welcome to the real world
Nov 21, 2007
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welcome to the real world | Wednesday Nov 21, 2007
I hope one more image of these beautiful beech trees is OK for you. Also found a little time to write down some thoughts in my humble English. Please excuse this.
First of all: this is not taken with an IR filter (infrared). The white parts are snow.
Well, I really love the two previous images "reloaded" and "the beech tree" because they are very very close to what I had seen through the viewfinder. The colors and the dynamic ranges are very close to reality and I only did some basic processing. Which is good. I'm very proud of it because it shows me that a heavy treatment isn't absolutely necessary to create a good image. I'm pretty sure these pictures wouldn't look very different when taken on film.
Nevertheless I have to admit that I like this 3rd image the most. The b&w conversion and a few steps of processing give it a surreal look and separate it from the "normal" images (in my eyes). And this is one of the most important intentions why I'm into photography since two years: I try to show other people how the world looks like through my eyes, in my fantasy, in my mind. And I really love this world.
But wait! What if this "processed world" is the real world and what we all see every day through our blinded eyes isn't real?? Which world would you prefer? Real or unreal? Blue or red pill? ;-)
Thank you for your attention. The floor is now open for discussion. :)
Tags: b&w beech black buchen forest germany reality schauinsland schwarzwald snow trees winter
Galleries: Landscapes & Nature
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- Canon EOS 5D
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Posted by Peter on November 21, 2007 at 02:00 AM CET #
As for this photo. I do enjoy it, yet I prefer the second one (blue sky) better. I guess it's maybe because it's the world I would have wanted to see! :-)
Wonderful photos Matthias! Thanks for sharing them!
Posted by andy stenz on November 21, 2007 at 02:52 AM CET #
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Posted by Claus Petersen on November 21, 2007 at 05:19 AM CET #
Posted by Keith on November 21, 2007 at 06:19 AM CET #
I'm glad you like this picture. Thanks again!
Posted by Matthias Pabst on November 21, 2007 at 08:26 AM CET #
Very nice work I am very impressed, thank you for the wonderful post.
Posted by Ryan on November 21, 2007 at 12:35 PM CET #
As for the image, it is quite stunning (as the others). This is probably also my favorite as well... the black and white suits it quite well. Plus, I think it a very special thing to be able to get an image this beautiful mostly in-camera. There is surely something to be said for editing/photoshop skill, but for me the magic of photography is what happens in the photographer's head and in the camera/darkroom.
You are right thought that by editing you are allowing yourself to show us a bit of how you see the world. But still, I find it immensely apparent in this shot. I feel more like I am here with you as you hit the shutter - the emotion is not covered by layers of editing after the fact...
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and listening to mine. =)
-Jason
Posted by Jason on November 22, 2007 at 12:54 AM CET #
Great shot!
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Posted by Kim on November 25, 2007 at 12:41 AM CET #
very beautiful pictures in this snow series... great winter atmosphere and feeling...
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