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THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: ILLUSION

This is another weekly photo challenge known as Thursday’s Special. This week Thursday’s Special is bringing you the theme “Illusion”. In my photo of island San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice I played with the gradient filter to blur some parts of the image and to create an illusion of a miniature model Venice.

This is just one of the ways to create an illusion in photography. For this theme you can use forced perspective, fake miniatures, creative bokeh, panning, long exposure, silhouette photography – to name but few of the most commonly used tools. Come to think of it, any type of pictorial photograph should fit the bill.

Today it is the 30th March, and you have a week to respond (i.e. by Wednesday 5th April). Can’t wait to see your entries. Happy Thursday!

©Paula Borkovic

A few pointers about participating in the challenge:

Make a photo post post on today’s theme, before next Thursday.
Link to this challenge post, and tag your post #thursdaysspecial
Leave a comment under this post.

I am very happy with the entries for this challenge. Please click on the links to see some wonderful stuff:

https://irenewaters19.com/2017/03/30/illusion-thursdays-special/comment-page-1

https://bushboy.blog/2017/03/30/thursdays-special-illusion/

https://travelwithintent.com/2017/03/30/point-of-view-crags-baku-heydar-aliyev/

http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2017/03/whirling.html

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2017/03/30/male-illusion-on-curves/

https://smallbluegreenflowers.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/thursday-special/

https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/thursdays-special-illusion/

http://www.paumau.fi/2017/03/linnut-taivaan.html

https://dailymusing57.com/2017/03/31/thursdays-special-illusion/

https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/illusion-a-thursday-special/

https://teepee12.com/2017/04/01/illusions-the-end-and-coming-home/

https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/aliens/

https://tishfarrell.com/2017/04/01/serpents-eye-view-from-llandudnos-great-orme-and-a-spot-of-lamb-retrieval/

https://lucidgypsy.com/2017/04/01/thursday-special-illusion/

https://ceenphotography.com/2017/04/01/thursdays-special-illusion/

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68 responses to “THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: ILLUSION”

ledrakenoir

March 30, 2017 at 1:03 am

Very illusory and very inspiring, very well done… 😉

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 1:04 pm
  
  Cheers, Drake. I hope to have your illusion too soon.
  
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postcardsedge

March 30, 2017 at 2:13 am

Paula! You are a genius! The lyrics and the topic with the image stitched seamlessly. The lyrics alone would keep me busy for hours. “…distorted imagination wandered from exile among nations and lands that have adopted me, in exchange for a laugh along the echoes of history…” The imagery is rich with references to clowns and magicians (or priests?) Thank you once again for the delightful post.

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 12:05 pm
  
  It feels great to be appreciated :). You must have some understanding of Italian then. I am very impressed that you know music so well, and have a deep understanding of it. I discovered Talco just weeks ago. They come from Venice, so they must fit the image. “predicatori” are preachers, but in this song also imposters – prestigiatori.
  
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  1. postcardsedge
    
    March 30, 2017 at 6:25 pm
    
    Just super curious and I have access to Google. Amazing what technology can do.
    
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  2. postcardsedge
    
    March 30, 2017 at 6:27 pm
    
    It’s the priests quarters…
    
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    1. Paula
      
      March 30, 2017 at 6:29 pm
      
      what?
      
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      1. postcardsedge
        
        March 30, 2017 at 6:33 pm
        
        the building with the statue of Christ on top…
        
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        Paula
        
        March 30, 2017 at 6:34 pm
        
        Ah! Thank you.
        
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anotherday2paradise

March 30, 2017 at 3:04 am

Love this image, Paula. It really does look like a miniature model city. The music is a lot of fun although I haven’t the slightest idea what they’re singing about. 😀 xx

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 12:07 pm
  
  Thank you very much, Sylvia. This makes that I don’t have to get a tilt and shift camera. These things must cost fortune. Luckily there are now ways to create this illusion in post processing. Some years ago I did the same thing with Paris (captured from Montparnasse). The song is really terrific. Our blogger friend Postcards got the translation right. Talco is a young band from Venice singing ska punk genre.
  
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DailyMusings

March 30, 2017 at 3:07 am

Paula this is wonderful! I love it!

