My first post using the Lensbaby I received in the post yesterday – I got charged import VAT – err! Good job I did not win the Best European / British / Irish Photoblog at The Photobloggies as I’d have two of them, I ordered the Lens before I new of The Photobloggies which is another good job as I would not have one now.
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Let me guess, Canary Wharf? I used to look at the clocks every day when working in a restaurant in CW. Cool idea to blur the Canada1 windows against the clock itself. I like how the square windows contrast with the oval shape of the clock, The image works so well in B&W. You’ve sent me on a little trip down the memory line with this picture… Good old times :)
I really dig the selective focus that lensbaby gives. Nice use of it in this photo. It’s cool that it gives you that effect without having to do it digitally. :)
Really cool shot! If I was in charge you’d have two. They must have not counted my vote…;-) Glad your toy arrived safely!
Andy, cool effect. Did you shoot this clock before? Or a similar clock in the same area?
Wonderful shot–the focus is beautiful…
Andy, love the effect. I can’t wait to see more examples of what you can do with your new toy. Love the color treatment too. Gives this an “old” feel but is a nice contrast to the definitely modern style of the clock itself.
new toys are great. i want to try one of these out. great first shot with it, love the blur effect. is this the 9:00 only clock?
What a great, simple image. I love the blur effect on this. Almost makes me want to buy a lensbaby too, although I am saving up for a new telephoto zoom instead. One thing I’m curious about is whether you think the lensbaby’s effects can also be achieved in photoshop?
very cool shot Andy …. I have been thinking about getting a lensbaby and after seeing this I am going to place my order, will be intersesting to use it with film.
Awesome picture, I can’t say anything more. I LOVE IT!!!
Congratulations on winning a bloggie. That where I found your site, I will start following it from now on, keep me intesrested!!
Good shot Andy, works well because of the contrast on the clock face. These lenses produce some fab results. Good stuff.
Has a sort of 1950′s feel about it somehow. Very nice.
excellent shot.
Congrats. Very nice soft tones in this one.
i took a few shots of the same clock the other day… didnt turn out that well… nice effect with the lensbaby!
Nice capture. Never seen a clock quite like this…nice blur work. Well done. -T
wow, this is really great !! love the focus/blur you get with it, nice job !!
Fantastic photograph. I could see this one in a stock photo book. Love the effect.
Really nice.
Excellent :-)
Another great one here. I love the lighting and the lensbaby effect. I have to figure out a photoshop action to emulate it until I can buy a DSLR :D. Some stressed feelings here… but it also reminds me of my travels to NYC which I recall with happiness… so mixed feelings again. Beautiful!.