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This piece of work is a part of work which was undertaken whilst completing a module for my MA. It looks how Contemporary Art has become an in-stringent part of Photography as a whole, and the way that the Artist/Designer has over the centuries used Photography as a way to aid the production of otherwise all most impossible pieces. One such person is 'Johannes Vermeer' who painted the beautiful 'Girl with the Pear Earring', and is noted to have said on the use of the Camera Obscura, which at the time was widely used by Landscape and Portrait Artists, "from today painting is dead".

This piece entitled A Craftsman's Lot is constructed from almost fifty different layers and masks.

I appreciate that this type of work will not appeal to the hard line traditional style photographers, however one must look deeper in order to fully appreciate and understand the concept behind such pieces. I have also included the original image, which was captured at Chatham's Historical Dockyard.

REgards Nathan

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 7D
Lens:Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:31 May 2011 - 10:11 AM
Focal Length:141mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/4.7
Aperture:f/4.5
Shutter Speed:1/60sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Program AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:On, Fired
Title:A Craftsman's Lot
Username:NDODS NDODS
Uploaded:31 Jul 2012 - 6:56 AM
Tags:Contemporary art, Historical, Knowledge, Opinions, Specialist / abstract, Understanding, Views
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morpheus1955
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31 Jul 2012 - 7:12 AM
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Fantastic image Nathan, taking the ordinary and turning it into the extraordinary, very well done.

Hugh

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dven
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31 Jul 2012 - 7:21 AM
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A fantastic piece of art work It must have taken ages, it really works for me

dven

SUE118
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31 Jul 2012 - 7:27 AM
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An interesting image and a good write up.

fentiger
31 Jul 2012 - 7:37 AM
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An exceptional piece of creative work which shows that even the most mundane of images can be turned into something special.

Albert

mrswoolybill
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31 Jul 2012 - 7:57 AM
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Quite extraordinarily beautiful.
Moira

netta1234
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31 Jul 2012 - 8:01 AM
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Wawww!Great work NathenSmile
Netta

WesternRed
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31 Jul 2012 - 8:02 AM
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You never fail to amaze me Nathan. The light on V2 is just right to show these objects at there best.
Excellent composition. With V1 I just love the pencil drawing its a masterpiece.

Rolepics
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31 Jul 2012 - 8:18 AM
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A lot of hard work there Nathan. V1 is a wonderful piece of art.
Carole

luckybry
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31 Jul 2012 - 8:26 AM
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amazing work the details in the pp work are excellent as is the origianall image

bryan

Tibetan
31 Jul 2012 - 8:36 AM
2

Great work Nathan well done! I do a lot of this sort of thing and why not! if the technological know how is there use it because that is the way forward, not stagnating or we would all be using box Brownies even now, not that there was anything wrong with them in their time. like this very much, best regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

headskiesfly
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31 Jul 2012 - 9:06 AM
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Very interesting and well constructed like both images.
Rick

Richsr
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31 Jul 2012 - 9:06 AM
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Good playing here Nathan
Regards Richard

alsoppdigitalart
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31 Jul 2012 - 9:12 AM
1

Very well done indeed, well presented excellent work Nathan

John

Humblebee
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31 Jul 2012 - 9:37 AM
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An intriguing composition, Nathan, which works perfectly ... Carol GrinGrinGrin

jdinne
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31 Jul 2012 - 9:48 AM
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Its a brilliant piece of work Nathan, well done..........

John

gary_d
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31 Jul 2012 - 9:52 AM
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Clever and artistic. - gary

RonnieAG
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31 Jul 2012 - 9:58 AM
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Interesting to read the narrative behind this piece of work, and I have to say I like the result very much, Nathan.
Very well done.
Ronnie.

sparrowhawk
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31 Jul 2012 - 10:05 AM
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wonderful eclectic collection ! superb shot and thank yopu Nathan for the praise you gave me on my photo

stephens55
31 Jul 2012 - 10:42 AM
1

Great work very artistic

tanmoy_d
31 Jul 2012 - 10:42 AM
1

nice conceptual work.....Smile

BarbaraR
31 Jul 2012 - 11:08 AM
1

Well I think this is super.
A great artwork.
Very well done Nathan.

B.

digital_boi
31 Jul 2012 - 11:13 AM
1

Love it Nathan fine work here a real pleasure to view

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

achieverswales
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31 Jul 2012 - 11:18 AM
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Definition of Photography is painting with light, a beautiful example shown here Nathan! Pure artistic genius! Stunning work my friend.

Regards

Trev.

Jocelia
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31 Jul 2012 - 11:21 AM
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This is really lovely work Nathan and very much how my husbands work bench looks.
I do love your pencil work, it has great impact and so unusual……….Well done…..

Jocelia……...

MoragM
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31 Jul 2012 - 11:21 AM
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Nathan, this is absolutely super - I would have it
on my wall in a flash!

Morag

longhoss
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31 Jul 2012 - 11:21 AM
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Very nice work Nathan
Glyn

WhiteRose1
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31 Jul 2012 - 11:31 AM
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Expertly crafted, Nathan, and a great write up. v2 is pretty good as an image in its own right as well.