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 12:03 pm
  
  Thank you very much, Lisa. I am so happy that you love it 🙂
  
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Illusion: Thursday’s Special | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

March 30, 2017 at 4:15 am

[…] In response to Paula’s Thursday’s Special Prompt […]

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Thursday’s Special – Illusion – bushboys world

March 30, 2017 at 4:20 am

[…] by Paula’s Thursday’s Special Challenge Illusions, I grabbed my camera, changed some settings and took the following photos, two from the verandah […]

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bushboy

March 30, 2017 at 4:22 am

I enjoyed doing my blog to the tune Paula.
Here is my post to enjoy

Thursday’s Special – Illusion

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 11:59 am
  
  Oh yes, I now hear that you’ve enjoyed it, and that you liked the tune too. I’m sorry I can’t provide translation of the lyrics 🙂
  
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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

March 30, 2017 at 4:22 am

What fun music it has my toes tapping but like Sylvia I have no idea what it was about. You were certainly successful in creating an illusion. I have not delved into editing tools but have managed to find some illusions https://irenewaters19.com/2017/03/30/illusion-thursdays-special/

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Suzanne

March 30, 2017 at 7:09 am

I love your photo. I’ll see if I can come up with something. I’m guessing you don’t mean illusions created by merging several images in Photoshop or some similar program.

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 7:18 am
  
  No, of course not, but if someone wants to do it, it’s fine too. Your distorted water reflections would be great for this :).
  
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  1. Suzanne
    
    March 30, 2017 at 8:07 am
    
    Thanks for your speedy reply Paula. I thought of some simple illusions I created with photos very easily. I’ll make a post of them now. 🙂
    
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    1. Suzanne
      
      March 30, 2017 at 8:47 am
      
      Here’s my post – thank you for such an interesting challenge. https://suzannemillerphotography.wordpress.com/2017/03/30/photographic-illusions/
      
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Lucid Gypsy

March 30, 2017 at 7:39 am

What a fantastic result Paula!

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1. Lucid Gypsy
  
  April 1, 2017 at 6:03 pm
  
  And here’s one from me! Happy Weekend 🙂 https://lucidgypsy.com/2017/04/01/thursday-special-illusion/
  
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morselsandscraps

March 30, 2017 at 8:40 am

An astonishing photo Paula. I’m not even going to think of tackling this! Although you’re right that all photos are illusion

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 1:28 pm
  
  The lady who did calligraphy from twigs and sea grass would not have a problem creating an illusion. xx
  
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Photographic illusions. – Suzanne Miller Photography

March 30, 2017 at 8:46 am

[…] prompt: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2017/03/30/thursdays-special-illusion/ […]

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76sanfermo

March 30, 2017 at 9:01 am

Intriguing , as a a theme….
What’s perfect , is your interpretation !

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 11:50 am
  
  It’s nice to hear your opinion, Anna. Thank you so much.
  
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restlessjo

March 30, 2017 at 10:03 am

You win, Paula! I’d be clueless 🙂 🙂 Hope your week is going well. Hugs from a sunny Algarve!

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 12:16 pm
  
  I’m great Jo. Thank you. It has been a nice and sunny week here too. xx
  
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Tish Farrell

March 30, 2017 at 11:23 am

Magic!

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 12:01 pm
  
  🙂 xx
  
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Arkenaten

March 30, 2017 at 1:28 pm

This is smashing, though I don’t know how to do this gradient filter thing.

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1. Paula
  
  March 30, 2017 at 1:30 pm
  
  What software do you use to edit photos?
  
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  1. Arkenaten
    
    March 30, 2017 at 1:35 pm
    
    Er … just paint. That is all I have on my laptop. Bit nervous about downloading stuff.
    
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    1. Paula
      
      March 30, 2017 at 1:37 pm
      
      I understand. No worries. Your insect world has many illusions.
      
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      1. Arkenaten
        
        March 30, 2017 at 1:39 pm
        
        I’ll have to put my thinking cap on and have a go.
        
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        Paula
        
        March 30, 2017 at 1:40 pm
        
        I’m smiling in anticipation….
        
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Bildhof

March 30, 2017 at 2:15 pm

Cool!

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Linda Arthur Tejera

March 30, 2017 at 5:21 pm

Wow, Paula, you have definitely created a great illusion! Love it!

