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08/03/2007 08:37:06 PM · #201
08/03/2007 08:37:57 PM · #202
08/03/2007 08:44:44 PM · #203
08/03/2007 08:52:38 PM · #204
Still struggling to learn my lensbaby, so I'm not too happy with this, but

Day 3 - blue phone

08/03/2007 08:52:53 PM · #205
I am so enjoying this series of images, so keep them coming. Top stuff thats for sure.
08/03/2007 09:07:05 PM · #206
day 4

08/03/2007 09:27:25 PM · #207

day-03
08/03/2007 10:05:12 PM · #208
I haven't actually had the chance to go shot anything for this yet. But, this is something from my portfolio with blur that I'd like some feedback on. I wanted the motion on this...

08/03/2007 10:30:40 PM · #209
In response to the discussion about what makes a blurred shot works, along with not wanting to shred people for whom their shot sings, I humbly submit Bear_Music's comment on my first entry in this thread:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

And how do you feel about this? Is it an effective image in its own right? Or just an early experiment with a process?


I encourage all of us to put in our photog's comments what we think about our shots, as a launching pad for others. For example, my first shot was pretty much just goofing around, in the mode of "I wonder what that would look like." My second involved more thought, and today's is the result of both some thought beforehand and some playing around with processing.



I've just whipped through the thread, popping in to comment on thumbs that grabbed me.

I am STUNNED at the talent shown here, the emotional strength of the shots, and the variety of ways blurred shots hits me differently from perfectly sharp ones. I still like the latter, but I'm already gaining a much stronger appreciation for blur. It's pushing me to really think about what I enter here.

So, to get the conversation going, I see a few patterns:
- blur emphasizes shape, texture, and color more than sharp shots
- blur can produce very strong reactions, at least in me, because it often makes a shot feel like a dream
- blur can challenge how we view the world, because it makes us look harder at the image

Message edited by author 2007-08-03 23:01:06.
08/03/2007 10:57:28 PM · #210
08/03/2007 11:05:04 PM · #211
Day 2

08/03/2007 11:05:39 PM · #212
Originally posted by levyj413:



So, to get the conversation going, I see a few patterns:
- blur emphasizes shape, texture, and color more than sharp shots
- blur can produce very strong reactions, at least in me, because it often makes a shot feel like a dream
- blur can challenge how we view the world, because it makes us look harder at the image


I agree and to add to that I believe its because it leaves the image open for interpretation, I think maybe when we are commenting on these images we should really try not to look at the comments others have left before we leave our own. (that, and i need to comment more :) )
08/03/2007 11:05:42 PM · #213
Day 3

08/03/2007 11:31:06 PM · #214


Day No. 4
08/03/2007 11:44:08 PM · #215
Tried something new
... and re-used an earlier technique with a new subject
08/04/2007 12:45:04 AM · #216


Day 3
08/04/2007 01:03:17 AM · #217
Originally posted by boysetsfire:



I agree and to add to that I believe its because it leaves the image open for interpretation, I think maybe when we are commenting on these images we should really try not to look at the comments others have left before we leave our own. (that, and i need to comment more :) )


I'm definitely looking at other's remarks AFTER I speak my peace. I have to agree with Jeff that this is an amazing experiment in expanding our visual horizons and way to look at a not so tack sharp world. ;~D

My next effort:



Message edited by author 2007-08-04 01:14:42.
08/04/2007 01:56:19 AM · #218
day 4~~~~~~

08/04/2007 02:02:31 AM · #219
Day 4
I don't really know what the heck I'm doing. . .but I sure am having FUN! :)

08/04/2007 02:05:08 AM · #220
Originally posted by levyj413:



So, to get the conversation going, I see a few patterns:
- blur emphasizes shape, texture, and color more than sharp shots
- blur can produce very strong reactions, at least in me, because it often makes a shot feel like a dream
- blur can challenge how we view the world, because it makes us look harder at the image


thanks for bringing up these points. i very much agree. i've never been so excited about any photo challenge before ..ever. and today i started thinking of why that may be. i think it goes along with a photo comment i got a long time ago: "I love that you have seen the potential in this image and not just skipped past it like most people would have." being amongst people who are looking deeper, seeing deeper, and living deeper is a pretty darn cool thing.
08/04/2007 02:31:09 AM · #221
Originally posted by ShannonLee:

. . . i've never been so excited about any photo challenge before ..ever. and today i started thinking of why that may be. i think it goes along with a photo comment i got a long time ago: "I love that you have seen the potential in this image and not just skipped past it like most people would have." being amongst people who are looking deeper, seeing deeper, and living deeper is a pretty darn cool thing.

That and you have an incredible amount of talent in this type of photography. I have started really look forward to what you are coming up with every day. You have inspired me to want to get better at it -- thanks :)
08/04/2007 03:42:15 AM · #222
Originally posted by levyj413:


I am STUNNED at the talent shown here, the emotional strength of the shots, and the variety of ways blurred shots hits me differently from perfectly sharp ones. I still like the latter, but I'm already gaining a much stronger appreciation for blur. It's pushing me to really think about what I enter here.

So, to get the conversation going, I see a few patterns:
- blur emphasizes shape, texture, and color more than sharp shots
- blur can produce very strong reactions, at least in me, because it often makes a shot feel like a dream
- blur can challenge how we view the world, because it makes us look harder at the image


Well said Jeffrey. I'm absolutely loving this blur challenge! I'm finding myself fascinated with finding how much of the details of an image can be removed and still keep the story of the image. I've been surprised that in many of the images here the story is stronger for the lack of detail, testament I think to the talent of the photogs taking part in this blurfest. So far it's been a surprising and wonderful journey.

My image today is from the same shoot as yesterdays canoes but with a different feel

And annigsuggested that this onemight work in B&W so I came up with this .
While I'm here being unusually chatty for me can I just say thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments this is a seriously fun and inspiring challenge.
08/04/2007 03:59:24 AM · #223
08/04/2007 05:00:23 AM · #224
day 4

sharpless is such a debatable concept (which is good)

Message edited by author 2007-08-04 05:59:31.
08/04/2007 05:25:21 AM · #225
Day 4 for lesley...

LOOK LES NOT A FLOWER IN SIGHT :)

XOXOXO



Message edited by author 2007-08-04 05:34:58.
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