Bubble Surface

[CReid]

Bored tonight so I thought I'd dig out my bubble frame and try for a few shots but my bubbles kept bursting (I think it might be the heat from the radiator killing my bubbles) so only 3 made the final cut:

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Apologies for the OOF bits, it's a combination of a very narrow DOF and the angle you need to get the light reflecting off the bubbles surface!

Carl

 

[Elastoman]

It's incredible what some people can achieve when they're bored!
Great shots. I keep meaning to try this but I could just end up copying everything you do!

 

[AshMashMash]

As always, awesome stuff Carl

 

[CReid]

It's incredible what some people can achieve when they're bored!
Great shots. I keep meaning to try this but I could just end up copying everything you do!

Cheers Jim, I'm struggling for new ideas at the moment (hint hint!) so I'm falling back on old ideas. If you need any hints or tips on setup let me know

As always, awesome stuff Carl

Ta Ash, still thinking about surface tension!!

 

[Robbo]

I like the fist best, it looks like some one has flicked paint on it lol

 

[sbowler579]

Carl you need to get out more.

 

[CGeezer]

Finally your bubble has burst huh Still cracking stuff Carl.

 

[CReid]

Carl you need to get out more.

I do get out..... but they keep bringing me back :bonk:

Finally your bubble has burst huh Still cracking stuff Carl.

Ta!

 

[damage]

Nice stuff mate, Same bubble tank but different results all the time

 

[mebz]

Wow!! Great stuff. Can you point me in the right direction to learn how to do this too please?

 

[jgs001]

Wow, stunning images Carl... I need to get me some bubble mix...

 

[CReid]

Wow!! Great stuff. Can you point me in the right direction to learn how to do this too please?

Start here for the basic idea: Microscopy article

You'll need to play around with the angles to get enough light reflecting off the surface of the bubble, it's a bit trial and error. Keep shutter speed high, preferably 1/90 or faster as the surface moves around at a surprising speed. For my frame I just use garden tie wrap formed into a square, no need for anything too fancy!

Wow, stunning images Carl... I need to get me some bubble mix...

1/3 water, 1/3 glycerine and 1/3 washing up liquid works great!

Carl