Blue Bells and the Orton Effect
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Q: My sister in-law recently gave me a Canon EOS 10D digital camera body. Having only used point and shoot cameras, what would be a good beginners lens to get for this camera? Should I get kit lens to start with?
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36 responses
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Michele McDonald said (16 Aug 2007):
it's beautiful and different. but what's the orton effect?
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chris wigmore said (17 Aug 2007):
thanks, michele. the orton effect? it creates the 'dreamy feel', and is done by multiplying two overexposed images, one sharp, the other blurred. google it - there are some clearer explanations out there :)
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Phil Puleo gave props (24 Aug 2007):
wow nice. gotta try the Orton Effect. and thanks for the definition!
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chris wigmore said (24 Aug 2007):
thanks, marc and phil :)
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Catherine Hadler said (27 Aug 2007):
great effect, lovely shot :o)
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chris wigmore said (28 Aug 2007):
thanks, catherine
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melanie scott said (16 Sep 2007):
beautiful, dream-like image!
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Suzy Mack gave props (21 Sep 2007):
dreamy! can't believe there is a place like this
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Antje Woolum gave props (21 Sep 2007):
This is so very peaceful....gives me the feeling of ultimate peace!
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Eric Sayah gave props (3 Oct 2007):
Like out of a fairy tale... wonderful!
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chris wigmore said (3 Oct 2007):
thank you all :)
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Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid (Deleted) gave props (3 Oct 2007):
This is so beautiful. I want to run through there!
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Mariana Bello said (4 Oct 2007):
this is a beautiful picture
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Lina Palmerin said (5 Dec 2007):
heavenly!
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Alyssa Andrew-Swift said (8 Dec 2007):
this is stunning!
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Emma Brahas said (19 Dec 2007):
Wonderful. A big Yeah!
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Charles Bertoia said (5 Jan 2008):
Thanks for giving the name of the effect Chris. Can't wait to look it up.
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Merrick Kingston gave props (15 Jan 2008):
Incredible. w.o.w.
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eva monbert gave props (18 Jan 2008):
fantastic effect, lovely
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Aggie gave props (30 Jan 2008):
stunning color, not to mention the wicked orton effect you used. Well photographed! A true Midsummer Night's Dream..
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Elliot Ross (Deleted) gave props (6 Feb 2008):
Love the color...reminds me of either shakespeare or Tolken
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Mike Houge said (7 Feb 2008):
You've created a great image-well done!
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Laura Boston-Thek gave props (8 Feb 2008):
WOW this is beautiful!
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Mandolin Davis gave props (29 Feb 2008):
whats the orton effect? now ill have to googe that. this is an amazing image...i love the bold vivid colors.
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amir ali atighi moghadam (Deleted) said (3 Mar 2008):
Wow nice.....
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Adrian Rodriguez gave props (7 Mar 2008):
Beautiful Shot
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Michelle Mogavero gave props (12 Mar 2008):
Simply beautiful!
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marshall gave props (9 Apr 2008):
really balanced...
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{adniloj} gave props (13 Apr 2008):
beautiful; i take a week off when the bluebells arrive - just to sit amongst them! Your pic is a stunning representation of these beauties
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Tina Baker said (16 Apr 2008):
Wow! Amazing!
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Lisa Slifko said (17 Apr 2008):
This is such a beautiful image Chris...It truely brings me to the desire to lay down in it and just drink in the magnificent beauty and peaceful aura...Thank you for sharing it.
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James Walsh said (25 Apr 2008):
What can be said? A magnificent photo.
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Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe said (28 Apr 2008):
Lovely write up.. beautiful colours lighting and subject
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emre yıl said (21 May 2008):
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Christopher Smith gave props (8 Aug 2008):
Unreal. This is Fantastic!!!
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Ikhlef A. said (24 Sep 2008):
Lovely image. It is capable of making you write that nice text.
Great shot. Terrific treatment.
