the girl with the knobbly knees

this is my first attempt at using vaseline for achieving soft focus... can't imagine why i never tried this before... i find this technique rather intriguing and will definitely give it another go later this week... one quick technical note... just a tiny tiny amount of vaseline will do the trick... what might seem like a small amount can quickly render the subject completely unintelligible...
https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/30471/technique-77-vaseline-soft-focus-new-challenge

also for 5+2's teddy bear theme... and six word story...
https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/30470/5-2-for-the-love-of-sefies-teddy-bear
https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/30418/six-word-story-74-starts-today

[Maggiemae]

Do you put the vaseline on the knees or the camera? Intriguing result!

[Richard Brown]

I've heard of this technique but never tried it. I'm guessing you use a filter rather than putting it directly on the lens? Nice shot the skull and bear create quite a contrast of emotions.

[☠northy]

@rjb71 thanks Richard... I followed the suggestion in the technique challenge thread... put a piece of cling wrap over the lens and applied the Vaseline to that... it was a lot less messy than I thought it would be...

[Richard Sayer]

You've showcased this technique rather well...

[Marcy]

Awesome job and thanks for trying the challenge! The juxtaposition of the skull and the teddy bear is rather delightful, and I like how the skull is in the blurry part.

[Richard Brown]

@northy Thanks I hadn't seen the technique challenge thread might have to give it a go :)

[diane day]

I like the effect of the b/w

[Taffy]

Great title! And looks quite loving with the teddy.

[Call me Joe]

Amazingly sublime as always💕

[Marnie]

Love the image and the title, the latter could be an idea for a new Millenium series book.

[gloria jones]

Nice soft focus on the skeleton head and sharper focus on the teddy bear :)

[Joan Robillard]

Fascinating

[HelenM]

Great shot and thanks for the link. Something to try

[Jane Pittenger]

Works great and very troubling in a powerful and good way

[Caroline]

Wonderful contrasts and soft image! It does give it a very cool effect, something I've never tried... Amazing title.

[summerfield]

ooh your bear looks real soft and huggable!

[☠northy]

@summerfield very soft... also - I think it’s growing mold ;p. (Its ancient... I think we got it for my eldest when he was small, so 15 years ago or something)