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I was bored....so I tried something new to me. Smoke
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Nov 16, 2012 17:33:55   #
modest genius Loc: joshua tree park CA
 
Extraordinary. Someone with a less untrained eye than mine might even describe them as sensual... Well Done...
Shane T wrote:
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this and tried to figure out how I could come up with something similar. I do not have a remote flash so had to rig up some sort of lighting.....a fish tank light set on its side. The kind that has a bar light and not light bulbs (and gives off white light). A black back drop and smoke and mirrors (pun intended). I cut a couple pieces of sheet mirror down to workable sizes and placed them around to help bounce the light around.

There is NO flash used to take these and it shows in the fact that I had to use a high ISO so there is quite a bit of noise in some of them. Also not quite enough light to really get a good sharp focus. There was obviously some PP done on these but I don't think they came out to bad for a first try.
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this ... (show quote)

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Nov 16, 2012 18:21:36   #
Andy T. Loc: E. Hampstead, NH
 
Its always fun to try something new, especially if youve been at this a while. I too wanted to experiment with lighting behind smoke. Someone gave me a smoking monkee wearing a Fez hat, I thought what a perfect subject. This is the shot I got. Off camera flash hooked up to a pocket wizard. Camera was Nikon D70S.



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Nov 16, 2012 18:36:23   #
rt1379
 
Andy T. wrote:
Its always fun to try something new, especially if youve been at this a while. I too wanted to experiment with lighting behind smoke. Someone gave me a smoking monkee wearing a Fez hat, I thought what a perfect subject. This is the shot I got. Off camera flash hooked up to a pocket wizard. Camera was Nikon D70S.


Hey Andy T.

What part of the world is the "smoking monkey" from ?... Could it be the same place as my mother-in-law ? :|

Mother-in-Law
Mother-in-Law...

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Nov 16, 2012 18:41:05   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
Awesome Shane!! Something else for my winter play list.:):)
Erv

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Nov 16, 2012 20:01:52   #
infocus Loc: Australia
 
Shane T wrote:
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this and tried to figure out how I could come up with something similar. I do not have a remote flash so had to rig up some sort of lighting.....a fish tank light set on its side. The kind that has a bar light and not light bulbs (and gives off white light). A black back drop and smoke and mirrors (pun intended). I cut a couple pieces of sheet mirror down to workable sizes and placed them around to help bounce the light around.

There is NO flash used to take these and it shows in the fact that I had to use a high ISO so there is quite a bit of noise in some of them. Also not quite enough light to really get a good sharp focus. There was obviously some PP done on these but I don't think they came out to bad for a first try.
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this ... (show quote)


Brilliantly done IMO Shane T. I also agree with Emm5 and all the others - there is female form in there. And that is beautiful.

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Nov 16, 2012 20:05:05   #
William Loc: Mississippi
 
The last one ... high key is my pick. BVVV

it appears to be a nude to me ... oop's
comment on Shane's opening series page #1

sometimes boredom can propel us to better work
and it's fun ... so why not?

I was motivated by the color and not so bored
I was motivated by the color and not so bored...

I was motivated by the color and not so bored
I was motivated by the color and not so bored...

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Nov 16, 2012 20:16:42   #
briace Loc: liverpool uk
 
Shane T wrote:
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this and tried to figure out how I could come up with something similar. I do not have a remote flash so had to rig up some sort of lighting.....a fish tank light set on its side. The kind that has a bar light and not light bulbs (and gives off white light). A black back drop and smoke and mirrors (pun intended). I cut a couple pieces of sheet mirror down to workable sizes and placed them around to help bounce the light around.

There is NO flash used to take these and it shows in the fact that I had to use a high ISO so there is quite a bit of noise in some of them. Also not quite enough light to really get a good sharp focus. There was obviously some PP done on these but I don't think they came out to bad for a first try.
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this ... (show quote)


is your camera on fire ( great shots mate ) :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Nov 16, 2012 21:04:24   #
RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania
 
Shane T wrote:
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this and tried to figure out how I could come up with something similar. I do not have a remote flash so had to rig up some sort of lighting.....a fish tank light set on its side. The kind that has a bar light and not light bulbs (and gives off white light). A black back drop and smoke and mirrors (pun intended). I cut a couple pieces of sheet mirror down to workable sizes and placed them around to help bounce the light around.

There is NO flash used to take these and it shows in the fact that I had to use a high ISO so there is quite a bit of noise in some of them. Also not quite enough light to really get a good sharp focus. There was obviously some PP done on these but I don't think they came out to bad for a first try.
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this ... (show quote)


I like them a lot

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Nov 16, 2012 21:26:38   #
sassman3629L Loc: South Florida
 
Shane:
Wonderful work or is it; PLEASURE?

I see the erotic side of things in a plowed field so I really loved them.

I think I would have some of them printed on that new metalized surface and put them in a gallery where they should sell like erotic hotcakes should!

Wonderful!
Sonny

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Nov 16, 2012 21:44:25   #
GaryM Loc: Napa, CA
 
I like them all. #3 is my favorite. I not sure, but I think I know her.
I also thing these are very salable.
:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Nov 16, 2012 22:10:53   #
Jambulee Loc: San Antonio del Mar,Tijuana,Mex
 
Shane T wrote:
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this and tried to figure out how I could come up with something similar. I do not have a remote flash so had to rig up some sort of lighting.....a fish tank light set on its side. The kind that has a bar light and not light bulbs (and gives off white light). A black back drop and smoke and mirrors (pun intended). I cut a couple pieces of sheet mirror down to workable sizes and placed them around to help bounce the light around.

There is NO flash used to take these and it shows in the fact that I had to use a high ISO so there is quite a bit of noise in some of them. Also not quite enough light to really get a good sharp focus. There was obviously some PP done on these but I don't think they came out to bad for a first try.
I watched a couple of videos about how to do this ... (show quote)


beautiful shane goes to show we don't need a lot of fancy equipment but a fancy imagination, excellent

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Nov 16, 2012 23:03:11   #
Shane T Loc: Central Florida
 
Thank you all for the great words and compliments! I'm glad you all like them.

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Nov 16, 2012 23:04:51   #
mollymolly Loc: In the heart of the Everglades.
 
Shane, these are beautiful! But, why is everyone saying they see women forms in the smoke. You can clearly see that they are birds forms! Or has my mind just gone to the birds??! (just kidding-I also see the women)

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Nov 16, 2012 23:14:41   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
Good work. I see a woman in #2 & #3 And a man in #7. Or is it just me??

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Nov 16, 2012 23:27:55   #
Shane T Loc: Central Florida
 
mollymolly wrote:
Shane, these are beautiful! But, why is everyone saying they see women forms in the smoke. You can clearly see that they are birds forms! Or has my mind just gone to the birds??! (just kidding-I also see the women)


Well I have to say that the first thing that I was seeing were birds as well. So if you are going to the birds then I'm there with you!

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