Close up lit by torchlight

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Not macro- shot with a 18-55mm kit lens - illumination provided by a small hand held torch- I think these images fit into the close up section

May well do a macro shot using this technique :puke:

Long exposure small aperture and a Torch lol

F22 x15 secs

HipFlaskEXIF.jpg



F22 x10 secs

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Les (y)
 
Les
I like these, like them a lot actually, bit of creativity with the torch and the subdued light it creates, Well done (y)
 
like these alot. sorta gives the an antique sorta feel to them. Well i think it does. lighting works really well!
 
Thanks guys- I was thinking about using coloured gel to give different colours

watch this space ;)


Les :D

Technique used

One completeley dark room- turn on the lights and - set camera on manual F22 at 10- 15 or even 20 secs- mount onto a tripod- focus onto subject, lock, turn off the room lights, fire the shutter, during the long exposure move the torch around any area you wish to illuminate ( 5 or 6 secs is best I find) a dark BG is useful too

adjust effect by longer torching ( if thats a word)

Have a go its great fun
 
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Heres another attempt- just need to practise to refine the technique - I pointed the torch directly into the glass for this one


HipFlask2EXIF.jpg


Les :D
 
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Nice work Les, like how you are becoming more creative now, nice lighting on them all, my favs the last one with the coloured drink, for me the only thing I would change in all the shots is the ammount of room at the bottom of each shot they are just a little to tight for me, but good stuff, look forward to seeing more (y)
 
Thank you Dave- I have taken on board your suggestion (y) - will do some more today

Les :D
 
i like the texture of number 1 and the 2 tone drink looks mad but looks too close to the flask , just my thought tho. dave
 
funkybus said:
i like the texture of number 1 and the 2 tone drink looks mad but looks too close to the flask , just my thought tho. dave
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Limited space on my kitchen table to be honest- I thank you for your comments ;)

Les (y)
 
Nice, I'm guessing the drink in the glass can make a good light diffuser?
 
I think first one is the best of all three. Some more lightning on third one's glass would make picture to stand out...I think.
 
HuntMike said:
Nice, I'm guessing the drink in the glass can make a good light diffuser?
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Yes that was my plan, as said- these are inital shots and do need work- different torch - coloured gels the list is endless

I presented these as an on going project and maybe give you guys sone idea's for wet rainy days (y)

Les :D
 
Perhaps the images with the glass would look better if it were possible to use a whisky glass with whisky in it rather than a high ball style glass? I think having the correct style of glass would make the second image.
 
pepper said:
Perhaps the images with the glass would look better if it were possible to use a whisky glass with whisky in it rather than a high ball style glass? I think having the correct style of glass would make the second image.
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I agree- I'll give that a go

Thanks :D


Les (y)
 
Lez325 said:
Yes that was my plan, as said- these are inital shots and do need work- different torch - coloured gels the list is endless

I presented these as an on going project and maybe give you guys sone idea's for wet rainy days (y)

Les :D
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You can never have too much inspiration. ;) I have always found the light from LED torches to be rather harsh so I have tried using various things try an act as diffusion, including thins like bottle caps, grease proof paper, tissue, etc. but never a drink.

I'll have to try various coloured drinks when I can, I think a pint of cloudy cider would work well. :)
 
I have such a thing in my Fridge- for dinking though not Photography :LOL:

I need all the inspiration I can get lol


Les (y)
 
Wow, these are excellent. Especially the first. I think it is the reflective surface of the hip flask that lends itself well to the technique. I may have a go using this technique myself.
 
jimbob4884 said:
Wow, these are excellent. Especially the first. I think it is the reflective surface of the hip flask that lends itself well to the technique. I may have a go using this technique myself.
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Make sure the room you use to do this - Is dark and I do mean dark :nuts:


Les :D:D
 
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