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• shelbeesmom (47898)
• [2008-11-18 12:47]
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What is particularly disturbing about both your pics is that they are SO distored and blurred but also no EXIF data on the pic. Are these your pics? This is not good photography in my opinion. If these were your pics the EXIF data would be visable. Just asking!

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• GreenBaron (48812)
• [2008-11-18 13:22]
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• trampas (6972)
• [2008-11-19 9:48]
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hi charlene.
you say that you 'took advantage of the spotlight'.

to what advantage?
you changed the hue, added lens blur and adjusted in curves???

sorry, but it does not work for me.

post the original in the ws.

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• graemann (5124)
• [2008-11-19 19:55]
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Hello:

I was intrigued by tilt-shifting. Your previous post has this effect. I believe this one too. So I google it:

As per this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography :

"Tilt-shift photography refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium format cameras. In many cases, it refers to tilting the lens relative to the image plane and using a large aperture to achieve a very shallow depth of field. The technique relies on the Scheimpflug principle and usually requires the use of special lenses.

“Tilt-shift" actually encompasses two different types of movements: rotation of the lens, called tilt, and movement of the lens parallel to the image plane, called shift. Tilt is used to control the orientation of the plane of focus (PoF), and hence the part of an image that appears sharp. Shift is used to control perspective, usually involving the convergence of parallel lines"

My summary would be the use of shallow DOF imagery. =)

Also I found this site http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/photoshop-tutorial.php teaching it to do in PS.

I must admit I use Lens Blur too in some photos achieving shallow DOF. Correct me if I am wrong but Tilt-Shifting is like an aggressive way to apply shallow DOF. Some-may-get-it-and-some-may-not sort of thing.

My point is this. Maybe add more notes explaining what effect you want to achieve and that could help members here to appreciate more of what you posted. And give you just the right critique you need. =)

Post more. TFS.


Cheers!

PS:

Also in Tilt-Shifting, some parts need to be sharp. In here, it's either its a blur or blurrer. Another thing, WS is workshop. It's the button at the top left of your screen when your viewing this post. Labeled as "Post to Workshop". Resized the Original Image, 800 the max size, not more than 200kb. Then post it there. Then we can compare the damage(lol) i mean the treatment done.

Hope this helps.

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• Redrubin2 (0)
• [2008-11-22 13:28]

Sorry, but i don't like this photo

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• karith (7409)
• [2008-12-11 20:08]
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Hi Charlene,
You had an interesting idea here, but I'm not sure I understand the purpose of the deliberate blur. My eyes are looking for something somewhere to be in focus so they could settle there while taking in the blurred surroundings for context. The composition and POV have good potential. I like your courage in trying this shot and posting it here for the honest feedback you are getting. Keep shooting, and let us see what you are creating...and explain as much as you can for us! Thanks for sharing:)

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• jovienaval (2264)
• [2009-03-17 9:26]

this is truly a shooting the shooter, hehehe!
cheers!

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• Yancy (414)
• [2009-04-15 18:02]

Hi Charlene,
This picture is very intriguing. I was looking for a single clear focus spot but can't seem to find it. I haven't tried 'Tilt-Shift' intentionally too.

Anyway, if this image is for your artistry and satisfaction, I commend your reasons for posting it in TL. Keep shooting and uploading. TFS, Yan