Theme: Abstract from Selfie

[Judy Howle]

Yep, I created this kaleidoscope abstract with PhotoForge 2 on the iPad from my selfie image after filtering and then added texture and such in Photoshop and Photo Effect Studio Pro and Perfect Effects.

[Dennis Bishop]

I like the colors very much, and it's nice that the kaleidoscope image is rotated instead of being square to the world. Those tree limbs are an important part of it. I'd be tempted to put something, symmetrical or not, into the dark part of the center.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Dennis. Maybe I can think of something to put in the center.

[gary ellwein]

Judy, love the colors ,texture and pattern of the trees. To my eye the image has depth. I agree with Dennis that the central dark spot needs something. Looking forward to what you will come up with.

[Hazel Grant]

yes, the center is a problem for me, too, but love the branches, etc. on the outside.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hi, Judy, I love the texture in the background and the trees make a wonderful kaleidoscope. I can hardly wait to see what you put in the center

[Diane Miller]

Whatever it is, I love it! Could be a closeup of your retina. Sort of.

[Nancy Bell]

Wonderful remodeling of the original image! And I love the tree branches and mottled bkgd. I've been reading articles about the brain, and to me this looks like a artistic rendition of a brain cell with dendrites reaching out to the other cells. For the inside, maybe you could shrink what you have and put it in there. I like that the light on your face became a very dynamic border for the black center.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks everyone for your comments! I added something in the middle. The center of a different kaleidoscope version and then a couple of brushes in the center, one goldish and a smaller black one.

[Nancy Bell]

Great! I really like that the center echoes the design and colors of the image, with some variations.

[Diane Miller]

Cool, but I loved the orange flames!

[Kerry Perkins]

Excellent idea and execution! The repost really does it for me. Well done!

[Anita Bower]

Your repost is lovely! I like the details in the center. Beautiful colors and designs.