Light Painting .. Pitcher & Watering Can
Feb 9, 2020 11:53:40 #
I did this shot 3 times over the last 3 evenings. This one is my favorite so far.
Set up
I liked a background I had but didn't want to mask it in. I made the background to fit 20 x 30 and went up to Walmart and got a print.
Set the print in the background.
Set my objects on a wooden table I purchased at a second had store.
Objects I found at a second hand store too.
Shot in darkened room.
Lit the objects and background up with a continuous 2 x 3 led light, hand held over and front of objects.
For highlights I shot in the dark. Lit the intended highlight with a small flash light brushing over the areas as the camera was set to a 10 second exposure.
Blended in highlight photos using layers and masks using Photoshop.
Set up
I liked a background I had but didn't want to mask it in. I made the background to fit 20 x 30 and went up to Walmart and got a print.
Set the print in the background.
Set my objects on a wooden table I purchased at a second had store.
Objects I found at a second hand store too.
Shot in darkened room.
Lit the objects and background up with a continuous 2 x 3 led light, hand held over and front of objects.
For highlights I shot in the dark. Lit the intended highlight with a small flash light brushing over the areas as the camera was set to a 10 second exposure.
Blended in highlight photos using layers and masks using Photoshop.
Feb 9, 2020 11:55:29 #
Feb 9, 2020 12:24:21 #
Feb 9, 2020 13:28:52 #
Very striking, Jim. Making a poster-sized print of your favorite background is a terrific idea. I hope you have plans to use it again 
Feb 9, 2020 13:58:42 #
Feb 9, 2020 14:04:02 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
I did this shot 3 times over the last 3 evenings. ... (show quote)
Great shot, the kind of stuff I think about and plan but never seem to get around to.Feb 9, 2020 15:09:44 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful work! I particularly love the pitcher!
Thank you Carol, the picture was a good find I'll use it in other shots with the right accessories.
Feb 9, 2020 15:10:25 #
Feb 9, 2020 15:17:59 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very striking, Jim. Making a poster-sized print of your favorite background is a terrific idea. I hope you have plans to use it again
Thank you Linda. My only problem with the printed background is its on gloss paper. A friend told me there is a matte spray I can get a Michaels, hope it works without ruining the print. Matte should reduce the reflections while using a flash.
Feb 9, 2020 15:18:22 #
Feb 9, 2020 15:22:19 #
robertjerl wrote: Great shot, the kind of stuff I think about and plan but never seem to get around to.
Great shot, the kind of stuff I think about and plan but never seem to get around to.Thanks Robert, it does take time and patience.😊
Feb 9, 2020 19:13:11 #
Feb 9, 2020 19:59:18 #
Feb 10, 2020 08:01:46 #
Well done. Photo has a real antique feel to it. Really like your explanation of your setup as well.
Feb 10, 2020 08:04:31 #
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