Richard Simonsen Vertical Agave Blur & BAA Bulletin #353

In BAA Bulletin #353 (see link below) I critiqued two pleasing blurs created by an old student who had been inspired by reading A Guide to Pleasing Blurs. I suggested that one of the images would have made a stronger vertical. Last night he e-mailed and said, “I took some verticals! See the attached.” I have posted the vertical image here (above). Those who view the similar horizontal image in the Bulletin are invited to let us know which one they prefer, the vertical here or the horizontal there.

BAA Bulletin #353 is On-line

BAA Bulletin #353 is on-line and can be accessed here thanks to the dedication and skill of Peter Kes.

Here are the features:

• HAPPY HOLIDAYS
• SW FLA PRESIDENT’S WEEK IPT
• CANON SERIES III TELECONVERTERS
• e-MAIL COMMENTS; THE GOOD & THE BAD
• RICHARD SIMONSEN & A GUIDE TO PLEASING BLURS
• SHOPPER’S GUIDE
• IPT UPDATES

Be sure to check out Melvin Grey’s really cool “holiday greetings” card. It features a hummingbird with a Santa hat 🙂 I forgot to mention in the Bulletin that you can view the straight image (no Santa hat) here.

I arrived in Long Island early this evening and am currently setting up for a two week+ stay at my Mom’s place. See y’all tomorrow.

SHOPPER’S GUIDE

Here is the gear that Richard used to create his pleasing blur:

Canon 24-105mm IS L zoom lens (I am never without this lens in my vest….)
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV professional digital camera body (I only own and travel with two.)

If you are considering the purchase of a major piece of photographic gear be it a new camera, a long lens, a tripod or a head, or some accessories be sure to check out our complete Shopper’s Guide. You will learn to find the lowest prices, comparison shop, and help us to keep offering tons of great free info and images.