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Postby xerubus on Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:26 pm

Okay... I decided that I would try and mix the water macro shots I have been taking with some fire. Here's the results which I'm pretty chuffed with. I still have to experiment a bit more with lighting and my setup, but at this stage I'm pretty happy that I'm on the right track.

Comments more than welcome.

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Postby gstark on Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:33 pm

Mark,

I would be very happy with those efforts.

Good colour, great sharpness, wonderful composition.
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Postby xerubus on Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:46 pm

Thanks Gary :)

I want to work a bit more on getting the lighting spot on... not too happy with the little flecks of lite. It's fun experimenting :)

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Postby B01NG on Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:51 pm

wow that looks awsome, nice and sharp! i feel like touching it...
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Postby xerubus on Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:55 pm

you can touch.. but be careful :)

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Postby micka on Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:12 pm

nice work, good idea and well exicuted:)
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Postby mic on Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:27 pm

Looks like a snake skin :shock:

Brilliant !

Please explain your setup and equipment used.

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Postby jethro on Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:51 pm

Mark these are awesome images smokin to be exact!
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Postby Jonesy on Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:57 pm

I'm almost drooling :lol:
these are very well done and I cant wait till the bank manager lets me get the tamron (and some other toys). well done all of your Macro shots but these and the other water ones 'rock'

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Postby xerubus on Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:13 am

thanks everyone...

mic... very simple setup. d70, tamron 90mm, sb800, black background. running water into a glass which is propped up in a bucket to ensure I don't waste any water. water poured into our water purifier for drinking afterwards. naked flame to the right of frame and exposed to ensure the flame is visible.

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Postby surenj on Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:26 pm

Very cool (AND hot!)

What is your working distance? Have you got a glass to prevent your gear fro m getting wet? and is this all available light?
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:59 pm

That is awesome, love the colours and the texture, it's really a very cool affect. Would love to see some more.
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:53 am

Mark

This, and the images in your other thread, are not only wonderfully captured, they show fantastic creativity. These are great examples of photography as an art form. THe real wonder of these for me is how the liquidity of the water looks like a lump of fire ravaged wood turning to charcoal.

Thanks for sharing these.
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