I got lucky... but thanks.
I used a 50 mm F1.4 Lense... what a difference a good lense makes. The trick now will be to repeat this performance and be consistent. Thanks.
Owen
Thanks for your feedback. This one looks really great printed. It is actually on my wall in the kitchen. But you are correct - it is not the sharpest.
Owen
Dank.
Stefan, I need to be straight with you - I created this effect with Photoshop.
Here is how:
1. Duplicate the background layer
2. Apply Radial Blur (Selected Motion and adjust the centre to align with your picture subject; also adjust the percentage of the blur')
3. Then use the eraser tool (on the duplicate layer) to reveal the parts of the sharper background image
4. Flatten image when ready
Hope I didn't disappoint you. I learned how to do this from a Digital Camera Magazine about two weeks ago.
--
I was a little sloppy around the wheels.
Owen
Dank, bin ich Sie mag es froh.
This was taken on a 4 day trip to California in April of 2008 on an overcast morning. Thought it looked interesting when I turned it to black and white and reduced the brightness. If you've never been to Laguna beach, I think you and your family would fit right in.
That is meant to be a compliment - assuming the pictures in your portfolio are of your family.
Owen
Thanks - Glad you like it!
This picture was taken on a very bright August day, with the same 18 - 200 mm Nikon Lense on a D 80 with no tripod; on the pre-programmed S setting. Didn't expect much but it worked out to be a good action shot.
Owen
You are correct. This is not a sharp picture, but I posted it anyway because I like it too. (I am so unhappy with the 18-200mm Nikon Lense - it is really not that sharp at all, especially in less than perfect daylight - and it is just not feasible to carry a tripod everywhere).
Owen
crazy-laure 31/12/2009 16:34
Un regard pour voir...Un mot pour te dire merci pour l'étoile qui illumine aujourd'hui "Le Monde merveilleux d'Enjoy" …Reçois toute notre amitié
Nous réitérons nos vœux Pour l'année 2010
Et Que la légende d'Arkness t'apporte paix et amour !
Bisous
Laure & Serge
Lichtmalerin67 31/12/2009 13:29
Danke, Stefan, ja, hat mich auch sehr (!) gefreut !Vielleicht klappts ja auch mal mit einer gemeinsamen Fototour ??!
Komm gut rüber und alles Gute !
LG Katrin
Giordano Cavedoni 30/12/2009 23:21
Many thank of your comment Stefan !!A very good 2010 !!
Giordy.
Owen McLeod 30/12/2009 17:10
I got lucky... but thanks.
I used a 50 mm F1.4 Lense... what a difference a good lense makes. The trick now will be to repeat this performance and be consistent. Thanks.
Owen
fabienne.z 30/12/2009 15:55
ein gutes neues jahr
auguri
happy new year
de la part de fabienne !!
plein de bisous
guvo4 30/12/2009 12:11
Hallo Stefan,komm gut rüber ins Jahr 2010.
LG Volker
Einen guten Flutsch* ...
guvo4einmal.ich 30/12/2009 10:40
lieber Stefan
wünsch ich dir und deiner Familie
herzliche Grüße
Christina
*
Owen McLeod 30/12/2009 2:01
Thanks for your feedback. This one looks really great printed. It is actually on my wall in the kitchen. But you are correct - it is not the sharpest.
Owen
Silvia Simonato. 29/12/2009 18:55
Muchas gracias por tu voto ¡!Y siempre para adelante en el año que comienza…
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡FELIZ 2010!!!!!!
Owen McLeod 29/12/2009 18:10
Dank.
Stefan, I need to be straight with you - I created this effect with Photoshop.
Here is how:
1. Duplicate the background layer
2. Apply Radial Blur (Selected Motion and adjust the centre to align with your picture subject; also adjust the percentage of the blur')
3. Then use the eraser tool (on the duplicate layer) to reveal the parts of the sharper background image
4. Flatten image when ready
Hope I didn't disappoint you. I learned how to do this from a Digital Camera Magazine about two weeks ago.
--
I was a little sloppy around the wheels.
Owen
Owen McLeod 29/12/2009 18:08
Dank, bin ich Sie mag es froh.
This was taken on a 4 day trip to California in April of 2008 on an overcast morning. Thought it looked interesting when I turned it to black and white and reduced the brightness. If you've never been to Laguna beach, I think you and your family would fit right in.
That is meant to be a compliment - assuming the pictures in your portfolio are of your family.
Owen
Owen McLeod 29/12/2009 17:55
Dank, bin ich Sie mag es froh.
Owen
Owen McLeod 29/12/2009 17:41
Thanks - Glad you like it!
This picture was taken on a very bright August day, with the same 18 - 200 mm Nikon Lense on a D 80 with no tripod; on the pre-programmed S setting. Didn't expect much but it worked out to be a good action shot.
Owen
Owen McLeod 29/12/2009 17:33
You are correct. This is not a sharp picture, but I posted it anyway because I like it too. (I am so unhappy with the 18-200mm Nikon Lense - it is really not that sharp at all, especially in less than perfect daylight - and it is just not feasible to carry a tripod everywhere).
Owen
Alfredo Mazzoni 29/12/2009 16:53
Un caro ringraziamento Stefan per il tuo sostegno, con l'augurio sincero di un Felice Anno Nuovo 2010, AlfredoARCHITETTURE E RIFLESSI 3....
Alfredo Mazzoni