I don't typically add a lot of effects to my photos, usually only lightening some shadows or darkening them up a bit. One thing I have started experimenting with is adding some blur to the scene- either at the time of the photo, or, as is the case with a couple of the photos below, by editing them later.
I think blurring the subject, the foreground or the background can add a nice element to a photo. It can direct the eye to a particular portion of the photo, or it can let the viewers' mind fill in the blanks as to what is not fully visible. Sometimes, it can give a photo a dreamy quality.
Here are a couple practice shots.....
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This photo was created by taking a quick shot with no focusing. |
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Foreground and background blur created by focusing on the flowers in the center. |
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Focusing on the Washington Monument allowed the lady in the foreground to blur. |
Selective focus is one of the best ways to draw attention to a subject in a picture. I think my favorite use of it here is the little dog.
ReplyDeleteThe blur looks good. I'm a super duper novice and I'm just learning some techniques with my digital camera. I do very little editing after the fact.
ReplyDeleteClearly I have a long way to go. Great pictures T!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the one of the joggers.
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