This is another project we worked on for quite awhile to figure out how to do since my only photo equipment was a tripod, remote control, the 30D with its built in flash and kit lens. We eventually came up with quite a contraption! I should have taken a photo of the setup.
Shooting at ISO 1600 with the 30D limited how much I could Photoshop without making the noise worse, so the major adjustment was to inverted the color to have a white background instead of the black.
This type of photo would be much improved with photo equipment better suited to it, but I wanted to try something that was new and 'out of the box' for me.
While I enjoyed the process, I won't repeat it again without a better setup and ventilation.
I would appreciate any comments and suggestions you may have. Thank you
Lisa
Last edited by Lisa Flory; 08-03-2008 at 01:10 PM.
Reason: wrong exif info
Hi Lisa, Though I have no idea what this is, it is stunning. Love the delicate pattern, the soft light, and the colors. As we cannot see the frame edge because of the white BKGR, I cannot tell if somethiing on the left frame edge has been cut off... Perhaps a frame (stroke) of the nylon stocking color lower left might work well.
Do let us now what this is and how you did it. Also, I would love to see the ORIG before the colors were inverted so that I can understand that part of the deal.
ps: A second look reveals that part of the subject was cut off by the frame edge; this is a distraction for me.
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It was my fault the wrong photo was initially uploaded. I'm sorry. I don't know what went wrong with this upload either. I know she had a frame on all 4 sides of this photo before it was uploaded.
Mr. Morris,
Here is the setup I eventually ended up using. i think this picture will show how I made it. Mom and I tried a lot of variables to create the smoke (not all incense sticks burn the same we found out), the colors, and curling of the smoke. I think the image would be much improved with a camera that can take the higher ISO without the noise, better/stronger lighting or flash setup, and better ventilation. I also need to figure a better way to work the focusing without getting the background in focus, and incense that would create even a stronger smoke . I wasn't really happy with the outcome, and suggestions would be awesome!
Lisa
Nice work, Lisa! Considering the equipment you had to work with I think you did a phenomenal job! I've never tried smoke images but they totally intrigue me...this one is no exception.
Thanks Lisa. Amazing stuff and a technique that I know nothing about! I want the original post back as the colors were much, much lovlier (at least for me).
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Lisa,
These are really creative and interesting. The first one you posted was also quite striking I agree with Artie, I'd like to see that one again too. It had a 3-dimensional look to it - as if it were nylon.
Thanks for posting. I think we're all enjoying the creativity you are bringing to your exploration of photography!
a little bit of color
