Been seeing a Martin Scorseze (or however it is spelled) documentary about Bob Dylans early ears. Very interesting. Some good b&w photos too.
To topic: So, you wonder what Tim might say? So do I ;-) (I kind of wonder why you wonder, but thats not important) I am a bit indecisive here. There is something with soft focus on this kind of motif. For me, soft focus has to be "realistic" to be successful. One example is imitating fog in a rainy landscape. There are some exceptions from this "rule". Some romantic motifs can benefit from a soft focus effect, especially in high key portraits. Soft focus can also be an effective way to create spooky effects. The reason for this is mainly that it is common; there is no logical reason for this. What am I saying? Simply that I don't buy the soft effect here. I find it rather disturbing :-( So why am I indecisive? Simply because I like the motif and the composition "under" the softness. First I do like the background, it is delicate, and suits the leaves. (It is opposite than my picture, I was going for contrast). I also do like the colour variations in the leaves. The leaf I see as the main leaf is almost fresh and green (in left part of frame). I also see some geometric patterns suggested. There are six yellow leaves in a dice like pattern. (This isn't quite correct. The upper left leaf isn't one, it is two leaves, but my brain does see it as the sixth). The green main leaf also has a counterpoint in right frame. All this makes it a very good composition, IMO. My very personal and un-humble opinion is that I hope you place that soft lens where it belongs, on the top shelf. The shelf you rarely look at, the one with a lot of dust ;-) Conclusion? Sorry, none. Can't decide. Honest and brutal rant over. You asked for it, didn't you ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 11. november 2005 15:29 > To: [email protected] > Subject: PESO - Fallen Leaves > > Hi! > > From the shoot with Single Elements Soft lens: > > http://www.photoforum.ru/photo/233209 > > Please click on it in order to see it on black... > > I specially wonder what Tim might say... Though of course as usual, > honest and brutal if need comments are sought after... > > Boris >
