Abstract Persistence

Persistence · 02:58 PM

Years ago I saw an image which looked like a painting (now more commonplace) and the photographer said that he took it on one frame (film) at a slow shutter speed while the wind was blowing. I tried in vain to produce similar results, but always ended up with poor to mediocre images. I could never produce what I really wanted in the camera with any consistent results. Finally, with the onset of multiple exposure capability and the camera doing all the proper exposure calculations, I was able to produce more images with more consistent results. Yesterday, at High Park in Toronto, everything came together, autumn, gusting winds, colour and good light, and this is the result. The irony is, that this not a maple tree, but a Japanese Cherry from that now famous cherry lane hill at High Park where, justifiably hundreds come in Spring to see the breathtaking blossoms.

Edit:
Rather than start a new thread, I am posting a few more from my recent autumn outings. This time, camera movement or water movement is the basis of the image.

JMR

wjt · 10-31-2010, 02:50 AM

Great series, glad you finally managed to pull it off. I was just reading about this technique last night. Thank you for sharing

**volley** · 10-31-2010, 09:40 AM

I am sure Claude Monet would love these

Like many others I have tried with limited success to capture this kind of shots, but your results are just phantastic. Maybe I need more persistance ...

the swede · 10-31-2010, 09:41 AM

Love the third one! Very beautifull work!

jolepp · 10-31-2010, 09:47 AM

These are akin to impressionist paintings. Great idea and implementation :-)

**Tamia** · 10-31-2010, 01:01 PM

The third one is my favorite, but they're all wonderful impressionist photos. Well done.

**WPRESTO** · 11-01-2010, 07:10 AM

Stunning series. I'll add my vote to the second shot as being a real standout. Without knowing how the image was produced, it could/would pass as a painting.

JMR · 11-01-2010, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Stunning series. I'll add my vote to the second shot as being a real standout. Without knowing how the image was produced, it could/would pass as a painting.

Many thanks everyone. The second image is simple water movement- in other words a reflection with long lens. I took a series as the water moved. It was darkish and sullen and somewhat lacking in contrast, and I also like that version. But suddenly the sun came out enough to give it the "rippled water look." Too much light is not good either. All the others are simple camera movement. And did I mention lots and lots and lots of practice! This is what will give you an idea of how your images will turn out.

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10-31-2010, 02:50 AM	#16
wjt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth Photos: Albums Posts: 371	Great series, glad you finally managed to pull it off. I was just reading about this technique last night. Thank you for sharing

10-31-2010, 09:40 AM	#17
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	I am sure Claude Monet would love these Like many others I have tried with limited success to capture this kind of shots, but your results are just phantastic. Maybe I need more persistance ...

10-31-2010, 09:41 AM	#18
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Love the third one! Very beautifull work!

10-31-2010, 09:47 AM	#19
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	These are akin to impressionist paintings. Great idea and implementation :-)

10-31-2010, 01:01 PM	#20
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	The third one is my favorite, but they're all wonderful impressionist photos. Well done.

11-01-2010, 07:10 AM	#21
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Stunning series. I'll add my vote to the second shot as being a real standout. Without knowing how the image was produced, it could/would pass as a painting.

11-01-2010, 07:34 AM	#22
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO Stunning series. I'll add my vote to the second shot as being a real standout. Without knowing how the image was produced, it could/would pass as a painting. Many thanks everyone. The second image is simple water movement- in other words a reflection with long lens. I took a series as the water moved. It was darkish and sullen and somewhat lacking in contrast, and I also like that version. But suddenly the sun came out enough to give it the "rippled water look." Too much light is not good either. All the others are simple camera movement. And did I mention lots and lots and lots of practice! This is what will give you an idea of how your images will turn out. JMR