Andrew Stannard
pro member
Hi all,
I''d like to submit the following 4 images for discussion. They are taken in Aigues Mortes, a medieval walled down in the south of France.
I decided to do the whole shoot using a newly aquired Lensbaby, hoping that its unique optics would work well with the ancient walls and their surroundings. For those who have never come across a Lensbaby before it's a selective focus lens that you can 'bend around' to choose your focus point - the rest of the image drifting towards a characteristic blur.
All the photos were shot in RAW and post-processed using the latest beta of Lightroom to give a split tone effect. I honestly can't decide if I like these shots - sometimes I wish I'd taken a more 'normal lens', whilst at other times I look at them and find them rather appealing. I'll let you form your own views....
Some more images and accompanying text can be found in the gallery on my website: Gallery
The first view that most visitors have of the walls of Aigues Mortes. This tower was originally the sole defence of the town, and was later used as a prison for Protestant Huguenots during 18th century persecutions.
You can walk all the way around the walls of the town, with excellent views both into the centre and out to the surrounding countryside.
The original main gate of the town. Still in use, but most people now enter near the main tower. Aigues Mortes is a great place to explore on a sunny day, full of winding alleys and small shops.
The main street is a busy affair. It is easy to be tempted into the many ice-cream parlours, cafes and restaurants!
Hope you liked them,
I''d like to submit the following 4 images for discussion. They are taken in Aigues Mortes, a medieval walled down in the south of France.
I decided to do the whole shoot using a newly aquired Lensbaby, hoping that its unique optics would work well with the ancient walls and their surroundings. For those who have never come across a Lensbaby before it's a selective focus lens that you can 'bend around' to choose your focus point - the rest of the image drifting towards a characteristic blur.
All the photos were shot in RAW and post-processed using the latest beta of Lightroom to give a split tone effect. I honestly can't decide if I like these shots - sometimes I wish I'd taken a more 'normal lens', whilst at other times I look at them and find them rather appealing. I'll let you form your own views....
Some more images and accompanying text can be found in the gallery on my website: Gallery
The first view that most visitors have of the walls of Aigues Mortes. This tower was originally the sole defence of the town, and was later used as a prison for Protestant Huguenots during 18th century persecutions.
You can walk all the way around the walls of the town, with excellent views both into the centre and out to the surrounding countryside.
The original main gate of the town. Still in use, but most people now enter near the main tower. Aigues Mortes is a great place to explore on a sunny day, full of winding alleys and small shops.
The main street is a busy affair. It is easy to be tempted into the many ice-cream parlours, cafes and restaurants!
Hope you liked them,