Always and Forever by Rykk
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Ultrafractal 3.02 -- "Enhance Photo/Automatic Contrast Enhancement" effect and sharpening with PaintshopPro7
Gonna be concentrating on images with a more "fractal" vibe for a bit and this is one of the first ones I came up with. It, and my next few posts, is actually a tweak of my previous image, "Twenty Thousand Leagues". Amazing how some gradient changes and a kaleido mapping WAY off the edge of the image can so dramatically change the look of a fractal made with UF....and a BUNCH of dumb luck, too! lol
I thought this one might convey the vibe of the trials and thorny travails that a couple goes thru in the course of their lives spent together that try but can't diminish their love and devotion for each other. Love flowers in the midst of even the hardest places. Reckon maybe it's sort of an early valentine.
Thanks for stopping by! (look, ma - no sphere! lol)

Comments (85)
Yeah. Pretty decent looking pic here
Pretty color flower! I like! ^_^
A pretty flower! Always a fine subject, matey!
OH! Beutiful. reminds me of waterlilies, floatin on the surface of a pond, so elegatnt Ryk, so tranquil, I love to see your work, and yes no sheres, but still wonderful. Eccellent *V Lina
A "normal" fractal from you?????? I like it very much. Especially the white flower in the middle.
super job love it
tears Gosh you know how to melt a heart,lol! This is so gorgeous and the way you presented it is so precious! I just love it Rick and think your such a special guy! It is a beautiful Valentine for your lovely wife Joie! Hugss to you both! :) V
This is beautifully done!! I love all the textures and colors and shapes!!
Superbe mange de formes....Texture et couleurs vraiment superbe !!! Excellent. v
A most beautiful floral design!
Rykk, Brilliant as ever,outstanding.
wonderful valentine, beautiful!
The flower seems to laugh. Excellent fotographic look and a superbe weakened symmetry by changing the angle. Reminds me on a park bench in central park in autumn.
those flowers really has a pedal guard. such an organic fractal, really amazing
this is a nice work, with a beautiful sentiment..
this is just outstanding, I hope I can learn it one day...
My word! This almost looks like a photograph Rick!! Very impressive! The pale blue-green transparent quality of the bottom half of the image makes it look like the beautiful flower is floating in the water! This is some image, Rick.... and a wonderful sentiment indeed! Great job, my friend! I look forward to the others you have planned. :)
Absolutely amazing artwork Rick! This is a gorgeous blend of medias and display of talent! Bravo!
we are silent in awe!!!
Really like this one, Rick! The overall composition is amazingly complicated, but it all works in harmony! Bravo!
A beauty as always Rick! Many things to see in this ome..Love the flowers in the center..Perfect v :)
Everybody sees water, and I see a nest:) Very nice, Rick - I like the textures and the complexity of the image. Looking wayyyyyy forward to your series!
Brilliant design for that complex fractal !
absolut fascinating !!!!!! vote
Looks like a cosy birds nest of a couple of lovebirds to me, and although surrounded by thorny twigs, I'm sure they will survive and love each other for the rest of their lives! Fanatastic work Rick! The design is faboulous, it seems to be floating above the background, giving it a very uniwue sense of depth. I love the 'natural' coloring you used!
Sorry dude. Still looks like a photo. Need more fractal in it. Just kidding!! Incredible work. Looks like a rose among stems. Coloring and masking is beyond expert, as usual!!
Super!! Love the great organic feel of this fractal, and the fantastic depth. No matter what you will try Rick, I guess you will have to bear the burden of genius ;-)) Excellence!! V
Fractalicious! Realistic and captivating. :)
Wonderfully well done! Excellent balance and composition, Rykk, thanks for sharing :)
WOW!!!! Buddy you are doing a most fantastic work of art...!!!!!V