• The Creative Photography Thread v6 - I represent my manhood by the size of my lens.
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To me it just seems a little like a cheap trick, especially when it looks a little fake and overdone, but it's just an opinion, and I'm sure other people have many different opinions.
Could work well in an ad
It actually looks believable if the intention is that of mimicking tilt shift. The editing is decent, just a little over done. I'd take that picture and layer it over the original at 75-50% opacity.
[QUOTE=bopie;34190856]It actually looks believable if the intention is that of mimicking tilt shift. The editing is decent, just a little over done. I'd take that picture and layer it over the original at 75-50% opacity.[/QUOTE] Yeah that was the idea. Here's the 'mostly original', cropped: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3787621/Moana/hoveringoriginal.jpg[/img] And 80% opacity on the curves, less blur: [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebills/6689211169/][img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3787621/Moana/hovering2.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebills/6689211169/]Glider 2[/url], on Flickr
Tried going for a low-key-ish golden pic [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/60434184@N04/6689296377/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6689296377_b2ea3e6aa3_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/60434184@N04/6689296377/]DSC_0980[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/60434184@N04/]Olle.S[/url], on Flickr There's been an ongoing blizzard/generally shitty snow weather here, So I can pretty much only do indoor photos. Finland is so boring, I can not stress this enough.
okay, much rather the second one you posted now im looking at the two.
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691140595/"][IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6691140595_d85f10291f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691140595/"]dogfence (1)[/URL] by [URL="http://www.flickr.com/people/eddieo92/"]Eddieo92[/URL], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691137633/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6691137633_c0bbb1676f.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691137633/]dogfence (6)[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/eddieo92/]Eddieo92[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691132473/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6691132473_de49cbc65b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691132473/]stufff[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/eddieo92/]Eddieo92[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691127147/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6691127147_27abfd7c46.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddieo92/6691127147/]scenecc[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/eddieo92/]Eddieo92[/url], on Flickr
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethgobulcoque/6691925647/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6691925647_dd57b7ca69_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethgobulcoque/6691925647/]statuette[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/garethgobulcoque/]Gareth Gobulcoque[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethgobulcoque/6687242667/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6687242667_5fd18f324b_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethgobulcoque/6687242667/]repair[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/garethgobulcoque/]Gareth Gobulcoque[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethgobulcoque/6687241405/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6687241405_df9264926d_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/garethgobulcoque/6687241405/]bottles2[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/garethgobulcoque/]Gareth Gobulcoque[/url], on Flickr
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/gentledoom/6693252089/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6693252089_1ecfa1a5fd_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/gentledoom/6693252089/]D(1)[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/gentledoom/]Gentle Doom[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/gentledoom/6693251231/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6693251231_c3c7f48ea1_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/gentledoom/6691670099/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6691670099_8f985a5aea_z.jpg[/img][/url] Thoughts?
[QUOTE=Massive Duece;34203364] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/gentledoom/6691670099/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6691670099_8f985a5aea_z.jpg[/img][/url] Thoughts?[/QUOTE] that's a killer subject... but horrible composition. I've seen some awesome shots of a similar style: [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewistakesphotos/6285492153/[/url] [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewistakesphotos/6520595575/in/photostream/[/url]
While not perfect, I wouldn't say that's [i]horrible[/i] composition. Neat examples too. [editline]14th January 2012[/editline] [url=http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6694020159_e558e48dd7_b.jpg][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6694020159_e558e48dd7_z.jpg[/img][/url] I think I was the coldest I've been my entire life taking this. Single digits Fahrenheit, with windchill and being on the highest level of a parking garage who knows how cold it actually was. I felt like my fingers would start bleeding or fall off at any moment.
The faux film stuff is a tiny bit overdone in that one. I like the compo and the tiny bit of bokeh over the edge though :)
[QUOTE=The Salmon;34205139]The faux film stuff is a tiny bit overdone in that one. I like the compo and the tiny bit of bokeh over the edge though :)[/QUOTE] Cheers! :) Would you say it's just the dust and scratches, or the actual processing?
