stripes refracted

refraction is the bane of my photographic pursuits. i could never get close to even a modicum of perfection. the lighting's bad, the reflections are horrendous and whatever else that can be considered a fail.

you know, i could've cheated and changed this prompt with something else (yes, why didn't i?) like self portrait or some such. but then it wouldn't have been a random draw, would it?

for the one week only challenge; today's challenge is ref***tion.

https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/31340/one-week-only-2 play now, play part of it, or play later. your choice.

and while i have your attention, mosey on down to the five plus two and do some math with us. https://365project.org/fiveplustwo/365/2018-04-04

[☠northy]

Hahaha! This came out pretty well I think! I’m in the process of trying to do a refraction shot and quite like to cheat on this one as well...

[Louise & Ken]

I *like* it! I think it's a rather cool draw for a challenge...you're up to it! Of course it's got me thinking "Christmas" all over again!

[Kathy]

I really like the crystal ball photos. I'm going to get one someday. I like the refraction and how it widened the stripes at the top.

[Diana]

Nicely done. I'm enjoying seeing everyone's photo on this challenge.

[Domenico Dodaro]

Hahaha, that’s not so bad, Madam! All of us have some “no go” area, however: ref***ction is not one to be too much upset abou!

[Diana]

You sure did very well with this one, a lovely image.

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

Hihi, thanks Vicky for reviving this ONS/OWO! This time a lot of *** for me, advertisement, HDR, refraction :-) still love the challenge!

[Henri Russell]

Well done, Vikki. There are always things we are not very good at doing. And you made this list...ha ha.

[Helge Erik Storheim]

Cool effect and very nicely done.

[Francoise]

well, it's a go for me.

[Sylvia Binch]

I would love to have a crystal ball and get this effect. I think this is a lovely image.

[summerfield]

@bintal - amazon Canada has a 80mm crystal meditation ball (which is rather big) for $36 Canadian. this one is a real small one, 15mm. i have another that's i think 30mm, both bought for under $20 Canadian. so you should gift yourself with one. thanks for stopping by.

[Lou Ann]

This is awesome! Love how many more stripes there are in the crystal ball than on the background!

[Chris Johnson]

Looks like peppermint!!! :D

[Sally Ings]

I really like this. It's quite trippy.

[katy]

Say what you will I think this is remarkable. I think you were more than close to a modicum of perfection with it. It's definitely much better than anything idea! I admire you for your integrity and not changing the prompt

[Helen Jane]

you met the prompt with style Vikki. Cheer yourself up and see what I came up with! Enjoying these challenges despite the frustration of wanting to spend more time on them.

[Marnie]

I have to disagree, I think it's very good and a lot of fun. So there.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

After failing miserably with oil and water shots, and now refraction shots I am swearing off these kinds of photos. I just can't get the set-ups right and I've never taken a shot that has satisfied me. So I'm right there with you! Although this shot is much better than the one I dug out of my archives.