Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Strands

  1. #1
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Solothurn-Switzerland
    Posts
    1,658
    Threads
    127
    Thank You Posts

    Default Strands

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    While making images of the Dandelion seeds, I noticed on the camera LCD that the flash light I was using was diffracted by the hairs forming some interesting band patterns. Hence moved up and close to capture some close-ups of the hairs.
    Decided to try placing (experimenting with) flashes (two of them) in several different positions to try and accentuate this 'banding'.

    Would like to know your views...

    Techs:
    Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm VR micro, 2 external flashes placed behind the hairs on the right and left
    f/8, 1/250, ISO200

  2. #2
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    23,119
    Threads
    1,523
    Thank You Posts
    Blog Entries
    55

    Default

    Kaushik, I think this is very artistic with an interesting pattern of lines.Has a very abstract look. The neutral BG plays off the slight colors making an overall desaturated look come together nicely, I also like the lighting and the composition w/ the stem on an angle.

  3. #3
    Julie Kenward
    Guest

    Default

    Neat image, Kaushik. Only thing distracting to me is the large yellow area on the left side of the frame. If you could get that to blend in a little more with the rest I think you'd have a strong image here.

  4. #4
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    West Nottingham, PA, USA
    Posts
    7,038
    Threads
    427
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    I agree with Jules. I like this different look at dandelions.

  5. #5
    Publisher Arthur Morris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Indian Lake Estates, FL
    Posts
    32,506
    Threads
    1,433
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Interesting and creative. I would love to see a version with the end of the stem in a rule of thirds position.... Love the lighting.
    BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.

    BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.

    Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,

    E-mail me at samandmayasgrandpa@att.net.










  6. #6
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Posts
    8,458
    Threads
    682
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Very interesting image Kaushik. I like it as presented with all the lines making for a wonderful graphic image.

  7. #7
    Gordon Craig
    Guest

    Default

    This is a very artistic image. If you read this I would be interested to know what the light was like? Was it low light in the early morning or dusk. I am interested in your use of flashes in macro work. Do you do this a lot?

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics