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Aug 14, 2012 21:51:19 GMT
Post by macromeister on Aug 14, 2012 21:51:19 GMT
I did these recently during the spell of bad weather we had due to the jet stream being in the wrong place, which gave us lots of rain and kept me indoors... Nigella has nothing on me once I get in the kitchen! Food dye from a supermarket mixed rather haphazardly with bike oil and water on a sheet of toughened glass clamped to the edge of a table using a G-clamp. The lighting came from a speedlight under the glass which also had my radio trigger attached which fired the studio flash positioned above the glass. Light was therefore provided on both side of the glass, hence the vibrant colours and clarity. easy really... when it's raining. Kitchen chaos #4 by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr Kitchen chaos #3 by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr Kitchen chaos #5 by macro meister @ www.robmarshall.net, on Flickr
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Aug 15, 2012 3:31:03 GMT
Post by Seri on Aug 15, 2012 3:31:03 GMT
I’ve enjoyed letting these play out in my mind for some time now. I’ve stayed with #1 the longest. It feels as if it’s still in motion, but like the sun - just a fraction too slowly for the human eye to perceive. I love its organic amoeboid feel. Wave-rippled sand and stained glass come to mind. #2 Is more sensual. And I love the languid feeling of movement in it. But I would rather that the reflection at the bottom third was not there. Is it possible to use a polarizer in shots like this to eliminate this? Or would that affect the image in other negative ways? (I have a couple of excellent polarizers but have yet to slow down enough to actually use them, so I am quite ignorant about them, except in theory ) Of #3 I feel that ‘Rie would agree that it is very Rorshachian. For me it dances, and I find a mask from a Venetian ball, and many marine-like forms weaving between the dancers. The jet stream has still not snaked northwards enough to please some people, but as I hate hot cloudless days I am content. Thank you for sharing your methods. I’ll have fun trying them out during the gales that are to come
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Aug 15, 2012 8:12:17 GMT
Post by macromeister on Aug 15, 2012 8:12:17 GMT
Is it possible to use a polarizer in shots like this to eliminate this? Or would that affect the image in other negative ways? (I have a couple of excellent polarizers but have yet to slow down enough to actually use them, so I am quite ignorant about them, except in theory Polarizers work well on a wide range of shots. They can cut down on reflections when shooting through glass. They can also increase the vibrancy of colours for general shots by reducing glare - even on a dull day. Bryan Peterson has a good short tutorial on this, which I was watching the other week.
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Aug 15, 2012 9:28:17 GMT
Post by Seri on Aug 15, 2012 9:28:17 GMT
Am I right in thinking that he’s saying that you don’t have to think about the 90 degree rule that has to be applied on sunny days, because the light is so diffused on grey days? I like his use of the term ‘grey glare’ too. I’d read about the use of CPL’s to reduce glare from wet leaves etc. but until I saw your video I didn’t realise just how much of a difference it could make So that was a very useful link, Rob. Thank you very much. Over the past few months I’ve saved up and bought a Lee filter holder, a bunch of adapter rings, a wide angle adapter, 0.6 and 0.9 in both hard and soft grads, plus a 105mm screw in CPL (plus front polariser ring filter), and a Big Stopper. And I’m so broke now that I haven’t even dared to take them out of their wallets for fear of breaking them and not being able to buy replacements Crazy, I know, but I will I had read a lot of stuff about grad filters vs. PP, but in the end I wanted to learn how to use filters first. Do you user filters, PP, or both? I’m off for two weeks solitude on a very small island in late September, and I need to know how to use them by then. It’s such a small island that the light there is unique. It reflects off the sea and the almost white sands made purely of seashells, mica and quartz. And the unhindered views of the clouds rolling in from the sea are either heavenly or deeply dramatic. So I know that I will need to know how to use those filters, or I will never forgive myself for the unique moments that I will miss. I like Bryan Peterson on the whole. I have two of his books. ‘Understanding Exposure’ is very helpful, but I was sorely disappointed in ‘Understanding Close-up Photography’, and for so many reasons that I don’t have time to list them all. His YouTube videos are great though, and I hadn’t seen the one you posted, so thank you once again. There’s a friggin’ big low heading our way. Increasing winds and very heavy rain. We’re lucky as it all runs off into the sea. Has it reached you yet? Here's where it should be at Midday Not the greatest weather for outdoor photography. Will you be spending more time in the kitchen again today? ;D
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Aug 15, 2012 9:42:28 GMT
Post by mariehass on Aug 15, 2012 9:42:28 GMT
Dear Rob,
I like all 3, but like 1 and 3 the best. I love the colors and the white background. On #1, I like the diagonal flow. #3 does remind me of a Rorschach card. #2 looks just like the weather map Seri posted.
