Re: Lensbaby Sponsored Selective Blur Photography Competition

DBLEXPOSURE wrote:

>> To me this looks like a gimmick. Interesting the first time you see
>> it, but does distract from the real subject.
>
> Actually, the opposite is true, the selective focus draws the eye
> towards the sweetspot.  The concept is not new and the Lensbaby has
> been around for a while as well.  It makes for some very nice
> ****trait work, as with any effect it can be overdone but when used
> effectively, stunning images result.
> http://www.lensbabies.com/index.php?page=lb2/galleries

Sorry, I'm just not feeling it with these images.  It simply doesn't make 
any sense to ruin the possibility of having great ****trait shots with this

dime-store gimmick.






Rita