I've always thought that photographs that were blurred were very interesting and captivating. This is always a technique that I've wanted to try and would still like to. I think that when the images are blurred, it brings fourth action and a more interesting visual element. The focus within in an image also becomes stronger because the surroundings are blurred, and there typically is a stationary object that is perfectly focused. I've always enjoyed the blurred images that have cars and their lights on during the night time. This gives a sense of motion and the speed that the cars are traveling at. It often makes me think that I'm watching the image as a movie or as if it's in front of my face.
I think that it would be interesting to look at motion blur in photography in a different direction. Even though I personally like the cars, it is very typical to see. The simplest of things that require movement would be interesting to see because they are things that people don't always think of. Something as simple as washing your hands or an activity with more movement like jump roping. Blurred images always look to be moving at such a quick and fast pace, but it would also be interesting to have a blurred in motion image of an object that isn't considered as fast. I think that the blur in images demonstrate an expression and pace to an image.
I agree Kim, I think that it will be an interesting series of images since they are using different elements than typically seen in these type of photographs. You are right; we normally see these photos with cars or moving trains, but I think that Missy's idea of using an umbrella is pretty unique!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Kim. The juxtaposition between the blurred background and the center focus, brings forth a completely different element to a photograph, that you don't get by looking at an image that is all in focus. The blurred background allows you to not only focus more on the focused image, but think what the meaning of the blurred background as well.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your insight on this topic, I agree with you that this process or technique is often associated with making things not only look like they are in motion but also that they are things that can move really fast, like cars. I think cars; especially in automotive advertisements have this technique applied to them too often. I’m totally with you on the fact that it would be interesting to use in a less conventional application, especially for adding humor to an image. It would be really funny to use this technique with animals that move really slowly like snails, turtles, or even older people.
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