Interesting challenge from photographias’s Sofia, one I think I can rise to, well I hope so. She is asking to look for images that have a CINEMATIC look to them. For more details hit the link and take a look at what Sofia has to say.
I know that I have said in the past that movies definitely inspire my images. Perhaps not so much what the subjects are, but how I process them. I think you can learn a lot by looking at movies and studying what they have done in filming and in the post edit part.
Here is a short list of movies that I have found to be inspiring.
- Lord of the Rings
- The Matrix
- Dark City
- Lemony Snicket
- Day After Tomorrow
- Hunger Games
Some of them are fantastic movies, others not so much, but visually I think they are all amazing. There are many more that I find the same, but these were the first few that I thought of. They have a certain style that I love seeing, and when I think of these movies there will be scenes that I find really unforgettable. I have always tried to get my images to look staged and like they are a still from a film. I remember once someone was trying to insult me and said they don’t look real. I responded thank you, that was exactly what I’ve been trying to do. I don’t think she liked that answer.
Here are some of my urban images that I have tried to do that with.
I tried to showcase images that I haven’t shown before, or not much. Believe you me, I have a lot of them.
Landscapes are a little different for me. I’m never really sure how to do them. I’ve tried doing the same sort of thing as I do with my urban images, but it doesn’t always seem to work. I don’t know what it is, but here are some that perhaps fit that theme of cinematic.
Gotta say the first one and the other wave shots always remind me of that scene in the first Lord of the Rings movie where the rushing water turns into horses.
Interesting challenge Sofia and thank you so much for being our host and doing this one, I love it. As I said in the start I would encourage everyone to take a look at Sofia’s post, then look up Lens-Artist in the reader to see what everyone else has done. Show your support.
If you would like to participate in this great challenge then go to the following link to find out how to join the Lens-Artists Challenge, click here for more info. Don’t forget to put a link in your post back to the host.
Another challenge especially made for you! I hoped you would like it and enjoy playing – which you did. 😀 Your urban touch is always perfect, and your nature images can take that treatment too. Always a stunning visit when it comes to you.
I agree Ann-Christine, I loved this one. Thank you so much Ann-Christine.
I liked your take on the cinemtaic theme and knew most of the movies you mentioned – and my fav of the post were the urban images and that one with the strong white building (that looked like steps) really felt like The Matrix vibe
Thank you Yvette, such great movies.
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Great photos. You’re a natural for this theme as your photos are always dramatic. Well done.
Thank you John, I really enjoyed this one.
Wonderful luminosity in your photos, Leanne.
Thank you Rebecca.
You do amazing job with your camera. Very impressive 🙂
That’s kind of you to say, thank you. 😀
This challenge suits your style very well as there’s always a lot of drama in your photographs. I’m inclined to agree with you that it’s most effective in the urban shots which I can definitely see as the backdrops to a movie, but I enjoy seeing what you do with your landscapes too.
It really does, almost like it was a custom challenge just for me. lol. Good that you agree with me about the urban shots. Thank you so much Sarah.
There is a cinematic feel to your urban shots especially, Leanne and the examples you’ve picked are sublime. Thank you for joinning in, and glad you enjoyed it too.
Thank you so much Sofia, glad you like them. No problem, it is a lot of fun to do this challenge.
I think you nailed this one, Leanne. 😉 I especially enjoy your “water” landscapes.
that’s great to hear Donna, thank you.
Excellent Leanne. I was looking forward to your take on this and I wasn’t disappointed. 🙂
Thank you Steve, that’s good to hear.
I absolutely love the dark look!
Great to hear, thank you.
Your photos are spot-on for the theme!
Thank you so much Nora.
Quite the dramatic film Leanne 😀
Thank you Brian.
Gorgeous expressions of light!!
Thank you Julie.
Fabulous images Leanne, your cityscapes are especially cinematic 💛
Thank you Xenia.
Lots of drama in these shots that woud play out well in a cinematic setting. Believe it or not, I haven’t seen a single one of the films you mention!
Thank you Margaret, I do love the look. Wow, I can’t believe you haven’t seen any of them. Lord of the Rings is probably the best one.
Nah. Lord of the Rings not my kinda book at all. And therefore film.
I couldn’t read the books, but I loved the films.
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Leanne, you rose to the occasion with flying colors! These are amazing photos!
Thank you Egidio, have to admit this was an easy one for me.
Wonderful as always Leanne – they all fit the prompt beautifully but those that are dark and moody are my favorites on this one.
Thank you Tina, have to say when I saw what it was, it was, yep I got this.
The urban ones have a mysterious feeling to them, with the empty spaces evoking a bit of fear about a dystopian future! Great job, Leanne 🙂.
That’s it totally PR, exactly what I try to convey, thank you.
Awesome.
Thanks Michael.
You’re welcome, Leanne.
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Thanks Sue.
Fantastic photos and amazing representation of the theme. Thanks for the afternoon matinee.
You’re welcome Rebecca, glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
Leanne–you made me laugh at your response to the ‘insult.’ Great compliment you received there!
Yes, definitely, I think she was a little peeved, but what can you do.
Beautiful images and yes very cinematic for sure. I have always admired the mood of your images. The darker tones really impress emotion.
Thank you Sheila, that is really nice to hear, I think the same about the darker tones.
I could see your photographs over and over again and still be sent to a beautiful place. Love these sets.
That is such a lovely thing to say Anne, thank you so much.
Leanne I feel that most of your photos are cinematic. There’s always a lot of mood and story telling going on. Great job!
I do love putting lots of mood into my images when I can. Thank you so much.
I definitely think your style is very cinematic… so I don’t think you have/had anything to worry about.
Thank you Matt, that is good to hear.