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Title: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: VisualCatalyst on August 18, 2010, 07:07:15 PM
The Set Up (Two strobes, tripod, external flash for triggering strobes, background stand, black cloth, tupperware container, white paint)
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One of the final images
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I have been trying to think of something to photograph in the comforts of my own home...and this is what I came up with! My husband has a wonderful rose garden and he was kind enough to let me pluck a rose, use some paint, gather a TON of newspaper, and help me set up in the middle of the living room :) Set up took an obnoxiously long time...my equipment is scattered all through the house (not to mention also in the Jeep).
Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: gjtoth on August 18, 2010, 08:19:54 PM
Very nice and very creative!   :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: JudyB on August 18, 2010, 10:19:08 PM
From my Daughter..."That is gorgeous!"

I find it very creative and very unusual!  Well done, lets see more!
Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: jimiam on August 18, 2010, 11:54:37 PM
 Very artistic and interesting.   :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Hmmmm, a challenge; do one with the rose positioned horizontally (right angle to the drips) and match the paint to the rose color?
Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: VisualCatalyst on August 19, 2010, 10:32:40 PM
@Gjtoth & JudyB: thank you! It was a lot of fun to do (aside from the set-up that seemed to take forever).

@Jimiam: Interesting idea, I'll have to try that. I'm hoping to do a lot more of this (get a full series going on) and I really like your take on it.

Here's a closer shot on the rose and paint
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Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: JudyB on August 19, 2010, 11:31:45 PM
Well Done!
Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: jimiam on August 20, 2010, 11:00:56 AM
Quote from: VisualCatalyst on August 19, 2010, 10:32:40 PM

@Jimiam: Interesting idea, I'll have to try that. I'm hoping to do a lot more of this (get a full series going on) and I really like your take on it.

A series is a great idea on these! So unique! I look forward to seeing more of your work. The close up is superb!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: SimplyM on September 11, 2010, 10:47:59 AM
That's really creative, and an amazing job making it a reality!  I just feel sorry for the rose, being all covered in paint in all.   ::)
Title: Re: The Rose Project + Set Up
Post by: Barbarian on September 19, 2010, 12:15:07 PM
Very clever and creative, followed through to a striking and beautiful result.    And like most creative ideas, it brings up a host of possibilities.

Thanks for showing it to us.