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Before Your Eyes ...

Before Your Eyes ...
For this week's Sunday Challenge for which the subject was polka dots.

This particular challenge sounded pretty easy at least until I tried to find something that I could shoot which actually had polka dots on it.

For a while it looked as if I might need to 'broaden' the definition to include something that say had spots on it like a set of dice or the spots on a ladybird poppy. However, at the last minute my wife dug this old blouse out from the back of the wardrobe and so I was able (for once) to stay within the terms of the actual brief.

No doubt now that the challenge is over I'll find loads of suitable photo opportunities that feature polka dots ... such is the life of a "Sunday Challenger" ... groan!

Also for Sight and Sound ... how about The Andrews Sisters (before my time - lol) with "Strip Polka" - enjoy:

youtu.be/OyILRoOhvyQ

youtu.be/U8ew-WY23mM

BTW, my Club subscription expired today, which is why most of my images are no longer visible. I've already renewed once at Christophe's increased rates and had hoped by the time that 3 months was up the IMA would be in charge, but alas no.

I'm very reluctant to do so again so will probably leave things as they are and keep my fingers crossed that the deal does eventually go through.

E. Adam G., , Annalia S., Luc Reiniche and 48 other people have particularly liked this photo


70 comments - The latest ones
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
a sea of dots, nice rhythm, like waves
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Glad you like it Wierd and thank you for the star! :)
6 years ago.
 Smiley Derleth
Smiley Derleth club
Takes me straightaway to 1960s Op Art. Excellent image.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Smiley Derleth club
Much appreciated as is the fave! :)
6 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Great work Paul, although it has done my eyes not good at all;-))
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Thank you for the star Doug and the kind comments! :)
6 years ago.
 Adriana Grecu
Adriana Grecu
Excellent effet!!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Adriana Grecu
Glad you like it Adriana and thank you for the star! :)
6 years ago.
 Coco
Coco club
Looks like soft and silky material. Nice for challenge.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Coco club
Yes, it is rather soft to the touch Coco and I used pegs to hold the drapes in place so I could get the layered effect! :)
6 years ago.
 Clyde Sostand
Clyde Sostand
nice well done..
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Clyde Sostand
Thanks for the kind comments and the fave Clyde! :)
6 years ago.
 Gary Schotel
Gary Schotel club
Great shot, Paul.

I thought it was a done deal?
What the heck?
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gary Schotel club
Thanks for that Gary and no I'm afraid although the papers were signed a while ago the handover seems to be taking forever ... not quite sure why! :(
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Well done Mrs Autofantasia...........saved the day..!! Nice job Paul :)

Shame about your account mate..............but I don't blame you for not renewing yet.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Keith Burton club
Just starting to realise though Keith the number of things you can't do when you only have a free account, like adding additional shots into the Notes! :(
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to autofantasia club
Yeah, I'm OK until March next year..........but they really ought to have sorted it out by now - and an occasional update on progress wouldn't go amiss.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Keith Burton club
Seems they may have mislaid the communications toolkit! ;)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has added
Hang on, there's news ...

www.ipernity.com/blog/team/4675826
6 years ago.
 H C
H C
Great close up of these dots.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to H C
Glad you like them Harriet and thank you for adding this one into your faves! :)
6 years ago.
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
I don't know if it is me but if you view this picture at newspaper reading length it is impossible to view it as a whole, I tried staring at it but could not hold the gaze for long..
Eye boggling experience.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to HappySnapper
I do hope no permanent damage was done Maurice! ;)
6 years ago.
 Chrissy
Chrissy club
love it!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Chrissy club
Glad to hear it Chrissy and thanks you for the fave! :)
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Yes.. amazing perspective dance !
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Pam J club
Pleased you like the effect Pam and thank you for the fave! :)
6 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
Lookin' good, Doc!

