Gold and Purple Swirl
Macro detail of small "Azurene" cylindrical vase designed by British Glass Artist Michael Harris (1933-1994) founder of Mdina Glassworks, Malta (1969) and Isle of Wight Studio Glass in 1973 (www.isleofwightstudioglass.co.uk). This detail from the Azurene series made at the Isle of Wight studio in 1983 uses an overlay of gold leaf decoration applied during the glass blowing. As the fluid glass increases in size the thin solid gold layer has to break up to 'flow' with the changing shape of the glass so forming the 'crackle' or 'crazed' pattern typical of gold or silver foil decoration.
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Semmi, algo, sarah hornik, CATeyes, and 27 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Robby Garbett [deleted] (77 months ago | reply)
what an amazing effect - you could stare at it for hours! you don't nikkormat as a tag that often either!
pmarella (77 months ago | reply)
beautiful picture!
HannyB (77 months ago | reply)
beautiful macro and lovely colours under the gold.
last year I was in a glass-centre where they demonstrated
the technique you describe here.
Semmi (77 months ago | reply)
my fave set soon full of your pics... :)
why does this reminds me Bols golden chips? ;)
Nicola Whitaker (77 months ago | reply)
Excellent picture. I love the way the gold breaks up and flows along.
algo (77 months ago | reply)
Amazing textures and colours.
Have you got a photo of the complete vase - it must be extraordinary.
in Macro 1-2-3
Reciprocity (77 months ago | reply)
Thank you all so much for you kind comments.
>Thanks Lawntffoto: all of my shots are taken on 35mm vintage cameras either, Nikkormat or Leica. I'll check through my tags to make sure they're correct.
>Thanks algo: this is a 36 x 24mm area. The whole vase is quite small (14cm) tall, I'll see if I can organise a shot of the complete vase.
BL259 (77 months ago | reply)
Thanks Alan, again really informative.
Mulberries (77 months ago | reply)
The "crackle" effect is wonderful. Maybe it's similar to the glaze you find in Japanese pottery.
Reciprocity (77 months ago | reply)
Thanks Nick, glad to help.
Thank you Mulberries. Yes similar forces going on here. Differential movement between two surfaces. Although in this case there is much more movement as the glass is blown.
Mon@rch (77 months ago | reply)
Very interesting and great picture!
Pandiyan (77 months ago | reply)
For some strange reason this reminded me of a shy, colourfully draped Rajastani woman! Of all things!
Reciprocity (77 months ago | reply)
Thank you Mon@rch and Pandiyan.
>Pandiyan; that's exactly the image my wife saw and once it was shown that's all I could see too!
dmviews (77 months ago | reply)
Beautiful and interesting picture!
Danny B! (77 months ago | reply)
I must say that I third what your wife & Pandiyan saw. Wow!
This is really beautiful work, Alan.
sarah hornik (77 months ago | reply)
gorgeous
CATeyes (77 months ago | reply)
Absolutely amazing! The desired effect is phenomenal...my new favorite of your glass photos!
alight (77 months ago | reply)
thought it was a woman behind gorgeous veils..
Reciprocity (77 months ago | reply)
Thank you all for your great comments.
+fatman+ (77 months ago | reply)
amazing texture!
that's elegant.
luisa_m_c_m_cruz (77 months ago | reply)
Amazing textures and colours.
Kelsana (77 months ago | reply)
this one is beautiful and eye catching.
Reciprocity (77 months ago | reply)
Thank you +fatman+, Luisa and kelsana for your lovely comments.
... Arjun (77 months ago | reply)
Wow! Makes for a great abstract.
Reciprocity (77 months ago | reply)
Thank you ...Arjun.
Reciprocity (77 months ago | reply)
Thank you AMDM.
jeanniepaul (76 months ago | reply)
Very nice composition and colours! I like it! :)
Reciprocity (76 months ago | reply)
Thank you very much jeanniepaul.
Hortonfogg (69 months ago | reply)
worlds within worlds-inspiring to this artist's eye!
Reciprocity (69 months ago | reply)
Thank you Christine, much appreciated.
davetim72 (61 months ago | reply)
Hi
Not Azurene range but Pink Golden Peacock!
Reciprocity (61 months ago | reply)
Thanks davetim72.
Ruth Tarragano רות טרגנו (60 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called One Of A Kind, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Reciprocity (60 months ago | reply)
Thank you for the invite Ruth.
Pink Lucy (48 months ago | reply)
lOVElY I LIKE THE COLORS
Reciprocity (48 months ago | reply)
Thank you Lucy.