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Opposites attract
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] I wanted to do an abstract photograph that metaphorically speaks to the theme “opposites attract”. This is what I came up with.
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Water Colors
[wzslider autoplay=”true” height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] This was a fun shot that produced bright bold colors. The set up of this shot enhanced it’s appeal (I hope). I’ve included a shot of exactly how this was taken: 1). Utilize a number of colored pencils all having the same length and sharpened to the same points. 2). Tape them to a piece of wood so they are aligned side by side. 3). Find a suitable glass jar. NOTE: I did not have a glass jar. All I had was this rather thick plastic jar. The thick plastic works against image sharpness. Try to use glass to obtain the sharpest detail you can.…
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Painting with light – (well not really)
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] I belong to an online photography site that has weekly “challenges”. This challenge was: “Make RED your focal point in the photograph”. As a result I came up with painting the light bulb. Here is how it was done: 1). Black 1/4″ sheet of plexiglass bottom and backdrop. 2). Modeling clay was used at the base of the bulb to secure it in the upright position. 3). L.E.D. continuous light panels were used with a diffuser attached. 4). Lights were placed on each side pointing at the light bulb. 5). Small bottle of RED paint that is typically used by model builders. 6). Tripod. 7). Infrared…