Haven't heard the Andrew Sisters in awhile. That was fun! :)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Karen's Place club
Yes, how the world has changed Karen! ;)
6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
I can see more dots shinig through the fabric.-) You draped the blouse perfectly to make the most of the dots.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gudrun club
Yes, all held in place by pegs carefully positioned outwith the frame ... glad you like the overall effect that it produced Gudrun and thank you for the fave! :)
6 years ago.
 Sami Serola (inactive)
Sami Serola (inactiv… club
Great find and composition =)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv… club
Thanks for that Sami and for the fave too! :)
6 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
You convey the feel of the material also . Great work.

I too have renewed once so I understand what you are saying.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Jan
Yes, but having only a free account does limit you somewhat to what you can do Jan ... one just hopes that the IMA will get control of the platform soon, but then again we've been saying that for a few months now! :(
6 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
so.. how many polka dots things have you found? I love the soft curves of the way the material is laid out Doc.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
Glad you like the effect Wendi. At first I did think about going down the multi-exposure route to get this type of effect, but as the polkadots appear in various sizes and the material is somewhat translucent I didn't need to! :)
6 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Thank goodness for the Wife !!!........Love the folds which seems to have created large & small dots well done Paul !!!!......My subscription expired a few weeks ago, but will hold out to renew even though it's a pain !!!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Yes, the dots are printed onto the material in various sizes Marj ... as for the account situation, surely it can't be long now until the IMA get control of the platform! ;)
6 years ago.
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club has replied to autofantasia club
They did say end of August ........I'm waiting patiently ....trying !!, but in the meantime people are still emigrating, but while there is life here I will remain !!!
6 years ago.
 Amazingstoker
Amazingstoker
nice 'all over' image and like the way the folds add structure and depth
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Amazingstoker
Many thanks for the kind comments and the fave! :)
6 years ago.
 Graham Chance
Graham Chance club
Excellent abstract Paul. Well spotted :-)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Graham Chance club
Glad you like it Graham! :)
6 years ago.
 christel.k
christel.k club
die alte Bluse ist in dieser Saison wieder 'in', also waschen und tragen, wenn sie noch passt ;-));
mir gefallen die sauber gelegten Falten auf dem Stoff, gut gemacht, Paul!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to christel.k club
Somehow I don't think it would suit me Christel, but I'll tell my wife - lol! ;)
6 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Well done Paul. Great image for the Challenge. Regards Tess.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Thanks for the kind comments and the fave Tess ... much appreciated! :)
6 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
Indycaver (Norm) club
Cool find and photo Paul! :-)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) club
Glad you like this one too Norm and thank you for adding it into your faves! :)
6 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
What? No polka dot socks?
6 years ago.
Clickity Click has replied to Esther club
lol now I have various pairs of socks with polka dots that I could have let Paul use. :)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Esther club
Ha, no I'm afraid not Esther! ;)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Clickity Click
It's okay Chris, you keep them ... it could be a harsh winter! ;)
6 years ago.
Clickity Click has replied to autofantasia club
Okay but you know I would be willing to share of course. lol
6 years ago.
 Clickity Click
Clickity Click
Sorry for the long delay in commenting.

Paul, this makes me want to count the dots but I am resisting the urge to do so. lol Like all the folds that increases the interest in the image. :)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Clickity Click
No problem Chris, I myself am just catching up on last week. As for this image I'm glad you like it and grateful for the fave too! :)
6 years ago.
Clickity Click has replied to autofantasia club
:) It's been hectic here but so glad to be able to catch up.
6 years ago.
 Peter G
Peter G
Beautiful wave-like distribution
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Peter G
Pleased you like it and thanks for taking time to comment! :)
6 years ago.
 Marta Wojtkowska
Marta Wojtkowska club
well done :)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Marta Wojtkowska club
Many thanks Marta for the kind comments as well as the star and the group suggestion! :)
6 years ago.
 uwschu
uwschu club
Sehr schöne grafischer Effekt, gefällt mir sehr gut!
Viele Grüße, Uwe
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to uwschu club
Thanks for the kind comments and the star! :)
6 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
WOW, einfach KLASSE **************************
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet
Glad you like it! :)
6 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
very well composed
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Leo W club
Pleased you like it Leon! :)
6 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
I am still loving this!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
Still, after all this time - lol! ;)
5 years ago.

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