If you're not fond of HDR's, what ya think of this new trend... [Sitemap]

EphTwoEight

Apr-23-2008, 09:00 PM

Art Scott

Apr-23-2008, 09:07 PM

...is this your photo...was this done with a tilt-shift lens.....or was it done with a lens baby......think it is kinda cool but I have always liked off the wall art.......:D

gluwater

Apr-23-2008, 09:16 PM

...is this your photo...was this done with a tilt-shift lens.....or was it done with a lens baby......think it is kinda cool but I have always liked off the wall art.......:D
It's a processing technique. I had to search for this one, two year old thread.

http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=30850

DavidTO

Apr-23-2008, 09:37 PM

Eph,

I'm not quite sure what the point is, to make a post like this? I don't care for Michael Bolton, but I don't go around slamming him, either. :dunno

EphTwoEight

Apr-23-2008, 09:40 PM

:huh

Well, others post their HDR's and all people do is interject their opinion of what they think of the process, rather than the photo it self.:

SloYerRoll

Apr-23-2008, 11:15 PM

they are the stupidest looking pictures ever.... this is LAME-O!!

Hope not to offend anyone...How can this not offend? Someone took the time to shoot this. So it's obvious somebody likes it.

Tee Why

Apr-23-2008, 11:27 PM

Like HDR, Tilt shift/lensbaby, fisheye to me these are all what I would consider trick shots that you can throw in once in a while to grab an attention but not necessarily somethig to use all the time as that would get too old.

If it's done right and thrown in sparingly, I think it's fine.

jogle

Apr-23-2008, 11:46 PM

I'm not fond of HDR but I spent far to much on one of my favourite lenses.....

The Canon 45mm TS-E

All of these focus effects are in camera, theres a lot more to tilt shift then just making things look small.

http://www.ogle.co.nz/photos/252574997_o5ZBs-M.jpg

http://www.ogle.co.nz/photos/282739917_Q6DTN-M.jpg

http://www.ogle.co.nz/photos/166217958_JJygT-M-3.jpg

http://www.ogle.co.nz/photos/199173637_QJSey-M-3.jpg

http://www.ogle.co.nz/photos/199174369_4xhFW-M-3.jpg

more here: http://www.ogle.co.nz/gallery/2590831_xJDGf#252575350_56cXx

gus

Apr-24-2008, 12:15 AM

LUCKYSHOT

Apr-24-2008, 01:12 AM

I looked at the first one for 5 minutes, and I was impressed. A totally different point of view on the world, as a matter of fact I think all the following image were kinda neat also.
I am not a Michael bolton fan either BUT sometime good music is Just that Good music
All the best
Chris
www.longislandimage.com (http://www.longislandimage.com)

Pezpix

Apr-24-2008, 01:46 AM

A unique look for sure, and one that stands out quite a bit. I'm not sure I'd use it much myself, but there could always be an instance where I could see its use. There is no such thing as losing photographic creativity IMO. :D

Richard

Apr-24-2008, 02:44 AM

The 'Tilt Shift' effect?

I think they are the stupidest looking pictures ever. Hope not to offend anyone, but this is LAME-O!!

http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/images/tutorial-images/15-voila.jpg

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I'm not sure why you think this is something new, as tilt-shift was a feature of 19th century field and monorail cameras and is still in use today. And, of course, T-S lenses for SLRs are readily available. Knowing how to simulate the effect in Photoshop can be useful, but like HDR and other techniques, the key is using the method appropriately. In the best cases, you don't even know the technique was used.

Miniatures, like the one you posted, are not my cup of tea in general. I like them more when the scene is familiar, in which case it can sometimes look cool. But again, success depends on being appropriate. I would never consider shooting a portrait of my mother that way, but it might be just perfect for an eye-catching advertisement. In the end, it's just another tool in the kit.

claudermilk

Apr-24-2008, 07:53 AM

:huh

Well, others post their HDR's and all people do is interject their opinion of what they think of the process, rather than the photo it self.:

So that makes this slam ok? If we all jump off a bridge, will you follow? Just pointing out the flawed logic here. Yes, the post is offensive.

