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"Love Me Smiles for Ella" by Curtis Kulig on the Freehand Hotel in River North

First time trying to use a tilt-shift lens. I was going for the miniature effect which was way trickier than I expected - the focus plane is very sensitive to the slightest adjustment.

It also didn't help that I'm scared of heights and was standing on the 12th-floor rooftop of a parking structure holding the camera over the ledge and using Live View in order to get the right focus and composition







May 12, 2018 at 05:53 AM
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Ayas,

Super cool shot! Would prefer a *little* more of the scene in focus, but do like the pop of the love.

Is this a tilt effect in post or an actual tiltshift lens?

Jeff
May 12, 2018 at 10:52 PM
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Thanks Jeff

I know what you mean. I wanted more in focus too but that'd lessen the miniature effect, which is what I was going for. That's the trick with TS lenses; less tilt for wider focus or more tilt for max miniature effect. I think you can strike a balance between the two by stopping down. My first time so still a lot to learn.

This was taken with a tilt-shift lens, the Nikon 85/2.8D PC Micro. No digital wizardry here


May 12, 2018 at 11:36 PM
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Nicely done! Perfect application for the miniature effect. And kudos for "putting yourself out there" to get the shot. Literally!

Oh and bonus points for using the assignment as a learning tool. That's what Fred's intentions where with these assignments.
I can't tell you how often these assignments push me into things I never thought I'd be attempting in photography. Unfortunately this has cost me $$ sometimes. But hey, I got lots of new toys in the bag for it now.

Dave
May 14, 2018 at 03:31 PM
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Haha thanks Dave! I kept thinking how silly I must've looked; firmly planting my feet, taking a deep breath, and slowly inching over to try and get the shot. Totally worth it though in the end

I agree 100% - I've explored new areas of both the city and photography that I otherwise wouldn't have thanks to these Assignments. Plus if they help justify GAS that's not too bad either


May 14, 2018 at 04:44 PM





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