Dave

RLF
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31 Jul 2012 - 11:56 AM
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Terrific piece...I appreciate how long these pieces can take.
You certainly have an appreciative audience for this one.
Keep it up.Grin
Regards Rob

Deep_Bhatia
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31 Jul 2012 - 11:56 AM
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Great work of art , Nathan. Very inspiring. Deep

aniamoore
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31 Jul 2012 - 12:08 PM
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Somebody's treasure artistically captured!!!!! Clever you, Nathan!!!!!!! AniaWink

prabhusinha
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31 Jul 2012 - 12:42 PM
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Thanks for sharing a brand new idea.

AnnChown
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31 Jul 2012 - 12:45 PM
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That's quite an extraordinary image Nathan! I'm so impressed that it's made up of so many layers. Very well done indeed! Smile
Ann

Lillian
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31 Jul 2012 - 12:58 PM
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So VERY beautiful Nathan
V1 is amazing
Lillian

taggart
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31 Jul 2012 - 2:23 PM
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Interesting that this is a ombination of almost 50 images layered together--- rather than the lind drawing that it appears to be, Skillful and serious ( perhaps tedious) work for this one!

all the more curious to me, as I TRY to use a few layers as possible in my work.........

TrevBatWCC
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31 Jul 2012 - 2:59 PM
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50 Layers and Masks? Think I'd have given up after about 15! Wink A super piece of artwork, though, Nathan, love it and well worth all your effort Smile
Trev Smile

barbarahirst
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31 Jul 2012 - 3:58 PM
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Intriguing & interesting.... well worth all that work you have put into it,,
Strange how we all use out photography differently.

CarolG
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31 Jul 2012 - 4:14 PM
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I love what you have done to this, Nathan, a superb piece of manipulation with a most pleasing result. Carol

sawsengee
31 Jul 2012 - 4:35 PM
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beautiful work.....V1 sure has the artistic impact Smile

ValeryAst
31 Jul 2012 - 5:15 PM
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...the artist took a very ordinary sheet of paper and pencils. Then he thought a little and painted a miracle!
I want to say that the version 2- it is a sheet of paper and pencils, and version 1- it is this very miracle!SmileSmileSmile
Regards, Valery

gilbo
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31 Jul 2012 - 5:32 PM
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Wonerful to see and marvel at ! Well done .Gillx

SlowSong
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31 Jul 2012 - 5:35 PM
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Terrific work. We can still see the individual items for what they are but artistically presented.
x

SandraKay
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31 Jul 2012 - 5:43 PM
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Very interesting and eye-catching work.
Sandra

NickHodgson
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31 Jul 2012 - 6:09 PM
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Super artwork - love what you have done here.

lifesnapper
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31 Jul 2012 - 6:10 PM
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Good subject matter with some ideal processing Nathan.

John Smile

rayme330
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31 Jul 2012 - 6:48 PM
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Very nicely constructed, Nathan and I am all for experimenting with the art/photography interface.

Ray

Gerryrys
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31 Jul 2012 - 6:55 PM
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I am very jealous of your creativity Nathan. Both versions are outstanding. Grin

Gerry

paulb20
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31 Jul 2012 - 6:59 PM
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Very impressive work Nathan.
Paul

ChristineD
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31 Jul 2012 - 7:04 PM
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A fantastic piece of work

Gypsyman
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31 Jul 2012 - 7:06 PM
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Nathan, Out of this world, or as some may say, not of this world. Eric.

carper123
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31 Jul 2012 - 8:27 PM
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An awesome piece of work, brilliant variants different ends of the processing spectrum, you have a real talent, well done my friend.
These images deserve the much sought after carper user award.
Darryl.SmileSmileSmileWink

pdcche
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31 Jul 2012 - 8:39 PM
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Great work and detail Nathan, lovely colours to this image, Peter..

queengu21
31 Jul 2012 - 8:39 PM
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A master piece
Ely

gallero
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1 Aug 2012 - 2:09 AM
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Un cuadro bien logrado.

EyesFront
1 Aug 2012 - 3:46 AM
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Hi Nathan, I'm new to photography so I don't fully understand the how's, why's, what's and stuff. I don't quite get this and liked the original but I am fascinated and intrigued by it. I appreciated your narrative to explain the work and subsequently the information provided by the responses in these comments.

Good luck with the MA.

Roger J

swanseamale47
1 Aug 2012 - 8:41 AM
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V1 for me, a superb image.
Wayne

PaulLiley
1 Aug 2012 - 1:47 PM
1

A fine piece of work. Love it. Paul

brianpatcham
2 Aug 2012 - 2:53 PM
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You are a very clever chap. Exciting to see.

Brian.

achieverswales
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4 Aug 2012 - 3:26 PM
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Hi Nathan.
After going through my shortlist! Your capture does stand out and a worthy winner of my award this week.

Regards

Trev.

Glostopcat
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5 Aug 2012 - 4:03 PM
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Wonderfully worked Nathan, you are a master of your craft. This is an excellent example of digital artwork and you've demonstrated your photoshop skills so admirably

DonMc
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7 Aug 2012 - 7:21 PM
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Nathan, thank you for comment on my work without which I would not of thought of looking at your amazing work.
DonMc

lawrenceburrow
10 Aug 2012 - 8:41 PM
1

Wow!

photodoktor
11 Aug 2012 - 11:56 AM
1

I like this image its well done.
Regards Mick.

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