Art Just Juu Photo Stuff. (Very image heavy!)

[Juu]

[color=deeppink][size=1]Indeedlyness.

This is pretty much what I've been doing with my free time lately, and I know they're not much, buuuut... here they are.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/warmth3.jpg[/IMG]

'As Heaven Is Wide/True Love Waits'
Photomanipulated. Diffuse glow is teh fun, along with colour balance. >.>

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/Labeled2.jpg[/IMG]

'I Wish I Was Perfect'
Just something I felt like doing after reading QA's 'American Beauty' thread.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/YouAndWhoseArmy3.jpg[/IMG]

'You and Whose Army?'
Sorry if you can't see this very well. My monitor's blergh.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/Rain3.jpg[/IMG]

'Feels Like Home'
Arr. Favourite type of weather.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/TreeSea.jpg[/IMG]

*had to climb tree for this shot* ;_;

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/Optimistic2.jpg[/IMG]

'Optimstic'
Whee.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/PffThatBridge.jpg[/IMG]

'Interlude'
Guess what city Juu lives in. =P

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/Cali.jpg[/IMG]

<3 Cahlyfohrneeya.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/pinkcomalines/Imperia2.jpg[/IMG]

Sorry about quality. Was low-ish megapixel-ed camera.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/pinkcomalines/ScrapeAshore.jpg[/IMG]

Funfun.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/Entrance.jpg[/IMG]

We had to jump off those trees. *shivertwitch*

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/Beauty.jpg[/IMG]

Call me odd, but I thought this area was exceptionally beautiful...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/SimplePleasures.jpg[/IMG]

'Simple Pleasures'
Eh. Lucky shot.

(The ones below were taken via webcam.)

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/pinkcomalines/NewWorld.jpg[/IMG]

'This World'.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/pinkcomalines/CantCryTheseTears2.jpg[/IMG]

'Can't Cry These Tears'.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/pinkcomalines/Mask.jpg[/IMG]

'Butterfly Collector'.

So yep. Suggestions on improving/thoughts on photos are muchly appreciated. :sweat:[/color][/size]

[Japan]

[COLOR=Navy]The American Beauty one is really touching. It really makes you think.

The last one is scary. It reminds me too much of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly for the PS2. Boy, does that bring nightmares.

Other than that, I love those pictures.

EDIT: Let me guess, San Fransisco?[/COLOR]

[Juu]

[QUOTE=Japan_86][COLOR=Navy]
EDIT: Let me guess, San Fransisco?[/COLOR][/QUOTE]

[color=deeppink][size=1]Indeedlyness. =D

Honestly, I can't believe how people come all the way to SF just to see the Golden Gate Bridge. :rolleyes: The place I took this photo's just a ten minute walk from where I live, and the Golden Gate Bridge is a five minute walk. Er, if you go down to the beach, that is.[/color][/size]

[Shinmaru]

Ah, Juu, I really love your photos ^_^ You're a very talented photographer, all of your photos are extremely intriguing and eye-catching. I don't know if I'd ever be able to take photos like these lol.

My favorites are 'Feels Like Home' and your beach photos. Like you, I also love rainy and cloudy sort of weather. It looks really nice, I think. Again, fantastic photos, Juu :)

[KarmaOfChaos]

[color=deeppink][size=1]Mah Favorites:

[b]American Beauty:[/b] This one is very poingant. It is the sad reality of how much words will stick in the memory and how badly they can hurt someone. The sepia effect makes it feel detached, like something from the past. (A past hurt?) The direction the eyes are staring denotes the shame these words cause.

[b]You And Whose Army?:[/b] The red lips make this picture. Red, of course, is the boldest color in the spectrum, the most defiant, the traditional "fighting color". All the dark, neutral colors contrast this red, which accentuates the theme of defiance, of angry rebellion. The expression on her[your] face is one of "I've down, but far from out, so you better watch yourself." The position of the arm makes me visualize crawling around on the ground, attacking someone from the floor and then being able to stand once again. Good stuff.

[b]Optomistic:[/b] I smiled when I saw this. The flower (milkweed?) is white, symbolizing purity, innocence, and happiness. It's shape, all poofy and outward reaching makes it seem outgoing, and world-embracing. The picture itself is very bright, although there are many other flowers, that particular one is the only one in focus, which elevates it.

