The trick to this is that it's made up of 18 separate frames merged together in PS like a panorama. By using a telephoto lens wide open at close range you end up with a wide field of view and an 'impossible' depth of field.
I've used this technique before (http://mute.rigent.com/index.php?ladat=2009-08-04) but never with so many frames. It can work pretty well to give you the narrow depth of field of a much larger format.
Davide, the idea of combining exposures to balance exposure of DoF is an old one but combining so many (I've seen people do 60 or more!) specifically to get this depth of field look has popped up recently. I saw someone on flickr call it the 'benzier method' or similar and it's popular amongst wedding photographers.
Miles, Ive seen you use different techniques for this effect but this one is the best. Have to say Ive never tried it but looking forward to giving one of my shots the "Mute Effect." Dont care what others call it, Im calling it the Mute Effect.
Comments
Joaquín
Like a toy, well done!
2009-08-23
Mirko Herzner
I really seems to be a tiny toy booth. Impressive light.
2009-08-23
mikeb
brilliant. one of the nicest shots i have seen in a while.
2009-08-23
Richard Dennis
the perspective is amazing...
2009-08-23
Chris Pereira
wow, the short depth of field here is amazing,
what aperture did you use? (f/1.8?)
the short depth of field almost gives it that "miniature faking" look to it.
2009-08-23
pernilla
Wow. It do looks like a toy! Great perspective and DOF.
2009-08-23
LOL, too funny (as Rube would say) Perfect application
2009-08-23
Otto K.
fun shot. really nice.
2009-08-23
Miles
Thanks all.
The trick to this is that it's made up of 18 separate frames merged together in PS like a panorama. By using a telephoto lens wide open at close range you end up with a wide field of view and an 'impossible' depth of field.
I've used this technique before (http://mute.rigent.com/index.php?ladat=2009-08-04) but never with so many frames. It can work pretty well to give you the narrow depth of field of a much larger format.
2009-08-23
Yayat Afianto
great, good frame, perfect focus
2009-08-23
rady
awesome dof, interesting technique, i'll definitely five it a try!
2009-08-24
Davide Michaels
how is the technique called?
2009-08-24
Miles
Davide, the idea of combining exposures to balance exposure of DoF is an old one but combining so many (I've seen people do 60 or more!) specifically to get this depth of field look has popped up recently. I saw someone on flickr call it the 'benzier method' or similar and it's popular amongst wedding photographers.
2009-08-24
milou
Brilliant. It just pops.
2009-08-24
(nf) nuno ferreira
Simply love the DoF you achieved by using that technique. Looking forward to try it very soon.
And thank you for the shot of the day mention. :-)
2009-08-24
faisal
Miles, Ive seen you use different techniques for this effect but this one is the best. Have to say Ive never tried it but looking forward to giving one of my shots the "Mute Effect." Dont care what others call it, Im calling it the Mute Effect.
2009-08-24
shooter
just a stunning image Miles, love evrything about this....
2009-08-24
Turnbill
Very clever technique and wonderful results!
2009-08-25
Layla
I can almost smell pop corn and hot dogs...
2009-12-17