Teton Abstract

[denise ippolito]

I wanted to create an abstract of the Teton mountain range outline. I saw many artistic impressions while in Jackson Hole and thought I would design my own. I used the dip in the mountain range as my ROT placement. I used glowing edges, threshhold and fractalius.

[Patrick Sparkman]

Neat shot. Looks like lightning. I guess that is the thing about it for me. Without the title, I would have no idea what it represents. That might be the idea behind and abstract, but I wonder if you had a version that included anything to bring some context to this shot?

[Indranil Sircar]

Denise, I love this line art abstract! I like the fract effect on the ridge line. This could very well be clouds. But using Grand Teton outline is unique and original. I also think it is better appreciated on a larger canvas.

[Paul Lagasi]

Denise..your on to something, as a abstract its cool. There's something missing..problem is I'm not sure what it is. Maybe the moon or sun in background to show its mountains. I gotta admit though Indranil might be on to something, about it being better, on a larger canvas.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys. I feel like a starburst or something coming over the mountain top would add to it but every time I add one I hate it. I wanted it to be an abstract that could be left open for interpretation to some degree but maybe this is too much-I am open to some suggestions or reposts and would appreciate the help. :)

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise, I love it just the way it is and bet it looks stunning as a large image. I especially like the subtle browns and golds. To me, it doesn't matter if it's the Tetons or a wave or lightning - it just is.

[Nancy Bell]

Denise, what about some hint of a color below the mountains to make them a little more solid and anchored, so the ridge is not just a line in image? The ridgeline is a lovely shape and the fract work makes me think of blowing snow off the tops.

[denise ippolito]

Thank you Cheryl and Nancy.
Nancy, I'll give it a try. Thanks!

[Andrew McLachlan]

I like the fract you applied to this. It looks great as is to me, but Nancy's idea might just make it even better than it is now.

[denise ippolito]

Andrew, Thanks-I appreciate it.:)

[Kerry Perkins]

Denise, I recognized this outline immediately! Anyone who has been there will know what it is, but I agree with the thoughts regarding a little more context. Just a hint of same would add to the dramatic feel IMO. Nice use of multiple filters to get the look. I like it!

[denise ippolito]

Kerry, When we were in Jackson Hole the jewelery stores all had these mountain range outlines on everything. I saw a ring with a diamond chip that represented the sun and I couldn't get my mind off of it. I would like to incorporate a starburst peeking out of the top of the mountains but I will have to try to find a more realistic one.

[Kerry Perkins]

Denise, I have no doubt that you will find a way! I don't even think it has to be realistic - I think a stylized one would work also.