Ich finds absolute Spitze.
Hier seine Antwort auf die Frage wie er es inszeniert hat und wie die technischen Details sind:
I can’t really tell you what inspired me to create this image just that whenever I close my eyes I see this image in my head.
At last I found the time to execute this shot.
Here is the making of the shot:
1 – I don’t have sophisicated studio lighting equipment, so I figure in order to obtain such high speed, shooting this under bright daylight would be a good idea. So I set up the black velvet and the tank on the balcony under a hot sunny afternoon. The distance between the aquarium and the velvet is about 3 feet. In order to keep the velvet steady I put some bricks at the bottom of the velvet. I then filled the tank with water and add in blue dye to complement the red. I positioned my camera just about 3 feet away and about 4 inches above the tank. I metered the red ball and acquired the speed I wanted, it was F8, 1/250s. Something about the red ball, I have to tell you that I painted the red ball 3 times to get a fine and smooth finished. To be able to hang the ball, I pierced a tiny hole on the ball and press a tiny pin in.
2 – Everything is set, I tied the ball with fishing rope and ask for Mom’s assistance. I ask her to dip the ball into the water and at the count of 3, she would pull the ball out. Believe me, this sound easier then done. Synchronization is everything. The splash created has spilled all over the table. To maintain the water level, we have to fill in water consistently. I shot about 1 roll to get this satisfactory action.
Part II
1 – Ai Ling is my neighbor’s kid, the sister of this guy. When I told her that I need her to help me with a shot, she seems a little uneasy. I assured her that I won’t paint any part of her body and all she has to do is smile to the fan. Yes, the fan, I want to make her hair fly, well at least a little motion. It would be interesting I assured her. She agreed at last but under one condition, all the brothers and sisters need to present. I couldn’t make her do the expression I wanted, so I ask everyone including her 4 year old brother to say “AH!”. After much practice, this one came out right after 6 shots. The lighting set up was pretty simple. An off camera flash at 45degree and another bounce to ceiling. Speed was F8, 1/250.
2 – Later I scanned the images and merged them in Photoshop.
Welcome! I like this picture al lot. It´s a fine idea and it´s done very well. I´d like to see it in a bigger version. The section is not too got - you chooses "Sakralbauten", and that means Architecture-Churches... :-)
Best regards from Vienna!
HELENA
Erik Schwarz 10/10/2003 11:08 Comentario de la votación
prOTim Struppi 10/10/2003 11:08 Comentario de la votación
proart-kassel 10/10/2003 11:08 Comentario de la votación
welcome....Pro.
Tom P 10/10/2003 11:08 Comentario de la votación
Ich finds absolute Spitze.Hier seine Antwort auf die Frage wie er es inszeniert hat und wie die technischen Details sind:
I can’t really tell you what inspired me to create this image just that whenever I close my eyes I see this image in my head.
At last I found the time to execute this shot.
Here is the making of the shot:
1 – I don’t have sophisicated studio lighting equipment, so I figure in order to obtain such high speed, shooting this under bright daylight would be a good idea. So I set up the black velvet and the tank on the balcony under a hot sunny afternoon. The distance between the aquarium and the velvet is about 3 feet. In order to keep the velvet steady I put some bricks at the bottom of the velvet. I then filled the tank with water and add in blue dye to complement the red. I positioned my camera just about 3 feet away and about 4 inches above the tank. I metered the red ball and acquired the speed I wanted, it was F8, 1/250s. Something about the red ball, I have to tell you that I painted the red ball 3 times to get a fine and smooth finished. To be able to hang the ball, I pierced a tiny hole on the ball and press a tiny pin in.
2 – Everything is set, I tied the ball with fishing rope and ask for Mom’s assistance. I ask her to dip the ball into the water and at the count of 3, she would pull the ball out. Believe me, this sound easier then done. Synchronization is everything. The splash created has spilled all over the table. To maintain the water level, we have to fill in water consistently. I shot about 1 roll to get this satisfactory action.
Part II
1 – Ai Ling is my neighbor’s kid, the sister of this guy. When I told her that I need her to help me with a shot, she seems a little uneasy. I assured her that I won’t paint any part of her body and all she has to do is smile to the fan. Yes, the fan, I want to make her hair fly, well at least a little motion. It would be interesting I assured her. She agreed at last but under one condition, all the brothers and sisters need to present. I couldn’t make her do the expression I wanted, so I ask everyone including her 4 year old brother to say “AH!”. After much practice, this one came out right after 6 shots. The lighting set up was pretty simple. An off camera flash at 45degree and another bounce to ceiling. Speed was F8, 1/250.
2 – Later I scanned the images and merged them in Photoshop.
Total durations: 3 days.
Viel Spass beim voten.
Tom P 07/10/2003 10:17
It is now one of my favorit pictures here.Greets
Tom
Chong Steve 07/10/2003 10:12
sorry for entering the shot to the wrong category ! "Architecure-Churches!???"forgive me for my poor German Language!!
- steve -
Chong Steve 07/10/2003 10:07
the speed is 1/250.Johannes Kurz 07/10/2003 10:01
Interesting ... fascinating ... spooky ...great job.
Helena Ludwig 07/10/2003 10:00
Welcome! I like this picture al lot. It´s a fine idea and it´s done very well. I´d like to see it in a bigger version. The section is not too got - you chooses "Sakralbauten", and that means Architecture-Churches... :-)Best regards from Vienna!
HELENA
Thorsten NetsrohT 07/10/2003 9:57
great shot. I hope the red ball will not hit the nice girl;-)
What for a exposure time did you use?
Anja Scholte 07/10/2003 9:53
Weird. Great Idea. Technically well done. Would have liked to see it somewhat bigger.Welcome.
Greets,
Anja
Jpg Factory 07/10/2003 9:38
welcome to Fc Steve...glad to see you here...
this is an A+ shot...
nothing much to say...
great work.