[photo-3d] Wheel In The Sky

[markaren@xxxxxxxxx]

IMO, the use of math is directly disproportionate to the amount of film
one shoots. :-) Here's my prefered formula:
(images shot) X ( variety of subjects)= < less  math.
Especially if shooting with single or stereo SLR's. I use the concentric
circles ( focusing aids) to determine near/far point and camera shifts.
Instintively, I can shoot subjects from macros to hypers, very
successfully without the use of math. If the composition has too much
depth, I know to reduce near point,far point, DOF and any number of
factors simply by using the circles, extrapolating the lines, creating
the mental " stereo pyramid" if you will. The books ain't gonna teach it
to ya like experience will!
In OSPS " Wheels" competition I wanted to photograph a bicycle wheel
with the knobby tire coming through the window " in your face" style.
But I knew I'd have a problem with too much depth....how do I resolve
the problem with the background, and how will I get enough DOF to keep
the entire bike focused sharply?
Thankfully I shot tons of film and learned from some past mistakes. I
lifted the bike into the air lying the front tire on my porch roof, and
handlebars in the gutter! Beautiful! Now I've got just the rear wheel
against a clear blue sky. Problem solved, and the compositional
opportunities were endless. Thus " Wheel in the Sky" was an award
winner.......and look Mom, No math! :-)
                                              Mark Dottle



 

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