Somebody's Home

[Sterling]

My intention with the processing on this shot was to remove the colorful, vibrant feel of the graffiti and change the scene to the more lifeless, grungy atmosphere that the place projected. The radial blur was added in an effort to portray a disoriented, off-balance feel to the scene - sort of how the resident may have viewed it. Do you think the shot portrays those feelings? Do you think the processing in particular has been effective? Any other constructive criticism is also welcomed.

exif:
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 13 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

[Zulu]

You definately achieved an off-balance feel with the radial blur! It actually made it hard for me to look at the picture. I guess it's a fine line between using the blur to provoke a feeling - which it does - and going too far to the point where it forces the viewers eye out of the scene. Perhaps it's just me - I'm not good with instability, I can't even watch kids on merry-go-rounds!

[Sterling]

I think you're right. The blur may a bit too strong. Not wanting to look too closely at things was the exact feeling I had when I was there. I would like to evoke that kind of feeling without literally driving the viewer's eyes away.

[BEGM83]

Good idea, but tbh it just left me feeling motion sick.

Can see what you were aiming for though