Pac-Man

[Bob_Faucher]

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Does this transport you to an earlier time?

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Image Description

Lichens on a boulder. The largest cluster reminded me of the eponymous video arcade character. Pac-Man is considered one of the classics of the medium, virtually synonymous with video games, and an icon of 1980s popular culture.

Technical Details

Canon EOS 5D; Canon EF 28-70mm @ 70mm; f/16 @ 1/160 sec, ISO 800; handheld

Specific Feedback

Whatever you think, positive or not.

[Dennis_Plank]

Very cool lichen patterns, Bob. The background colors really set off the greenish lichen.

[Alfredo_Mora]

So much of abstract imagery is about form and patterns. This is wonderfully composed Bob. The main lichen has a great shape that catches the eye. There is good balance in the frame with the background warm colors complementing the subject.

[Bob_Faucher]

Thank you @Dennis_Plank for your comments. Fortunately it had rained and the colors were more vibrant.

[Bob_Faucher]

Thank you @Alfredo_Mora for your comments. As long as I am not confused with Jackson Pollock I’m OK.