Refraction
May 18, 2020 18:22:18 #
This week's theme for the Facebook Create 52 Group is refraction. Some of you have done refraction photography with glass spheres or water drops. I've been having fun with a wine glass full of water 
In #2, the colors are from a separate overlay/background file. The white lines are the spaces between the slats in my vertical blinds (behind the glass).
If you are interested in trying refraction photography, feel free to post your results here. Thanks for visiting!
In #2, the colors are from a separate overlay/background file. The white lines are the spaces between the slats in my vertical blinds (behind the glass).
If you are interested in trying refraction photography, feel free to post your results here. Thanks for visiting!
May 18, 2020 18:42:16 #
Beautiful and very different examples of refraction, Linda! I love the first still life image, and the second is lovely in form and color! I looked everywhere for one of my droplet pics but couldn't find it, so the crystal ball in the swamp will have to do. 
For those not familiar with the crystal ball (or photo ball), the image in the ball is upside down. I chose to change mine by making a selection of the ball and then giving it a vertical flip.
For those not familiar with the crystal ball (or photo ball), the image in the ball is upside down. I chose to change mine by making a selection of the ball and then giving it a vertical flip.
May 18, 2020 19:09:11 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
The light, the dof, the flip - a super engaging result. Thank you for more inspiration, Donna!Beautiful and very different examples of refractio... (show quote)
May 18, 2020 23:31:49 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
This week's theme for the Facebook Create 52 Group... (show quote)
Love what you did with these, Linda...especially that first one.
Someone posted a refraction challenge some months back, so you know me...I had to stick my toe in the water...lol
Tim
1st try, and probably my favorite. I had taken the sailboat image several years ago in Aruba.
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Clear glass balls normally used in flower arrangements, put in the same glass as above
Same glass balls on red cloth, sitting in front of two CDs
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The world's tiniest photo ball.
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May 19, 2020 05:57:35 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
This week's theme for the Facebook Create 52 Group... (show quote)
Nicely done Linda
May 19, 2020 07:21:58 #
May 19, 2020 07:32:05 #
Rolk wrote:
These are wonderful, Tim, with several great ideas people can try! I wish I had a CD in the house Love what you did with these, Linda...especially that first one.
Someone posted a refraction challenge some months back, so you know me...I had to stick my toe in the water...lol
Tim
Someone posted a refraction challenge some months back, so you know me...I had to stick my toe in the water...lol
Tim
Appreciate your comments and participation.
May 19, 2020 07:32:24 #
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May 19, 2020 12:40:43 #
Didn't know the term refraction. I have been playing lately and will post a couple. Do these count as such? What I have been doing is floating different blooms in tonic water. Shooting outside in the golden hour seems to work well. I have been trying different lights. I try to shoot parallel to bloom or from below. Fun is choosing a fast shutter speed and slightly get movement of subject rotating in liquid. I use focus ring moving slightly to get surprises from the bubbles. After time the fluid may get murky from pollen, etc. Stir to increase bubbles.
May 19, 2020 13:51:00 #
CSand wrote:
Thank you, Sandy, these are fascinating! I love the idea of a bit of motion too.Didn't know the term refraction. I have been playi... (show quote)
Do your posts look dark to you? They seem very dark on my Chromebook. I brightened one to compare:
May 19, 2020 14:38:08 #
Two beautiful images Linda, love #1. Taken in South Africa waiting for lunch to arrive.
May 19, 2020 14:45:07 #
Linda, your shots are winners and you also started a very successful thread. All the shots that have been added are beautiful and creative!
May 19, 2020 14:45:09 #
Sylvias wrote:
Thank you Sylvia. And thank you for posting this lovely view, whether upside down or right side up!Two beautiful images Linda, love #1. Taken in South Africa waiting for lunch to arrive.
May 19, 2020 14:45:42 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Delighted to hear you are enjoying the thread, Carol. Many thanks!Linda, your shots are winners and you also started a very successful thread. All the shots that have been added are beautiful and creative!
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