ManuelLaMantia wrote:
+1 To be honest, first time I'm really impressed by Lensbaby
I have three versions of Lensbaby, all the more primitive types. A prime reason I admire Helena's LB work so much is because I know how challenging it is to get any decent images -- these are very technically difficult lenses to use for anything other than "shock value" or cutesy images. The opportunities to use selective focus with a (potentially tilted) curved field vs. the tilted flat field of TS lenses is something hard to wrap one's head around. It's a spherical "plane". I'm so amazed how she has mastered this lens in such a short time. Very inspiring.
Truly fabulous work Ronny!
I missed some of your posts while being away, but catching up now on your Flickr account. Great attention to details and immaculate post processing. Nope, you don't miss a degree in your horizontal leveling
Sharpening is just right for my liking; good balance between foreground and background details when it applies. Also, considering you were using real filters, perfect colour balance without (I feel) affecting general mood.
Compositions - priceless
Again, such a great pleasure to see your captures.
Gunzorro wrote:
I have three versions of Lensbaby, all the more primitive types. A prime reason I admire Helena's LB work so much is because I know how challenging it is to get any decent images -- these are very technically difficult lenses to use for anything other than "shock value" or cutesy images. The opportunities to use selective focus with a (potentially tilted) curved field vs. the tilted flat field of TS lenses is something hard to wrap one's head around. It's a spherical "plane". I'm so amazed how she has mastered this lens in such a short time. Very inspiring.
Thank you very much Jim (and everyone else for comments and likes)! That means a lot.
I certainly don't feel that I have mastered the lens yet, but love the challenge, because Lensbaby seems to fit my style. I have always admired moody and dreamy work and can finally try it myself. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but that's OK. How boring the world would be if we all had the same taste. It's interesting though that my LB posts here and at Flickr often get likes from people who don't normally don't like my work.
