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I've been reading a photography book recently (Jeff Wignall's The New Joy of Digital Photography for those whom are wondering) and it mentioned a mirroring technique, like the one used by David Vala. I found it rather interesting, and took a shot at it. Here's the result:


I did a manual reflection in photoshop, I think that it came out well.

Comments, questions and suggestions as always are appreciated! Thanks!

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-Evan

Gear: 7 Nikon Nikkor AI-S and AF-S lenses, SB-700 flash, Nikon D7000, Nikon FM, variety of accessories

"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs."
- Ansel Adams

Its a nice idea, although I feel in this particular case, the sharp point of the branch makes it obviously a fake

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Yes, it looks pretty fake, although I was simply experimenting and decided to use this landscape. I'll try something different soon...

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-Evan

Gear: 7 Nikon Nikkor AI-S and AF-S lenses, SB-700 flash, Nikon D7000, Nikon FM, variety of accessories

"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs."
- Ansel Adams

That's just one of the functions of PS I will never use. A picture is a picture, taken by you. Why should you make it something else it was first? That's my reason for not using that, I only use the RAW converter (and black fill, contrast etc).

Cheers

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Ruben

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I've tried another one, it still has a bit of that peak, but I think it came out a bit better.



It almost looks like the letter "H".

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-Evan

Gear: 7 Nikon Nikkor AI-S and AF-S lenses, SB-700 flash, Nikon D7000, Nikon FM, variety of accessories

"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs."
- Ansel Adams

I like this technique Evan. I think the trick, as Jeremy eluded to, is in the choice of an appropriate subject.

I don't mean to take this O/T, but:



I don't see a whole lot of difference between Evan's post-processing (mirror) and yours (black fill, contrast etc.) aside from techniques chosen. You both process your shots to "make them something else"

You are both taking a picture and manipulating it later to suit your own needs/styles. It's only your choice of manipulation tools which differ.

The same argument could be leveled against street photographers who refuse to post-process any of their shots, citing the "unedited rawness" of the street.

Then they do a B&W conversion...

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