Jide Alakija

13 Mar 2006 • 1,547 views
 
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I've decided to chill out on the themes for a bit and concentrate on getting good shots up, you know, doing some real blogging and not cheating.  Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed sharing my series of shots on the various themes but it's removes the challenge of looking for something different to put up everyday.

I borrowed Tosin's mothers lenses and thought there was something creative that could be archived with it. This is what I came up with.

Tell me now, did you miss me?

comments (20)

interesting interesting Mr Alakija, I have a few lens orientated shots, but U put urs up first, ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH
nice shot
Jide Alakija: Ahhh...and guess what I have more. Wouldn't bore you with them though
  • joel
  • 13 Mar 2006, 01:46
I usually go it freestyle.....I like what I am looking at ...not sure exactly what i am looking at...cheers!
Jide Alakija: A shot through a pair of glasses. Thought I'd bring my foot in focus. smile THanks
That is very interesting.
Jide Alakija: Thanks.
Nice colours but Will question the composition.
Jide Alakija: Thanks. What's there to question?
  • Suby
  • 13 Mar 2006, 09:45
Ummmm, 1st time I looked at this, did not likey, but you know what? It's growing on me. smileYep it hurts my eyes, but it works, like the idea. So good one
Jide Alakija: You almost feeling better. That's good. Well it's the concept I like, the blur should hurt your eyes, hence the use of glasses. Thanks
  • bola
  • 13 Mar 2006, 12:38
Just thank God if you dont have to use prescriptive lenses as this picture captures exactly what some of us have to go through without them.

Nice shot
Jide Alakija: Yup. That's true. Good that you got it straight away.
Strange. Nice effect !
Jide Alakija: Thanks Sidney.
  • Micki
  • 13 Mar 2006, 12:41
Had study it, then I saw it! Great! Can't wait to see what's next.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Micki. I'm hoping you'll be as impressed tomorrow.
Its an interesting shot, My first thought that it was the image through a pint glass and then it registered the sharp areas and the blurred are the wrong way round for that smile. I like the creativity and though for this composition.
Jide Alakija: Pint Glass? That's interesting. Should try that sometime. Thanks.
  • emma
  • 13 Mar 2006, 13:43
interesting effect - makes my head hurt a bit!
Jide Alakija: Sorry, didn't mean to cause any harm, just thought I'd illustrate what some people go through not using their glasses. Thanks.
Very nice. It's creative and visually interesting.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Otto K.
  • Dave
  • 13 Mar 2006, 15:14
Something different! A nice creative shot.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Dave.
  • Gary
  • 13 Mar 2006, 16:47
very interesting shot
Jide Alakija: Thanks Gary.
Interesting. definitely unlike anything else you've done so far- I think its important to try new things.
Jide Alakija: WOW! I like that you've seen the contrast. Yeah I have been working on some stuff secretly. wink Thanks.
  • Sinem
  • 13 Mar 2006, 17:54
Don't know about the others, Jide, but having worn all types of contacts (including rigid ones) for ten years until i got my laser surgery in 2002, this image speaks volumes to me!
Jide Alakija: Thanks Sinem. You got the point!
I really like the attempt. As a guy who wears glasses, I've taken a photo very similar to this. My only suggestion would be to find a more dynamic and interesting subject to put in the line of the glasses. Regards.
Jide Alakija: Good point. Roger that Brent.
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great shot! you used a contact lens for this? very clever . . .
  • loic
  • 21 Mar 2006, 14:23
Hum, it's a little bit blur.
  • Omotomi
  • United States
  • 16 Jun 2006, 03:34
I don't know much about photography, but I'd like to say that I appreciate it, especially your work. I've been looking at this shot for a while and I particularly like it because I wear glasses and I can really relate to the differences in resolution that you portray. In short, well done, I really like this... keep it up.

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camera Canon EOS 10D
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aperture f/2.8
sensitivity ISO100
focal length 75.0mm
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