Do you ad the vignetting in post or is it a result of light dropoff in your lens? I've added it using lens distortion in PS CS2, but the color doesn't seem as rich as in your photos.
really enjoy the contrast between the reds and blues! I definitally get the feeling that they are rising as apposed to falling like others have mentioned. Great work ;)
Thanks everyone, I removed the wires in PS and also moved the gondolas slightly so they weren't in such an obvious line with one another.
Anthony, I create vignettes using a duplicate layer blended with multiply, then, with a layer mask added, I use the circular gradient tool to mask out the centre area, leaving this darker vignette effect around the edges. This only really works on images with dark edges, since the multiply blend won't darken light areas; but for skies like this, where the blue is nice and 'thick' already thanks to a polarising filter, it works well.
this is such a cool photo.. it reminds me of the elevator flying around in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.. hmm, I just realized I keep mentioning the movie in different comments, in different photos, & in different blogs.. perhaps I'm still craving chocolate.
This is really phenomenal! I love the whole surreal feel in the shot.
- Martin
2006-06-03
payam
wow, miles, removing the wires was a very creative idea. i don't think I've ever seen someone try something like this... very original! :)
on another note, i read you comment about adding a duplicate layer for the vignette... did you know you can achieve the exact same effect by creative a new adjustment layer (levels, curves, etc) with no changes in the adjustment? you really cuts down on file size and makes your workflow a lot faster
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alfr3do
They look like parachuting gondolas. Very cool. I like the blue and the vignetting.
2006-06-01
ps
:) i agree with previous comment :D
2006-06-01
Ameen
great shot. amazing. but it doesnt look safe to get in one of them, innit?
2006-06-01
Still
Really funny post processing there. Great colors..
2006-06-01
michael
It is amazing how just removing a few little lines can destroy all sense of reference. Great idea and well executed.
2006-06-01
Rob
How excellent. It still has me sitting here chuckling like a fool.
2006-06-01
Mystery Me
Brilliant.
2006-06-01
Anthony
Do you ad the vignetting in post or is it a result of light dropoff in your lens? I've added it using lens distortion in PS CS2, but the color doesn't seem as rich as in your photos.
2006-06-01
Adam Lee Dalziel
brilliant concept - clean picture with a strong graphical composition - really appealing shot
2006-06-01
Otto K.
Oh, freaky and quite funny. Very cool result.
2006-06-01
Marinus
yes getting rid of the wires was a vey good idea, looks great.
2006-06-01
Robert
Amusing image, and great color saturation. Good positioning of the gondolas as well. I like it!
2006-06-01
Vidya
Lovely !
2006-06-01
ingrid
Excellent !!!
Some how it reminds me of Mary Popins :-)
2006-06-01
Jeet
nice one !!
2006-06-01
Dean
brilliant, really love the summer feel going on.
2006-06-02
JD
really enjoy the contrast between the reds and blues! I definitally get the feeling that they are rising as apposed to falling like others have mentioned. Great work ;)
2006-06-02
Chris
I am seeing all sorts of unique shots this morning. Very nice colors, as always, and very neat processing idea!
2006-06-02
Roger
Awesome shot! I love the colors. And it is a great idea to loose the cables. Excellent.
2006-06-02
Keith
Those teeny parachutes seem to work ok, very funny image.
2006-06-02
carlos
:D nice idea!
2006-06-02
jane
Very surreal!
2006-06-02
Seesaw
Brilliant!
2006-06-02
Miles
Thanks everyone, I removed the wires in PS and also moved the gondolas slightly so they weren't in such an obvious line with one another.
Anthony, I create vignettes using a duplicate layer blended with multiply, then, with a layer mask added, I use the circular gradient tool to mask out the centre area, leaving this darker vignette effect around the edges. This only really works on images with dark edges, since the multiply blend won't darken light areas; but for skies like this, where the blue is nice and 'thick' already thanks to a polarising filter, it works well.
2006-06-02
Ashish Sidapara
Stunning blues!
2006-06-02
f. d. rahman
this is such a cool photo.. it reminds me of the elevator flying around in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.. hmm, I just realized I keep mentioning the movie in different comments, in different photos, & in different blogs.. perhaps I'm still craving chocolate.
2006-06-02
tati
Love the dpeth of the blue sky. Gorgeous!
2006-06-02
Jeremy
Very very cool. Nicely thought and very effective. Nice touch of humour.
(I think I can see jpg artifacts though... )
2006-06-02
shooter
My first visit and you are bookmarked! I love the idea behind this and the way you have shot and processed it superb.
2006-06-02
What The Heck Journal
This is really phenomenal! I love the whole surreal feel in the shot.
- Martin
2006-06-03
payam
wow, miles, removing the wires was a very creative idea. i don't think I've ever seen someone try something like this... very original! :)
on another note, i read you comment about adding a duplicate layer for the vignette... did you know you can achieve the exact same effect by creative a new adjustment layer (levels, curves, etc) with no changes in the adjustment? you really cuts down on file size and makes your workflow a lot faster
great photo as always!
2006-06-03
matt
I had a dream like this once. Very cool.
2006-06-04
sleepless dream
incredible conception and execution!
gorgeous :)
love
sd
2006-06-15
evienia
cool shot. I like it.
2006-06-27
Miles
Thanks again :)
2006-07-02