The "In the Box" Experiment: I've had fun with the little project I've assigned myself the last few days and now I'm getting more of the kind of light I've been after

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

I've had fun with the little project I've assigned myself the last few days and now I'm getting more of the kind of light I've been after - kind of dark and kind of moody. New elements have been added as subjects with each daily attempt. The first and the last photos are almost the same with the exception that the tea light candle is lit in the last (I like it better lit). I have pushed editing to create more of the mood that was not inherent with the natural lighting.

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xposure

Very interesting and yes very moody. Love it!!

FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9

vicksart wrote:

I've had fun with the little project I've assigned myself the last few days and now I'm getting more of the kind of light I've been after - kind of dark and kind of moody. New elements have been added as subjects with each daily attempt. The first and the last photos are almost the same with the exception that the tea light candle is lit in the last (I like it better lit). I have pushed editing to create more of the mood that was not inherent with the natural lighting.

I like them all but #3 is my favorite. The cracked glass effect of the candle holder is nicely emphasized by the light. Your "In the Box" experiment is a success. I personally would have allowed just a tiny bit of extra room on each side in the box. But that is personal preference. Very well done!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Really nice. I like the tea light lit.

LeeK Loc: Washington State

Very nice stills.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

FotoHog wrote:

I like them all but #3 is my favorite. The cracked glass effect of the candle holder is nicely emphasized by the light. Your "In the Box" experiment is a success. I personally would have allowed just a tiny bit of extra room on each side in the box. But that is personal preference. Very well done!

Thanks for taking time to reply to this post FotoHog. I also would have preferred more room in the box, but there wasn't any. The box was an odd size that was not made for most photo aspect ratios.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

NMGal wrote:

Really nice. I like the tea light lit.

Many thanks, Barbara. Yes, it seems like the point to having a candle as a subject is to show it lit.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

LeeK wrote:

Very nice stills.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Lee. I appreciate it.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

rwm283main Loc: Terryville, CT

They’re all very nice and creative. My favorite is box #4
Rich

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

vicksart wrote:

I've had fun with the little project I've assigned myself the last few days and now I'm getting more of the kind of light I've been after - kind of dark and kind of moody. New elements have been added as subjects with each daily attempt. The first and the last photos are almost the same with the exception that the tea light candle is lit in the last (I like it better lit). I have pushed editing to create more of the mood that was not inherent with the natural lighting.

Fantastic set!!! Vicki

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

All I can say Vicki is superbly done!
>i< Doc

angler Loc: StHelens England

Nice set Vicki.

bodiebill

vicksart wrote:

I've had fun with the little project I've assigned myself the last few days and now I'm getting more of the kind of light I've been after - kind of dark and kind of moody. New elements have been added as subjects with each daily attempt. The first and the last photos are almost the same with the exception that the tea light candle is lit in the last (I like it better lit). I have pushed editing to create more of the mood that was not inherent with the natural lighting.

Are those Ruffed Grouse feathers?

tcthome Loc: NJ

Nicely done.