Impressionism: The non Masters Thread Challenge

11/12/2004 08:59:10 AM · #76

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11/12/2004 09:03:20 AM · #77

Gordon, I like that last post a lot. Someone suggested to me on another site combining two shots--one with movement blur and one without. I think that might be a good approach too, though not DPC legal, but legal for this non-Masters thread challenge.

Here's a couple I did last May but never posted anywhere. Perhaps this appeals more to those who like the blur but want something to be sharp.

Impressionist Vase 1

Impressionist Vase 2

Let me know which of these you like better. I don't like posting similar ones but I can't decide which to keep.

(These are both all movement effect, only one shot, and would have been DPC legal.)

Message edited by author 2004-11-12 09:03:55.

scalvert

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11/12/2004 09:18:57 AM · #78

Originally posted by Gordon:

I'll be offline all next week :)

Be sure to log back on to check your ribbon color. ;-)

11/12/2004 09:53:15 AM · #79

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by Gordon:
I'll be offline all next week :)

Be sure to log back on to check your ribbon color. ;-)

brown :)

11/12/2004 09:56:09 AM · #80

Guys--wrong thread for masters chatter...

dipaulk

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11/12/2004 10:01:31 AM · #81

Originally posted by Gordon:

Something I put together on doing layered exposures in photoshop.

Capturing dreams

That's great, Gordon. I can't wait to try it.

geewhy

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11/12/2004 10:03:45 AM · #82

What an inventive bunch we have on the site..there are some great shots there.
I`ve been trying out a couple of techniques in an effort to come up with something that would resemble impressionism..but haven`t managed to perfect it yet.
The first used "vapo rub" on a glass filter held in front of the camera then the contrast and saturation were tweaked.

The second was an rotated reflection shot...no filters used .. adjustment to saturation and contrast.

Message edited by author 2004-11-12 10:04:32.

11/12/2004 10:05:23 AM · #83

Almost all impressionism images I've seen on this forum have been very blurry and with some funky filter style. That's not how I see impressionism at all. Will be funny to see voting when this thing starts. :-) Impressionism is hard to define, and it's rather open. Except BW, which I really do not consider impressionism.. :-)

11/12/2004 10:08:20 AM · #84

Originally posted by terje:

Just to point out - at least the ones I posted have no filtering or photoshop effects whatsoever. They are basically straight from the camera. I think Neil's are the same. Immpressionism to me is about light, colour, the 'feel' of a place. It is typified with short, visible brushwork, which is at least what I've been trying to approach here. They certainly don't have to be blurry our out of focus, but it sure helps to demphasise the detailed characteristics of the subject, which are usually missing from impressionistic paintings.

Message edited by author 2004-11-12 10:16:38.

11/12/2004 10:10:20 AM · #85

Originally posted by geewhy:

Gordon--those are perhaps the best I've seen here. Wonderful work in both cases. IMHO, I think they both capture impressionism well. Super.

Terje: I think you see blurry here because impressionistic images are often soft, and accentuate the strokes or paint, and that's what many of us are trying to do with the shots.

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11/12/2004 10:11:36 AM · #86

Originally posted by scalvert:

Holy freakin' cow, Gordon! Any chance your internet service will be out for the next few days? Puhleeeease?

I think you posted this to the wrong Gordon ;)

scalvert

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11/12/2004 10:12:22 AM · #87

Sorry, Neil- didn't mean to hijack, but the Massters (not a typo) are generally the ones experimenting with these techniques at the moment, and the group most interested in the discussion. There will be some overlap.

11/12/2004 10:13:48 AM · #88

Yes, just that in my humble opinion they don't HAVE to be soft/blurry or "painted". It's more about choice of subject, colors and atmosphere.

:-)

11/12/2004 10:16:14 AM · #89

Originally posted by scalvert:

No problem--I'm just trying to keep the conversation on the photos and techniques and not the M challenge.

11/12/2004 10:19:02 AM · #90

Originally posted by terje:

Yes, just that in my humble opinion they don't HAVE to be soft/blurry or "painted". It's more about choice of subject, colors and atmosphere.

:-)

I agree, but equally many will be (and that's valid too). I already gave an example that wasn't (see ccraft's umbrella below). Or one of my last flower posts--I'm not sure whether you consider that blurry since it does use blur but also has sharp subjets). Do you have an example you want to post?

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11/12/2004 10:19:33 AM · #91

Post as a entry to the challenge sure. ;-)

geewhy

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11/12/2004 10:34:39 AM · #92

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Gordon--those are perhaps the best I've seen here. Wonderful work in both cases. IMHO, I think they both capture impressionism well. Super.

Thanks Neil, I was considering entering "Canal promenade" originally but felt sure I would get accused of "Photoshopping" and to be honest, I wasn`t entirely happy with it.
The second is much nearer what I`m after so I will be going down that road probably...(If I decide to enter.)
There are a lot of really good shots in this thread and your work in this genre has been outstanding.
So we have a good indication of what is going to be required to do well.

11/12/2004 10:36:33 AM · #93

Originally posted by geewhy:

Originally posted by nshapiro:
Gordon--those are perhaps the best I've seen here. Wonderful work in both cases. IMHO, I think they both capture impressionism well. Super.

Thanks Neil, I was considering entering "Canal promenade" originally but felt sure I would get accused of "Photoshopping" and to be honest, I wasn`t entirely happy with it.
The second is much nearer what I`m after so I will be going down that road probably...(If I decide to enter.)
There are a lot of really good shots in this thread and your work in this genre has been outstanding.
So we have a good indication of what is going to be required to do well.

I know what you mean, but I love the results of the technique you've used in "Canal promenade" the best. I would have given you top honors in any contest with that (if that helps). If I could give a ribbon for this thread, you'd have it. Except you are not a non-masters ;)

Edit: I don't want to mislead--both are excellent. The second one particularly in how the detail shifts from nice detailed lower right up the diagonal to the left. For DPC voters, your choice in direction is probably right, and despite my affection for the first one, you are probably going the right direction. Excellent work.

Message edited by author 2004-11-12 10:43:11.

dipaulk

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11/12/2004 10:48:09 AM · #94

Originally posted by geewhy:

Both of these are great! I love the idea of the vapor rub. Something else for me to try this weekend! Oh, when will this work day be over!!!

RHoldenSr

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11/12/2004 12:50:35 PM · #95

Just thought I would attempt this with a shot I took in Austin, Texas last Saturday :)

dipaulk

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11/12/2004 12:52:46 PM · #96

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:

Just thought I would attempt this with a shot I took in Austin, Texas last Saturday :)

Beautiful! Monet would love it ;-)

RHoldenSr

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11/12/2004 02:59:16 PM · #97

DiAnna

Thanks for the great compliment

Originally posted by dipaulk:

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:
Just thought I would attempt this with a shot I took in Austin, Texas last Saturday :)

Beautiful! Monet would love it ;-)

11/12/2004 03:34:40 PM · #98

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:

Just thought I would attempt this with a shot I took in Austin, Texas last Saturday :)

I'm surprised I didn't see you there :)

RHoldenSr

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11/12/2004 03:42:06 PM · #99

I had to return the laptop to my son.
I should have checked to see if you were going to be around :)

Originally posted by Gordon:

I'm surprised I didn't see you there :)