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Subject: Getting oh so close

DHolman opened this issue on Aug 20, 2005 · 19 posts
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DHolman ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 4:29 PM · edited Thu, 07 November 2024 at 3:09 PM

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So close to capturing fire the way I know it can be captured ... the way I want to capture it ... that I can almost taste it. It took me a while to realize it, but shooting fire isn't a science ... books on exposure and metering aren't going to help you. It's almost an artform. Ignoring all ambient light. Concentrating fully on the flames themselves and hitting the shutter button without thinking of when to hit it. Gets easier each time I do it; starting to feel natural. Wheeeee. :)

This is an un-edited shot. Could pull the exposure back on the flames and probably get even more detail.

In other news, one more thing to keep me from reading the forum regularly ... Monday I move into my own studio. It's not some 2000sq ft. super modern deal sitting on a hillside overlooking the Puget Sound (300sqft studio in the heart of the city), but it's gonna be all mine. 24/7 access, security building and did I mention mine? :)

-=>Donald Message edited on: 08/20/2005 16:32

vlaaitje ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 5:03 PM

wow, what a gorgeous impressive shot..........just wonderful

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Onslow ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 5:19 PM

Congrats on your studio :) Your fire shot looks amazing to me - I admire your persistence in seeking the perfect capture.

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We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

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tibet2004uk ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 5:38 PM

Oh yes!! Gorgeous shot!!! Looks perfect to me, exposure wise! And congrats for ur studio dear!! I'm so happy for u!! U're going to have a blast! ;)

ryno ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 5:55 PM

Impressive shot of the fire, it's fun when you get it the zone and can shoot by instinct. And congrats on the studio there is nothing like having your own space set-up the way you want it, and work in any time the mood strikes:}

TheSecond ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 7:18 PM

Congrats on the studio and this impressive shot ... fascinating material ... fire ... hope you will enjoy your time in your new studio ... dont burn it down immediately ;)

ChuckEvans ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 7:28 PM

It is an impressive fire shot. Among the best I've seen! Congrats on the studio. Any pictures when you're moved in (the way you want) will certainly be appreciated by me. Best of luck!

dtp ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 9:44 PM

so sooooo cool donald very nice but mainlly PROFESSIONALE

pstekky ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 10:16 PM

Right on!! May we know the address so us locals can drop by the studio?

zhounder ( ) posted Sun, 21 August 2005 at 10:39 AM

Congrats on the studio! Ich bin eifersuechtig (I am jealous)

3DGuy ( ) posted Sun, 21 August 2005 at 7:31 PM

wow.. that's a cool shot. Personally I would have liked to see the entire ball. But the detail in the flames is very good.

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Nilla ( ) posted Sun, 21 August 2005 at 9:02 PM

Congrats on your studio Donald! :) Nice pic here btw too! Brenda :)

Tedz ( ) posted Sun, 21 August 2005 at 11:22 PM

I am so happy for US and OUR Studio Donald....as I am coming to Seattle to Redeem My Micro Dotty Shares ...and will be looking for a place to Park My Zoooooooooooooooooooooooooom. manly hugz....Light My Fire!

tasquah ( ) posted Mon, 22 August 2005 at 1:16 AM

Great photo Donald. Good tip, Zen Photography, become one with the camera and the flames.

bsteph2069 ( ) posted Mon, 22 August 2005 at 4:17 PM

Cool!! 300 sq ft. aint bad I fugure. Its probably close to the size of my apartment!! Bsteph

randyrives ( ) posted Mon, 22 August 2005 at 10:45 PM

Wonderful capture Donald! Congrats on your studio also.

coolj001 ( ) posted Tue, 23 August 2005 at 1:52 AM

Very cool photo. Congrats on your studio. Must be cool. :-)

DHolman ( ) posted Thu, 25 August 2005 at 7:30 AM

Thanks all! Still working on getting the studio ready. Just got in about an hour ago from painting. Probably 80% done. Figure one or two more days and it'll be good to go. Can't wait. So tired ... trying to read messages on around 5 sites to at least keep up with what's going on. Wonder if they can squeeze another 2-3 hours into a day? Would really help me out. -=>Donald

ChuckEvans ( ) posted Thu, 25 August 2005 at 8:24 AM

On behalf of all the interested replies in this thread, I apologize for adding to your work wink. Just post when you can (smile).

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