This is true tilt/shift: the image would not have been possible without that lens. The lens is shifted as far as possible to favor the foreground and I still had to angle the camera down slightly; the foreground plate's literally underneath the lens.
Then I needed the tilt get DOF, from inches away in foreground to as far as you can see. on the BG tree.
Amazing lens. Thanks for all the votes. I was afraid the processing would kill me, but I wanted the Norman Rockwell thing...
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I figured that had to be yours, but I hadn't seen you do that type of processing in a long time. :)
Beautifully done, and the processing fits it perfectly. Hadn't guessed the tilt-shift lens. Majorly cool! But where's the menu regarding the side dishes? I'd be curious as to what your thanksgiving side dishes would be. :)
Huge congrats on a blue in what I consider a difficult challenge.
This way way under-rated ... What an unbelievable shot. congratulations my friend on the ribbon and on a beautiful photo. I trust the feast was as good.
Congratulations on your Blue - you succeeded in the Norman Rockwell 'thing' - I really like the light from the ceiling shining on the fixture ( at least that's what it looks like to me ) .. it's quirky and neat and kept my interest. I can never get the scene outside windows to be as well exposed as what you did. I also like that only the turkey was present as it allows the eye to take in the beautifully decorated table. A wonderful gathering in a gracious setting.
Wow love that person's sense of style. Everything on the table matches! Looks like a wonderful gathering. The reflections of light on the ceiling are beautiful. Congrats on the blue!
Oh BearPerson, I was torn between thinking Norman Rockwell, recognizing Penny, and admiring the wonderful table setting. And then there is that louche turkey all by its lonesome. What a richness for first place.
I recall that when I joined DPC one of the first images I ever saw on the front page was yours. It was a boat on that was anchored in the water - surrounded by fog. Your photography has continued to inspire me ever since. Congratulations on your ribbon!
Congrats on the blue sir. The Norman Rockwell feel came across as you wanted. I didn't mention it before, the table setting is/was impressive. Nice work.
You must have directed them to hold their poses and smiles for that 1 sec s/s though Robert. Indeed a marvellous lens but only in the right hands and on a tripod. If not you have some steady hands...
Love the HDR/Drama feel on this shot. Gives it a lot texture and flavors a standard image. Did you use TOPAZ Adjusts Drama feature or a Neutralizer on this, bewcause that is what it reminds me of. In any case, well done.
Wow!!! Gotta get a lens like this, and the knowledge to use it!! And PS too!!
Please, oh please let us know the details on this one!! this is going in my faves.
Excellent picture of a family feast. The heavy processing works wonders on the dishes and the glasswork, but makes the people and their dresses look weird.
I don't usually care for this much HDR-ness, but I'm really entranced by this. The coordination of all the tableware with the table cloth is positively mesmerizing.
Like the scene/composition, like the framing. However, it's overcooked as in too much topaz... Would like to see a more natural version for comparison.
On a longer look, the HDR/Topaz treatment gives this a Norman Rockwell feel...
Though I'm not a fan of this processing style on photography, it works great here; as in a Norman Rockwell painting - the detail in the faces is the story, a story well told.
processing was a little heavy for me for this subject matter, and maybe food on the plates might have been good to see otherwise i like the composure.. :O)
Turkey enough for 48 days?
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