Just had the best time playing with flowers and tonic water
Jun 15, 2020 14:11:49 #
Some may appear murky as the flowers lost pollen in the water.
I used round glass container, filled half full with straight tonic water. Try to blow pollen, bugs,etc. off of each flower. Shoot outside. I prefer the evening golden hour. I sat on stool with container eye level and shot at that point as well as below shooting up. Stir after a bit to encourage bubbles. By accident I found that the stirring created circular float of flower so with hand on button and fast shutter speed caught great new angles to shoot. When subject is still, be patient and catch bubbles shift, reposition, or rise to top. Beyond cool. Can put multiple flowers but leave space. Experiment and have a wonderful time.
copy/pasted here by Linda after Sandy wrote it below, so it will work better in the Tutorials and Tips section
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I used round glass container, filled half full with straight tonic water. Try to blow pollen, bugs,etc. off of each flower. Shoot outside. I prefer the evening golden hour. I sat on stool with container eye level and shot at that point as well as below shooting up. Stir after a bit to encourage bubbles. By accident I found that the stirring created circular float of flower so with hand on button and fast shutter speed caught great new angles to shoot. When subject is still, be patient and catch bubbles shift, reposition, or rise to top. Beyond cool. Can put multiple flowers but leave space. Experiment and have a wonderful time.
copy/pasted here by Linda after Sandy wrote it below, so it will work better in the Tutorials and Tips section
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This eye is actually a tiny plant stem that broke the water line.
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An Iris
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Evening Primrose at water line plus reflection
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Oak Leaf Hydrangea
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Vintage Rose
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Primrose butterfly
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Vintage Rose 2
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Futuristic City - Oaklelaf Hydrangea
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Jun 15, 2020 14:40:11 #
CSand wrote:
Some may appear murky as the flowers lost pollen in the water.
Creative!
Jun 15, 2020 14:42:45 #
Oh, how fabulous! Love them all, Sandy. Please provide tips and other information on setup etc, so we can try.
I've recently done a few water bead shots, so the two ideas might go together. Especially if I can raid some neighbors' flower pots on their apartment patios
I've recently done a few water bead shots, so the two ideas might go together. Especially if I can raid some neighbors' flower pots on their apartment patios
Jun 15, 2020 14:58:05 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Oh, how fabulous! Love them all, Sandy. Please provide tips and other information on setup etc, so we can try.
I've recently done a few water bead shots, so the two ideas might go together. Especially if I can raid some neighbors' flower pots on their apartment patios
I've recently done a few water bead shots, so the two ideas might go together. Especially if I can raid some neighbors' flower pots on their apartment patios
Very addictive. I used round glass container, filled half full with straight tonic water. Try to blow pollen, bugs,etc. off of each flower. Shoot outside. I prefer the evening golden hour. I sat on stool with container eye level and shot at that point as well as below shooting up. Stir after a bit to encourage bubbles. By accident I found that the stirring created circular float of flower so with hand on button and fast shutter speed caught great new angles to shoot. When subject is still, be patient and catch bubbles shift, reposition, or rise to top. Beyond cool. Can put multible flowers but leave space. Experiment and have a wonderful time.
Jun 15, 2020 14:59:19 #
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Jun 15, 2020 15:16:42 #
CSand wrote:
Very addictive. I used round glass container, fill... (show quote)
I've seen lemon slices with tonic water, but I don't think I've seen flowers, and I love these results, Sandy! All are just beautiful, and I LOVE the vintage rose! Thank you so much for sharing your technique!
Jun 15, 2020 23:10:44 #
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Jun 16, 2020 10:04:50 #
CSand wrote:
Some may appear murky as the flowers lost pollen i... (show quote)
What a great idea and what fun! Loved all of them ♥ ♥
Jun 16, 2020 13:16:30 #
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Jun 18, 2020 12:54:40 #
CSand wrote:
Some may appear murky as the flowers lost pollen i... (show quote)
you got some pretty shots, sandy...enjoyed the set. mine turned out yukky ...lol! where's your picture
of the airplane branch?
Jun 18, 2020 20:30:40 #
merrytexan wrote:
you got some pretty shots, sandy...enjoyed the set. mine turned out yukky ...lol! where's your picture
of the airplane branch?
of the airplane branch?
Can't remember. Airplane branch???
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