[b]Interlude:[/b] Mystery, looking forward, quiet anticipation. The darkness of the immediate area contrasts with the brightness of the ocean and the bridge, which are both ahead of you. Also, the contrast of in focus vs. blurry puts even more distinction between where you are and what you are looking at. It's an interlude, a pause for thought before going forward into the light.

[b]California:[/b] :D That is the true spirit of Cali.

[b]Jumping Trees:[/b] My mind immediatly went: LOTR when I saw this one. The fog and the odd shape of the trees just scream fantasy, and give the feeling of an epic journey about to begin down this path.

[b]Simple Pleasures:[/b] Pure joy. Even though the day is overcast and cloudy, it doesn't dampen the spirits of the dog, who exuberantly jumps in the cold [looking, anyway] water in excitement. This one also made me smile.

-Karma[/size][/color]

[Brasil]

I think my favorite is This World. It's super-trippy with the reflection in your eye and all. Just awesome and trippy. ^_^ Your photography rocks, Juu, it just roxxors my soxxors.

[Juu]

[color=deeppink][size=1]Thanks for all the great comments so far! I'm glad you like them. ^_^

Karmi, you pretty much hit the nail on the head with your interpretations. Awesome observations. Thanks for taking the time to look further and find what was being expressed. *hugs*

Eh. And now that I'm not feeling ill anymore, I should be able to go out and about and take more photos. *shall post the select favourites in here* >_>;[/color][/size]

[Doc]

[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]Hi Juu,[/color][/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]Don't be fooled by my "title", even though it says I'm a new member, I have been viewing these boards for quite a long time... I'd have to say 3 years now. I have to say, that through my time reading/viewing the peoples on these boards art and writing, along with yours, I have really enjoyed the people here.[/color][/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]Now on topic.[/color][/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]1st thing I have to say about your photos are that you have a great eye for shots, angles, and what would be a good picture.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]2nd thing is that you have a talent with layers, filters, shadow/lighting effects, and what you can do to achieve the look/feel that you are looking for, such as the "American Beauty" picture. The effects are ingenious *sp* in bring about what you were feeling.[/color][/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]3rd thing I have to say, is you are a very beautiful girl, and you are very photogenic *sp*:D[/color][/size][/font]

[Juu]

[color=deeppink][size=1]Why thank you. :toothy:

I've been obsessed with diffuse glow lately, but I think that's simply because I'm not exactly loving my skin quality at the moment. >.>; Also, I've taken a ton of shots walking home from school lately, so here's a few more. ^_^

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/listen.jpg[/IMG]

'Gravity' - If this is communication... ...I disconnect.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/feather.jpg[/IMG]

'Silence is Golden' Hmm. I am not too happy with this one. xP

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/love.jpg[/IMG]

'What the World Needs Now' Taken a few days ago. Held camera with chin. =d

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/flowmelt.jpg[/IMG]

This completely reflects how I was feeling at that moment- overwhelmingly sufficated.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/guccismall.jpg[/IMG]

This was fun to take. Took a few shots to get it right, though. Apologies for grainyness.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/flyingduckssmall.jpg[/IMG]

'All Fun and No Play'. Er, I didn't do this. It was just there. >>;

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v139/pinkcandyjuu/jubileefarsmall.jpg[/IMG]

'Jubilee'.

Yep. These are just a few shots from the past..... four days or so. Hope you like. :whoops:[/color][/size]

[Doc]

[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]I have a few questions/comments.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]My 1st question is... Is the plant in the "Jubilie" a lantanna? I can't seem to find another flower, that I can remember, that looks like that.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]My 2nd and last question... the spider picture, was that taken in your house?[/color][/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]Now for the comments.[/color][/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]You are still, as I have previously said, a very pretty girl, and if you feel the filters help... so be it.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]I also can understand how hard it is trying to take pictures with your chin, expecially when no-one is around to help. I am an amature photographer,and I have to do things like that, since I take a lot of sign-language/hands pics.[/color][/size][/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]Finally, the picture of the "hung" duck is just sort of eerie. It looks as if it were a toy that wasn't loved anymore, and was "hung" so that it wouldn't be played with again. sort of weird.:eek:[/color][/size][/font]

[Revelation]

[size=1][color=#696969]Wow, Juu. Those are awesome pictures. My faves are:

[B]As Heaven Is Wide:[/B] I like the how you've created that glow. It makes it looks professional and the way it just reflects on your hair, looks awesome. It's very illuminating and almost luminescent.

