Fire Within [Contest Winner Pool April 2003 ]
Uploaded: April 25, 2003 00:48:30
Mette Vendelboe Allison April 25, 2003
Interesting and pretty work! #32198Debbie S. May 26, 2019
WOW! SO cool Scott! Do you mind sharing how you did it? I'm just learning how to shoot flowers... #87666Scott W. Pierson May 26, 2019
Mette, Thanks for the comment.Debbie, this was my first attempt at studio work. I actually bought some flowers for me (I feel so manly). I also bought some sweet bell peppers to photograph as well.
Anyway, I was shooting this yellow orchid against a white background by using a piece of white poster board with a small hole cut in it to stick the stem through. I was experimenting with different lighting, then wanted to find a way to provide back lighting to get the waxy translucent feel for the flower.
What I came up with was a mini flashlight pressed up against the back. Real high tech, huh? It was late afternoon in my kitchen with the lights off, not real dark even.
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Debbie S. May 26, 2019
Scott, I have the greatest respect for men who buy themselves flowers!!!! LOL...It sounds like you got very creative with your lighting and set up! Thanks for sharing, I really appreciate it! :))) #87677Shirley L. Carpenter May 26, 2019
You do great work Scott.....I love it.......Looks like a winner to me........ #87714Scott W. Pierson May 26, 2019
Thanks Shirley, there are a lot of great flower pictures this month. We will have to see if this shot is creative enough to stand out.Thanks again to you and the others who have commented on this picture. #87770
Nancy L. Ferrell May 26, 2019
what an enlightening idea.. thanks for sharing..beautiful photo #87789Ruth Denton May 26, 2019
Congratulations! #100872Debbie S. May 26, 2019
Congrats Scott! I'm happy to see this one here...very etheral and unusual... #101411Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019
Congrats Scott - wonderful image! #101425Scott W. Pierson May 26, 2019
Thanks Ruth, Debbie, and Damian:Thanks again for your support. #101444
Ron Goldman May 26, 2019
Congratulations and Good Luck!!! #101832Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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