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Jimbo · 04-21-2009, 10:19 AM

Love the last one Jeff. JIM

MRRiley · 04-21-2009, 02:59 PM

Jeff, the 3rd and 4th are my favorites and I think they evoke the mood you are going for. I would love to see the 4th one in color as flowers are one of the few subjects which I do not feel benefit from being shot in B&W.

For my contribution to the thead I submit the following shot. It's not strictly "soft focus" but has that effect by doing a digital version of "the orton effect" using photoshop.

Mike

p.s. Thanks Jeff for the invitation to post this in your thread.

**Marc Langille** · 04-21-2009, 04:48 PM

Nice thread Jeff!!! Love your shots - well done good sir!

Here's an intentional soft focus:

Mike, that Hunter image with those effects is sweet.

Regards,
Marc

bwield · 04-21-2009, 04:56 PM

I've seen that picture a couple times Mr. Langille.
Its a great shot. Love it.

jeffkpotter · 04-21-2009, 05:03 PM

It's a classic shot Marc! Thanks so much for posting here.

**Marc Langille** · 04-21-2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks guys! I am hoping Taylor Studios will like it too...

Regards,
Marc

Jimbo · 04-21-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

I've seen that picture a couple times Mr. Langille.
Its a great shot. Love it.
Today 04:48 PM

I agree and the way you have focused it, makes the shot! Really like your whole series. JIM

MRRiley · 04-21-2009, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

Nice thread Jeff!!! Love your shots - well done good sir!

.....

Mike, that Hunter image with those effects is sweet.

Regards,
Marc

Thanks Marc... Always loved that Civil War shot. Did I tell you I've been asked to shoot production stills for a Civil War documentary (using extensive reenactment portions) that is set to begin filming in mid 2010? I'm rather excited.

Mike

sawtooth235 · 04-21-2009, 06:31 PM

O.K., I'm in:

Soft and smooth rendition of a high action shot of a surfer going up off the lip of a large wave.

How did I do?

Ray

**Marc Langille** · 04-21-2009, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Thanks Marc... Always loved that Civil War shot. Did I tell you I've been asked to shoot production stills for a Civil War documentary (using extensive reenactment portions) that is set to begin filming in mid 2010? I'm rather excited.

Mike

Thank you Mike!

Now that production still gig would be very cool - sign me up!!!

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 04-21-2009, 06:46 PM

Thanks again everyone!

Here is another soft focus: a Union Artillery gunnery crew:

metroeloise · 04-21-2009, 06:57 PM

I have some to share. Time to do so over the weekend. In fact I have a few in the cameras I had intentionally soft focused. Will see how they turn out.

Like each of the posts here so far. Civil War ones, first one in particular. Each of jeffkpotter's set the theme up.

Interesting comment on the b&w flowers. I like this one and have done quite a few too that are good.

Looking forward to see more.

MRRiley · 04-21-2009, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by metroeloise

I have some to share. Time to do so over the weekend. In fact I have a few in the cameras I had intentionally soft focused. Will see how they turn out.

Like each of the posts here so far. Civil War ones, first one in particular. Each of jeffkpotter's set the theme up.

Interesting comment on the b&w flowers. I like this one and have done quite a few too that are good.

Looking forward to see more.

Flowers are just so colorful in general that it seems a shame to do them in B&W. Don't get me wrong, I've seen some great B&W flower photos but most work best with the color intact.

Mike

metroeloise · 04-21-2009, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Flowers are just so colorful in general that it seems a shame to do them in B&W. Don't get me wrong, I've seen some great B&W flower photos but most work best with the color intact.

Mike

I Know! I understand what you are saying here. Me too; I mean why waste all that color? And then that category of "some great b&w flower photos" got quite large! Plus the whole use of IR or pseudo IR came to my attention... I did some that are so beautiful. And the color ones look nice. Nice like so many other flower pictures.

04-21-2009, 02:59 PM	#3
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	The Huntsman Jeff, the 3rd and 4th are my favorites and I think they evoke the mood you are going for. I would love to see the 4th one in color as flowers are one of the few subjects which I do not feel benefit from being shot in B&W. For my contribution to the thead I submit the following shot. It's not strictly "soft focus" but has that effect by doing a digital version of "the orton effect" using photoshop. Mike p.s. Thanks Jeff for the invitation to post this in your thread.

04-21-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	I'm in... Nice thread Jeff!!! Love your shots - well done good sir! Here's an intentional soft focus: Mike, that Hunter image with those effects is sweet. Regards, Marc

04-21-2009, 06:57 PM	#13
metroeloise Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 958	Great Idea for a Thread I have some to share. Time to do so over the weekend. In fact I have a few in the cameras I had intentionally soft focused. Will see how they turn out. Like each of the posts here so far. Civil War ones, first one in particular. Each of jeffkpotter's set the theme up. Interesting comment on the b&w flowers. I like this one and have done quite a few too that are good. Looking forward to see more.

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Quote: I've seen that picture a couple times Mr. Langille. Its a great shot. Love it. Today 04:48 PM I agree and the way you have focused it, makes the shot! Really like your whole series. JIM

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MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by Marc Langille Nice thread Jeff!!! Love your shots - well done good sir! ..... Mike, that Hunter image with those effects is sweet. Regards, Marc Thanks Marc... Always loved that Civil War shot. Did I tell you I've been asked to shoot production stills for a Civil War documentary (using extensive reenactment portions) that is set to begin filming in mid 2010? I'm rather excited. Mike

04-21-2009, 06:31 PM	#10
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886	O.K., I'm in: Soft and smooth rendition of a high action shot of a surfer going up off the lip of a large wave. How did I do? Ray

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Originally posted by MRRiley Thanks Marc... Always loved that Civil War shot. Did I tell you I've been asked to shoot production stills for a Civil War documentary (using extensive reenactment portions) that is set to begin filming in mid 2010? I'm rather excited. Mike Thank you Mike! Now that production still gig would be very cool - sign me up!!! Regards, Marc

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Thanks again everyone! Here is another soft focus: a Union Artillery gunnery crew:

04-21-2009, 07:20 PM	#14
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by metroeloise I have some to share. Time to do so over the weekend. In fact I have a few in the cameras I had intentionally soft focused. Will see how they turn out. Like each of the posts here so far. Civil War ones, first one in particular. Each of jeffkpotter's set the theme up. Interesting comment on the b&w flowers. I like this one and have done quite a few too that are good. Looking forward to see more. Flowers are just so colorful in general that it seems a shame to do them in B&W. Don't get me wrong, I've seen some great B&W flower photos but most work best with the color intact. Mike

04-21-2009, 08:10 PM	#15
metroeloise Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 958	Originally posted by MRRiley Flowers are just so colorful in general that it seems a shame to do them in B&W. Don't get me wrong, I've seen some great B&W flower photos but most work best with the color intact. Mike I Know! I understand what you are saying here. Me too; I mean why waste all that color? And then that category of "some great b&w flower photos" got quite large! Plus the whole use of IR or pseudo IR came to my attention... I did some that are so beautiful. And the color ones look nice. Nice like so many other flower pictures.

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