I am not quite sure what 'As Is' is (?) At first I thought unedited but that would apply just to photography and nothing else. Could the subject be elaborated on please :)

Signs of Spring sounds nice except all around me are signs of Autumn :)

"Can you feel it?"

Post an image that will instantly inspire, convey etc a feeling. Sad, happy, etc. but without the overly obvious such as the expression on a person's face.

Case in point, rainbows and bubbles (exaggerating a bit here) could convey "happy".

With a little creativity, this could level the playing field for all genres.

I like "Can you feel it?" It sounds like a creative challenge. I'm up for that.

I like sunbeams for the dramatic effect. They really fascinate me and it is an added plus with the landscape that goes with them.

I'm not sure but I think Textures might be a little more universal, in terms of photography vs. digital art. I've seen plenty of fractals that were loaded with texture but few that evoke a specific feeling. Just a thought.

Valid point, Nik, but since I'm almost certain Textures was a previous theme (as well as very vague) I thought I'd introduce an alternative.

As an afterthought... I agree about the commonality of textures in fractals. But then, this is a challenge. ;-)

Might I offer up this image from our very own Nathan Smith as an example of fractal/CGI imagery that evokes an emotion:

"Blessing"


Peaceful, serenity.. joyous ... come readily to my mind.

Perhaps, colour/gradient choices might play a larger role/factor where our fractologists are concerned?

(In conjunction with the design elements, of course.)

Just some inspirational and creative food for thought.

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(*gets his box of crayons ready for the challenge..*)

;o)