hanamj wrote:
... and one husband harmes after being mauled by wife
Great concept!
Fortunately she is very understanding...plus, if it wasn't for her...I wouldn't have noticed the fire (too focused through viewfinder). All I heard was "Oh, the table and cloth are on fire"...END OF SHOOT!
I knew it was on here once before...I just couldn't find it. I tried and tried and feared posting it as I didn't want to be seen copying, etc. I am not really here to win anything anyway and just like the feedback so I can learn. Last years image is what I was shooting for, but for some reason, couldn't get the ice to be "whiter" and not pick up the orange glow of the fire. Thanks for posting it.
DaveNitsche wrote:
Bill, it wasn't the same challenge a year ago. The theme then was Fire and Ice. This fits fine for this challenge.
Nice job. I have no idea how to keep the ice from glowing red. I guess a strobe with a snout would work to focus on the ice.
Just to set the record straight, check out WA 266 (theme name "Opposites") Fire and ice was the titled image by James Markus. Last week in September, 2007. Perhaps James could enlighten us on the lighting question.
All, if I need to pull it down, I will. Again, I don't want to be thought upon as one that is stealing or cheating.
I would love to know how it is done, without photoshoping the flames in.
I used Kevin Kurtz great lighting setup photoshop file to make the above image showing the lighting setup. The ice was extra cooled using dry ice to give it that dusty white appearance, and to control melting. I'm not positive what I used on the boom...it may have been a 20 degree grid, or a home made snoot. I'm also not positive on the combustible fluid, because I used at least four different kinds.
Good luck with your entry Michael...I know it isn't easy to get these fire and ice shots. I practiced on a weber grill the first day I did mine...that way I could put it out by just putting the lid on it. Oh, and ventilation is real important.
James Markus wrote:
Good luck with your entry Michael...I know it isn't easy to get these fire and ice shots. I practiced on a weber grill the first day I did mine...that way I could put it out by just putting the lid on it. Oh, and ventilation is real important.
James,
Thanks, as I said, I would pull it down if anyone thought it was inappropriate. I tried and tried to find the original so I wasn't just "copying" the image but trying a different route. I really appreciate the feedback on this and the setup diagram. Unfortunately, I don't have all of the equipment you have just yet (still using desk lamps to light stuff).
I was actually asked the other day if I have ever tried to add a combustible fluid into the water and then freeze...that way the whole Ice block would light. I haven't tried but have been curious to see if it actually would freeze (not sure what the freezing point is of lighter fluid) or if it would actually light.
Again, thanks for the comments. It is you guys that help push my limits of what I can do and teach me.
Thanks,
Michael
