Refractions & Collisions

[Susan Candelario]

Finally had some time last night to play for a bit. I used a white b/g and bounced two strobes at a 45º angle (to get the refraction) set to manual mode @ 1/64th output. Placed a red gel on one of the strobes and angled it higher. I was originally going for perfect symmetry, but I would have had to raise the bottle and back off the camera a bit and the collision would of been too small in the frame. But I was please with the curve after all.
Manual Mode - 100mm - f/22 - ISO 400 - 1.0 sec - Time Machine Trigger Unit. Basic PP & had to clean up some stragglers in PS.
Thanks for looking and your c/c are as always welcomed.

[denise ippolito]

Outstanding Susan!! You really out did yourself with this one. The colors and the refraction are perfect. The collision makes this super!!!:):):):)

[Christopher Miller]

Beautiful work, Susan! Very dramatic colors and I love the collision. I kind of wish the collision was a shade further away from the bottle neck, but that's minor.

[Steve Adkins]

Wonderful, Susan. Neat red and blue gradients. Love the detail and curve in the collision!
Noticed the 1 sec exposure... was there another source of light (ambient?) or was this to allow the Time Machine some working room or???? Thanks for sharing your set up info too. :)

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Susan,
You know I love this one.....the way the curve of the refraction leads to the collision.....you are taking these to a whole new level!!!

[Kerry Perkins]

Susan, this is just outstanding! I love the colors and composition and that collision is over the top. Super! :cool:

[Brendan Dozier]

Great image, composition!

[Nick Palmieri]

Oh my, this is outstanding! The refracted light is unbelievable. Congrats on another winner.

[Jerry Fornarotto]

Terrific image. I love the action and colors.

[Susan Candelario]

Wonderful, Susan. Neat red and blue gradients. Love the detail and curve in the collision!
Noticed the 1 sec exposure... was there another source of light (ambient?) or was this to allow the Time Machine some working room or???? Thanks for sharing your set up info too. :)

Hi,

The strobes was the only light source. The exposure is set long enough to be able to capture the event.

I thank you all for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.

~Susan

[Andrew McLachlan]

Susan, this is amazing. Wonderful work indeed!

[Dave Mills]

There she goes again..pushing the envelope!! and in my opinion quite successfully. Definately a different way of presenting a collision with the addition of refracted light and subject matter. The red gradient also works well...very nice!!