3rd Salt XP #3 by jstrong by ctfchallenge

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Salt XP #3
by jstrong


26-JUL-2006	jstrong

Canon PowerShot Pro 1
1/60s f/4.5 at 14.8mm with Flash hide exif

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dave		17-Oct-2006 16:39
i love that way u got thewhat looks like salt,like the light

janewigginsphotography		31-Jul-2006 18:48
Thanks Cat and Rod! jano

ctfchallenge		30-Jul-2006 04:06
The grains of salt, frozen in the air give a excellent feel of motion here. Like it! -Cat

Rod		29-Jul-2006 09:33
Well done Jano these are not easy shots to get with the Pro1 you did just great:-)

janewigginsphotography		28-Jul-2006 18:39
Darrell - the lighting from the left was natural and from a window, and the lighting from the right from a light above the stove. I have the 420ex attached to cam and pretty much aimed towards the subject. This shot was probably taken 7:00 p.m. or so.... so not much natural light. I set the timer...and waited right before it went off to shake a little. Hope this offers up a better explanation :) jano

Darrel		28-Jul-2006 17:29
Your lighting explanation with the first pic helps. It would've been interesting to see a shot of the set up you had to get a clearer idea of the lighting used. When it comes to lighting set ups I know nothing and need picy's, much like when I'm reading a book. Nice job with the series, btw.

janewigginsphotography		28-Jul-2006 05:03
As for Darrell and others interested in the mechanics of this photo - future posts will be forthcoming. It can be done, it was done, and it can probably be better done!. This is a learning challenge after all!! :) jano

janewigginsphotography		28-Jul-2006 04:24
Dear "Guest" ... I'll show you the original if you have the guts to show your name. jano Thank you for all the great comments! This was a fun series to shoot as I had never tried just small particles in motion before. A great learning xp for me :) jano

Guest		28-Jul-2006 01:17
Hmmm, I think I have it. Wet down the shaker lid and dip it in salt, there is no pattern evident on the shaker as there should be. PS in some falling pieces and voila. Nice, but obviously tricked up to get the look you want.

Darrel		28-Jul-2006 01:12
How did you do this with no motion blur for falling objects at 1/60s?

ctfchallenge		27-Jul-2006 21:11
Very nice series, Jano...but you used a coarser salt, didn't you? Kosher salt? Still, I'm amazed that you were able to capture them in midair! --Mary Anne

sue anne		27-Jul-2006 12:44
Nice series Jano -/ I am enjoying my garden tomatoes too ..... (though easy on the salt. :) )

ctfchallenge		27-Jul-2006 03:24
Thanks Lee for you comments... I had a hard time with this challenge = inspiration, topic, light, exposure, order, titles, etc. :) Definitely a challenge in my book!! Took your advice and I agree ... things are changed now in an order I feel comfortable with. Whew! jano

ctfchallenge		27-Jul-2006 03:15
I think you have the series backwards. Just a thought. a single drop followed by many then landing on the food. Wonderful caputure of the salt in motion. theFly

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