fluke fotography

fluke fotography Specializing in fine art and psychedelic colors in motion, fluke fotography by Roy Matlen is a digit And light is comprised of colors.

Through various experiences, I have learned that all things are comprised of light. Just as you enlarge a photograph until it is nothing more than a pixelated blur, the space between the pixels is the light that composes our world. I try and capture the psychedelic motion of light and colors. These images are not "Photoshopped," colored or enhanced. The colors between us dance constantly, and, if

not for a good camera and a quality lens, they would go unnoticed forever. It doesn't happen all the time. Sometimes it takes a thousand clicks to capture these wondrous delights. Most of the time, it takes more. but the final picture is worth it all. there is no political statement in these photos. there is just the idea that light and colors are in us all. If you can freeze the flashing beauty of the colors that surround us, imagine the beauty that is within us. Whether I use a slow speed, move the camera, manipulate the lens or any combination of techniques, it is still the lights and colors that create what is captured. I use Canon cameras and lenses exclusively. In order to insure the highest quality control over my printed work, I print my own work on a large format Epson printer using various archival paper/media and mount the prints on Petersboro archival mat board.

A casual guitar player seems to be sittin' and a picking'.
07/27/2020

A casual guitar player seems to be sittin' and a picking'.

A casual guitar player seems to be sittin’ and a picking’.   VIEW SERIES Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Share: Recent Posts Sittin’...

Taken at an amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It is what it is... Hey! It looks like ...
06/23/2020

Taken at an amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It is what it is... Hey! It looks like the Light Eater to me!

Taken at an amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It is what it is… Hey! It looks like the Light Eater to me!   VIEW SERIES Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new windo...

The "Alien" in this picture, is actually a neon sign in a liquor store advertising for Ibita Beer. This series of photog...
05/22/2020

The "Alien" in this picture, is actually a neon sign in a liquor store advertising for Ibita Beer. This series of photographs were taken on a Halloween night down on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

The “Alien” in this picture, is actually a neon sign in a liquor store advertising for Ibita Beer. This series of photographs were taken on a Halloween night down on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.   VIEW SERIES Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Cli...

Actually, this started out a picture of Eddie Baytos & the Nervis Brothers, a Cajun zydeco band. Not sure what I did wit...
04/28/2020

Actually, this started out a picture of Eddie Baytos & the Nervis Brothers, a Cajun zydeco band. Not sure what I did with the "curves" in Photoshop, but I like it!

Actually, this started out a picture of Eddie Baytos & the Nervis Brothers, a Cajun zydeco band. Not sure what I did with the “curves” in Photoshop, but I like it!   VIEW SERIES Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pint...

These photos were all taken within a few minute time period. I was invited to the CSI-NY cast and crew party on the CBS ...
03/24/2020

These photos were all taken within a few minute time period. I was invited to the CSI-NY cast and crew party on the CBS lot. The star of the show, Gary Sinise, has a great rock & roll band and these are pictures of the lights used on stage while his band performed. All the same colors, all different patterns.

These photos were all taken within a few minute time period. I was invited to the CSI-NY cast and crew party on the CBS lot. The star of the show, Gary Sinise, has a great rock & roll band and these are pictures of the lights used on stage while his band performed. All the same colors, all different...

An old abandoned gold mine in the hills near Red Mountain, CA.
02/25/2020

An old abandoned gold mine in the hills near Red Mountain, CA.

An old abandoned gold mine in the hills near Red Mountain, CA.   VIEW SERIES Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Share: Recent Posts Old Calif...

The feel of Bourbon Street and its music is evident in this image. The true fluke in this picture are the words "Bourbon...
01/23/2020

The feel of Bourbon Street and its music is evident in this image. The true fluke in this picture are the words "Bourbon Street" captured from a neon sign somewhere in the image. This is the reverse color image of Bourbon Street in Neon. I'm not sure how this happened, but I saved it immediately. This picture was not "photoshopped" or manipulated in any way other than a minor crop and the color reversal by mistake. Another wonderful fluke foto.

The feel of Bourbon Street and its music is evident in this image. The true fluke in this picture are the words “Bourbon Street” captured from a neon sign somewhere in the image. This is the reverse color image of Bourbon Street in Neon. I’m not sure how this happened, but I saved it immediate...

Landing on Hong Kong Island on the Star Ferry on Aberdeen Bay. Interesting how the neon lights on the top of the buildin...
11/23/2019

Landing on Hong Kong Island on the Star Ferry on Aberdeen Bay. Interesting how the neon lights on the top of the buildings show up crystal clear Even more weird is that I use Canon cameras and lenses and an NEC monitor! How the buildings on the shore are so "crisp, yet blurred," and the water is crystal clear still stumps me. I do think this series is pretty darn psychedelic.

Landing on Hong Kong Island on the Star Ferry on Aberdeen Bay. Interesting how the neon lights on the top of the buildings show up crystal clear Even more weird is that I use Canon cameras and lenses and an NEC monitor! How the buildings on the shore are so “crisp, yet blurred,” and the water is...

The lights of a Wichita Kansas storefront. A bit of camera movement, a slow exposure and a lotta luck.
10/21/2019

The lights of a Wichita Kansas storefront. A bit of camera movement, a slow exposure and a lotta luck.

The lights of a Wichita Kansas storefront. A bit of camera movement, a slow exposure and a lotta luck.   VIEW SERIES SHAREClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share: Leave a Reply Cancel reply Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notif...

Only music could create the images of light that you see before you. As much as light is what the human body is made of,...
09/23/2019

Only music could create the images of light that you see before you. As much as light is what the human body is made of, music is its soul. Originally called "Roy on Drums," these images are of me playing drums in a pitch black room with sticks that light up when struck on the drum head. I configured the camera's set up and had a friend take the photos. Whatever..., I'm takin' credit for it.

Only music could create the images of light that you see before you. As much as light is what the human body is made of, music is its soul. Originally called “Roy on Drums,” these images are of me playing drums in a pitch black room with sticks that light up when struck on the drum head. I confi...

Coming into Phoenix, Arizona from the West, at 1:30 am. The city lights are just amazing.
07/23/2019

Coming into Phoenix, Arizona from the West, at 1:30 am. The city lights are just amazing.

Coming into Phoenix, Arizona from the West, at 1:30 am. The city lights are just amazing.   VIEW SERIES SHAREClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

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