Abstract Bosque Blur

bosque-
Image © 2011/Denise Ippolito Photography
1/2 sec. at f/22, ISO 100, 500mm +1.4 ex, Gitzo tripod, manual mode

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE A LARGER VERSION

This was one of my favorite abstract blurs from Bosque del Apache New Mexico last year. I saw so many sights and groupings of birds to photograph. These backlit geese caught my eye. I liked the way the light hit the cornstalks and made them look golden. I created several straightforward shots and they were nice but none conveyed the look I wanted. I decided to create a vertical pan blur; since my camera and 500mm lens were mounted on a tripod I first needed to loosen my Wimberley Head Version II and tripod collar so that my lens and camera would move fluidly in every direction. Moving in a vertical panning motion I slightly twisted my camera to create a soft flame look. I was happy with the abstract look of this one and the way you could still make out the subject if you looked closely. Anyone who has ever created a blur knows that what you want and what you get may be two different things. Good technique and persistence is the key to successful blur images. To learn more about creating blurs check out “A Guide to Pleasing Blurs” by yours truly and Arthur Morris.
And to see more of my blurs and artistic images from Bosque del Apache check out my eBook “Impressions of Bosque”. All of my eBooks are sold directly through me here and also online at: BIRDSASART Online Store, Outdoor Photo Gear, Naturescapes and Nature Photographers Online Magazine.


______________________________________________________________ denise ippolito


contestbanner
Don’t forget to enter ~ THE BIRDS AS ART 1st International Bird Photography Competition


8 Responses

  6. Adam Allegro says:
    December 12, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Very cool abstract! These area actually surprisingly difficult to accomplish correctly, so kudos to you for doing such a bang up job with it!


    Thanks so much Adam, I appreciate it :)
    denise

  7. Scott Vincent says:
    December 12, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Very nice Denise. I do love artistic blurs. I’ve been doing some in Phoenix with cactus. I love the creative and surprise aspect of it! Keep up the good work!


    Thanks Scott, I look forward to seeing your cactus blurs!
    denise

Leave a Reply

*