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Blurred Forest · 09:27 AM

I have tested PP like this couple of times before and now i'm satisfied enough to publish something.

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JMR · 01-16-2010, 11:51 AM

Nice overall effect. I would regard the bottom, right-centre hole as a secondary element and somewhat distracting because it draws so much attention to itself. Not sure how you achieved this look, but I think to keep the attention on the lone tree and background and better balance, perhaps a crop half way up to the said hole would do it. This allows the left bough to be seen at the edge and retains the integrity and look of the image. What do you think?

JMR

Nitrok · 01-16-2010, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by JMR

Nice overall effect. I would regard the bottom, right-centre hole as a secondary element and somewhat distracting because it draws so much attention to itself. Not sure how you achieved this look, but I think to keep the attention on the lone tree and background and better balance, perhaps a crop half way up to the said hole would do it. This allows the left bough to be seen at the edge and retains the integrity and look of the image. What do you think?

JMR

Thanks JMR!
Well actually it didn't distract me until you said it but you are right - it would help to balance the photo. Thanks for the suggestion!

**Rense** · 01-16-2010, 12:43 PM

Joni, I love this one. The effect is very good, the forest looks a little scary to me..

After I learned from JMR how to make blurred forests (8)),
it's totally obscure to me how you did this. Want to share your secret?

**Ash** · 01-16-2010, 12:47 PM

Cleverly done Joni.
A fine result and JMR's on the money for suggestions.
Perhaps also simplifying the composition even further with the removal of the branches peering through the left hand side may improve the image.
Well done.

Nitrok · 01-16-2010, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Rense

Joni, I love this one. The effect is very good, the forest looks a little scary to me..

After I learned from JMR how to make blurred forests (8)),
it's totally obscure to me how you did this. Want to share your secret?

Thank you Rense!
Actually the secret is PP in Photoshop. Background forest is blurred with Motion Blur. You can also take two exposures (one with a bit longer shutter speed and moving the camera). Stack them in Photoshop and then just erase the blur off from the foreground and tree.

Originally posted by Ash

Cleverly done Joni.
A fine result and JMR's on the money for suggestions.
Perhaps also simplifying the composition even further with the removal of the branches peering through the left hand side may improve the image.
Well done.

Thanks Ash!
Usually i don't remove or add anything in my photos but i guess i could make a exception with this one.

Nitrok · 01-17-2010, 01:26 AM

Ok i made a "cleaned" version of the same photo.
Any improvement?

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fractal · 01-17-2010, 01:39 AM

Excellent shot. I think I prefer the first image Joni.

the swede · 01-17-2010, 01:42 AM

Good Work Joni!

Jimbo · 01-17-2010, 08:40 AM

Like the slight crop better. Nicelt done Joni. JIM

columbus · 01-17-2010, 10:34 AM

I love the original! Very cool technique

slowpez · 01-17-2010, 11:16 AM

I like the first one. Interesting technique. Love it. Susan

casil403 · 01-17-2010, 12:08 PM

This is really interesting...love the lines!

**Sailor** · 01-17-2010, 12:24 PM

Wow - cool stuff, Joni. I'm fond of the original.

Jer

Nitrok · 01-18-2010, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by fractal

Excellent shot. I think I prefer the first image Joni.

Thank you Carl!

Originally posted by the swede

Good Work Joni!

Thanks Swede!

Originally posted by Jimbo

Like the slight crop better. Nicelt done Joni. JIM

Thank you Jim!
I'm still not sure which one do I like better.

Originally posted by columbus

I love the original! Very cool technique

Thanks Columbus!

Originally posted by slowpez

I like the first one. Interesting technique. Love it. Susan

Thank you Susan!

Originally posted by casil403

This is really interesting...love the lines!

Thanks Casil!

Originally posted by Sailor

Wow - cool stuff, Joni. I'm fond of the original.

Jer

Thank you Jer!

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01-16-2010, 11:51 AM	#2
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Nice overall effect. I would regard the bottom, right-centre hole as a secondary element and somewhat distracting because it draws so much attention to itself. Not sure how you achieved this look, but I think to keep the attention on the lone tree and background and better balance, perhaps a crop half way up to the said hole would do it. This allows the left bough to be seen at the edge and retains the integrity and look of the image. What do you think? JMR

01-16-2010, 12:20 PM	#3
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by JMR Nice overall effect. I would regard the bottom, right-centre hole as a secondary element and somewhat distracting because it draws so much attention to itself. Not sure how you achieved this look, but I think to keep the attention on the lone tree and background and better balance, perhaps a crop half way up to the said hole would do it. This allows the left bough to be seen at the edge and retains the integrity and look of the image. What do you think? JMR Thanks JMR! Well actually it didn't distract me until you said it but you are right - it would help to balance the photo. Thanks for the suggestion!

01-16-2010, 12:43 PM	#4
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Joni, I love this one. The effect is very good, the forest looks a little scary to me.. After I learned from JMR how to make blurred forests (8)), it's totally obscure to me how you did this. Want to share your secret?

01-16-2010, 12:47 PM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Cleverly done Joni. A fine result and JMR's on the money for suggestions. Perhaps also simplifying the composition even further with the removal of the branches peering through the left hand side may improve the image. Well done.

01-16-2010, 01:41 PM	#6
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rense Joni, I love this one. The effect is very good, the forest looks a little scary to me.. After I learned from JMR how to make blurred forests (8)), it's totally obscure to me how you did this. Want to share your secret? Thank you Rense! Actually the secret is PP in Photoshop. Background forest is blurred with Motion Blur. You can also take two exposures (one with a bit longer shutter speed and moving the camera). Stack them in Photoshop and then just erase the blur off from the foreground and tree. Originally posted by Ash Cleverly done Joni. A fine result and JMR's on the money for suggestions. Perhaps also simplifying the composition even further with the removal of the branches peering through the left hand side may improve the image. Well done. Thanks Ash! Usually i don't remove or add anything in my photos but i guess i could make a exception with this one.

01-17-2010, 01:26 AM	#7
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Ok i made a "cleaned" version of the same photo. Any improvement? (Click to view on black)

01-17-2010, 01:39 AM	#8
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Excellent shot. I think I prefer the first image Joni.

01-17-2010, 01:42 AM	#9
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Good Work Joni!

01-17-2010, 08:40 AM	#10
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Like the slight crop better. Nicelt done Joni. JIM

01-17-2010, 10:34 AM	#11
columbus Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 77	I love the original! Very cool technique

01-17-2010, 11:16 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	I like the first one. Interesting technique. Love it. Susan

01-17-2010, 12:08 PM	#13
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170	This is really interesting...love the lines!

01-17-2010, 12:24 PM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Wow - cool stuff, Joni. I'm fond of the original. Jer

01-18-2010, 12:47 AM	#15
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by fractal Excellent shot. I think I prefer the first image Joni. Thank you Carl! Originally posted by the swede Good Work Joni! Thanks Swede! Originally posted by Jimbo Like the slight crop better. Nicelt done Joni. JIM Thank you Jim! I'm still not sure which one do I like better. Originally posted by columbus I love the original! Very cool technique Thanks Columbus! Originally posted by slowpez I like the first one. Interesting technique. Love it. Susan Thank you Susan! Originally posted by casil403 This is really interesting...love the lines! Thanks Casil! Originally posted by Sailor Wow - cool stuff, Joni. I'm fond of the original. Jer Thank you Jer!

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