ICM - Leeds Design Agency

Tilt-shift photography is a creative and unique type of photography in which the camera is manipulated so that a life-sized location or subject looks like a miniature-scale model.

Tilt-Shift miniature faking is a creative technique whereby a photograph can be manipulated to give the same optical illusion of a the real photograph. First, determine what’s your point of interest (and therefore in focus) will be in the photo. Create a mask using the gradient tool to select what is to be in focus, and how the blur gradient will be placed. Then the Lens Blur filter is applied. The gradient and amount of Lens Blur usually requires some trial and error to get right. Next, increase the master saturation level about 30%, in miniature scenes typically colors are very bold and saturated. Finally, using the Curves tool enhance the contrast in the high tonal highlights of the photo.

Miniature faking is a great way to spice up an otherwise dull sho…

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A thing of beauty or an eyesore? The magical barcodes that can be scanned by a smartphone to launch an offline-to-online experience which is often criticized for their black and white checkerbox appearance.

Fortunately, QR codes are workable and can be redesigned in truly extraordinary ways, while still maintaining their scanability. The truth is, QR codes no longer have to be checkerbox in appearance. We’ve entered a new phase of “designer codes” that can be integrated into marketing campaigns in an attractive way that isn’t an eyesore.

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All recreated with a little glue, some toothpicks, and an incredible amount of ingenuity. Weaver estimates he’s spent over 3,000 hours on this project, and the toothpicks have been sourced from around the world. He started building toothpick sculptures in 1968 when he was 8 years old and early structures were abstract and about 2 – 4 feet tall. In 1974 he started a new sculpture, he then added the Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Street to it, this is what started what is now Rolling Through the Bay.

This artist has great patience and incredible attention to detail.

Check out other creations at www.rollingthroughthebay.com....

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