This technique looks really nice; a still shot with some movement in it. Images like this is called cinemagraphs and can in my opinion, if it’s done properly and made with some thoughts beforehand be really cool.
What’s your opinion? Have you tried this? Is it ruining the beauty of a still shot?
Here’s two examples:
Saarimner.com 
I did see the top one before and would love to learn it.
Seriously cool. Have not tried this; something to put on my to try list!
I think it’s fun. A gimmick kind of, but still, it makes me smile, so that works. 🙂
Oh wow! I’ve never seen this before. I think it can be really cool in the right application. I LOVE the first one. It’s subtle and unexpected.
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