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tilt-shift photography | sept 12, 2009 | mmckennedy
I did not know what ’tilt-shift’ photography meant until about a week ago and I do not have a camera that is able to take tilt-shift photos without software manipulation. According to Wikipedia, “refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras; it usually requires the use of special lenses.” In the photos below I did not use a medium-format camera, nor any special lens. As a matter of fact, creating the images below did not cost me a dime.
This is my first experiment with tilt-shift photography. The photographs below were edited with software to give the tilt-shift affect.
Click any image for a larger view.
Photo Title: Downtown Burlington
Location: Burlington, Vermont – from a parking garage
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Downtown Burlington (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Student Running
Location: Burlington, Vermont – near the University Of Vermont (UVM)
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Student Running (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Old Orchard Beach
Location: Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Old Orchard Beach (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Church
Location: Burlington, Vermont – from a parking garage
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Church (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Farmer’s Market
Location: Jericho, Vermont – Mill’s Riverside Park Farmer’s Market
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Farmer's Market (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Couple On Beach
Location: Rye Beach, New Hampshire
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Couple On Beach (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Kayakers
Location: Little River Reservoir from Little River State Park
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Kayakers (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Lady Crossing Street
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Lady Crossing Street (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Lake Champlain Sailing
Location: Lake Champlain Waterfront – Burlington, Vermont
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Lake Champlain Sailing (click for larger view)
Photo Title: Patrick On Camel’s Hump
Location: Camel’s Hump Summit – Huntington, Vermont
Photographer: Michael McKennedy
Patrick On Camel's Hump (click for larger view)
How did I create these images?
I used two different software applications to edit the original photos.
- TiltShift Generator – free Desktop app, free online version, or iPhone app (not so free) by Art & Mobile
- GIMP – GNU Image Manipulation Program (also free)
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Very intriguing. Am looking for photography/art that captures essence of Camel Hump. Problem is melding the distinctive silhouette from afar with the etheral feeling while approaching and climbing. Your technique might capture both especially this time of year. Am searching for special wedding gift for daughter and son-in-law, avid outdoorspeople who recently graduated from Vermont Law School, South Royalton Would be interested in your thoughts.
Hi Jim – I agree, on a clear day the view from Camel’s Hump could offer some spectacular photographs using the tilt-shift effect. Seems like it’s been raining for a week straight – hopefully we will see sunshine soon.