'Rie
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Aug 15, 2012 9:53:38 GMT
Post by Seri on Aug 15, 2012 9:53:38 GMT
#2 looks just like the weather map Seri posted. 'Rie My goodness, 'Rie, you're right! I do love your perceptive eye.....and the other one too, of course
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Aug 15, 2012 13:07:44 GMT
Post by macromeister on Aug 15, 2012 13:07:44 GMT
Do you user filters, PP, or both? I use filters a lot outdoors. I have some Cokin Pro ND grad filters, 2 polarising filters, and a BW 10-stop filter for long exposures. I like Bryan Peterson on the whole. I have two of his books. ‘Understanding Exposure’ is very helpful, but I was sorely disappointed in ‘Understanding Close-up Photography’, and for so many reasons that I don’t have time to list them all. I just got his book on flash photography www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Flash-Photography-Photographs-Electronic/dp/0817439560/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345035808&sr=1-1 Haven't had a chance to read it yet, but it seems quite good. There’s a friggin’ big low heading our way. Increasing winds and very heavy rain. We’re lucky as it all runs off into the sea. Has it reached you yet? Oh, YES... BTW, I told you last week I was going to be away for a while. The reason I'm not is down to that bad weather Will you be spending more time in the kitchen again today? ;D Yep! I hit 60 yesterday and got the Canon 100mm L macro as a prezzy!!! www.wexphotographic.com/buy-canon-ef-100mm-f-2-8l-macro-is-usm-lens/p1033229[/quote]
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Aug 15, 2012 15:57:39 GMT
Post by Frostbyte on Aug 15, 2012 15:57:39 GMT
I don't normally get excited about abstract images but these are quite striking Rob! Nicely done.
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Post by rasbury on Aug 15, 2012 16:15:11 GMT
These are very good Rob.You already know how I feel about the first one from Flikr. And a belated happy birthday is in order I guess.Another Leo in the fold.
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Aug 15, 2012 17:31:42 GMT
Post by janis on Aug 15, 2012 17:31:42 GMT
Briefly, I loved these when I saw them on Flickr and I love them still.
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Aug 15, 2012 19:13:24 GMT
Post by macromeister on Aug 15, 2012 19:13:24 GMT
I don't normally get excited about abstract images... That's OK, now I'm 60 I'm finding it hard to get excited about anything... And a belated happy birthday is in order I guess.Another Leo in the fold. Yes, another Leo, but my mane is getting a tad grey and short! Briefly, I loved these when I saw them on Flickr and I love them still. Thanks, Janis.
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Post by The Wirefox on Aug 15, 2012 22:01:11 GMT
Rob, you have probably already guessed my feelings about these...absolutely superb. It is not just the fact that they are carefully and imaginatively produced but you always blow me away with quality of your images. The finishing really is top notch As for being sixty..many happy returns old chap. You give me the great comfort of knowing when I look at you I will always feel young Great news about the macro lens. It gets excellent reviews and certainly a lens I would like to have in my toy box. When you are thinking of trading it in for that inevitable tartan shopping trolley and that all but inevitable age related need to purchase every item in the Bettaware catalogue...give me a shout for first refusal on the 100mm Sent from my GT-I9100 using proboards
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Aug 15, 2012 22:18:27 GMT
Post by Kay on Aug 15, 2012 22:18:27 GMT
Happy Birthday! & an excellent present too Now we know I am the worlds worst 'abstract art appreciater' seconded only by my other title of 'person one least wants in their kitchen' so grab the salt cellar & pour liberally.....Then read on Chaos #5 seems a bit harsh & strong & I feel myself drawing away from it, for some reason. Chaos #4 is captivating in that I find myself drawn in & I keep looking, the directions & colours & flows all seem to work in harmony. But then Chaos #3 - now that is stunner, the vibrant colours but coupled with the pattern, make this one for me an absolute winner, this 1 & Chris' trees would take pride of place on the wall in my house! A spot in the Dining room perhaps, to draw the eye away from that evenings particular chaos on one's plate..
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Aug 15, 2012 22:27:52 GMT
Post by jeeperman on Aug 15, 2012 22:27:52 GMT
Very cool Rob. Fun stuff and I am thinking they would look great and fit right in on a few of my customers walls.
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Aug 16, 2012 4:23:13 GMT
Post by jjbacoomba on Aug 16, 2012 4:23:13 GMT
Love # 4 and 5. These are amazing!
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