Brunch with Battutah
Aliens
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 10 March 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.
I caught this family of homeless aliens trying to sneak into the house yesterday. Well, I thought, I'll have none of that. And I promptly ejected them.
givethemhell from Germany
Oh, Aliens! What are they really, Michael? Doorknobs? Coathangers?
10 Mar 2008 5:20am
@givethemhell: They are bits of fun. Thank you, Eva.
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
Jrask from Pasadena, United States
Good riddance! They probably would have just experimented on you anyway.
10 Mar 2008 6:05am
@Jrask: So true. Thank you, Joshua.
Nishana Minhaz from Calicut, India
ha ha..i like ur story.. nice perspective..im curious too, wat are they actually?
10 Mar 2008 6:13am
@Nishana Minhaz: That would be telling. Thanks, Nishana.
@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed.
Sujit Sudhi from Hyderabad, India
Nice shot. Love the lighting and the warm tones. great story too :)
10 Mar 2008 6:56am
@Sujit Sudhi: thank you, Sujit.
@dpm: Glad you enjoyed it. thanks, dpm.
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Superb! Would also say coat hangers or something like that...
Very intriguing shot...
10 Mar 2008 7:59am
@ManuelaR: Here's a clue: "You're warm". Thank you, Manuela.
@Ina: Thank you, Ina.
Ken from Cebu City, Philippines
Another great shot Michael. The story's nice but I'm not digging it. hahaha.. It's killing me that I can't tell what they are. :(
10 Mar 2008 9:22am
@Ken: I'll reveal all on my post tomorrow. Thank you, Ken.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
I've seen this pair hanging around here but didn't know they had those four kids . .
10 Mar 2008 9:23am
@Ronnie 2¢: They breed fast. I knew I wasn't the only one whose had trouble with them. Thanks, Ronnie.
Helma from Tehran, Iran
wonderful abstract with great colors and nice composed ! thanks.
10 Mar 2008 9:52am
@Helma: Many thanks, Helma.
@Shaahin: Thank you, Shaahin.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Thank you for my morning laugh, Michael. Nice shot.
10 Mar 2008 10:11am
@Betty: I'm so happy you got a chuckle. thank you, Betty.
@Ana Lúcia: thank you so much.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
So glad you took their photo first, because wow they are gorgeous!!!
10 Mar 2008 11:01am
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. I'll have to turn the pic over to the U.S. Air Force I guess.
Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium
nice one - makes a good abstract and a better story
10 Mar 2008 11:04am
@Jason Kravitz: Thanks, Jason. Yes, a two birds with one stone kind of thing.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Very elusive these aliens are, well done to capture them
10 Mar 2008 11:13am
@Peter Miller: Thanks, Peter. This is certainly a rare occurence.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Beautifully done! And I agree - it's one thing for aliens to move in next door and quiet another into MY home!
10 Mar 2008 11:23am
@martie: Thanks, Martie. These are the kind that live in the attic.
vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Canada
Hey Michael, what about the famous Slovak hospitality? If they are homeless, let them come in and warm up, feed them and then send them to Canada. We have space enough and they'll have the chance to build a future for their kids..... :-)
P.S.: I really have no clue what they are, maybe the handles of tools for the fireplace?
10 Mar 2008 11:28am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: You win the prize for your guess. My wife suggested I should let them come in and warm up by the fire but I thought that too much of a clue. Thanks for the excellent comment, Wolfgang.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Parts of a flower that you have added a chrome effect to? That's my guess. Anyhow, great work here!
10 Mar 2008 11:33am
@Craig: Thanks, Craiger. For the answer take a look at the comment above.
@MJ: Thanks, MJ. Imagination can be fun.
alex centrella from fresno, United States
cool story, oh and the shot is great also..
10 Mar 2008 12:56pm
@alex centrella: Thanks, Alex. I was hoping you would think so.
@amarjit: Have no fear. They are gone now. Thank you, Amarjit.
alla from Toronto, Canada
hehehehe, very interesting.... where did they come from!
