June 12, 2009

Abstracted Forms #2


Today’s image is three multiple exposures:  a couple setting on the bench, a bush of yellow flowers and two yellow flowers with their stem. 

Enjoy.

Camera settings:  Nikon D3, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8, shot at ISO 200, three shots at varying zoom levels, f/22 and 1.5 seconds.

Post Processing in Lightroom—Set white and black points, added mid-tone contrast, increased saturation of yellow, red, and green.

7 comments:

  1. Nicely done Patrick!

    This abstract really holds my attention! Lots of great colors and an interesting composition. The different layers really add depth to the finished image. I'm tempted to make up a name for this technique like "Digital Decoupage" or something? What do you think?

    Cheers!
    Barry

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  2. Larry, you are good enough that you have earned the right to try some new things. Keep exploring! Wayne

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  3. This does looks like something that would be very hard to do in camera. In Photoshop, you put an image on a layer and then blend it with the other layers. Here you are combining everything without being able to take it back. Pretty gutsey, I must say. Like to see new things like this. Thanks.
    Debbie

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  4. Let me know when you are going to start posting real photos and I will start looking at your stuff again.
    Charles M

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  5. How would we ever go beyond snapshots if we didn't take chances and push boundaries?

    These are about as "real" as they get.

    Kudos, Larry!

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  6. Some of your best stuff has been the direct result of experimenting with different techniques and ideas. You used the pointed feedback about specific parts of the photo from the viewers to fine tune what you were doing and produced some very exceptional photos as a result.

    Statements like the one above don't provide any real basis for helping you get to those type photos. It's just a flat condemnation of a photographer willing to push the boundaries of photography.

    The photographer has put these photos out for comments that will help him improve the style or look he is after. If you don't like the photo, explain why and what could make it better. That would be a helpful comment he could use.

    An example here would have been "I really don't like this photo. It may be that I'm more into the well defined photos you have posted in the past. I'll let you know if I can put my finger on what could be done to improve it in my eyes".

    DHaass

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  7. I love it! I get tired of everything being perfect and in focus! Abstract is a way of rebelling against that and just "expression" of your imagination. Keep up the good work. It's wonderful!

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