Old Rocker Silhouette
Uploaded: June 29, 2003
Sunset at my ranchette, 35-70mm zoom lens, Fuji Velvia
Frank P. Luongo October 14, 2004
Great silhouette, Kerry! The chair is an interesting object to silhouette - most silhouettes contain trees, buildings, etc. Love the distortion of perspective the wide-angle provides. And the starburst at the bottom of the photo adds more impact to scene.Kerry Drager October 14, 2004
Hi Frank: Thanks for your comments ... I'm glad you like this image! A good observation about the subject: Most of my own silhouette subjects involve trees, buildings, statues, etc., but I also like to find other objects that have strong forms. And this old rocking chair is one of my favorite photo "finds"! ... A good question on the starburst effect: Yes, it was with a small aperture (high f/stop number - here, f/22). Also helping out in the making of starburst effects: Remove any filter - in order to cut down on the amount of sun flare in the image. ... Again, Frank, thanks for asking! - KerryMore Thoughts on Old Rocker Silhouette:
Roger S. Moore February 07, 2007
Kerry,This photo was one of the reasons I took your course. I saw something as ordinary as a chair used in a dramatic fashion. I figured I could learn a lot from someone with such creativity and vision. Now, that we're several weeks into the course. I see how you used various components of our lessons (isolate & simplify, late warm sunlight, silhouette, and wide angle with the dramatic effect)
I've been waiting for the silhouette lesson for a few weeks. I took a few shots preparing for the lesson. However, I didn't know that I should've used a larger f/stop for some then I could've obtained that sunburst.
I wish you continued success.
-RMJ #3924089
Kerry Drager February 07, 2007
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