10 Mar 2008 1:23pm
@alla: From the far away planet of Sears. Thank you, Alla.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
An excellent creation!!!Most inspired, it suits perfectly your story! Bravo!!!!
10 Mar 2008 3:11pm
@Japanalia: That's very kind. thank you, Gabriela.
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Wonderful subject and lighting. and let's don't forget about the great title ;)
10 Mar 2008 3:27pm
@Reza: Many thanks, Reza. I appreciate that.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
They are some good looking aliens! Love the composition and color.
10 Mar 2008 4:04pm
@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
@Kleos: Handles for fireplace tools. Thank you, Kleos.
@pLusOne: Thank you, P1.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
C'est vraiment étrange et abstrait, mais les couleurs et les formes font une photo esthétiques... même si on arrive pas à savoir ce que c'est. A quand la réponse ?
10 Mar 2008 4:48pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyn. J'espérais une photo attrayante. Ce sont les poignées des outils pour une cheminée.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Hmmm - that's a toughie! I'd say your aliens resemble door handles, at least they're made of metal...
10 Mar 2008 4:57pm
@MadScientist: Actually they are the handles of fireplace tools. Thank you, MS.
@Hoopand: thank you, Hoopand.
@zOOm: Thank you, zoom.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Brilliant Michael, a really cool idea and capture.
The alien family really look dejected though, bless them :D
10 Mar 2008 7:28pm
@MaryB: Thanks you, Mary. I'll have to be a lot kinder to them next time.
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
I'm loving your sense of humour =D) the shot is really interesting too. were you playing with the liquify fiter by any chance?
Dan
10 Mar 2008 7:41pm
@drphoto: Thanks, Dan. Glad you enjoyed my bit of fun. I used the CS2 distort (twirl) filter to get the effect I wanted. Then some tint and soft focus in Picasa2.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautiful aliens! I love the colour tones!
10 Mar 2008 8:35pm
@standley: Thanks, Standley. I appreciate that.
dillonpic from United States
Very interesting shot. i find myself wondering what it is, the disorientating nature really helps it draw my eye in.
10 Mar 2008 8:50pm
@dillonpic: Thanks, Dillon. Please check my post for tomorrow for an explanation of what this actually is.
@Porcsin: Thank you, Porcsin.
@Stunner: Many thanks, Stunner.
@Viewfinder: A great comment. Thank you, VF.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Viewfinder said it for me!! Excellent pp, Michael.
11 Mar 2008 3:15am
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Sorry, meant to say this with the other comment... I think they're the tops of fireplace tools.. ;-)
11 Mar 2008 3:16am
@amy: Great guess! You are right. Thanks, Amy.
TILALAhttp://brunchwithbattutah.aminus3. from bordeaux, France
I don't know what is this but it's really funny!!!
11 Mar 2008 8:30am
@TILALAhttp://brunchwithbattutah.aminus3.: Tels sont mon idée des personnes d'une autre planète. Merci, Marie.
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
I looked at this one yesterday but wasn't signed in... I appreciate your sense of humor!
11 Mar 2008 10:48am
@Earnest: Thanks so much, Earnest.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
I took in some homeless aliens a few years ago, but once the "fire" season ends, they disappear to the basement. ;-)
11 Mar 2008 4:46pm
@Steven: Great humorous comment. Thank you, Steven.
Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States
I've had aliens take the form of fireplace tools too. It's quite disturbing.
11 Mar 2008 11:52pm
@Oswegan: I agree. And we never get to see what the aliens really look like. Great comment, O.
Magali Deval from Plouguin (Bretagne), France
wonderful picture and excellent title!
13 Mar 2008 7:45pm
@Magali Deval: Thank you, Magali.
@Twelvebit: Why else would they sneak into the house? LOL. Thanks, 12bit.
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Wonderful picture! I tried to guess what it really is but in vain! Congratulations, the shapes and composition and colors are really fantastic!
15 Mar 2008 8:32pm
@Illuci: Thank you so much for all your excellent comments. Erik.
Pentax Optio A30
1/40 second
F/4.3
ISO 400
78 mm (35mm equiv.)