I don't personally care for the orignal image, but that's just my opinion. By the same token, some of the others are kind of cool in their way. It's a matter of taste & what the artist's intent was.

A more constructive tack on the thought is this: ANY process overdone will look bad, tilt-shift, HDR, sharpening, etc. Anyone remember all the way-oversharpened images a few years back when everyone was discovering Photoshop & digital imaging? The idea is to achieve Chip Foose's ideal when he's customizing a car: you see it & know something has been doen, but you cannot figure out exactly what. It's all about subtlety.

silversx80

Apr-24-2008, 08:03 AM

He he he he he (ok, OK, I know it isn't the same thing as in the first post, but this is what I thought of).
http://web.mac.com/joseph.anthony/iWeb/My%20Site/USS%20North%20Carolina_files/P3290247.jpg

I kinda like the effect, better than HDR which is WAY overdone most of the time IMO.

scottV

Apr-24-2008, 08:10 AM

ts lenses are so much fun to play with, I enjoy the miniaturization effect that you can get.
recreating in photoshop, meh.

AaronNelson

Apr-24-2008, 08:19 AM

The 'Tilt Shift' effect?

I think they are the stupidest looking pictures ever. Hope not to offend anyone, but this is LAME-O!!

http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/images/tutorial-images/15-voila.jpg

(Mod edit, changed image to link.)

wow, im nearly speechless....

you hope not to offend anyone, but your mouth needs to open at some point?

seriously....:rolleyes

Tee Why

Apr-24-2008, 10:19 AM

What's with all the Michael Bolton haters out there?
he he he

LKN Dave

Apr-24-2008, 10:24 AM

What in the world do you think you are going to do when you have to preface any comment "Not to offend"? Either own up and mean to offend or keep your mouth shut.

And if you are offended, it was intentional.

CatOne

Apr-24-2008, 10:34 AM

ziggy53

Apr-24-2008, 10:39 AM

This thread is heading into the "what the heck does it have to do with photography?"

Please refrain from personal attacks.

mike_k

Apr-24-2008, 10:44 AM

This thread is heading into the "what the heck does it have to do with photography?"

Please refrain from personal attacks.

But can we continue the attacks on Michael Bolton?

:D

Richard

Apr-24-2008, 10:52 AM

But can we continue the attacks on Michael Bolton?

:rofl

aktse

Apr-24-2008, 10:52 AM

The 'Tilt Shift' effect?

I think they are the stupidest looking pictures ever. Hope not to offend anyone, but this is LAME-O!!

http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/images/tutorial-images/15-voila.jpg

(Mod edit, changed image to link.)
This is well worth a watch and a listen... Sports shots via T&S by Vincent Laforet. I saw this months ago and I still remember the photos.

New York Times Photo Sports (http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/magazine/20070531_VINCENT_FEATURE/blocker.html)

He shot the Pipeline Masters, US Open Tennis, World Series, Kentucky Derby, Superbowl, etc -- all via a T&S.

T&S might not be for everyone, but looking at these images and listening to him speak provides his thoughts on why he shot using a T&S and why he believes it works.

Personally, I was very impressed by his work and one day, I'll will try it. He did it from the stands along with everyone all the fans and not from the special press box. It gives me hope that I can too produce great (and interesting) work in the bleachers.

SloYerRoll

Apr-24-2008, 11:43 AM

But can we continue the attacks on Michael Bolton? :thumb

Harryb

Apr-24-2008, 03:54 PM

Eph,

I'm not quite sure what the point is, to make a post like this? I don't care for Michael Bolton, but I don't go around slamming him, either. :dunno

It would be a sad day, in deed, for music if we couldn't attack Michael Bolton. :bwg

jogle

Apr-24-2008, 04:01 PM

.........I would never consider shooting a portrait of my mother that way .........

hehehe, This is one of the only portraits I have of my mother....

http://www.ogle.co.nz/photos/241223933_6eYVU-L.jpg

Pezpix

Apr-24-2008, 06:04 PM

Being a surf junkie, I have to say, that shot of Pipeline might be one of the most unique and sickest shots I've ever seen. I love it! :lust

thebigsky

Apr-25-2008, 03:03 AM

I've not seen that technique before, I like it, thanks for all the links.

