Freedom Plunge
Uploaded: February 06, 2006
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Candice C. Calhoun February 06, 2006
Wow, SO delighted to be first to tell you how much I LOVE this photo! It is particularly meaningful in light of the passing of Coretta Scott King, who influenced all the women of my generation so much! remendous, dynamic extremely artistic work, Norm!ccc #387624
Norman P. Banks February 06, 2006
Thanks very much, Candice!It's strange how this image just seemed to come together after fiddling with it for the entire weekend. I just kept looking at it untill suddenly I realized what I was looking at.
Norm ,:-) #2387683
Steve Mescha February 07, 2006
The strong color and clean design makes this really pop, Norm! #2389248Norman P. Banks February 07, 2006
Hey Steve, thanks!I have a new book that I've been reading and would like to suggest to you entitled, "The elements of graphic design" by Alex W White.
Its a fascinating book (to me at least) and kind of helped me put this one on canvas.
With your artist background you probably know most of what this book addresses, but for me, it puts a face on a lot of intuitive stuff and gives me a sense of being involved in the step by step construction which being a Piscean, I need!! (big smile)
Norm ,:-) #2389482
Michael S. Baker February 11, 2006
Yet another excellent image to add to your collection, Norm. Powerful!!Norman P. Banks February 12, 2006
Hey mike, thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by and commenting.Norm ,:-) #2410524
Ron Jones February 26, 2006
WOW!Norman P. Banks February 26, 2006
Hi Ron!Thanks for the enthusiastic response and for taking the time to checkout my gallery. It's really appreciated.
Took a peek at your work and was most impressed. I'm on the road now with my laptop and it takes forever to move from one thing to the next with dialup. As soon as I'm home I will definately go in for a deeper look at both sites.
Norm ,:-) #2471551
Pat Gamwell March 05, 2006
Hi Norman...it's me again, after soooo long! Just studied your gallery at length! WOWOWOWOW! Your style really grabs me....EXCEPTIONAL artistry! This is a beautiful tribute. #2499207Norman P. Banks March 06, 2006
Hey Pat!!Thank you for taking the time to view more of the gallery. I think it kind of shows the direction in which I'm moving.
I'm down in Florida at the moment with my laptop/dialup so I've not posted for awhile, but I have been shooting quite a bit. I should have alot of source images to work with when I get back home. (smile)
See you soon!
Norm ,:-) #2501649
Robert Hoischen December 02, 2006
You get an amazing focus on the main subject in this picture. A strong concept well worked out! The red and black give it a lot of expressive strength. Well done, again! #3658671Norman P. Banks December 04, 2006
Thanks Robert!The idea was there, ready to be expressed. The color combination came about because I thought that it set the image off right. In other words I was working intuitively
Now that I've begun to study colors and color relationships, elements of design etc. I am better able to understand how to present an idea effectively... I think! (big grin)
Norm #3664990
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