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David Patterson
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I have been enjoying the recent run on impressionistic images that have appeared here on FM, especially those that involve moving the camera while the shutter is open. I remember falling in love with William Neill's "Impressions of Light" series a few years back, and anytime I am out with my camera I try to be aware of possible compositions using a similar technique.

I seem to get drawn to trees... the lines are obvious, and if the scene gets the right kind of light it can make for some interesting possibilities. Different seasons bring different colors, and I was especially interested in trying out this technique with the fall foliage colors. Most of my compositions simply involve moving the camera up and down during the exposure, usually somewhere in the range of 0.4 - 0.6 seconds. I would be curious if others find these type of images interesting?

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/4022633767_d622a3795d_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/4022634157_c618f47b48_o.jpg



Nov 07, 2009 at 09:23 AM
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p.1 #2 · Light, color, shapes and movement


Excellent impressionistic images, David, with great color and light.

Bob



Nov 07, 2009 at 09:43 AM
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p.1 #3 · Light, color, shapes and movement


I must be very linear. I really like the first one, but am not as drawn to the second. But, that's just me and has no bearing on art.


Nov 07, 2009 at 09:53 AM
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p.1 #4 · Light, color, shapes and movement


Love the first one, David. Love the vivid colors and vertical movement on it. Looks very cool.

Cheers,
Ed



Nov 07, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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p.1 #5 · Light, color, shapes and movement


Very cool abstracts dig that first image

Ray Still




Nov 07, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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Hey David,

Yes, there has been a cool run on this impressionistic and abstract type shots. Boy, Y must be feeling like a kid in a candy store enjoying everyone's efforts!

The first is my clear favorite here. That one is super cool. In #2 the curvature of the tree's is fine, it's the bit of white lines next to some of the trunks and in the upper left corner that distract my eye a bit.

Jim



Nov 07, 2009 at 01:06 PM
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p.1 #7 · Light, color, shapes and movement


Dave, like I mentioned, the first one is the bomb. The texture of the bark is in tact and there is great sense of depth. It still feels like a forest but a very different one.
Thanks for posting
Dan



Nov 07, 2009 at 01:12 PM
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The first is beautiful and is very well balanced with a hint of reality, but allows the symbolism and mood to dominate.


Nov 07, 2009 at 01:23 PM
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Hi David, to answer your questions, yes I find these interesting. Well done!

Jim, Yes I am very much enjoying these impressionistic shots that are on here lately. Everyone is doing such a great job with these.

Y



Nov 07, 2009 at 02:15 PM
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p.1 #10 · Light, color, shapes and movement


The first one really stands out. Beautiful color and the motion recorder on the tree looks very....real!

Nikos



Nov 07, 2009 at 03:00 PM
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p.1 #11 · Light, color, shapes and movement


Hey David,

If I had to pick one it'd be the first one but I also have to admit that this stuff just isn't my bag.

Cheers



Nov 07, 2009 at 03:02 PM
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p.1 #12 · Light, color, shapes and movement


beerguy wrote:
Hey David,

If I had to pick one it'd be the first one but I also have to admit that this stuff just isn't my bag.

Cheers


Doug... thanks. Different strokes for different folks I guess. The wannabe artist in me made me do it



Nov 07, 2009 at 03:43 PM
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p.1 #13 · Light, color, shapes and movement


Bob, Craig, Ed, Ray, Jim, Dan, Zeph, Nikos and Y... thanks for all of the kind comments. I am a simple kind of guy, and this type of image definitely appeals to me. I especially like the fact that anyone can create these type of images anywhere. No National Park necessary... just the right combination of light, colors, shapes and movement.


Nov 07, 2009 at 03:47 PM
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That first shot is great!


Nov 07, 2009 at 03:49 PM
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coscorrosa wrote:
That first shot is great!


Thanks... it is from a local park/forest along a common trail. I liked how the trees in the background added some depth, and how the texture in the foreground tree was maintained.



Nov 07, 2009 at 04:43 PM
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Great set, the first one is excelent. Very well done.


Nov 08, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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I love the first.

Morris



Nov 08, 2009 at 06:00 PM
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FerBatista wrote:
Great set, the first one is excelent. Very well done.


Thanks for the kind words.

morris wrote:
I love the first.
Morris


Morris... thanks. I have been enjoying the recent run on impressionistic/different technique images on the forum. Glad you liked mine



Nov 08, 2009 at 08:57 PM
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p.1 #19 · Light, color, shapes and movement


Beautiful image !!!!

Speaking of William Neil, I met him yesterday shooting the meadows near El Capitan. What a guy !!! Humility personified ..



Nov 08, 2009 at 09:00 PM
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p.1 #20 · Light, color, shapes and movement


I like first one too. My mind is confused by it though, the whole "still photo evoking a sense of falling or vertigo" I think trips me out... I think in a good way! Definitely something to explore. thanks for sharing!!


Nov 08, 2009 at 09:03 PM
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