focus and blur on same subject
Apr 3, 2015 11:27:52 #
Linda from Maine allowed me to post her picture. It was a great composition, but I had a problem with the out of focus flowers behind. I don't know if there is a rule for this, but I prefer the main subject to in focus and if parts are blurry they could be blocked by a dark sheet or just out of the main light. She gave me permission to show this for discussion perpose only. David PS I only spent seconds on the post process by using the magic wand. It is not done as a final product.
Original shot
dark background
Apr 3, 2015 11:44:08 #
Meives wrote:
Linda from Maine allowed me to post her picture. It was a great composition, but I had a problem with the out of focus flowers behind. I don't know if there is a rule for this, but I prefer the main subject to in focus and if parts are blurry they could be blocked by a dark sheet or just out of the main light. She gave me permission to show this for discussion perpose only. David PS I only spent seconds on the post process by using the magic wand. It is not done as a final product.
IMHO, the backround needs more blur - not darkness - and a slight crop ....
Apr 3, 2015 11:54:33 #
Meives wrote:
Linda from Maine allowed me to post her picture. It was a great composition, but I had a problem with the out of focus flowers behind. I don't know if there is a rule for this, but I prefer the main subject to in focus and if parts are blurry they could be blocked by a dark sheet or just out of the main light. She gave me permission to show this for discussion perpose only. David PS I only spent seconds on the post process by using the magic wand. It is not done as a final product.
This is an opinion of what works and what does not.
In my opinion you are mistaken.
Apr 3, 2015 17:05:42 #
Very dramatic and attractive, David. I like it! btw, here is the original :) I added blur and a vignette as part of my artistic interpretation of the scene.
Apr 4, 2015 07:47:11 #
Apr 4, 2015 09:57:37 #
I lost this discussion. Most everyone thought the original was OK with a blurry background. I think the subject is like water falls. Some like it blurred and others sharp and clear. Anyway I congratulate Linda on a wonderful composition. David
Apr 4, 2015 10:52:05 #
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