Comments on: Leaning away from tilt-shift photography? http://stocklandmartelblog.com/2009/10/08/leaning-away-from-tilt-shift-photography/ News, commentary, interviews, video, and more from photo agency Stockland Martel Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:50:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Patricia http://stocklandmartelblog.com/2009/10/08/leaning-away-from-tilt-shift-photography/#comment-402 Patricia Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:23:25 +0000 http://stocklandmartelblog.com/?p=1898#comment-402 First of all, I really enjoy your blog. For my part, I have always thought that tilt shift was a bit gimmicky and cute. I also don't think it takes a special genius to master the tilt shift, or aerial photography, for that matter, which is all part of creating abstractions (and the ability to rent expensive helos) and should be a skill practiced by all accomplished photographers. In much the same way that many people are seduced by the allure of HDR photography and heavily photoshopped images, I think the image appears seductive upon first glance. This makes it a perfect vehicle for advertising, which is not by nature prone to using the more soulful and thoughtful (read contemplative) imagery created. This is not a criticism. It is a necessary modality when selling a good or service. Also, I think that the art world, which I adore (and disdain on occasion) is no less fallible nor immune then the rest of the planet in choosing what to preface, and an artists inclusion in an exhibition is not reason enough alone to value the work. Curators put their legs on one pants leg at a time, too. First of all, I really enjoy your blog.
For my part, I have always thought that tilt shift was a bit gimmicky and cute. I also don’t think it takes a special genius to master the tilt shift, or aerial photography, for that matter, which is all part of creating abstractions (and the ability to rent expensive helos) and should be a skill practiced by all accomplished photographers.
In much the same way that many people are seduced by the allure of HDR photography and heavily photoshopped images, I think the image appears seductive upon first glance. This makes it a perfect vehicle for advertising, which is not by nature prone to using the more soulful and thoughtful (read contemplative) imagery created. This is not a criticism. It is a necessary modality when selling a good or service.
Also, I think that the art world, which I adore (and disdain on occasion) is no less fallible nor immune then the rest of the planet in choosing what to preface, and an artists inclusion in an exhibition is not reason enough alone to value the work. Curators put their legs on one pants leg at a time, too.

]]> By: NB/Wonderful Machine http://stocklandmartelblog.com/2009/10/08/leaning-away-from-tilt-shift-photography/#comment-401 NB/Wonderful Machine Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:11:57 +0000 http://stocklandmartelblog.com/?p=1898#comment-401 I still enjoy the tilt shift! I am, however, waiting for the "Matrix" swirl-around pseudo-3D effect to be replaced by something more thoughtful. That movie came out over ten years ago, and each iteration of ads/tv show promos that use it now seem like a spoof, or somehow derivative. It is a striking effect,though. I still enjoy the tilt shift!

I am, however, waiting for the “Matrix” swirl-around pseudo-3D effect to be replaced by something more thoughtful. That movie came out over ten years ago, and each iteration of ads/tv show promos that use it now seem like a spoof, or somehow derivative. It is a striking effect,though.

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