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Chicago, Really?

© Paul D.

Chicago, Really?

Uploaded: December 10, 2010 15:51:29

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I've been fascinated by the tilt-shift lenses that can make only a part of an image in focus, and make it look toy-like. SO, I dug into Photoshop to try and reproduce the effect. This shot, taken up in the Hancock Tower in Chicago, seemed to be a good specimen to experiment on.

Canon 17-40mm, handheld.


Comments

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 10, 2010

It worked Paul. Wonderful tilt-shift conversion!

UB. #1334491

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 10, 2010

Super well done!! Love it. #9092008

Paul D. December 10, 2010

Thanks! Already I'm seeing things I would do different, but that's OK, I'll keep experimenting. This one was fun! #9092017

Ruth Robbins level-classic December 13, 2010

That is really cool. #9096657

Paul D. December 15, 2010

Thanks Ruth! I'm just wondering if the current control wall in the water in the upper left is distracting. It was THERE but I couldn't frame around it. I suppose I could have removed it in this particular image since it's a blatant digital edit, lol! #9107719

Ruth Robbins level-classic December 15, 2010

I didn't notice it because my eye was drawn to the center as intended. It might be better without it, but you would have to change the water color too. I don't know. #9107828

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 18, 2011

Good to see this again, Paul. CONGRATZ on the Silver Medal and good luck up next!

UB. #9172331

Paul D. January 18, 2011

Thanks UB! I was a bit surprised it even got picked. Now I wish I spent a little more time doing the effect.

Us photogs are never satisfied... ;-D #9172537

Ruth Robbins level-classic January 19, 2011

YAY! Hope it goes farther! #9174875

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Paul! #9175902

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9177295

Paul D. January 19, 2011

Thanks folks! I really didn't expect to see this one get a Finalist. I was happy it gained an EP, lol!

Hey Ruth, I guess the current control wall in the water wasn't too distracting afterall... #9178427

Ruth Robbins level-classic January 19, 2011

you could even say it adds balance and keeps the image from being too weghted to the lower right. :-D #9178595

Joseph M. Muench level-classic April 14, 2011

Very cool...I like this one!
-Joe #9350509

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