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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: wmchauncey on February 16, 2015, 06:05:19 pm

Title: playing with smoke
Post by: wmchauncey on February 16, 2015, 06:05:19 pm

Did ja ever try to focus on smoke...

(http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l383/chauncey43/first-smoke-image.jpg) (http://s329.photobucket.com/user/chauncey43/media/first-smoke-image.jpg.html)

I haven't come close to fully figuring out the technique aside from side lighting but I put a tilted piece
 of glass behind the smoke to give it a path to follow making achieving a focus point somewhat easier.

 Gotta figure out a way to introduce more light as I had to bump the ISO to 400, my camera is noisy
 at that figure. The glass reflected the dirty background cloth.
 f/3.5 is too narrow and SS .4 is too slow...is anyone good at this stuff...need advice.

Title: Re: playing with smoke
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 16, 2015, 11:57:31 pm

You do seem to like challenges, and this is another exceptional result.
Keep 'em coming!

Title: Re: playing with smoke
Post by: francois on February 17, 2015, 06:57:25 am

Now, try to combine orchids with smoke…
Seriously, it's a beautiful shot and a lot better than the usual smoke photos. Initially, I thought about something like northern lights.

Title: Re: playing with smoke
Post by: wmchauncey on February 17, 2015, 11:15:09 am

Thanks...most folks say that I flash is necessary...don't have one!      ::)

Title: Re: playing with smoke
Post by: mbaginy on February 17, 2015, 12:48:10 pm

Quote from: francois on February 17, 2015, 06:57:25 am

Initially, I thought about something like northern lights.

+1
Nice shot!