2013-02-27 SVG Filters

I need help with SVG filters. This question is also on StackOverflow.

=> SVG filters | also on StackOverflow

This is what I want to achieve:

=> /pics/8511938807_5a793d726a.jpg

Previously, I’d duplicate the text element, make the background white, and blur it:

  
    
      
    
  
  Harald's Repose
  Harald's Repose

I’m trying not to duplicate the text element. Here’s how to do it using filters:

  
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  
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Unfortunately the output of the Gaussian blur is very weak which is why I need to overlay it multiple times. What am I missing?

• Update*: As I’ve been experimenting with it, I’ve decided to drop filters altogether. When using Firefox and printing the map to PDF, the filters all result in bitmap elements that don’t scale well.

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