Technique & Approach #18 - ND Filter - Comparison

A while back I arose before sparrow fart and headed off to the coast at Sandgate/ Shorncliffe. 

Unfiltered - Aperture priority f/8 (ish), 100 speed Ilford, 28mm (manual focus set to infinity)

Variable ND +9 - full manual - f/8, 30sec, 100 speed Ilford, 28mm (manual focus set to infinity)

Either photo has it's own qualities. Both are the same setting, the only difference is the use of an ND filter. Blocking out more light allowing for a much longer shutter duration, the result? Blurred lines. Drama, a cinematic look, I guess. The extreme vignetting comes also from the ND filter and wide angle lens. Both photos are straight from developer / scanner.

A tripod and cable release was used for both and is highly recommended in low light and especially when doing long exposures (< 1/20th). Manfrotto is my preferred brand.

Shot Ilford 100, Canon A1, Sigma 28mm.

Purchased from BH Photo Video New York. They stock a range of photographic accessories. Including filters, film, tripods, etc.

Technique & Approach #15 - Vertical Pano

It's been a while since my last post. Many exciting things have I been working on. This one in particular with you I will share with delight. The idea is not terribly new, however I was inspired by a setting in Brisbane CBD (Central Business District). And so went about testing it on my iPhone pano mode and thought, this'll work. 

The setup, trusty tripod, the old bag, camera with cable release. It's recommended to check the sweeping angle of the tripod and for straightness (depends on the look you're after).

And of course the result (with a bit of tweaking and what not in Photoshop CC ~) The use of a leading line with a weird curve. Shot Cinestill 800t (tungsten balanced cinematic style), which has some wonderful colours in daylight.

Technique and Approach #5.

This time round I'll be looking at this piece. "Essence of Bird."

My fascination with light and reflection /refraction. Not what I see, but how I see it. Fascinated by my cars rear view mirror and it's affect /effect on and with light, I set out one day to an industrial area. A flock of birds rummaging around on the ground, fluttering about. Pointing my camera at my rear view mirror (in night time mode), I snapped this. A bit of double exposure (sort of). 

The lines to the left I think are the result of the hard sun hitting the rear windshield anti-mist elements, with the birds on the right (essence) from the refraction / reflection of the mirror. Later I looked into how the mirror worked, giving me a slightly better understanding of what resulted that day. Interesting.