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teachICT, tataAnne, sevgi_durmaz, maxmarlow, and 51 other people added this photo to their favorites.
bb_matt (67 months ago | reply)
Yup, it's a cliche and I should've gone further with it - but I'm still learning ;)
Zelik (67 months ago | reply)
Huh. I'm trying to develope (as Skea said) my "critical eye." It isn't very advanced yet, so I can't see anything wrong with this picture. So I'm falling back on personal taste. After the wonderfully clear composition, nothing grabs me. Looks like a hallmark card. Except I really love the painted look on the ball and the fingers.
deleteme5
bb_matt (67 months ago | reply)
I prepare to have my first entry shot down in a hail of deletes :)
Ah well, it's the inspiration I need to try and get better, now I've seen the standards here.
(Rimbaudian) - your compositions and subject matter are simply incredible!
I fully understand the "groovy" comment, in that - yeah, hmmm, boring.
The idea was to create a stock image that would "sell" as a corny business concept, but looking at it again, it's pretty dull. Hmm, in fact, it's fairly dismal.
Next ...
PAИ (67 months ago | reply)
composition and texture it's very well reached. I like the almost-watercolour-orgouache-kindofcolour. But definitely, you need to look for a powerful history behind this nice composition
deleteme9
CoachCashMoney (67 months ago | reply)
It has its good points like the colors. -voted as "deleteme" (from Deleteme10! group)
Zelik (67 months ago | reply)
@bb matt: I wouldn't go judging the picture's marketablility based on the comments you get in Deleteme.
silkegb (67 months ago | reply)
Cool shot!
maxmarlow (67 months ago | reply)
the colors contrast, the position of the fingers, the form of what you see
might be a cliche, but i totally like it. its an eye-catcher nonetheless
and well, there's pretty much you can associate with this.
simplicity still works!
bb_matt (67 months ago | reply)
Thanks, I guess your right Zelik, but hey, when I look at level of some of the top photos here, it's mind boggling - if I could ever get close to that point, I'd be happy.
Thanks for the comments !
Darwin Bell (67 months ago | reply)
amazing shot!! (seen on explore)
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
T.D. Ford (Grundlepuck) (67 months ago | reply)
Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
bb_matt (67 months ago | reply)
Thanks !
shirleysaunders2001 (67 months ago | reply)
Maybe it is just a matter of personal taste but I agree it looks great because and not despite the simplicity. I have it saved and made it today's screensaver. Thanks a lot.
Godzilla Blitz (53 months ago | reply)
Thanks! I used this photo on my blog. Just what I was looking for:
Final Fantasy: Lost in Japanese
Maureen Francis (52 months ago | reply)
I used this on my blog. Thanks for making it available!
mioaklandcounty.com/blog/2008/02/27/what-my-c rystal-ball-...
cmcbrown (49 months ago | reply)
Thanks for making it available through creative commons! I used it on my blog today. Brandandmarket.com
bb_matt (49 months ago | reply)
Your welcome!
William Shropshire (44 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm the admin for a group called Cropped Circles ... not Crop ... Cropped Circular Photographs, and I'd like to have this added to the group! Thanks! Bill.
Eddi van W. (42 months ago | reply)
Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Creative Commons- Free Pictures, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.
Intergalactic Hussy [deleted] (42 months ago | reply)
Fantastic image!! Thanks for adding it to theCreative Commons pool, I hope you like my creation:
Thanks again! ♥
theodordh (39 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Great stock shots, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
daybeezho (36 months ago | reply)
This is so cool! Thanks for sharing:)
Tuesday Today (30 months ago | reply)
Temari 09 (29 months ago | reply)
This is really awesome! Sometimes it's hard to find a nice, crisp, crystal ball in a hand, and yours is truly magical. Love the blue tones in it.
Thanks for sharing this with the Creative Commons license. I'm sure I'll be using it. I'll post the results here for you when I do.
Happy New Year to you!
bb_matt (29 months ago | reply)
Thanks. I can't believe this is my most popular photo - it's something I need to revisit now my skills have improved.
Temari 09 (27 months ago | reply)
I'm back again! I nuked my Pictures Folder by mistake and I lost this beautiful ball... so I'm hoping to use it in a project soon. Thanks again!
Temari 09 (26 months ago | reply)
Me again. I finally had a chance to use your beautiful image. I hope you like what I made with it.
Here:
LeighAR (25 months ago | reply)
I used this image in my blog about social networks. Check it out - it works perfectly with my metaphor about bubbles of privacy. I have referenced you as well so hopefully you'll get some more viewers too.
mediasocietypages.blogspot.com/2010/05/privac y-problems-p...
Islandguy (25 months ago | reply)
Thanks for allowing us to use your awesome picture! Here's how I used it:
Buonaventura's & Carla's (24 months ago | reply)
Many thanks
