Diptychs - No, not chocolate covered blood-sucking parasites

A diptych (pronounced "dip-tick" IPA: [ dip'tik] (or US: [ 'dɪp.tɪk ]) from the Greek δίπτυχο [ ði'pti.xo ] di- "two" + ptychē "fold") is any object with two flat plates attached at a hinge.

In the photography world I learned that a Diptych can be created by displaying two photos displayed right next to each othere. So basically I see these things on DeviantART all the time and love them. I immediately found them fascinating, because the 2nd image really drives the mood of the artwork home. There is also a triptych (3 images, obviously :D)

I was stragely happy to learn the name of these things, as I am seeing them more and more often. It is my newest obsession in photography and very interesting to see how people use this technique.

LINKS ABOUT DIPTYCHS

Big Group on Flickr - Two is better than one

The Dipthyc Effect 

Here are some examples I found on DeviantART.

More Glowing Yummi-ness

Of my recent attempts at this style, this is by far my favorite of them all. I love the photo I started with and the lighting was already perfect, plus, music/guitar photos are awesome and lend so much to the mood. So here you go.... 

EDIT:

Decided to add this one, too, since I just love this look and I'm super excited... :D

All rights to photos belong to Gary Palmer, Captured Images. I didn't take them :) 

My Favorite Action - As of Today...

So I decided I wanted to share my favorite action these days. It's by Night-Fate on DeviantART. Some great actions there and so many to download and try for free, but this if my favorite for now b/c of the way the blues look (and the colors are all bright) . . . Anyway. Just try it! :) 

Actionset 59 (Action #3 is the one)

Sample image is of beautiful Autumn Kahler and was taken by Gary Palmer, Captured Images, Inc. 

Gordon McBryde

Please click the title above to visit one of the most creative photographers I have ever found. He just finished this new website and I'm so impressed by the photos, the simple layout is great for showcasing his incredible work. 

Gordon's DeviantART Site

The Website

More Exploding Colors

If you've been following the trend of my inspiration these days you'll remember that I was easily caught by the awesomeness of this style as inspired by wirestyle on DeviantART . So I have been reading some tutorials and trying a few new things. It still isn't to the level I want to be, but it's better than some of my recent attempts, so I decided to share it. :)

Here are before and after shots for you. If you have questions about what I did differently from my other tries you've seen just write me a comment or send me a message.