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06-JAN-2005 Lonnit Rysher

* Whirlwind

Queens, NY, USA

I took this shot in focus then unfocused the lens and took another frame, blended the layers together in PS and added a bit of a twist. The duplication of the image does not come from the double exposure (which only provided the glow) but from the PS effect added in then faded out.


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alexeig11-Jan-2005 20:50
Quite misterious effect, seems a whirlwind
ctfchallenge09-Jan-2005 02:51
Yes Iso, it was just a fun experiment. I took the shot but it seemed lacking. I decided to play with it in PS to see what I could come up with since I already had it. Mostly I was trying to make lemonade. Perhaps it came out too tart! LOL! Or maybe it's my billboard sign that is more of a tart shot! LOL! ;)

Dorys, I'm not sure about the blue. I think maybe if it's not in the circle it shouldn't be anywhere else either. I think it might look unbalanced if removed only from the circle, no?

I'm glad someone liked it, Shu! :) Thanks.

Rod, I know, you're more of a purist. You like special effects done in-camera. Once in a while I like to have some post-fun. :)

~ Lonnit
iso320007-Jan-2005 22:43
Well I certainly have no problem with PS'ing stuff. Personally I love post processing images, though I usually know what I'm going to do to a picture at the time of taking it (previous challenge a prime example). This one just seems to have too much going on for me. A fun experiment perhaps, but nothing holds my eye for long. IMHO.
Guest 07-Jan-2005 21:55
wot is going on rod is that lonnit pharted all over this image! :-)

Lonnit-i'm all for ps'ing a photograph if your intention is to phart. this entry matches the title perfectly. i feel like i'm looking at a tornado. however, i think i'd like it better if the blue window glow in the circle was not there. what do you think?
ctfchallenge07-Jan-2005 12:32
Love it, Lonnit! The "nails" sign is clearly seen and the PS enhancement makes an artful image. I think the trick is to use PS in a way that is not quite so evident....but, I personally, like the effect. Shu
Rod 07-Jan-2005 09:17
I didn't understand a bleeding word you said. In focus, out of focus, layers, duplicate, blending. Wot is going on?