[B]I Wish I was Perfect:[/B] It's true what they say, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words really do hurt." Kind of makes you wonder whether or not what we say does affect people, whether or not people do listen when you think they don't. But other than that, I'm guessing you used the sepia effect for this picture, to get that brown? Reminds me of one of those scenes where there's just you and one big room and one light that hangs above, swinging and swinging, never stopping, but flickering every few moments. Such a sad moment, is it not?

[B]You and Who's Army?:[/B] Rebellious. Distant. Dark. I LOVE IT! The darker colors contrasts to allow the lighter color, in this case red, to brighten. Although the whole picture looks a bit cool in color, the red is the only part that warms, which is an awesome effect. Then, there's the expression in your face that makes this a better picture. Altogether, the colors, expression, and style says it all.

[B]Call Me Odd:[/B] The fog/smog/mist in the higher regions, plus the light that's coming from the sides, plus the taggings on the side puts together a marvelous lighting. And it's as if you're looking into a blurring scene, know what I mean? It's something about that picture that captures my attention, but I'm not quite sure what it is.

[B]Cry those tears:[/B] Beautiful picture of your eye. The effect that you gave this picture is cool and dark. Where there should be warmer colors, there is more colder shading. It really does look like you're about to cry, but you're holding back the tears. A bit grainy, but overall excellent way to produce this.

[B]Butterfly Collector:[/B] Reminds me of the Grudge. That one meowing kid, you know? Even though, I haven't seen the movie. But, Butterfly Collector looks a bit shocked, by the way your expression is. Or you look scared of something. I'm thinking you used the sepia effect again, only this time in a darker area?

[B]What the world needs:[/B] Herbal Essence! LOL. And yes, that is what the world needs now a days. I liked it because it looked cute. ^_~*

and finally

[B]Jubilee:[/B] The beauty of a flower says it all. Its colors coincide quite well and I just think it looks really pretty. ^_^

I edited.. ^_^ You and Raiha are awesome at photography. Man, I envy the two of you. There's something in each one that brings me in awe and I'm just captured by them. Excellent work, Juu. Keep it up ^_^[/size][/color]

[Lunai]

[font=apple chancery][color=orange]Even though you aren't a big fan of it, Juu, I like "Silence is Golden". I just like the image. I think it's really cool.[/font][/color]

[Juu]

[QUOTE=Doc][font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]I have a few questions/comments.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]My 1st question is... Is the plant in the "Jubilie" a lantanna? I can't seem to find another flower, that I can remember, that looks like that.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]My 2nd and last question... the spider picture, was that taken in your house?[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]Now for the comments.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]You are still, as I have previously said, a very pretty girl, and if you feel the filters help... so be it.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]I also can understand how hard it is trying to take pictures with your chin, expecially when no-one is around to help. I am an amature photographer,and I have to do things like that, since I take a lot of sign-language/hands pics.[/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray] [/color][/size][/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS][size=2][color=gray]Finally, the picture of the "hung" duck is just sort of eerie. It looks as if it were a toy that wasn't loved anymore, and was "hung" so that it wouldn't be played with again. sort of weird.:eek:[/color][/size][/font][/QUOTE]

[size=1]-_-.... Actually, I have no idea what kind of flower 'Jubilee' is. I just saw it on my way home from school and took a picture. ^_^;

*hugs everyone* Thanks so much! But the more I look at 'Silence is Golden' the more I dislike it, eh. >>;[/size]

[QUOTE=Neuvoxetere][size=1][color=#696969]
[B]What the world needs:[/B] Herbal Essence! LOL. And yes, that is what the world needs now a days. I liked it because it looked cute. ^_~*
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[size=1]Keke. ^^; I don't use that Herbal Essence, though. It's the body wash, but I rarely, rarely use it because my skin's uber-sensitive. >>; Smells nice anywho.[/size]

[Guest Sean]

[size=1]Your photography is astounding, you've done an amzing job manipulating it aswell. May I ask what program do you use? I've currently got Photoshop CS (got it today) and I used to use Photoshop 5.5.

On track now, my favourite's would have to be:
'As Heaven Is Wide/True Love Waits'
'I Wish I Was Perfect'
'This World'
And last but certainly not least...
'Gravity'

They all dig deep into emotion. And this is an excellent thing to be able to do, I've just began working on Photography, and I know it will take alot of practise to get this far. Good Luck with all your photography, and I hope to see more up soon ^__^[/size]

[Juu]

[QUOTE=Reise][size=1]Your photography is astounding, you've done an amzing job manipulating it aswell. May I ask what program do you use? I've currently got Photoshop CS (got it today) and I used to use Photoshop 5.5.

