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Abstract Birch 1


Abstract Birch 1
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Copyright: Josh Crozier (Humanist) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 109 W: 39 N: 74] (501)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-31
Categories: Nature, Experimental, Abstract
Camera: Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi, Canon EFS 18-55mm f3.5-5.6, 55mm HOYA UV
Exposure: f/32, 1/3 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-31 20:16
Viewed: 410
Points: 1
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is an experimental photo. I found a stand of birch trees in Guelph University's Arboretum. I sought to simplify this forest scene by abstracting it. I rocked the camera vertically slightly during a long exposure. In this way I hoped to maintain the shape of the stand of birch trees while blurring out the grasses and background branches which were very busy.

In post-production I had to do very little. I darkened with levels and then added a bit more magenta to some areas to help add some colour depth.

This is the first photo of this sort that I have taken. I was inspired by a photo I saw on Radiant Vista and wanted to give it a try. Mine doesn't attain the same level of abstraction though. I want to improve myself and would LOVE constructive criticism.

Thanks TL

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Hello, Josh!

Well-Your experiment was very well done!
I'm personaly more of a detailed photographer, but the way you captured this photo changed my sight on things a bit!

Best regards, and TFS!
~Hannah

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