Photo Discussion
Category: How'd You Do That?

To discuss a photo, sign up as a BetterPhoto member or log in.

 

Zooming Oak


 
BetterPhoto Crew: King   Zooming Oak
Zooming Oak

Jim Miotke

 
 
 

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay)
 

Wow! this is gorgeous. Is this partly Photoshop or all camera?


To love this question, log in above
January 27, 2006

 
BetterPhotoJim.com - Jim Miotke

BetterPhoto Member
BetterPhoto Crew: King
Contact Jim Miotke
Jim Miotke's Gallery
  Thank you so much, Kara! This zooming effect was created entirely in the camera. I don't have anything against using the motion blur filters in Photoshop. In this case, however, the motion blur effect was created by placing my camera on a tripod, selecting a slow shutter speed, and zooming in as I took the picture. Thanks again for your comments!


To love this comment, log in above
January 28, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Jim,
Wonderful depth of field ... beautiful color. Stunning.


To love this comment, log in above
January 28, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Such a beautiful scenic Jim, the colors are gorgeous!!!! Fantastic camera effects!!!


To love this comment, log in above
February 02, 2006

 

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay)
  Jim Miotke, thank you for sharing your technique.


To love this comment, log in above
February 02, 2006

 
BetterPhotoJim.com - Jim Miotke

BetterPhoto Member
BetterPhoto Crew: King
Contact Jim Miotke
Jim Miotke's Gallery
  You're very welcome! And thanks to Kerby and Donna too for your kind comments.

When you try this out, be sure to show me how it goes :)


To love this comment, log in above
February 02, 2006

 

BetterPhoto Member
  Jim Miotke,
Does it have the same effect by zooming out?


To love this comment, log in above
April 03, 2006

 
BetterPhotoJim.com - Jim Miotke

BetterPhoto Member
BetterPhoto Crew: King
Contact Jim Miotke
Jim Miotke's Gallery
  Yes, it does Sam. The only trick is, whether zooming in or out, to leave the leaves stationary for a split second, on the point that you want to appear most vivid and crisp. In other words, zoom (in or out) for much of the exposure but experiment with leaving the focal length for a moment to let that view by the one that stands out the most.


To love this comment, log in above
June 03, 2006

 
Log in or sign up to respond or interact.