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calr · Feb 19, 2005, 3:33 PM

This is the start of a much larger project involving sun, shadows, crystal, and colors. Had a nice sunbreak today (rare this time of year!) So I tried a few shots. Here are a couple of the better ones.

Nikon D100, Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 lens, hand-held.

Cal Rasmussen

calr · Feb 19, 2005, 11:07 PM

Here's another shot.

Cal

ferny · Feb 22, 2005, 8:32 AM

It's nice to have a play with ideas isn't it?

I think you really need to defuse the light that is there. A big sheet of tracing paper would work well. It'll get rid of the hotspots and take the photo to the next level. That's just me though.

I prefer the second one by miles. The crop has removed the distracting empty space in the first.

calr · Feb 22, 2005, 10:13 AM

Hi Ferny. If used anything to diffuse the light, it would ruin the shadows. If my objective was the crystal goblets and colored water, your idea would be great.

I shot these with no advance preparation. I spoted the sun shining through the kitchen window and acted. I failed to notice how dirty the window and counter were. This area of the counter is behind an angled sink and normally has potted plants. I quickly moved the plants out of the way, placed the goblets and started shooting!

Next time (not in time for the challenge) the scene will be better orchestrated. When I do it, I will post the results in the Other Photos forum.

Cal

Widowmaker · Feb 22, 2005, 4:22 PM

Hard to say which one I like best. For some reason the second one draws my attention more. Great idea. Something new I will have to experiment with.

photosbyvito · Feb 22, 2005, 9:44 PM

very nice idea!

the play of light is nice!

and the two colors work well!

btw...i think i havea coupleof those glasses...or something VERY similar!

oh...when you set up the others, just post them in here...then i'll be sure to see them

i don't have a problem posting them..

just throw the "shadow" title before it...

Vito

calr · Feb 22, 2005, 10:45 PM

The glasses came from either Arctic Circle or Dairy Queen, don't remember which. They were a Christmas promotion.

I just noticed that in the first two shots, the shadow of the tree is inverted in relation to the glass. Water does strange things in a round container. :?:?

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Feb 19, 2005, 3:33 PM	#1
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	This is the start of a much larger project involving sun, shadows, crystal, and colors. Had a nice sunbreak today (rare this time of year!) So I tried a few shots. Here are a couple of the better ones. Nikon D100, Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 lens, hand-held. Cal Rasmussen

Feb 19, 2005, 11:07 PM	#2
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	Here's another shot. Cal

Feb 22, 2005, 8:32 AM	#3
ferny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,866	It's nice to have a play with ideas isn't it? I think you really need to defuse the light that is there. A big sheet of tracing paper would work well. It'll get rid of the hotspots and take the photo to the next level. That's just me though. I prefer the second one by miles. The crop has removed the distracting empty space in the first.

Feb 22, 2005, 10:13 AM	#4
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	Hi Ferny. If used anything to diffuse the light, it would ruin the shadows. If my objective was the crystal goblets and colored water, your idea would be great. I shot these with no advance preparation. I spoted the sun shining through the kitchen window and acted. I failed to notice how dirty the window and counter were. This area of the counter is behind an angled sink and normally has potted plants. I quickly moved the plants out of the way, placed the goblets and started shooting! Next time (not in time for the challenge) the scene will be better orchestrated. When I do it, I will post the results in the Other Photos forum. Cal

Feb 22, 2005, 4:22 PM	#5
Widowmaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 851	Hard to say which one I like best. For some reason the second one draws my attention more. Great idea. Something new I will have to experiment with.

Feb 22, 2005, 9:44 PM	#6
photosbyvito Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,710	very nice idea! the play of light is nice! and the two colors work well! btw...i think i havea coupleof those glasses...or something VERY similar! oh...when you set up the others, just post them in here...then i'll be sure to see them i don't have a problem posting them.. just throw the "shadow" title before it... Vito

Feb 22, 2005, 10:45 PM	#7
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	The glasses came from either Arctic Circle or Dairy Queen, don't remember which. They were a Christmas promotion. I just noticed that in the first two shots, the shadow of the tree is inverted in relation to the glass. Water does strange things in a round container. :?:?