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Sails without ship | Le Drake Noir

March 30, 2017 at 5:34 pm

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Colline

March 30, 2017 at 5:58 pm

Interesting Paula. It looks exactly like a miniature!

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Point of View – Travel with Intent

March 30, 2017 at 10:53 pm

[…] Posted as part of Thursday Special […]

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Debbie Smyth

March 30, 2017 at 11:03 pm

Very clever, Paula! A fantastic illusion.
Mine is rather more straightforward. https://travelwithintent.com/2017/03/30/point-of-view-crags-baku-heydar-aliyev/

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klara

March 30, 2017 at 11:37 pm

welcome challenge – opportunity to try some photoshopping. love the music.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/03/whirling.html

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Male illusion on curves | Le Drake Noir

March 31, 2017 at 12:06 am

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Thursday Special – the earth laughs in flowers

March 31, 2017 at 10:38 am

[…] packed miniature cacti on a market stall in Barcelona give an impression of a bejewelled tapestry fading into the […]

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Heyjude

March 31, 2017 at 10:41 am

This is a great photo Paula, I have tried the tilt shift approach before now and it can work beautifully, isolating the subject and altering its appearance. I am busy decorating this week so haven’t had a lot of time to blog, but I found one image that might fit this challenge. If not I promise to do better next time! 😀

Thursday Special

Jude xx

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1. Paula
  
  March 31, 2017 at 1:04 pm
  
  Thank you for finding time for this challenge in your busy schedule. I’ve just seen it. You did wonderfully and put a big smile on my face. xx
  
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THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: ILLUSION | Ladyleemanila

March 31, 2017 at 11:02 am

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ladyleemanila

March 31, 2017 at 1:11 pm

Reblogged this on ladyleemanila and commented:
Thursday’s special 🙂

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Pauliina / PauMau

March 31, 2017 at 5:36 pm

Such fun picture 🙂 Almost can see the tiny people walking in the streets.

My silhoutte pictures can be found here: http://www.paumau.fi/2017/03/linnut-taivaan.html

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Thursday’s Special: Illusion | A Day In The Life

March 31, 2017 at 8:12 pm

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DailyMusings

March 31, 2017 at 8:13 pm

I love the idea of illusion with photography Paula- here’s my take this week. Have a good weekend!

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1. Paula
  
  March 31, 2017 at 8:25 pm
  
  I am very happy to hear that this challenge has resonated so well with you, Lisa. I love your perfect example of straightforward illusion.
  
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  1. DailyMusings
    
    March 31, 2017 at 8:44 pm
    
    thanks so much Paula
    
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DailyMusings

March 31, 2017 at 8:13 pm

Thursday’s Special: Illusion

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Marilyn Armstrong

March 31, 2017 at 10:24 pm

It really does look like a toy scene from a train set. Lovely! Mine will be up tomorrow morning. I was away a few days.

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Illusion. A Thursday Special – A Tale Unfolds

April 1, 2017 at 12:13 am

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Arkenaten

April 1, 2017 at 12:30 am

”Something nice….”

https://attaleuntold.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/illusion-a-thursday-special/

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ILLUSIONS – THE END AND COMING HOME | SERENDIPITY

April 1, 2017 at 6:07 am

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Aliens – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

April 1, 2017 at 9:08 am

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tgeriatrix

April 1, 2017 at 9:12 am

You gave me an opportunity to use this picture: https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/aliens/

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Serpent’s Eye View From Llandudno’s Great Orme And A Spot Of Lamb Retrieval – Tish Farrell

April 1, 2017 at 2:20 pm

[…] this week’s Thursday’s Special, Paula asks us for illusions however we wish to present […]

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Tish Farrell

April 1, 2017 at 2:22 pm

Here are my illusions, Paula. Wishing you a happy weekend. http://wp.me/pKVAM-2hf

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Thursday Special, Illusion – Lucid Gypsy

April 1, 2017 at 5:00 pm

[…] As well as shops, it’s now surrounded by restaurants. I caught this i phone photo though the window of Comptoir Libanais. I’m not sure if the lady in the roof is real or just an illusion, maybe Paula will know, I’ve posted it for her Thursday special. […]

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Thursday’s Special: Illusion – Cee's Photography

April 2, 2017 at 8:23 am

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