Antique Blow Torch: I have been faceted with the work that Harold Ross does with his light painting to highlight areas of a still life. His one day classes are not cheep and about 1500...

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

I have been faceted with the work that Harold Ross does with his light painting to highlight areas of a still life. His one day classes are not cheep and about 1500 miles away from me so I'm trying to figure it out on my own. They are shot in total darkness and areas of the image are lit with defused flashlights. You don't have to but teacher your computer to camera to see what is happening as you shoot helps a bunch, many shots are not timed right. I picked up this blow torch at the 2nd hand store and decided not to clean it up as it would get to reflective. I just washed it with soap and water and went at it.
I shot it using about 16 shots.
Imported into Photoshop as stacked files.
Used a mask on each layer and open up just the part necessary to complete the picture.
I have a ways to go in my journey. This is about my 4th attempt over the last 3 months. Each one get a bit better but I defiantly have a ways to go to get to Harold Ross's students level.

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Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Keep working. I like your bkg.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Really interesting technique, I like the results

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Fotoartist wrote:

Keep working. I like your bkg.

Thank you, The background is a texture I purchased on line, took up to Walmart had them print it out 20 x 30 mounted on black gator board and placed it behind for background. In this one I did give it some Gaussian Blur.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Curmudgeon wrote:

Really interesting technique, I like the results

The process can make for some interesting photos. Thanks for stopping by.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

Really nice Jim. I watched a tutorial on LinkedIn Learning last year about painting with light for a still life. If I remember correctly he worked in almost complete darkness with this shutter set on bulb. While the shutter was open he would move around with a filtered flashlight to light different areas. His images looked like a Rembrandt painting. The concept was very simple but I can see how it would take a lot of practice.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

kenievans wrote:

Really nice Jim. I watched a tutorial on LinkedIn Learning last year about painting with light for a still life. If I remember correctly he worked in almost complete darkness with this shutter set on bulb. While the shutter was open he would move around with a filtered flashlight to light different areas. His images looked like a Rembrandt painting. The concept was very simple but I can see how it would take a lot of practice.

This one I did using 6 sec and just lit a small portion at a time. The rest is about as you saw it.
I did another on with a larger beam of light. Not sure if you saw it.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-631706-1.html
Thanks Kenie for stopping by and commenting.
Jim

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I love the yellow highlights in otherwise muted lighting. You have made this mechanical device something to admire for its form, and the image definitely holds my attention. So glad the background is working out for you too, must make set-up a little bit easier.

Your creativity is always inspiring, Jim, but now I'm also getting such a kick out of imagining you prowling the aisles of the thrift and antique stores for subjects!

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Linda From Maine wrote:

I love the yellow highlights in otherwise muted lighting. You have made this mechanical device something to admire for its form, and the image definitely holds my attention. So glad the background is working out for you too, must make set-up a little bit easier.

Your creativity is always inspiring, Jim, but now I'm also getting such a kick out of imagining you prowling the aisles of the thrift and antique stores for subjects!

Thank you Linda.
I don't have a lot of room and all these things I'm collection will become a problem. When I run out of space I will need to gather up all this stuff and try and sell it back to the thrift store. What do you think I might get 25c on the $1?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Jim-Pops wrote:

Thank you Linda.
I don't have a lot of room and all these things I'm collection will become a problem. When I run out of space I will need to gather up all this stuff and try and sell it back to the thrift store. What do you think I might get 25c on the $1?

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Linda From Maine wrote:

Want to buy a Blow Torch?🤔

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Jim-Pops wrote:

Want to buy a Blow Torch?🤔

Can I use it as a teapot?

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Linda From Maine wrote:

Can I use it as a teapot?

No, but now I know what I'll be 👀 for at the 2nd hand store for my next project. Copper or brass? 😊

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Jim-Pops wrote:

No, but now I know what I'll be 👀 for at the 2nd hand store for my next project. Copper or brass? 😊

Mmm, copper would be nice, thanks!

Toleman

Very neat indeed. Like this a lot.