WARNING : Blurred photos from Japan

FOTO-GRAFFIC · May 19, 2006

danalec99 said:
I see where you are coming from, but allow me to be Devil's Advocate's Devil's Advocate.

What if the creator is content with the 'filtered' and/or the 'lensbabied' version?

What if one does not want to? What if the creator made all the creative decisions while he/she was looking through the viewfinder?

You are of course correct in making that assumption as the creator/author of the image used the device knowing what it would do. My worry/concern is that this takes something away from the creator being able to change the effect at a later time. I have gone back to images that I took 10 & 15 years ago and re-worked them in a different style to bring out a different aspect of what I was trying to achieve in the first instance. That siad I defend the right of anyone to use what devices they like to achieve the effects they want to convey - but when the Lensbaby falls from grace - as it will just like some of the effects that we had in the days of wet hands and feeling around in the dark, then what of these images.
Some of the truely great photographs and photographers have used an image several times and bought out different characteristics which appeal to a different audience. I cannot argue (nor will I) against your premise here but only wish to point out that it restricts the creator and in doing so reduces the use of such an image.

danalec99 · May 19, 2006

I think you view LB as another fancy filter.
LB to me, is a lens. Would we consider un-fishing a fish-eyed image? Or would we consider un-holga-ing an image from a Holga?

FOTO-GRAFFIC said:
it restricts the creator and in doing so reduces the use of such an image.

I agree, but only if it is considered as a filter.

allyv · May 19, 2006

I quite like them, not really my cup of tea.

ndroo · Dec 12, 2006

Everyone, thanks for the comments. Sorry for disappearing for quite a while, life's been busy.

Well as for the debate weather LB is fun/good etc, guess it's up to individuals. I am a big fan of Lomo cams and Holgas. I've heard tons of people asking me why not just try Photoshop my normal photos. To me, it's the fun and satisfaction I derive from the cameras/lense and not on my PC.

ndroo · Dec 12, 2006

FOTO-GRAFFIC said:
My worry/concern is that this takes something away from the creator being able to change the effect at a later time.

Good that there's discussion going on about this. Well, to me, when I know what I want my photos to look like (when I use these 'weird' lenses/filters), I will never want to go back to a 'normal' photo. So the capability to change the effect will not be an issue to me

zombiekilla · Dec 12, 2006

I love them! great job!!!

holmesfoto · Dec 27, 2006

I am not a Lensbaby fan (photos are just looking like somebody has tried some photoshopping first time). After seeing these fotos I have to change my mind. This effect is giving so much speed to these fotos.

ndroo · Dec 27, 2006

zombiekilla & holmesfoto, thanks a lot. glad you like em

MrMatthieu · Dec 27, 2006

I think you have some very nice shots, and some other are just correct and saved by the effect given by the lens baby.

But I have to say that some of your shot are really convincing to me.
So convincing that I am looking forward to buy one of this lensbaby. Which one you use 3G, 2 or basic one.
Is it easy to use because I have not seen pictures nice like yours with this lens, so I just wonder if it nit too difficult to use this.

Matthieu

becmaclean · Dec 27, 2006

I'm with Thorhammer, why can't I look at blurred images without getting dizzy:lmao: ??

I especially like the "Rainy day in the park" shot. As with many lensbaby shots, it has a dream-like feeling. Are those cherry blossom trees in the background?

I love them all but have to admit that some of them would probably have been spectacular shot with a normal lense setup ie: the grass is greener.

Beautiful though...I'm very jealous, wish I had the opportunity to go somewhere as amazing

Mithlondor · Jan 8, 2007

Yummys on Sticks is a fantastic shot in my humble opinion

ndroo · Jan 8, 2007

MrMatthieu said:
I think you have some very nice shots, and some other are just correct and saved by the effect given by the lens baby.

But I have to say that some of your shot are really convincing to me.
So convincing that I am looking forward to buy one of this lensbaby. Which one you use 3G, 2 or basic one.
Is it easy to use because I have not seen pictures nice like yours with this lens, so I just wonder if it nit too difficult to use this.

Matthieu

Thanks. Just like on a Lomography trip, these shots were mostly taken in a snapshot style, no fancy composition etc. I use LB2 and don't see myself getting a 3G one until they come out with something more interesting. LOL

becmaclean said:
I'm with Thorhammer, why can't I look at blurred images without getting dizzy:lmao: ??

I especially like the "Rainy day in the park" shot. As with many lensbaby shots, it has a dream-like feeling. Are those cherry blossom trees in the background?

I love them all but have to admit that some of them would probably have been spectacular shot with a normal lense setup ie: the grass is greener.

Beautiful though...I'm very jealous, wish I had the opportunity to go somewhere as amazing

Thanks. Yeah those are cherry blossom trees