Charlie

Ric Grupe

Apr-25-2008, 06:14 AM

hehehe, This is one of the only portraits I have of my mother....

Well done too...very appealing shot.:D

Ric Grupe

Apr-25-2008, 06:16 AM

This thread is heading into the "what the heck does it have to do with photography?"

Please refrain from personal attacks.

When I grow up, I wanna be just like you, Ziggy! :D

EphTwoEight

Apr-25-2008, 06:33 AM

They possibly do look 'stupid' to someone that does not understand their purpose. Have a good read here (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/movements.shtml) & see if you think they are still stupid.

Thanks Gus, but I shoot LF, and use the tilts, drop and rise all the time. But without the intent of making the subject look like a toy train set.

The T/S lens for the DSLR is a cool tool, and would like to try one sometime. And the countless samples of this fine art I've seen lately have all been squished in PS.:rolleyes

claudermilk

Apr-25-2008, 07:26 AM

Re: Michael Bolton attacks. Snicker. All I can think of is Office Space..."Why should I change, he's the one who sucks." :rofl

AaronNelson

Apr-25-2008, 07:51 AM

the movie office space, now this thread is looking up:D
instant classic.

give me my stapler back.

AaronNelson

Apr-25-2008, 07:52 AM

Thanks Gus, but I shoot LF, and use the tilts, drop and rise all the time. But without the intent of making the subject look like a toy train set.

The T/S lens for the DSLR is a cool tool, and would like to try one sometime. And the countless samples of this fine art I've seen lately have all been squished in PS.:rolleyes

what is squished in photoshop?:rolleyes

SloYerRoll

Apr-25-2008, 11:57 AM

And the countless samples of this fine art I've seen lately have all been squished in PS.Where's the squish tool in Ps? I get to the point where I think I know something.. :rofl

Zanotti

Apr-25-2008, 12:02 PM

Where's the squish tool in Ps? I get to the point where I think I know something.. :rofl

The squish tool is only in CS3, you know buried under the left hand side set that I can never find anything in.........

:hide

SloYerRoll

Apr-25-2008, 01:24 PM

Ahh that explains it. I has 3CS not CS3 :thumb

Mods, at least it 's still in the realm of photography :rofl

Mike02

Apr-25-2008, 11:27 PM

i think its incredible, buy me one of those. :clap :clap :clap :clap

GeekyGirl

Apr-25-2008, 11:56 PM

This is well worth a watch and a listen... Sports shots via T&S by Vincent Laforet. I saw this months ago and I still remember the photos.

New York Times Photo Sports (http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/magazine/20070531_VINCENT_FEATURE/blocker.html)

He shot the Pipeline Masters, US Open Tennis, World Series, Kentucky Derby, Superbowl, etc -- all via a T&S.

T&S might not be for everyone, but looking at these images and listening to him speak provides his thoughts on why he shot using a T&S and why he believes it works.

Personally, I was very impressed by his work and one day, I'll will try it. He did it from the stands along with everyone all the fans and not from the special press box. It gives me hope that I can too produce great (and interesting) work in the bleachers.

Thanks for the link to this video. It was really interesting.

Photoskipper

Apr-26-2008, 04:31 AM

the picture looks great.
During my poor old dates, I did not have budget to have all the lens I needed or I wanted. Tilted lens was not even a dream for me.
In order to achieve something similar to such effect, I was told to smash a thin layer of vaseline on the rim of the filter glass. It worked well and costed me almost nothing, but the cleaning was terrible.

APK

Apr-26-2008, 10:11 AM

The 'Tilt Shift' effect?

I think they are the stupidest looking pictures ever. Hope not to offend anyone, but this is LAME-O!!

http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/images/tutorial-images/15-voila.jpg

(Mod edit, changed image to link.)

I think it is great as it will make selling my Canon 90mm TS-E easier. Especially after the price increases of May 1st.