Heath OFeeThis weekend was my very first experience shooting with a tilt/shift lens. I rented the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4.0L from Lens Rentals Canada for the week, and I couldn’t be more excited about test-driving this piece of glass.
I managed to get out for a few brackets on Friday night, but the first real experimentation with the lens came on Saturday when I had the opportunity to photograph the interior of the new Jamieson Place building. Since I seem to be having issues with security in downtown Calgary, I decided to request permission to shoot from the Jamieson Place property management. They were prompt in responding and gave me free reign to shoot the interior…woohoo! I probably spent just over an hour in the building shooting from all different angles while testing out the tilt/shift capabilities of the lens. I had a ton of fun, and I can’t wait to get out and continue my testing this week.
On the 2nd floor of the Jamieson Place building they’ve built what they’re calling a ‘Winter Garden’, and it’s pretty amazing. Modern couches and stone benches are arranged amongst groves of bamboo and other smaller plants. The main feature is an infinity pool crowned with 3 amazing Chihuly glass sculptures that hang above. It’s a very peaceful atmosphere, and I can see myself returning there on a regular basis.
Below is my first attempt at using the tilt functionality to isolate a subject. By no means perfect, but I still think it’s a fun picture.
Came out great Heath. Im sure you had a blast with the glass
I don’t know Heath, looks pretty darn good to me. There’s no doubt the glass sculptures are the main subject and the focus is applied appropriately. I like it!
I don’t know Heath, looks pretty darn good to me. There’s no doubt the glass sculptures are the main subject and the focus is applied appropriately. I like it!
just read your terms of usage – did you read Dale Chilhuly’s ?
Photographing and publishing the work of an artist can be legally problematic to put it mildly. I suspect that if the glass wasn’t the focus of the image but incidental there wouldn’t be an issue.
Nice photo though!
Heath, this came out great! The clarity and contrast from that TSE is amazing and the focusing is spot on. Leads my eye straight to the subject. Very nice!
Well done! We got to see the Chihuly exhibit out here once, pretty awesome. Good job with the TS, I really need to try one of those.
Like a happy & good Medusa! Great shot!
Thanks for the great response everyone, much appreciated!