"Drive By Shooting" As Art : Electri[c]icada
The experience of "drive by shooting" (taking photos from moving vehicles) was at the heart of bringing me back to photography after a 20+ year hiatus. I began posting shots and accompanying stories on www.fotolog.net/drivebyshooting/?photo_id=6638990 in February of 2004 as a way of flexing those dormant creative muscles and easing my anxieties. The process was one I found most enjoyable - even if the camera I used at the time was inferior in quality by today's standards, and the work was far from revolutionary. Truth be told, it was just plain fun.
I still love doing these shoots whenever I have the chance, and I recently discovered a new spin (for me) on the process. The "drive by" photo (especially one taken at night) is a work of art in its own right, given those colorful streaks of light, energy, and motion evident in the resulting image. By opening the shot in Photoshop, and manipulating the original layers in various ways, those inherent traits lend themselves to a transformation that can be quite visually stunning. The added depth brings out a unique, artistic beauty and character in the piece.
I would enjoy posting a series of these digitally enhanced photographs for your review. I suggest you take a look at the larger size for the full effect. It is my hope that you find the work as captivating as I do. Let me know what you think.
I call the first in this series "Electri[c]icada," as I feel it resembles those magical insect musicians of Summer.
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Open your eyes to something new today ::: Scootie :::
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lotusutol (87 months ago | reply)
*wow*
hypnotic lighting effect... truly electrifying! =)
Garnite (87 months ago | reply)
Excellent title, and quite the piece of work. Really grabs you.
E M i L i A (87 months ago | reply)
I always take photos driving by...
no need to say, I love this shot! Amazing!
ssh (87 months ago | reply)
wonderful experiment
Scootie (87 months ago | reply)
I like the way that the lines and patterns draw your eye in a completely different way than the original image, creating a new composition style entirely, which makes sense I guess, but I still like it :)
As for your choice of me as your eye opener today, thank you very much, I am greatly honoured. I especially like being on a drive-by, as we actually met when s2art invited you to his in passing group :) thanks mate :)
:):)
the bright field [deleted] (87 months ago | reply)
Totally electric. You've got it just right.
Amin. (87 months ago | reply)
it's amazing
Ziko (87 months ago | reply)
I cant wait to see the whole series bro, it really is captivating.
Jane_W [deleted] (87 months ago | reply)
It definitely lends itself to viewing in a larger size. I look forward to seeing more.
babasteve (87 months ago | reply)
fascinating image... i love the colors and movement. great shot!
annappleaday (87 months ago | reply)
great burst of color imagery.......
Sarrah [deleted] (87 months ago | reply)
Stunning. I love the abstract, bold symmetry. You've managed to capture order and beauty within all the chaos. Wonderful...
Rosemea MacPherson [deleted] (87 months ago | reply)
COOL!
Have a great week!
XOXOXOOX
TFUFKAY (87 months ago | reply)
real cicadic imagery!
looks great.
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Sabinche (87 months ago | reply)
this is neon pop art in a fotographic way (i hope you understand what i mean)...
well done.
*CA* (87 months ago | reply)
This is very beautiful and a great title.
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SeenyaRita (87 months ago | reply)
This is beautiful.
It reminds me of a song:
Somethins happenin here
What it is ain't exactly clear
...I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Vina the Great (87 months ago | reply)
love the colour and esp. the movement in this one!
GoodKarmaHippieMagic (87 months ago | reply)
It's looking good!
artofgold (87 months ago | reply)
Excellent title! I think it`s great!
terrors (87 months ago | reply)
fantastic picture! the words 'explosion, riot, colour' seem to dominate this.
SMP the Flash (87 months ago | reply)
so psychedelic!
parl (87 months ago | reply)
All I can think to say is Light Sabres!
albecue [deleted] (87 months ago | reply)
amazing light effect... can you tell us the technical details of the camera?
belliebottom (87 months ago | reply)
wowsers this is great - it could be an electric critter of some kind!
latenightowl (87 months ago | reply)
Excellent work, Duane. The title is as perfect as the pic. Perfect for the pic. It is so good to see you posting again!
aqui-ali (87 months ago | reply)
a wannabe kaleidescope. intriguing...
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tozzer (87 months ago | reply)
wicked goodness!!
Marion J. Ross (87 months ago | reply)
wow! just wow!
Gini~ (87 months ago | reply)
Wow, Duane, that's taking it to a whole new level. I love it!
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suzanne† (87 months ago | reply)
wonderful idea, well done!!
vice1 (87 months ago | reply)
A kaleidoscope of artistic outburst.
smiling_da_vinci (87 months ago | reply)
Oooooooh wowww!!! Nice colours... Freaky. :o)
Airchild (87 months ago | reply)
This is a stunning work of modern art!!! I usually don't appreciate abstract modern art so much, for this one is an exception!
Sweet Freak (87 months ago | reply)
beautiful! especially at full size
BenODen (87 months ago | reply)
Very nice, yes yes! The colors, ooooh the colors! Hardly recognizable as street lighting too!
ShadowCatcher (87 months ago | reply)
X definitely marks the spot for me...
Lou Rouge (87 months ago | reply)
This is fabulous! The colors, the light moving up! I love it
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© Tatiana Cardeal (87 months ago | reply)
so much energy, uh?
it is beautiful :)
☆ Fotologica (87 months ago | reply)
Ja, cool stuff it is. Photoshop can be fun. :)
I like it when it's just a little different from the 'borriscos' stuff from fotolog.
Just saw this one tonight for example. Cool different too. (no phshop btw)
Have great week-end.
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cariocando (87 months ago | reply)
Love this !
Awesome !
Mr SUBSONIX™ added this photo to his favorites. (87 months ago)
dinglebunge (87 months ago | reply)
The colours are amazing
Jarn added this photo to his favorites. (87 months ago)
CreamCouture (87 months ago | reply)
amazing, great vibrant colors, its a mirror image right?
judyboy (87 months ago | reply)
I see the bugger! nice
slight clutter (86 months ago | reply)
It looks like a tribal face all electrified for ceremony's sake. Simply awesome!
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