By
Scott Norris
Piece description from the artist
This shot came about more from wanting to test my new ICE 10-stop neutral density filter, rather than from a creative idea. I knew I wanted water and possibly clouds (although the clouds weren't really moving fast enough) in the shot but other than that, I had know idea what I was going to get. I started down toward the lake and while waiting to cross Lincoln Memorial Drive, I saw this abstract framing. I set up the tripod, set my shot, put the filter on and started shooting.
This is a combination of seven 25-second exposures combined into a Smart Object in Photoshop with the median frame blending mode. I also used a couple of textures and three different passes of Topaz Impression.
ISO 100, 24-85mm lens at 85mm, f/22, 25 second exposure. Shot near Lake Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Day 79 of 365
Copyright 2015 Scott Norris Photography
www.scottnorrisphotography.com
Emotion. Mood. Feelings. This is what I capture through my photographs. Whether it is landscapes, architectural elements, still life, or macros – it is a very personal journey as my own fears, triumphs, beliefs, and shortcomings are exposed with each photo.
Much of what I shoot is done spontaneously without preconceived thought or plan. I let what is around me dictate what is photographed.
And the shooting is only the first step – a jumping off point. I take the raw images and create what I see in my mind’s eye. Coaxing out textures present in the shot – sometimes adding them. Enhancing the contrast of light and dark to create the mood and emotions I felt and feel. In the end, it’s all about listening to my heart and mind and creating a visual representation of what I feel the moment the shutter is released.
I'm a native Texan currently living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with my lovely wife and son.
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