally a b/w image, colour has
been added directly into the plastic. The fine detail of the diffraction patterns and the rainbow colours can be seen when viewed large. 

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shinichiro*  Pro User  says:

Beautiful shot! instant fave...!
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ciokkolata_farabutto_never_loved_berlusconi  Pro User  says:

Nice and interesting.

There's something i would like to know about the plastics that are the source of these refractions:
are they daily use objects (i mean bottles, envelopes...)? Or are you a chemical engineer, capable of melting and giving shapes and colors to some plastics?
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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*ian*  Pro User  says:

How cool is this?! You've even managed to present it with a frame within a border! Very impressive!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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dmviews  Pro User  says:

A wonderful abstract picture!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jon. Ellis  Pro User  says:

Oh my!

"[T]rying to make small but complete 'works of art' within the 35mm frame size."

Yep, and i'd say you were succeeding!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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jinxmcc  Pro User  says:

Exhuberant --- beautiful --- and surprisingly organic looking. I like this new phase!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Nicola Whitaker  Pro User  says:

Just fantastic!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mulberries  Pro User  says:

What an astonishing effect. I also like the idea of the contained works of art within this frame size.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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sjnewton  Pro User  says:

Excellent image. I think 'succeeding magnificantly' better sums it up work-of-art wise...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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HannyB  Pro User  says:

breathtaking!
utterly amazing...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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xenmate says:

wow!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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SEngstrom  Pro User  says:

Alan, beautifully done! The isolation of the pattern is remarkable.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Anduze traveller  Pro User  says:

Stunning, strikingly different from others! Something "old lace" about it!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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bitrot  Pro User  says:

Wow!!! Another instant favourite, Alan. This is absolutely unique. Sorry to be so prosaic but the strands around the edges remind me of the bungee cords on Hannah and Lauren's trampolines. :-)

The bounce certainly hasn't gone from your bungee, mind.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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PidderBear  Pro User  says:

WOW! Even more incredible that the original series! You really have something here!!!

And funny how everyone sees something different. When I first saw this, I saw a CPU ready to be mounted on a motherboard. Different minds I guess. Still a BEAUTIFUL image!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and faves.
>ciokkolata; the 'Bending Light' set is made with found objects, mostly glass with one or two plastic items.For this 'Twisting Light' set I have created all the forms using all sorts of techniques for shaping and moulding the plastic to form surface patterns to give the refraction patterns. It has taken me nearly a year to get to this stage after hundreds of experiments so please forgive me if I do not divulge my secrets at the moment.

>E; yes it is fraying a little round the edges.

>bitrot; Mark, I was thinking more of the heart of an ultra high temperature plasma fusion reaction, but I'll accept bungees as well. :-).

>PidderBear; CPU is fine too, it's all a question of scale. With no reference, anything goes!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Semmi  Pro User  says:

It definitely is work of art, Alan!
Reminds me of monotypes by Josef Istler.

Do U know Truus?
www.flickr.com/photos/truus/309532724/?#comme nt7215759439...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hortonfogg says:

Very Trippy-fine creative work!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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CatDancing  Pro User  says:

You're right - you can see so much more on the large size. Wow. This is terrific. I've never seen anything quite like it and I'm really intrigued. I'll have to check out your other pictures.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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bitrot  Pro User  says:

Yeah, I mean obviously, I was thinking of a plasma fusion reactor too. I mean obviously.

Not a dishwasher tablet.

Honest.



;-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you for your comments and Semmi for the links.
>Mark; you realise of course this is a cold water fusion tablet, just add water and watch a dishwasher glow in the dark! ;-))
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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guidewire  Pro User  says:

well well well....this is maybe the best one yet.....less chaos
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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possum4all  Pro User  says:

I continue to be amazed and fascinated. Nice work.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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veloopity  Pro User  says:

plasma fusion reactor? nah. This is clearly a hyperspace cigarette ad
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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photofool says:

wow. unreal. micro cell organism ... the white part is the nucleus, the rest are cell membrane.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Vaeltaja  Pro User  says:

Fantastic work, so beautiful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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veloopity  Pro User  says:

seen on Explore ... that was quick !! congrats
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jackal1  Pro User  says:

Wicked !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Murfomurf  Pro User  says:

Freaky! I love the reddish/purple shade and the feathery edges- like ripped cloth!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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pixability  Pro User  says:

more excellent and inspiring work/

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*Sherry*  Pro User  says:

Cool!
Beautiful piece of artwork.
You just never cease to amaze us, Alan!

Surprisingly, I see many similarities with the diswasher tablet... hahaha ;P
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haikulinde  Pro User  says:

Artful, excellent composition!

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:: Photo Jean :: says:

Beautiful colours, forms and composition. Very interesting.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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clickykbd  Pro User  says:

Quite magnificent illustration of what we've talked about before, you desire to get to the point where you have total control over the refracted patterns. Yet somehow I suspect you are still holding back. This, I suspect... is just a taste.

