Wonderful shot.. very interesting, because that hoop seems so close and so far at the same time. The size of it seems nearly disproportionate with the surroundings, but that adds to the mystery of the shot. Very nice effect.
Great use of the "toy" effect; I like it better than the bus shots I've seen before. The desaturation all gives the pic a nice vibe. I've been playing with desaturation this week too.
The depth of field is wonderful, and the way you find "life" (or at least traces of it) in such an empty space. The dark edges are also great... ¿how much of this look was achieved in post?
2005-08-01
miles
Thanks, I added some contrast and pushed green into the image using a layer blended with 'luminosity', and I added a blur to isolate the subject, create more of an emotional context to go with the figure on the backboard reaching up to the basket. The vignette was acheived by duplicating the layer and blending with 'muliply', then using an eliptical gradient on a layer mask to only darken the edges.
I like the depth of field and the vignetting on this shot. Very cool. Still, I can't help but think that it might be better if the car weren't there in the background. Although, I especially like the fact that the backetball hoop is missing from the court.
Comments
Brian
Wonderful shot.. very interesting, because that hoop seems so close and so far at the same time. The size of it seems nearly disproportionate with the surroundings, but that adds to the mystery of the shot. Very nice effect.
2005-08-01
kikko77
I also like it. Found some similar ones here:
http://www.gez.hu/059.htm
and
http://www.gez.hu/061.htm
2005-08-01
Michael Czeiszperger
Great use of the "toy" effect; I like it better than the bus shots I've seen before. The desaturation all gives the pic a nice vibe. I've been playing with desaturation this week too.
2005-08-01
nick
wow, very nice
can you explain how you took that shot
2005-08-01
alfredo
The depth of field is wonderful, and the way you find "life" (or at least traces of it) in such an empty space. The dark edges are also great... ¿how much of this look was achieved in post?
2005-08-01
miles
Thanks, I added some contrast and pushed green into the image using a layer blended with 'luminosity', and I added a blur to isolate the subject, create more of an emotional context to go with the figure on the backboard reaching up to the basket. The vignette was acheived by duplicating the layer and blending with 'muliply', then using an eliptical gradient on a layer mask to only darken the edges.
2005-08-01
Dave
What a terrific effect. It works well with such a simple subject.
2005-08-01
Joe Lencioni
I like the depth of field and the vignetting on this shot. Very cool. Still, I can't help but think that it might be better if the car weren't there in the background. Although, I especially like the fact that the backetball hoop is missing from the court.
2005-08-01
Biggest Apple
It's very effective Miles. One of the things I really appreciate about your site is your willingness to share the process.
2005-08-01
Tai
Crazy DOF! It looks like a minature set. The vignetting works great here.
2005-08-01
James
Neat tricked out pic - the dof is killer. I agree - it does look like a little toy set. Awesome.
2005-08-01
Smoove D
I really like this one. Excellent use of the toy effect to really add to the feel of isolation.
2005-08-01
Marcus Kazmierczak
I'm still loving these shots! nice one!!
2005-08-01
GKP
A very pretty shot Miles...really nice.
Great choice for shot of the day too...
2005-08-01
Jeremie R.
Really nice shot!! Great effect added to it
2005-08-01
susan B.
Great effect. Cool shot. You make me want to take a photoshop class.
2005-08-02
John [shots]
Miles - I think you may need to go back to basics with your work.
HA HA ONLY JOKING
another quite superb shot miles - love the effect which of course is just the right amount and never overdone.
well done that man (an english saying)
2005-08-02
Kaarel
fabulous colours... and this grafity at back. beautiful shot!
2005-08-02
Sean Galbraith
Miles:
How did you create the "toy effect"? Very cool.
2005-08-02
owl and dragon
Once again your post processing decisions are spot on. The green in a winter time shot is unsetteling.......just lovely
2005-08-02
frisky?
SICK!
2005-08-02
matt
dang, new look with the toy effect. nice use of a color as a key element. looks really great.
2005-08-02
Caroline
the blurred framing really makes this photo so unique... it really bring all the attention on the basket and the backboard... very moody... love it!
2005-08-02
Andy (SensorChip)
nice one miles
2005-08-03
kikko77
I keep returning here. Amazing...
2005-08-03
bob
shot rocks... did you swipe my view camera? :-)
2005-08-03
cliff
The toy effect again! I love this one.
2005-08-26