Rear View Farm
I hadn't even been tempted to make a shot like this until I'd pulled over somewhere in Ohio. I think I'd only stopped to make a GPS reference photo with my iPhone when the scene caught my eye. Up went the face shield as I explored what reminded me of an intro to photo depth of field assignment. Oddly, even though I focused on the distance, the mirror itself seemed to blur the scene. Nothing was perfectly sharp but I've made a little promise to myself not to get hung up on focus.
In the past, I've almost always rejected images for not being sharp. Now I find myself attracted to the imperfections and evocative nature of blur. It may be a response to the ubiquitousness of high quality images or a new take on my love of camera-centric aesthetics. I made a shot of the Taj Mahal years ago that, with hindsight, illustrates a turning point for me. More to come.
Make pictures.
In the past, I've almost always rejected images for not being sharp. Now I find myself attracted to the imperfections and evocative nature of blur. It may be a response to the ubiquitousness of high quality images or a new take on my love of camera-centric aesthetics. I made a shot of the Taj Mahal years ago that, with hindsight, illustrates a turning point for me. More to come.
Make pictures.
4 comments:
I am curious as to how you managed to get the farm in focus (mostly), yet the frame of the mirror is blurred. Was this solely done by shooting wide open?
I just recently started following your blog and I dig what you're saying about focus here. I got two shots recently, one at wedding and one here that I ended up liking better than their sharp counterparts. The soft focus was unintentional at the time but ultimately provided pleasing (to me) result.
Thanks for your blog!
Ben
Blur rocks. So are weird colors and noise/grain.
Great photo!
I think the 'perfection' of digital images can be infuriating at times. Last summer I started taking photos with my Sony Cybershot while driving along the northwestern section of Florida, from Cedar Key to Tallahassee. At first I was totally dissatisfied with the images, and then they grew on me:
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I love what you are doing Clay, and greatly appreciate your sharing it this way!
Be safe and have a great trip!
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