Here’s what Cecily has to say about her selections this week:
Such a tough job I had sorting through everyone’s master edits this week! I really had a hard time narrowing it down and want everyone to know that their decim8tions of the old Chrysler were fantastic!! As @rmsherwood said: we all needed the decim8 app today to get out our frustrations!! and I wholeheartedly agree!! I have picked these three:
1. @Postaljeff
Argyle Socks edit! I was immediately drawn to the Argyle pattern in this one. Must be my Scottish roots coming out here! I also like how the Argyle remained on the bottom part of the image turning the car into a “Monster Argyle Chrysler”!! Very well done!
2. @paularoo
The Glassdagger filter is quite special and here it was used beautifully. I feel like it turned the image almost into a silkscreen!! I love the subtle side juxtaposed with the dark purple! And the zigzag pattern reminds me so much of my sewing days with zigzag scissors! Fantastic decim8ing!!
3. @e_po
I love how this edit looks like a quilt for one’s bed!! All those squares with in squares! It also has a hint of Folk Art — which I find so fascinating!!
Beautiful work! I just want to thank everyone for their great work and so happy to be learning more about the app with all of you decim8tors!!!!
Thanks also to David and Suzanne for letting me loose here!! Have a great rest of the week!!
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The Cr8ors of Decim8nday [ @_suzanne_and@david_baer] and I thank you, Cecily, for participating this week – we hope to do it again in the future!
We will be taking a break during the holiday season and will be back in 2013!
This is what Ravina has to say about this week’s selections:
Man, this was really hard! I loved all the edits so much, but there were a few that really stood out to me. Thank you so much for letting me be a guest editor for #decim8nday!!
1. dmreidmd
“Crying Eyes” – I was drawn to the vibrant blues of this edit right away! The ominous black shape at the top and static-y lines of #beamrider made the image dynamic and a bit spooky. I felt like I was looking at a David Lynch movie still!
2. bowandaarow
This is a prime example of what I love about #decim8! This image came out minimalist and beautifully balanced; the bits and pieces come together almost like hands reaching out or buildings soaring up into the sky. The #decim8tion here is just wonderful.
3. narcosislabs
The ghosting in this image is just fantastic. I like the neon lemon-yellow shivering over the grey with a rusty sort of echo. In opposition to my other favorites, I like that the image remains relatively whole here, only being color-shifted by #doctorocular. Trippy and wonderful!
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The Cr8ors of Decim8nday [ @_suzanne_and@david_baer] and I thank you for participating this week – we hope to do it again in the future!
Stay tuned as we welcome Cecily, @cecilyc, as guest editor for week 17.
This is what Tim has to say about this week’s picks:
1. @_edson__
There were a number of dot matrix inspired transforms that were submitted and I had a hard time picking one above the other – but in the end I ended up going with this little number. I love the way she pops out from the white space and also the little cyan patch in the upper left. Clean and beautiful.
2. @crystalmoody
This one really appealed to me. I love the ‘A’ that showed up but also the mix of metallic tones with the warmer orange and green. It is awesome!
3. @cekws
I was immediately blown away by Lady Liberty and the genius creativity behind it. Totally amazing at what transpired here!
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The Cr8ors of Decim8nday [ @_suzanne_and@david_baer] and I thank you for participating this week – we hope to do it again in the future!
Stay tuned as we welcome Ravina, @ravinasniper, as guest editor for week 16.
If there were a dress code for Seattle, it would go something like this: “wear something that will go from a hike on Mt. Rainier in the morning, to a drizzly walk through Pike Place Market in the afternoon, then perhaps to dinner at a celebrity chef restaurant that evening.” Essentially, Seattleites like to look like we’ve just come from one adventure, and are ready for the next one. That means looking outdoorsy during all the moments in-between.
Casual is expected. Glitter is somewhat frowned-upon, even at the symphony.
So… for those of us with an unruly party muse…
Thank goodness for Bellevue, Seattle’s fancy suburb to the east.
When I received an invitation to the private BAMignite event at Bellevue Arts Museum, I had no idea what to expect. What I did notice was that I got very excited at the words “Dress to impress. Put a bird on it.”
Really?
Really.
(muse: “ohboyohboyohboyohboy.”)
Because of my mobile photography habit, I’ve grown accustomed to the spontaneous voice of the muse grabbing me by the nose with the order of “follow that awesome car!” or “sneak up behind those cool people and lie on your stomach to get a good angle,” etc.
So, it was no surprise to find my muse dictating what we would be wearing that night. We got out a favorite sequined sweater and a demure feather headdress. Both items I had assumed would never see the light of day in overcast Seattle. Before I knew it, I was all decked out like a non-Seattlite, and driving across the toll bridge into the fabled Eastside.
As always, when I find myself in these situations, and having fun, I think: “Wow.” And, “huh!”
I walked through the doors of BAM into a chic, open gallery, with the KEXP DJ’s pumping out techno. I was immediately back in a European disco on a cold winter’s night, feeling very inspired.
Bonus: I wasn’t the only one in sequins and feathers.
BAM’s legacy draws from a history of street craft vendors. The museum celebrates an everyday connection to creativity and craft, and elevates that connection to an art form.
I am so cool and down with that concept, because it is exactly like the kind of thing you find within the mobile photog community. And, when I thought about it, I realized how often we refer to our muse in terms of light: the creative “spark.” The “flash” of inspiration. The “sparkle” in our eye. No wonder my muse was so excited for the chance to dress up. For once.
The performance artists celebrated exactly the things we were always told no one could make a living with: spoken word, circus arts, and, with a nod to Seattle, an alt rock band. It was super thrilling to shoot the private event, so of course my muse had us up on stage with the band, lying on the floor to get #lowdownground shots of spoken word, and creeping around to get shots of people in their fancy outfits.
When I returned to Seattle, my feathers were bit askew. But I was tanked up on fun, inspired to connect more often with my sparkly muse.
This was my first time visiting BAM. I was very impressed with the layout and architecture of the building. So many great angles and different view points. There were many places to see from and be seen, it made for wonderful photographs and people spotting.
One of my favorite parts of the show (besides the amazing trapeze display, the live music sets and wonderful art exhibits) was the spoken word performances by Daemond Arrindell, Imani Sims and okanomodé. These artists were beyond inspiring, bearing their lives and souls in such a beautiful way through words. I couldn’t help but want to start writing my own poetry as soon as I got home. It also made me look at the art differently, really exploring how some of the pieces made me feel.
I can’t wait to go back and further explore BAM and also see what exhibits they bring in next, not to mention I’ve already marked my calendar for the next BAMignite event. They really do know how to throw a good party!
BAM’s legacy draws from a history of street craft vendors. The museum celebrates an everyday connection to creativity and craft, and elevates that connection to an art form.
