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Technique Challenge 36 - Blurism
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/24479/technique-challenge-36-blurism

Out of my comfort zone completely with this - but as usual, that means I learnt a lot.
Blurism is not shooting 'out of focus' - it is using negative focus for creative atmosphere. I think high key people shots probably work better, but while waiting at Canberra airport carpark, the rain created an interesting sense of movement on the windscreen. I have not applied any liquifying or painting filters or distortions to this shot at all. Shooting through the rain drops 'off-focus' has however altered the straight lines of a green hedge, white security fence and blue windows of the airport terminal, but.....Blurism is a hint of an image... but here I probably need to give you a hint that maybe if you take your glasses off and squint really hard, you might see Cathy and Heathcliff? :)

[Nancy]

you got more than atmosphere...this is superb...love the look!

[Anne with an E]

Very creative and excellent result. Love the title.

[Cat Whiskers - Nan]

Ohhh, this is beautiful! I would have never thought that is what this was.

[Laetitia Petrussa]

Very good use of blurism! And interesting technique with the rain.

[Anita Russell]

Interesting

[Sarah Bremner]

love this.....want to create it in wool!!

[katy]

I think this is a very successful image based on your definition, Lyn!

[FotoBlah]

What's the emoticon for standing and applauding? FAV.

[Lyn Todd]

@fotoblah LOL! I don't know, but you made me smile !! Maybe this one
[ 👏 ] would do? 😊

[Elizabeth]

Love the repetition and motion you achieved in this shot!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Looks like a painting, I like the color and motion

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Lovely

[Laura]

Very interesting. Gorgeous.

[Krista Marson]

really lovely.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Beautiful blur- my hint of realism was waves on a mossy shore. Does blurism have to hint at something that is really real? Or is it acceptable to make our own reality? I think it works.