Shoot through textured glass for an artistic effect…
You can create an elegant looking artistic effect without any plug-ins or filters. A piece of art glass was used to create the textured look with the photo above. This is very easy and inexpensive to do, and the results can be quite beautiful.
Purchase art glass from a stained glass supply store, an 8×10″ piece will work just fine. The store can cut the glass for you, and tape the edges too. Spectrum Glass makes a wide variety of clear textured art glass that you can choose from. My favorites are Granite, Hammered and Artique.
Make an 8×10″ print and place it under the glass. In the photo above, I placed the glass directly on top of the print. You can raise the glass slightly for a different effect. Photograph the print through the glass, that’s all there is too it! I also shot the flowers directly through the glass for a more abstract look. Overcast days cut down on reflections, a great rainy day activity.
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I love the colors! I photographed a digital infrared photo under glass while in your class, but the colored photos look very dynamic.
Nice shot Deb. So, do you keep the 8×10 glass in your backpack when you go out shooting? 🙂
Thank you Lynne and Gary! Lynne,yes, more interest with the color photos, a fun technique to work with! I suppose some people do carry glass along, not me. 🙂
Deb, what lens did you use for this?
Hi Janie, I’m pretty sure I used the 105mm macro. It’s been a while so I’ll have to try it again!