Monday, May 13, 2013

What's Up is Down

Shopping Mall Ceiling and Reflections, Al Ain, UAE  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



You know about tongue twisters. Well, this image is a mind twister. This futuristic fantasy is actually an image looking up at the ceiling of a shopping mall. All I did was invert the photo after processing. The auto and admiring bystander are on the star-shaped floor of the mall and are reflected in the glass of the ceiling. In the circular ceiling there are more windows reflecting bits of the floor's colors and designs. Look at the picture upside down and it may make better sense.

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14 comments:

  1. ....peterMay 13, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    You created a wonderful abstract image Doug... great imagination...peter:)

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  2. JoeMay 13, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Not only unique in nature Dubai is also unique in its architecture and public places.

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  3. ΠΡΩΤΗ ΕΙΔΗΣΗ 1May 13, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    We have been crazy with the photos you!
    Good morning good week from Thessaloniki-Greece
    Paul

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  4. Photo AttractionMay 13, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Delightfull!
    A really great Trompe-l'œil photo.
    But you shouldn't give all away in the title... Keep the suspense for a bit longer...

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  5. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    What an unique shape. I like the detail because I'm an architecture engineer.

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  6. ArndMay 13, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Interesting and creative work that challenges the eye!

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  7. London CallerMay 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Abracadabra!
    How can you make Down Under upside down? ;o)

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  8. john4jackMay 13, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    this is fantastic

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  9. yzMay 14, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    fantastic geometric abstract

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  10. Cezar and LéiaMay 14, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Very interesting angle, I like this geometric subject and the violet is a wonderful color! :)
    Léia

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  11. franzMay 14, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    cool idea and concept, puzzling rendition! how different things can look when seen from an unusual angle or perspective !!!

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  12. FocalesMay 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Nice framing of this geometric shot

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  13. Andrew Graeme GouldMay 15, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    I would never have got it if you hadn't told us, Doug. Great thinking here, then!

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  14. Monica S EngellMay 16, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Yes, a mind twister, indeed! Very cool, and wonderful colors!
    :)

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