 Posted 6/23/2008 10:11:13 AM
|
|
|
|
Umm,
Is there a difference between blurry, out of focus and focus is too soft?
if so can you show me what the difference between the three is?
Or are they basically all the same thing..or maybe two are the same and one is different?
thanks for your help, thoughts, and opinions.
I may not always be wRIGHTbut I am never wrong Profile -  Top 24 - 
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 10:24:26 AM
|
|
|
|
While these words carry negative connotations to me, I do see some glimpses of artistic expression in these examples..... when these photography techniques are applied intentionally. Accidents and mistakes are another issue.
blurry
oof
soft focus
 My Top 24
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 10:55:30 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 11:11:27 AM
|
|
|
|
Tonka (6/23/2008)
Okay so I kinda have a hard time sometimes with deciding whether or not the soft focus was intentional..
. To me, intentional or not is not really the issue. It is the image we are asked to judge and not really the "intent" of the photographer. . Naturally, an intended "soft focus" should enhance the image or help add to the feeling and mood of the photograph. Done well, this can often be successful. Still, if in the opinion of the RATER, this intended technique does not contribute, it should not be overlooked or disregarded in the overall appraisial if the image. . We are not judging the intent of the photographer, but rather how well the photographer expressed their intent in the form of a pleasing image. WE
_________________________
Profile - Top 24 - All Images Nikon D70 - Nikon N90 - Nikonus III - Nikkor 20mm - Nikkor 50mm - Nikkor 24-120mm - Nikkor 28-70mm - Nikkor 85mm - Nikkor 70-300mm - Sigma 400mm
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 11:55:25 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 11:57:01 AM
|
|
|
|
Tonka (6/23/2008)
Okay so I like very sharp images, just always have..I do not see the soft look as extremely impressive very often at all... . ME TOO!! ME EITHER! WE . Tonka (6/23/2008)
When I comment , I also like to know the correct terminology...ya know...if I say "this is out of focus".and get back a ..."THIS IS INTENTIONAL SOFT FOCUS"....
. i.e. I did not get the shot sharp enough - guess I better take another tack (not always the case - but not that rare either...). . Remember, you are the rater - If you think the image appears soft or out of focus - it is. WE
_________________________
Profile - Top 24 - All Images Nikon D70 - Nikon N90 - Nikonus III - Nikkor 20mm - Nikkor 50mm - Nikkor 24-120mm - Nikkor 28-70mm - Nikkor 85mm - Nikkor 70-300mm - Sigma 400mm
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 12:12:32 PM
|
|
|
|
wemor (6/23/2008)
...To me, intentional or not is not really the issue. It is the imagewe are asked to judge and notreally the "intent" of the photographer.....
Yes, I can agree with this image assessment concept. However, I will put the onus of responsibility on the photographer's presentation. It should not have to be a guessing game on the voter's part as to whether the blur, oof or soft focus was an accident or a plan. If done well, an image with a "focus effect" can be very compelling.
This is a great example of the need to be an agnostic when voting. While I certainly prefer clarity and sharpness and discernible detail, I can be fair and objective with my votes on images which are focus impaired. But, the bottom line is the presentation has to make sense. By that I mean.... the image has to look better with the focus effect than it would without.
My Top 24
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 1:32:37 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 6/23/2008 2:38:49 PM
|
|
|
| | |
