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The Art of Photography => But is it Art? => Topic started by: LesPalenik on December 11, 2014, 03:32:54 pm

Title: Canadian Phantom
Post by: LesPalenik on December 11, 2014, 03:32:54 pm

I don't know how many threads I've seen by now about Peter Lik's Phantom (on other forums as well). I got really inspired by that photo, however, it's been snowing here all day here, and there are no photogenic canyons around.
Short of venturing out into a really bad weather, I found a photo taken in a similar snow storm last year right on my street and ran it through a one-click Topaz Impression plugin. Instead of canyon walls, I had to work with only a meter-high snow bank, but I got two phantoms. Not just standing, but moving towards me! Coming from work or supermarket.

(http://www.longprints.com/ImgGroup2/TopazRev/A0-CoupleOnWinterStreet2601W800-TICHAR1.jpg)
 
I'll take $100 for that master piece.

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: luxborealis on December 11, 2014, 05:26:29 pm

Nicely done, Les.

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: LesPalenik on December 11, 2014, 06:23:49 pm

Thank you very much, Terry

Here is the original image:

(http://www.longprints.com/ImgGroup2/TopazRev/A0-CoupleOnWinterStreet2601W800.jpg)

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: Robert Roaldi on December 11, 2014, 11:13:11 pm

Man, I hope that guy from the Guardian doesn't see this.

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: amolitor on December 11, 2014, 11:21:17 pm

PICTORIALISM LIVES!

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: francois on December 12, 2014, 04:34:22 am

Quote from: LesPalenik on December 11, 2014, 03:32:54 pm

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I'll take $100 for that master piece.

You're aiming way too low!  :D

Nice shot by the way, much more original than the other "phantom".

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: LesPalenik on December 12, 2014, 08:03:48 am

Thank you, Francois! I worried about the low price tag,  I was really torn how to price it. But I'm making it available for masses and aiming for a limited edition of 5000.

Talking about pictorialism! I got carried away, and processed it in two more renditions.  Glowing Images (https://advantica.wordpress.com/2014/12/10/topaz-glow/)  

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: Gulag on December 12, 2014, 08:57:45 am

The whole thing is like inside trading,  as Baudrillard puts it back in the 80s. If one really wants to attain seven-figure per print, he needs to have a team of highest paid sales professionals and accolades from curators from the most prestigious museums,  such as Peter Galassi in his days. 

Title: Re: Canadian Phantom
Post by: Isaac on December 12, 2014, 11:22:42 am

Quote

"I am suggesting that the price paid for a work of art becomes its absolute and authoritative value, even if the value the price implies is not particularly clear. It is presented without explanation -- the price is the explanation."

"Thus art has become a venue for the exhibition of money."

ART VALUES OR MONEY VALUES? (http://www.artnet.com/magazineus/features/kuspit/kuspit3-6-07.asp) by Donald Kuspit 2007