Re: dreamy Nikon lenses

[Richard Knoppow <dickburk@ix.netcom.com>]

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From: "BOB KISS" <bobkiss@caribsurf.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:03 PM
Subject: RE: dreamy Nikon lenses


> Has anyone considered stretching some white mesh or tulle 
> over any sharp
> lens?  I say white instead of black because y'all seem to 
> want some halation
> as well as softening.
> CHEERS!
> BOB
   Cloth diffusers are one of the oldest tricks to get soft 
focus and "star" highlight effects. The effect depends on 
the weave, the thickness of the threads, their color, etc. 
Window screen also works. Cutting a hole in the center of 
the diffuser will have an effect on which parts of the image 
get the most diffusion but there will be some scattering in 
all parts.
   The effect is diffent than the "glow" effect from a soft 
focus lens. Lots of movie stars got photographed through 
silk stockings.

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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles, CA, USA
dickburk@ix.netcom.com