Processing is fine, the dust and scratches were what I was talking about.
bopie you never cease to amaze me! your work is always so beautiful and your style is awesome, I really do aspire to be as good as you. never stop taking photos, please [editline]14th January 2012[/editline] Also, piccies:) [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694175805/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6694175805_63df9b0c2a_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694175805/]lazy[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/onesizeonly/]onesizeonly[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694165609/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6694165609_7db898f9bf_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694165609/]luna[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/onesizeonly/]onesizeonly[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694152223/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6694152223_e744d2ee49_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694152223/]Ash[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/onesizeonly/]onesizeonly[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694137583/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6694137583_b071ff6289_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesizeonly/6694137583/]walkies![/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/onesizeonly/]onesizeonly[/url], on Flickr
[QUOTE=bopie;34205178]Cheers! :) Would you say it's just the dust and scratches, or the actual processing?[/QUOTE] I think it's just the dust and scratches, like they are good but just need toning down a bit i think, and i don't know if its just me but i think you're a tiny bit underexposed awesome photo though
Thought this one was ok... [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajseal/6694494909/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6694494909_85a90039d4_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajseal/6694494909/]Boy Meets Girl[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/ajseal/]A Seal[/url], on Flickr I'm liking the light through the windows today [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajseal/6694624755/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6694624755_5592754ecd_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajseal/6694624755/]Takamine[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/ajseal/]A Seal[/url], on Flickr
Hey guys, I haven't been posting much due to exam overload not giving me enough time to take photos. I've also decided to use my £2k to start training for a private pilots license rather than getting my motorbike, as it will be more beneficial in the long run, and I can always buy my motorbike next year. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694684011/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6694684011_d153fccc49_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694684011/]1/52 - Kayube[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/isaacbrownbridge/]Isaac Brownbridge[/url], on Flickr [quote]So here is the first photo of my fifty two week project. After quitting my 365 at day 100 due to dissatisfaction with my photos I have decided to start this project for 2012. I take Zenit 11 with me almost everywhere, and while me and my friend were waiting for everyone else to arrive we did an impromptu photoshoot. It was the middle of night, so getting the right lighting was difficult, however I do like how it has turned out. Sadly, though, I don't have a film scanner of my own, and Jessops film scanning not only messes up the cropping on almost all of the photos (including this one), but also generally mis-scans them. This was the only photo that was usable, and even so I had to correct it in light-room (it came out almost completely green). So it looks like I may have to use digital more, even though I prefer using film, until I can afford to buy a scanner.[/quote] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694683537/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6694683537_3b17c88e0a_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694683537/]2/52 - Richmond road cycling.[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/isaacbrownbridge/]Isaac Brownbridge[/url], on Flickr [quote]I took this photo on the way to my orthodontist, to finally get my godforsaken braces taken off after having them for around 14 months. I now have perfectly straight teeth! I chose this spot as it is a road I always cycle down, and I like the architecture of the poppy factory of which the bike is leaning upon, since it creates leading lines towards the subjects. As well as that I felt a juxtaposition between my road bike and the bus stop, two forms of transport, may be interesting. Personally I hate the bus, and feel that my trusty road bike defeats it in many ways.[/quote] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694682905/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6694682905_ba9ba92e5b_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694682905/]No admittance.[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/isaacbrownbridge/]Isaac Brownbridge[/url], on Flickr [quote]This was also taken on my way to the orthodontist. I found this subject fairly interesting. Personally I chose it due to the man being broken in half as well as the caution tape strewn around. The colours also turned out particularly nice.[/quote] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694682411/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6694682411_ef13495dea_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694682411/]Kingston guitarist.[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/isaacbrownbridge/]Isaac Brownbridge[/url], on Flickr [quote]Taken while shopping with friends in Kingston. I attempted to get the Christmas decorations that still remained in the background into frame. Unfortunately he noticed me focusing my Zenit 11 and looked away.[/quote] Any CC appreciated, also should I continue including these descriptions?
