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Implosion

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Squared – SQ34

Earlier in the week I posted an image of a lilac blossom that was taken using in-camera multiple exposures. I had seen an article online about the technique and realized the menu system the article navigated to show how to achieve the effect was from a Nikon camera. I quickly checked my camera and sure enough I had the same option. I ended up grabbing the tripod and running outside which yielded the lilac image.

I can safely say I was hooked once I looked at the images I had captured. Last night I went out at sunset to grab a few pictures and decided to play again with the technique. This image was taken using three exposures and surprisingly was done hand held. I know I have a fascination with the dandelions but once they turn to seed I think the delicate structure is beautiful. They also lend themselves to a wonderful B&W conversion.

Implosion Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Implosion
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, in-camera multiple exposure

Water on the Rocks

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Reflection Series – RS02

I was in a bit of a hurry yesterday morning to get my post uploaded before work and I did not explain what this new series will be about. Although, I’m sure it is fairly evident what I will be doing. First a little back story…

Last week for our weekly photo challenge (coined Club 52, thanks Steve!) we were working on reflections. Long time followers will know I have a penchant for a good reflection and I though the choice would be a slam dunk for me. As it turned out I was hindered by a few factors, some beyond my control and one (a new addiction to Game of Thrones) I should have kept in check. It was coming down to the wire and I was running out of opportunities.

Somewhere in the dark corners of my head an idea sprung forward. I thought it might be interesting to use my 8×8″ mirror to create the reflections I wanted to highlight. The rain broke for a brief moment late Saturday and I played with a few compositions in the yard. I was hooked. I thought I might have time on Sunday to complete the challenge but that was not to be. I quickly posted my first attempt and immediately decided to make it into a new project for myself. I am going to be carrying that mirror in the car from now on just in case…

Hopefully I will not flood my stream with these and drive people away. lol

Water on the Rocks Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 70m, f/5.6, ISO 100

Water on the Rocks
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 70m, f/5.6, ISO 100