I should add this is so vastly new apart from the previous that perhaps a new series/set is in order?
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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JoelDeluxe  Pro User  says:

beautiful work Alan. even with your explanation I still dont understand, but the results are just wonderous!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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roddh  Pro User  says:

Hi Alan, this image is truly stunning. Unique and evocative at the same time. I love the basic geometry and use of strong color.
wow!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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5 Point Prasangam  Pro User  says:

this is something stable of your work!
my recent good friend is photographer now..i will show her ur work..hopefully she understands how you achieve this beauty'''
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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baby7  Pro User  says:

Very nice!!!
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darkenergy777 says:

What can I say,other than "Stunning" How you achieve these images is beyond me,but they really are beautiful.!!
Mike
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you everyone for your great comments.
> clickykbd; Ryan, I wouldn't say the reality has matched the desire yet, but I'm working on it !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Plastic Jesus  Pro User  says:

Have to admit I laughed out loud at Bitrot's second comment - I was thinking the same thing. This is oustanding - it's almost impossible to believe that this isn't a photograph of some volatile chemical reaction, and I agree that this is worthy of a new series in the sense that you appear to have more control over the results - but I have to stress that I don't mean that in a negative way or that this is any less interesting than the 'random' experiments.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks Dave but please don't encourage Bitrot. I hope to start a new set when I get the results back from the next film.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Georgie Sharp  Pro User  says:

Wow... contained... but for how long :-)
A favourite for me .
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Sugar Cain  Pro User  says:

incerdibel...3-2-1
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Vít Hassan  Pro User  says:

............................................. ........pure fantasy!

Please,post to:
www.flickr.com/groups/somethingdifferent
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Georgie, Sugar Cain and Vit for your lovely comments.
>Vit; thanks for the invite, it's now in the pool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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ThePhoenix101 says:

very interesting!

(seen on 3-2-1)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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CATeyes  Pro User  says:

Holy cow...this is amazing, Alan; the colors and patterns are mesmerizing! I'm looking forward to the other gems you've posted recently!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Challenge  Pro User  says:

again excellent Alan!

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you friends for your kind comments.
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+fatman+  Pro User  says:

damn super
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coldmountain  Pro User  says:

Holy cow! How did I miss this one? One of my all time faves for sure.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks Nick.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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_alia  Pro User  says:

wow
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you _alia.
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*shana  Pro User  says:

Wonderful!
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Snjezana.
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kdsglass  Pro User  says:

Very cool. So dynamic - the white energy seeking an outlet for it's release.
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!!sahrizvi!!  Pro User  says:

I'll still go for semi conductor chip ;)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks for your interpretations and comments, much appreciated.
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Bas.K says:

Wow you have some very original and great work. This one looks like a plantcell.
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Bas.K.
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Sidnei Moreira says:

hey, these photos are great... really amazing... in this one i can see a horse head in the left upper corner... maybe!? somebody else see that too?
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Sidnei, glad to stimulate the imagination.
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jeanniepaul  Pro User  says:

I like this one! Very cool! Happy New Year! :)
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you jeanniepaul and a very Happy New Year to you too!
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missy-n-jsn says:

these pics are quite interesting. how did you ever discover this technique?
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks, I found it when I was trying some photograms about 40 years ago, just found a bit more time to continue the experiments. :-)
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iC. says:

B-E-A ! Fantastic!
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you iC, glad you like it.
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[ CK ]  Pro User  says:

unique and creative work!
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you [ CK ], much appreciated.
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ltlr says:

yes, this is seriously beautiful. I'd love to see photos of the process, how you make a photo like this.
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Itlr, glad you like it - some things should remain a mystery. ;-)
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Jawn Birdsleeves says:

this is a plant cell. the white is the central vacuole, the pink is the cell wall.
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks nxedt - another excellent interpretation.
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reciprocum says:

A Quantum dot leaking information trough it's vortexes
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clickykbd  Pro User  says:

Post arrived. Thank you reciprocity! ;-)
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

>reciprocum; thanks - I like that idea.
>clickykbd; glad it's reached you.
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gina_belgium  Pro User  says:

this is really spectacular - great experiment!
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Gina.
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gina_belgium  Pro User  says:

and I think you deserve this!
Great Shot! Please join us at:
I Think this is Art !
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks again Gina.
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birdyboo  Pro User  says:

Thank you for posting this fantastic shot in the Top 10 Interestingness Pool!
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Dan DeMento says:

Awesome! Like a computer chip.
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks Kay, glad you like it.
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allr1  Pro User  says:

I hardly know what to say. It is all still soaking in.
Beautiful images,
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Kathleen.
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OddBall7 says:

This reminds me of some kind of advanced alien life form from another plant. It feels alive...
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks OddBall7 - I'd better not get too near then! :)
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nicksushkevich  Pro User  says:

Amazing!
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks Nick.
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Cal-el says:

Do you happen to have a Multiply page? If so, these photographs would be great to post in the fineartsworld.multiply.com/ group with the description you left on this one.

Love, Hope, Peace, & Christ Is With Us All,

Cal-el
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks for the comment and link Cal-el.
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Relfy says:

Waay cool! You are so clever! This one reminds me of a cross-section through some plant tissue, with nice long palisade cells and a big vein.
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thanks Relfy and thanks for the botanical viewpoint.
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macaarena says:

i can't believe this.
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

It's true. :)
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Kaboomish Gem says:

wow... this just says dendritic tree to me - awesome
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Reciprocity  Pro User  says:

Thank you Kaboomish Gem.
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