This image is a little off the beaten path from what I normally display on my blog, namely landscape and nature photography, but it fit a photo blog project “Blown Away” that is going on at Brian Auer’s blog.
This photo was taken as an early experiment with my, then new, macro lens. I had this photo pictured in my mind even before I got my macro lens. My wife was my very reluctant model. She has incredibly beautiful blue eyes and I knew that if I ever got her to cooperate the photo would come out great.
Seeing how my wife has a very short tolerance for being my model I was only able to capture a few photos. To get this overexposed look I made an extreme curves adjustment to blow out the highlights. I also applied a radial blur to give the sense of motion to the area around the iris. I felt the sense of motion was critical to give this image a more dynamic feel. The blown out highlights in my mind allow the blue of the iris to really pop off the screen.
Brian Auer
on August 21 2007
That’s quite an “eye” catching photo, Jim. Great use of overexposure to bring attention to the brilliant blue iris. This is the first entry for the project, and it’s a great way to kick things off.
Mark
on August 21 2007
Very creative use of the blur and exposure Jim. I think you accomplished your goal of portraying motion - this one sucks you right in.
Richard
on August 21 2007
Great use of “high-key”. Her eyes look like electricity!
jim
on August 21 2007
Brian the early bird gets the worm
Glad you guys liked this one.
Richard I was aiming for an electric look so the fact you get that from this image makes me quite happy.
Deina
on August 24 2007
I really like this - very dynamic!
Rafa
on August 24 2007
Jim,
this is an awesome picture. The contrast between the electric blue iris and the subtle eye lashes plus the composition together with the motion blur directs the attention to the center in a very effective way!
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on September 3 2007
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