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Posted: 29 Jul 2021

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orange leaves - blur

orange leaves - blur
polaroid sx-70 camera.
low light, thus the blur.

i don't mind blur photos - but there needs to be a reason for the blur, does it add something to the photo? does it change the feeling of the photo? would it be a stronger or weaker photo if it was in sharp focus?

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT ON YOUR THOUGHTS AROUND THIS IMAGE'S BLUR!
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personally, i thought the blur worked well here. i don't think it would have worked if part of the photo had been in focus because the composition doesn't have a strong focal point, it is more flowing in compositional style. it feels less like a photo of something in particular and more like a feeling, more of an abstraction. i felt it was enough of a success to post here, but not sure if it is as good as my better photos.

micritter, Ulrich John, Erhard Bernstein, Eric Desjours and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo

14 comments - The latest ones
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Superb work! To me the blur gives it an artistic touch! Stay well!

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3 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to William Sutherland club
thank you. really glad you like it. (and you answered my question! thanks for that as well.)
3 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Nice work.
3 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
thank you, Jaap.
3 years ago.
 Erika Akire
Erika Akire
...without sharpness it would not be so interesting, Laura...
3 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Erika Akire
ah - and soon you can see a different version of basically the same scene. then i will be curious what you think.

thank you!
3 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
No sharpness is a good choice. Wish you a fine weekend ! Thank you for the visit and the group suggestion.
3 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Percy Schramm club
I do like soft focus for some things. Next you will see a different version of basically the same thing.
3 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
I appreciate your argument, Laura, and can only be interested in it. The sharp version does not indeed have a focus, a main subject. So I, who shun blur like the plague in my photos (!) must agree with your demonstration - on this composition in particular, very nicely coloured.
3 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Eric Desjours club
I find it interesting that while I love photos that are full of sharpness (like yours!) that I rarely take a photo like that. I can appreciate different kind of art than mine - glad you can see something in this one to enjoy.

I think that blur can work if it is done purposefully. As with many "not perfect" techniques.
3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.
 Old Owl
Old Owl club
I am not really sure which version I prefer, though I do believe that the border detracts from both versions of the image (particularly the blue border in the sharper version), taking the eye away from the picture itself. On reflection, I'd be happier with the blur; the sharp version is just a flower whilst this one offers more possibilities for the viewer.
3 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to Old Owl club
"not really sure which version I prefer" - exactly my problem! thus my question.

the borders are less distracting in person - the scanning of these metalic borders is not good. so i suppose i should remove them for posting.

i like that you have the sense of more possibilities for the viewer with the blur - i like to keep my art photos open ended like that.

thanks for taking the time to consider this! i think i'm inclined to agree with you.
3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.
 micritter
micritter
I definitely prefer this blurry photo. In my (uneducated) eye, it is a lovely abstract composition of shapes and colors. I cannot say the same for the next (sharp) version.
3 years ago.
raingirl club has replied to micritter
I love hearing people's impressions of these two photos. i am leaning towards this one as well.
3 years ago.

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