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Here’s one I shot back in Feb 2006 Playing with water, marbles and glass, combined with venetian blind shadows….
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Rob Brooks, about 1 year ago
So simple, but brilliant!!!
WitheringMoon, about 1 year ago
Well composed Mel, the colours are quite striking!! another cool shot!!!
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
stunning! on of my fav.
Robert Knapman, about 1 year ago
It seems the marble has its own wake – cruising along. Very interesting – like its obscurity
davecurtain, about 1 year ago
noice, real noice
marieancolie, about 1 year ago
I like the whole composition Mel.
I like the reflection of the “curtain”/”shutter” in the marble, I like the
sort of wave.. Yes very very nice indeed/
alistair mcbride, about 1 year ago
Fantastic shot
Halcyon007, about 1 year ago
Very effective shot Mel. Just so clever – Nice shot
timpollock, about 1 year ago
I agree, very clever. Great work.
louise, about 1 year ago
superb abstract Mel…
you really are clever!!
Jared Revell, about 1 year ago
Interesting idea Mel, well done.
Kara Rountree, about 1 year ago
You are so creative. Your mind is endless. I love it!
Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 year ago
Absolutley fantastic Mel! Love your creations! :D
Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago
Great shot Mel, but you’ve obviously got too much spare time on your hands to be playing with water, marbles, glass etc etc etc…...:-)
Angela Stewart, about 1 year ago
Wow, wish I’d thought of this!
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks so much for your comments, everyone. I do indeed have a lot of spare time, Andrew….specifically so I can spend time with water, marbles and glass :)
Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago
Very imaginative mel
Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago
Sounds fair!
David Haviland, about 1 year ago
One of your best creative images, well thought out.
Mary Broome, about 1 year ago
i remember the fantastic series you did with these :) I was in awe of your creativity then and still am now :)
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks Shaz, Andrew again, David and Mary. Thanks Mary, I found a dvd in the cupboard today, with the processed files on it….reminded me to bring it back again :)
Cliff Vestergaard, about 1 year ago
Well composed Awesome work !
sillyfrog, about 1 year ago
Stunning!!!
helmutk, about 1 year ago
Awesome very impressive
Sonia Hesford, about 1 year ago
Another Stunning Shot Mel!!
Graceful!!
:)
Leo Brown, about 1 year ago
Mel, you are a crowd pleaser, I love your work
Charlie, about 1 year ago
Nice Mel, very creative and ingenious! You rock!
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks everyone, I appreciate you stopping and commenting!
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
Love the detail and the overall effect is perfect… the tones and shapes just get me in! Nice work indeed Mel!
Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago
YOu are the master mate….........xkc
illicit, about 1 year ago
You are so incredibly talented..this is fantastic
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks a million, Paul, Karen and Sharon, I really do appreciate you guys taking the time to stop and comment!
rebecca zachariah, about 1 year ago
Wow, Your work is excellent. Great mind and imagination. Who ever thought a bit of water, marble and light turned out this good.
Brett Foster, about 1 year ago
Excellent use of light and reflection Mel. Beautiful.
Leeo, about 1 year ago
Wonderful Mel….There’s a B&W version I’d love to see here too : )
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks Rebecca, PB and Lee….I believe there is, Lee…I must chase it up.
Simon Mammino, about 1 year ago
Simple and very effective, great use of natural light
Janine Hewlett, about 1 year ago
Great colours Mel! Very creative
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks Simon and snapshot!
jenfinger77, about 1 year ago
So nice. Almost soothing. Love it.
Steven Sandner, about 1 year ago
beautiful shot! its a marvelous macro! keep these photos coming!
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks jen and Steven
Chloe Flathers, about 1 year ago
I love this. I love how it looks like it is melting. Very intriguing. NIce job
Anselmo Pelembe, about 1 year ago
wow, nice shot
Phillip Cooper, about 1 year ago
nice reflection, goodwork…
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks Chloe, Anselmo and Phil.
Moth, about 1 year ago
I’d love to come up with ideas like this. Wonderful shot.
stooferdoofer, about 1 year ago
Wooooooooo!
vjwriggs, about 1 year ago
Oh very effective ans simple like it the colours are pretty love marbles ha ha
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks Steve, stooferdoofer and vjwriggs.
tazzae, about 1 year ago
it actually looks like the marble is melting.. great work.
Michael Eyssens, about 1 year ago
Brilliant!
Deon de Waal, about 1 year ago
Great one. Love the blue
Lost Lost, about 1 year ago
I’ve missed quite a bit of peoples work lately, but i’ll start here with this awesome bit of work :) So creative and an amazing result. Love the tones and the blue streak through he marble…
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks tazzae, Michael, Deon and James!
Vansk, about 1 year ago
great lines from the blinds.
micmac, about 1 year ago
Micmac
I agree with all the great comments,and all your work is fantastic.
snurfdood, about 1 year ago
Have been looking through your portfolio and going ‘wow’ with every picture I open…you have a real talent… :o) This one in particular stood out…I love it… :o)
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks for your lovely comments, Vansk, micmac and snurfdood!
carpenter777, about 1 year ago
This is great, I can’t believe the amount of thought that went into this
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Nor can I, carpenter….its not my usual mode :) Thanks for your comment!
billyboy, about 1 year ago
Beautiful focusing and composition, and use of contrasting colors and shapes. There are so many things that work in this image and I keep going back to it.
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks so much, billyboy!
Laura Marsh, about 1 year ago
I really like the way that the blind shadows come through in this picture, it’s really nice!
Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago
Thanks Laura, I’m pleased with the way it turned out too!
DriftingElsewhere, about 1 year ago
Wow i love this shot, the colors are awsome
Roz Eve, about 1 year ago
Sometimes less is more powerful statement than more. Excellent work.
Stephanie Johnson, about 1 year ago
You know its one of my favourites Mel! :)
Christina Martin, about 1 year ago
I love this too cool :)
hatefueled, about 1 year ago
nice shot! awesome reflection!
susi lawson, 8 months ago
this is soo different and soo perfect!! feels very peaceful
Kim Roper, 8 months ago
Unusual, gorgeous tones and composition!
Greta McLaughlin, 8 months ago
Oooooooo! I really like this one. Beautifully captured and composed Mel. Great work.
coffeebean, 8 months ago
This really does stand out Mel, it’s a great creative image, well composed, nice work.
Caroline Gorka, 8 months ago
Lovely image Mel :)
Rob Hardy, 8 months ago
Brilliant, it’s been a pleasure looking through your gallery, keep up the outstanding work!
MEV Photographs, 8 months ago
Very creative!