An approach that simplifies the detail in my original capture causes me to look more at the graphic elements and colours of an image. It removes reality to an extent, masks the flaws that I can become obsessed with causing me to give up on an image.
For example, in this week's image, there are focus issues. The depth of field is too shallow, caused to some extent by me working hand held without a tripod, but also because I was shooting at a 135mm focal length at an oblique angle across a patch of trilliums, not wanting to step amongst them and cause any damage. Rather than give up on an image that I liked because the foreground and background were not in sharp focus, I decided to process the image with a Photoshop plug-in, Topaz Simplify, and create graphic photo-realistic like result.
In this, I see things that can help my photography, improve the original capture, strengthen my composition. Letting go a bit and trying something different can be a good thing. I'm not worried what others may say or think. After all, it's my journey.
DJE
Makes me feel homesick for Ontario, Doug. Great picture! Your composition gives those trilliums a very festive and special appearance. I continue to enjoy your weekly e-mails - in fact, as I've mentioned before, your accompanying stories about the photos are equally enjoyable to me. Keep up the good work, Doug!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving a comment Heather :-)
DeletePlease use the reply function on my Photo of the Week email to send me your mailing address and I'll send you and 8 1/2 x 11 print of this weeks image.
DJE