Painting By Blur
By Nova Lamela
28 February 2008
I started off by shooting a brilliant scene of wild yellow blossoms and bright blue sky with my center focus on the standing tree. I set my lens from automatic to manual after a few shots when I realized my subject became more intriguing out of focus. All of a sudden my love for painting started to emerge from my photos as I continued to shoot each picture with a blurry lens.
This was one of the most enjoyable photo shoots I have done by far. I was once again having fun with my camera, enjoying the different features it has to offer instead of the seriousness of trying to get that crisp clean shot that can be frustrating when you are trying to be a perfectionist.
But by painting with my camera I once again find that photography doesn't have to be so serious. It's a fun art that I have grown to love and will continue to pursue for days to come.
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