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Motion and the blur it creates, can also be used to create a sense of mystery by erasing the identity of
the individual in the picture. This can be seen in Figure 11-8.
Figure 11-6: Sharpness is not required in a romantic
image. In fact, mystery and romance can often be
conveyed through the use of techniques that would
otherwise be considered undesirable.
50mm, f2, 1/10th, 200 ISO
Figure 11-7: Having the woman look down or off to the
side creates a feeling of slight disinterest while the man
counterbalances that with a direct and very interested
gaze towards the woman.
105mm, f6.7, 1/45, 400 ISO
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