Trichocereus in Vortex sketch

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks;

This started out as a very colorful Trichocereus Flying Saucer, then manipulated in CS5 with Twirl filter mostly. Pencil effect was done in ACDsee 14.

Comments always welcome and appreciated.

Keep smiling

Gus
BTW: I will also post a variation for a choice.

[Gus Hallgren]

Here's a silver variation.

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks;

Both of above grated me with their harsh highlights, so I took the dark version into Post Workshop Pro and converted it into
an Abstract which soothes the savage beast.

Decisions! Decisions!

Gus

[Maureen Allen]

I like all three of them, Gus. But the second one is my favorite. The lines, textures and metallic look are wonderful.

[Dave Woeller]

I'm in the same boat. All three are very nice but the second one does it for me.. I really like that metallic look.

[denise ippolito]

I vote for number one! Great looking vortex and I think that the B&W sketch was a great choice. I like the out of bounds work too! Did you make any of your killer cookies for the Holidays??

[Brendan Dozier]

I like the second one, Gus, looks kind of like a metal etching. Like the flowing concentric lines, and nicely composed and processed. I might remove the white border it it were mine.

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks;

Thanks for looking and your comments.

Hi Brendan; Yes, I debated on the line as I liked the continuation of the swirls unbroken. Next time

Dennise; Yes, 2 - 24 batches to the very very special locally. Recipe here . The others got store bought.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

Gus `n Gina
BTW: Gina insists a full batch for her niece on her annual visit to England. May 1, next year

[Indranil Sircar]

These are really cool effects! I like them all but my preference is the first one. Very creative, Gus! Happy Holidays!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Very cool effect Gus. My favorite is number one. Nice work!