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05/16/2005 12:13:03 PM · #1 |
Can you enter a photo that has been intentionally blurred, strangely focused or has used, an odd DOF and expect to do well in a DPC challenge? Is there a chance?
I've been combing the photo gallery sites for months and months and see so many very well done and truly artistic images that AREN'T in perfect focus or blurred in strange ways. Some of which have nice pricetags as well and that I really like but I think they would get creamed here at DPC.
Could a photo, like the ones that I'm sure we've all seen millions of times, stand a chance in a challenge?
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05/16/2005 01:15:12 PM · #2 |
On the whole, blurry photos don't do well on this site unless it's part of a challenge. Furthermore, bad focus sticks out like a sore thumb when people try to pass images off as "artistically blurred" or "soft focus".
A great example of an image with good blur is Olaf Blathke's second place image in the Late Night challenge that we just had.
A good article to read on properly rendered blur is in the April 2005 issue of Outdoor Photographer. You can read the article here. The magazine has more images than the web article. Worth a look.
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05/16/2005 01:23:02 PM · #3 |
A lot of different types of photography aren't really represented on this site (not a bad thing, just an observation). Generally speaking, motion blur isn't liked too much here.
If you check out some street photography pages online, you'll see tons of excellent street shots that have blur, bad composition, improper exposure, etc. But street photography is more about catching the moment - rather than making the moment perfectly composed.
I hope to see more of here, but I don't think it would do too well in the challenges :) |
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05/16/2005 01:24:42 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by hopper:
A lot of different types of photography aren't really represented on this site (not a bad thing, just an observation). Generally speaking, motion blur isn't liked too much here.
If you check out some street photography pages online, you'll see tons of excellent street shots that have blur, bad composition, improper exposure, etc. But street photography is more about catching the moment - rather than making the moment perfectly composed.
I hope to see more of here, but I don't think it would do too well in the challenges :) |
... unless we have a specific challenge to explore a not so mainstream idea.
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05/16/2005 01:38:42 PM · #5 |
What do youb mean by "odd DOF"? Do you simply mean extremely shallow DOF? There are many, many FANTASTIC images on this site that use shallow DOF very effectively. Also many that use motion blur well too.
This limited list is just from those already in my Favourites selection. There are many more on the site that are excellent too!
 (Ranked 1 out of 45)
 (Ranked 15 out of 232)
 (Ranked 16 out of 174)
 (Not a high ranker but isn't it lovely?)
 (Another fantastic but unusual image using plenty of blur)
 (Ranked 31 out of 215)
 (Ranked 27 out of 248)
 (Lots of motion blur, thank goodness, ranked 15 out of 88)
 (Ranked 21 out of 241)
 (Fantastic motion blur, ranked 38 out of 241)
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05/16/2005 02:04:18 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Kavey:
What do youb mean by "odd DOF"? Do you simply mean extremely shallow DOF? There are many, many FANTASTIC images on this site that use shallow DOF very effectively. Also many that use motion blur well too.
This limited list is just from those already in my Favourites selection. There are many more on the site that are excellent too!
(Not a high ranker but isn't it lovely?)
(Another fantastic but unusual image using plenty of blur)
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Yes...I suppose I was refering to shallow DOF combined with some motion blur. These two above are close in essence but are clearly well controlled. I was also thinking of some of the street shots where there is a good deal of liberty in all areas.
Specifically, I was thinking of my entry for silhouettes. I used an f1.8 at 1/13, with a monopod at a low angle to capture a moving subject with a nice rare, last minute sunset(for my neck of the woods). So it was done with intent and I like the effect but it isn't flying well in the voting. I'm ok with that but fear most people think it's a completely skilless wash out and since it's a silhouette that might be exagerated, as well.
I'm glad you pointed out those awesome shots. Nice to see such great technique really well, pushed. Thanx
Message edited by author 2005-05-16 14:06:30.
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05/16/2005 02:12:28 PM · #7 |
Here is another fantastic motion blur shot:
Ranked 30 out of 159.
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05/16/2005 02:19:54 PM · #8 |
I love this one with motion blur ]
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