On track now, my favourite's would have to be:
'As Heaven Is Wide/True Love Waits'
'I Wish I Was Perfect'
'This World'
And last but certainly not least...
'Gravity'

They all dig deep into emotion. And this is an excellent thing to be able to do, I've just began working on Photography, and I know it will take alot of practise to get this far. Good Luck with all your photography, and I hope to see more up soon ^__^[/size][/QUOTE]

[size=1]Why thank you! *hugs* I'm very glad the emotion comes across. *most important*

I use Adobe Photoshop 6. For the webcammy ones, I had to use GIMP because Adobe wouldn't work for me at the time. Not much manipulation going on, though. Basically it's just diffuse glow and colour balance/curves adjusting. My photoshop knowledge is pretty low, eh. >>;[/size]

[KarmaOfChaos]

[color=deeppink][size=1]I agree 'Silence Is Golden' isn't your best work. Too much white space, and your head is at a weird angle.

I really liked 'Gravity' though. You get the whole message of being disconnected across very well. That's a good example of white space used well. You only have the lower half of your face, so eye contact, which is often so important with communication, and the contrast between the white space and your greeness emphasizes being out of sync.

'Suffocation' you've capture the feeling here, but the colors seem a little too warm and happy.

Spider - very cool. The grainyness actually improves the picture. You get the feeling of this dreary, not quite there city and this little spider completely in focus, in all his simple perfection.

'All Fun & No Play' Loved the content for the picture, but it seems a little dark. Still, it's great in a very morbid, gothic children playing in the street kind of way. This is a favorite.

'Jubilee' Hands down favorite out of this bunch. There is excellent contrast, and I adore the vibrant colors in the flower. It makes you feel so happy inside. Pure joy.

-Karma[/size][/color]

[Juu]

[size=1]Eh. Just.. more. I've been running a tad short on inspiration. ._.; Difficult to capture without a tripod, also. I've been using boxes and desks for all this time now, but they can't tilt angles too well. >>;

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/hargythis2.jpg[/IMG]

'Take Me Out' - So if you're lonely, you know I'm here waiting for you...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/sympathy2.jpg[/IMG]

'Sympathy'

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/pieces2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/lovesmenoterer2.jpg[/IMG]

'Loves Me Not'

Eh. Yeah. >_>; New ones possssssssibly around the corner. Just have to get them to the point where I actually like them. =x

This next one's in the works. I HATE how I did the brushes on the bottom, so herrrrrrrg. -.....-; Thinking of scrapping and trying a new photo in general.

[url=http://img29.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img29&image=piiiiink0cf.jpg]Riiight here. Brace yourselves. -_-[/url]
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[Boo]

[color=gray][size=1]The first photo looks really much like a screenshot from a final fantasy movie or something... Not because of the style clothing or anything but because how you look; computerish... Err... You know what I mean. >>;
Very nice piktjuw.
And ofcourse 'Take Me Out' just owns so thats a plus point ^____^

The other three are especially funny because of the last title 'Loves Me Not' and well they just are quite original :P

[b]EDIT:[/b] Okay, I didnt see the wallpaperish thingy. Not really my taste, I'm not fond of that many pixel art stuff in one picture. [/color][/size]

[Retribution]

I LOVE Jubilee and Silence is Golden. But so far, in my opinion, Gravity is your best work. I don't really take pictures of people that much, as I dont want to model for my own, and other people... well, they can be. Uncooperative. I like to take pictures of inanimate objects. Anyway. Back to you.

I like The World. It reminds me of .hack somehow. The dark colors, as well as the name. Gravity I like the best... I don't really know why. Reminds me of anger. The absence of your eyes, and the white space, like everyone already said, makes it look like you don't want to communicate.

[Juu]

[size=1]Thanks for the comments. =)

Here's a few more that I'm actually a lot more happier with than the last batch. Here they are:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/Therapy.jpg[/IMG]

'Tribuary'

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/daylight.jpg[/IMG]

'Daylight'

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/Others.jpg[/IMG]

'Others'

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/rejuvination2.jpg[/IMG]

'Rejuvination'

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/allurepink/hatethisandillloveyou2.jpg[/IMG]

'Hate This and I'll Love You'

Yip. Not too many of them. I post up my favourite snapshots in my bloggeh, and there's about three times as much posted there when I've got pictures. ...Not exactly exciting for modem users, my page. x.x[/size]