Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Testing...

Reflection in Abandoned Quarry, near Micaville, North Carolina  © Doug Hickok


This mirror-like reflection in an abandoned stone quarry reminds me of a Rorschach inkblot test. If you rotate the image 90 degrees to the left (if you are right brained), or 90 degrees to the right (if you are left brained), you might see something resembling the famous painting by El Gecko called "Flight of the Duck-billed Platypuses".

Or, maybe not.

You might see something altogether different.

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24 comments:

  1. JoeNovember 23, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Oh my goodness. Very spectacular photography. Amazing colour.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"November 23, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    ...or if you're half-brained pick up your laptop and stand on your head...
    Stunning colour x2

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  3. LauraNovember 23, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Wow, wonderful. Doug, fantastic shot!

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  4. GinnieNovember 23, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    I rotate it to the right, Doug, and see a laughing hyena. :) I love illusions like this.

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  5. Jesús M.November 23, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Precioso Doug. Vaya colores más intensos. Saludos.-

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  6. Kathryn DycheNovember 23, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Gorgeous reflection shot. I see something that has a mohawk!

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  7. WimNovember 23, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    A nice find! I like the 'el gecko' !

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  8. brattcatNovember 23, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    wow, this may be a bit too challenging for my brain at 7am. it's a wonderful shot but my poor neck has gone stiff from rotations left and right.

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  9. MarcieNovember 23, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Yes - it is kind of like those ink blocks. Wonderful reflections. Especially love the color!

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  10. BirdmanNovember 23, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Forget the test...I like your latest colors.

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  11. Luis GomezNovember 23, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Amazing reflection Doug, awesome colors.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Great image!

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  13. Cezar and LéiaNovember 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Amazing colors in so perfect reflection, a mirror!
    Léia

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  14. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    excellent colors, rock formations and reflections
    http://krikis.aminus3.com

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  15. London CallerNovember 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    It's a ....
    Oops?!!

    Is it a Freudian slip test, D?
    You dirty old man! Ha

    I'm ambidextrous: should I turn it left or right?
    Or better still upside down?

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  16. john4jackNovember 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    superb. magnificent textures and colors

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  17. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Amazing picture! And I totally see the platypuses. (Or would it be platypi?) :)

    Sequoia

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  18. DomLOrthaNovember 23, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Nice play with the reflection: the water is like a mirror!
    Have a nice day.

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  19. franzNovember 23, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    actually, i see a koala bear (in order to stay "down under" ... ;-))
    what a superb image, colorwise and regarding those reflections. almost surreal!

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  20. yzNovember 24, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    beautiful

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  21. ChristopherNovember 27, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Stunning! What an incredible depth of color and texture

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  22. georgeNovember 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Turn it anti-clockwise and I see Waldorf from the Muppets. Incidentally one very nice young lady suggest that he and I share some things in common. I've never been so complimented in my life!

    And such a nice shot too.

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  23. Kovács MiklósNovember 30, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Wow, great composition and reflection. Also I like warm colours of that rock..well done!
    Greetings

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  24. rianDecember 8, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    this makes for a fine abstract shot.. i can look at this for a long time.. great catch..

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