A session presented jointly by Alasdair, Andrew, Tim and myself looking at ways of achieving visual effects and alternative imagery.
Alasdair: using old SLR lenses on digital cameras; tilt adaptors; and the Lensbaby.
Andrew: refractions in water; show shutter speeds; and infrared filters.
Tim: in-camera techniques including, zoom burst, rotation burst, multiple exposure, HDR, intentional camera movement and combinations of them.
Brian: lensball; Bug Eye viewer; double exposure; and cyanotype.
The pictures shown will be available at https://www.zimbushboy.online/photoforum2023-2024
I think to call the session ‘Creative’ was something of a misnomer. Achieving strange and sometimes unpredictable effects is not the same as being creative, or at least not in a more purist photographic sense. It runs the risk of being trickery (gimmickry) for the sake of it and is often best suited to graphics/illustration. The techniques need to be used carefully and are not substitutes for true creativity and inspiration. Trying them out should be seen as play and exploration that might stimulate new ideas for picture making.
Two more of my Bug Eye pictures below.