[QUOTE=bopie;34205108]While not perfect, I wouldn't say that's [i]horrible[/i] composition. Neat examples too. [editline]14th January 2012[/editline] [url=http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6694020159_e558e48dd7_b.jpg][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6694020159_e558e48dd7_z.jpg[/img][/url] I think I was the coldest I've been my entire life taking this. Single digits Fahrenheit, with windchill and being on the highest level of a parking garage who knows how cold it actually was. I felt like my fingers would start bleeding or fall off at any moment.[/QUOTE] Are you using ALien Skin Exposure there? I agree that the dust and scratches is a bit distracting, but an amazing photo none the less! Here's my last 2 days worth of my challenge: [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickerman123/6691246825/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6691246825_6ae1dbbf31_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickerman123/6691246825/]Rushed[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/wickerman123/]Wickerman123[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickerman123/6686545617/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6686545617_75c411cd62_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickerman123/6686545617/]Guitar.[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/wickerman123/]Wickerman123[/url], on Flickr And how about another cat? [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickerman123/6686580821/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6686580821_a4d45427f0_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickerman123/6686580821/]Laurel and the Rug[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/wickerman123/]Wickerman123[/url], on Flickr
[QUOTE=B-hazard;34206577] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694684011/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6694684011_d153fccc49_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacbrownbridge/6694684011/]1/52 - Kayube[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/isaacbrownbridge/]Isaac Brownbridge[/url], on Flickr[/QUOTE] Haven't seen you in a while chap. Loving this new stuff. [QUOTE=The Salmon;34205256]dust and scratches[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=BlazeFresh;34205926]dust and scratches[/QUOTE] Cheers for the feedback guys. Not to make excuses, but it feels really empty and flat, almost too 'smooth' [url=http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6694543349_278ac32a54_b.jpg]without them[/url] - at least to me. Yeah it is a little dark, I felt like anything brighter would take away from the atmosphere + my processing scrubs out some of the exposure and I didn't compensate enough for it when shooting. [QUOTE=Wickerman123;34206580]Are you using ALien Skin Exposure there?[/QUOTE] Good catch haha. The color presets are okay, but they all seem to come on too strong. Sometimes I'll blend their stuff in a bit with my normal processing, but I mostly just use it for the grain, scratches, and dust effects. I can't quite get that on my own properly with my negative overlays. Feels like cheating and now it's apparently recognizable, all the more motivation to get back to the scanner and negs.
[QUOTE=bopie;34206700]Haven't seen you in a while chap. Loving this new stuff. Cheers for the feedback guys. Not to make excuses, but it feels really empty and flat, almost too 'smooth' [url=http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6694543349_278ac32a54_b.jpg]without them[/url] - at least to me. Yeah it is a little dark, I felt like anything brighter would take away from the atmosphere + my processing scrubs out some of the exposure and I didn't compensate enough for it when shooting. Good catch haha. The color presets are okay, but they all seem to come on too strong. Sometimes I'll blend their stuff in a bit with my normal processing, but I mostly just use it for the grain, scratches, and dust effects. I can't quite get that on my own properly with my negative overlays. Feels like cheating and now it's apparently recognizable, all the more motivation to get back to the scanner and negs.[/QUOTE] Yah I tend to blend the images and up the brightness a bit, they tend to come out quite dark. On the picture of my shoe I used a colour film filter, but rubbed it out on the red to make it stand out a bit more. It's a good plugin but a lot of the effects are a bit too strong. [editline]14th January 2012[/editline] Try fading the scratches a bit, so they are slightly transparent, they'll be less intrusive on the eyes.
[QUOTE=Mort and Charon;34206061]Thought this one was ok... [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajseal/6694494909/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6694494909_85a90039d4_b.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajseal/6694494909/]Boy Meets Girl[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/ajseal/]A Seal[/url], on Flickr [/QUOTE] ooh, I sure do like that one. I especially like the composition. Thumbs up for you.
[QUOTE=booster;34207298]ooh, I sure do like that one. I especially like the composition. Thumbs up for you.[/QUOTE] Thank you. The actual shot was much wider than that, but looked so much better with cropping the majority of stuff above and to the right.
[QUOTE=H4Z3Y;34205053]that's a killer subject... but horrible composition. I've seen some awesome shots of a similar style: [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewistakesphotos/6285492153/[/url] [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewistakesphotos/6520595575/in/photostream/[/url][/QUOTE] Right on man, thanks for the tips.
CC? [t]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34955888/Photography/Reflect%20on%20the%20day.JPG[/t]
[QUOTE=Elfy;34208097]CC? [t]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34955888/Photography/Reflect on the day.JPG[/t][/QUOTE] pretty much no subject, crazily underexposed. bokeh only ever works when complementing an actual subjects. It fails basically every time when it's the subject in itself.
Yeah you can't see shit.
Ok.
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/decci/6696052591/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6696052591_1938d553ba_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/decci/6696052591/]Lake[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/decci/]Declan A[/url], on Flickr
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndehaan/6696201617/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6696201617_19f62c30fc_z.jpg[/img][/url] This was shot on a iPhone 3gs by the way
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