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Amazing shot Bob. And I love the texture that you used.I had done some experimenting with blends and texture a while back, inspired by some of Mark Tucker's work (his Salton Sea series) but put it aside after a while.
This thread got me inspired again.
This is the state capitol building in Albany, New York. Shot one evening last summer with the Panasonic G1 and Lensbaby composer. The texture is scanned, black matboard that I scored with sandpaper.
In the main I have found recently that most blends are just experimental attempts and have no inspiration for me. (I am sure that will change as folks really make serious attempts to use the technique to produce fine art.)I had done some experimenting with blends and texture a while back, inspired by some of Mark Tucker's work (his Salton Sea series) but put it aside after a while.
This thread got me inspired again.
This is the state capitol building in Albany, New York. Shot one evening last summer with the Panasonic G1 and Lensbaby composer. The texture is scanned, black matboard that I scored with sandpaper.
Yes, it comes off more like a castle in the Transylvania mountains than a government building
but as I was working I liked the way the Lensbaby blur worked with the texture and B&W post processing to give it a sort of Rocky Schenck look.I think most folks contributing to the several threads on blends, bokehs, OOF, etc are serious about their attempts to use the techniques to produce fine art. But, of course you can be very serious, but not be a Picasso or a Hockney. Have to keep trying though.
Much appreciated!
Another stellar image, Mike!
There was nothing wrong with the originals, but these really are so much more interesting. I like them very much.Another stellar image, Mike!
Hoo, boy! This old dog is having fun learning new tricks. But it's certainly not straightforward. Every time I think I might predict how a blend will go, I find I'm wrong. Of course, being wrong can lead to some interesting new experiences.
Milkweed Pods in Winter (original colour shots are in the 45mm Macro field test thread):
One word: Wow!Another stellar image, Mike!
Hoo, boy! This old dog is having fun learning new tricks. But it's certainly not straightforward. Every time I think I might predict how a blend will go, I find I'm wrong. Of course, being wrong can lead to some interesting new experiences.
Milkweed Pods in Winter (original colour shots are in the 45mm Macro field test thread):
These images are really beautiful. It's good that you don't know what to expect. Your creating as you go. That's what makes it exciting. I look forward to seeing more .Another stellar image, Mike!
Hoo, boy! This old dog is having fun learning new tricks. But it's certainly not straightforward. Every time I think I might predict how a blend will go, I find I'm wrong. Of course, being wrong can lead to some interesting new experiences.
Milkweed Pods in Winter (original colour shots are in the 45mm Macro field test thread):
>I'm still a "photographer" at heart
Uwe, I agree with your choices. The car photo has it's own texture (smooth metal and chrome grill) that is part of its native appeal. While it might still work blended, it is beautiful on its own. The pyramid structure seems to work well in a blend because of the strong, simple shapes.
That's as maybe but your "Milkweed Pods in Winter" set puts you up among the best at this technique IMO - (there's no "green with envy" Smilie - how about it Guy and Jack?) :toocool:
Thanks. The out of focus hills in the background distract without texture. It shows now what we envisioned.
