It appears that you rotated your plane of focus to achieve the 'lensbaby' effect. That's the same technique that we large format shooters use to achieve increased DOF. Very interesting.
Jeffrey wrote:
It appears that you rotated your plane of focus to achieve the 'lensbaby' effect. That's the same technique that we large format shooters use to achieve increased DOF. Very interesting.
Yes Jeffrey. Essentially you are "tilting" your plane of focus. Still working on understanding this lens. Definitely enjoying the creative freedom it allows, as Aaron mentioned.
I'm wanting to shoot a series of Shots here in the Snowies revolving around the fly fisherman, sometimes I think they are just as elusive as the fish them selves.
VERY nice series Adam and nicely presented wit a variety of light and styles which adds character and warmth to the subject but also at the same time shows the dedication and patient solitude of the fly fishing angler. Well done.
These are sweet Adam. I was never really a fan of the t/s look as seen in 2 and 4. I think you pull it off in #1 though. The last one is gorgeous. It's been a while, but I think I still like the horizontal better? Anyways, 1 and 5 are my picks. Great stuff.
The effect works quite well for me in #1, because of the clouds it feels like there's a clockwise swirl reminiscent of the swirling of the fly line when casting, so it adds a sense of motion, which is very cool.
I'm thinking I like the vertical better, but it's hard for me to remember, but I think the 'flow' of the vertical works better for me - it directs me to the fisherman more than the horizontal I think.
I too love the effect in #1. I also like the composition, with the lines formed by the stream and the distant hills.
For the same compositional reason, I like number 3 with the tree limb leading the eye right down to the fisherman.
In number 4, maybe it's just me, but I feel that there is too much negative space on the right side of the image. I wish that there was more open space on the left, in the direction the fisherman is looking.
Finally, # 5. WOW! I love the composition and the colors. But what I think is really overlooked is how you chose a low viewing angle to emphasize the rocks and the motion in the water, and how that motion contrasts with the perfectly still fisherman, giving the viewer a sense of his patient wait.
It is hard for me to pick a favorite, I think they are all very good. I'm really drawn to #2 and #3 though. As someone who loves to flyfish I really enjoy seeing photos like these, good work!
