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Published: 2016-12-11 12:37:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 267; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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Description I'm continuing my work with the recently purchased tilt-shift lens and present these three images as studies in using tilts to induce out-of-focus areas as part of the composition and aesthetic of an image. As the day was dull and grey, I have used a bleach bypass filter as part of post-processing to enhance contrasts.

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Comments: 25

thewolfcreek [2017-01-24 07:51:05 +0000 UTC]

Fine shot and work...like the wood steps...

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Okavanga In reply to thewolfcreek [2017-01-24 13:43:05 +0000 UTC]

Still learning how to use this lens, Steven.

Many Thanks

David

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thewolfcreek In reply to Okavanga [2017-01-26 07:27:16 +0000 UTC]

That's the fun part...very welcome David...

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Okavanga In reply to thewolfcreek [2017-01-26 08:01:06 +0000 UTC]

A TS lens is not one to be recommended to everyone, Steven. You need to learn a lot about how to control it.

David

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thewolfcreek In reply to Okavanga [2017-01-26 08:40:08 +0000 UTC]

Have a hard enough time with the 2 lens I have already...plus the filters...lol...

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Okavanga In reply to thewolfcreek [2017-01-27 07:05:21 +0000 UTC]

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Stilleschrei [2016-12-12 19:55:35 +0000 UTC]

Pretty cool shot! The stairs stay in focus all the time...

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Okavanga In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-12-13 06:53:59 +0000 UTC]

Hi Wiebe - many thanks - yes, there is certainly the desired effect of having the image only partially in focus - particularly noticeable if you zoom in. I think I need to rein back on how much blur I create.

Cheers

David

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Stilleschrei In reply to Okavanga [2016-12-15 07:56:43 +0000 UTC]

Like in every skill: practice makes the master David!!

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Okavanga In reply to Stilleschrei [2016-12-16 07:04:07 +0000 UTC]

Β Courtesy of KmyGraphic

David

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Maria-Schreuders [2016-12-12 15:41:36 +0000 UTC]

wow wonderful photo, fantastic shotΒ 

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Okavanga In reply to Maria-Schreuders [2016-12-13 06:55:03 +0000 UTC]

It's worth zooming in to see how the focus varies, Maria. I'm still learning how to control this.

Many thanks.

David

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Maria-Schreuders In reply to Okavanga [2016-12-13 15:35:52 +0000 UTC]

ItΒ΄s amazing how the focus on the stair stay good, so sharp, really a great photo
YouΒ΄re so welcome DavidΒ 

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Okavanga In reply to Maria-Schreuders [2016-12-13 17:18:26 +0000 UTC]

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LindArtz [2016-12-11 21:30:39 +0000 UTC]

Very nicely done, David! ( I first thought, from looking at the thumbnail, this was going to be train tracks Β ^^ )

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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2016-12-12 07:13:05 +0000 UTC]

Yes it does look a bit like a railway with the sleepers, Linda.

Many Thanks.

David

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seek-and-hide [2016-12-11 18:58:54 +0000 UTC]

The sharpness given by the focus on the steps/handrail allow us seeing the depth. Beautiful shot.

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Okavanga In reply to seek-and-hide [2016-12-12 07:12:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for that, Mayumi. So, the depth effect shows up well here?

David

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seek-and-hide In reply to Okavanga [2016-12-12 14:41:18 +0000 UTC]

I think so. You're welcome, dear David! Β 

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Okavanga In reply to seek-and-hide [2016-12-13 06:55:23 +0000 UTC]

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MaxArceus [2016-12-11 17:38:32 +0000 UTC]

I already thought this must have been done with a tilt-shift lens, the miniaturizing abilities they have are unmatched by editing stuff afterwards in photoshop etc.
Great shot! I was on the fence between this one, and the canal one, but I think this one shows the miniature effect even better.
Very lovely~

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Okavanga In reply to MaxArceus [2016-12-12 07:11:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for this very helpful comment, Max. Do you see the miniaturisation effect in this shot? I have been trying to obtain some clear examples of it but I cannot see, with my eyes, any real results. The first image in this series certainly shows some optical effect with the tree on the right out of focus compared to the trees in focus, but again that doesn't seem to me to be that miniaturisation effect.

Many Thanks.

David

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MaxArceus In reply to Okavanga [2016-12-12 07:39:10 +0000 UTC]

Funny With the trees shot I didn't see it xD But this one, and the canal one have it pretty clearly to me.Β 

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Okavanga In reply to MaxArceus [2016-12-12 09:46:40 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks for the further feedback, Max, I'll look at the originals again and do some more contrast editing to see if I can get my eyes in tune.

Cheers

David

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MaxArceus In reply to Okavanga [2016-12-12 10:39:45 +0000 UTC]

No problem at all Good luck with it

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