roll the dice by summerfield

roll the dice

"people are like dice, we throw ourselves in the direction of our own choosing." - jean-paul sartre

this is a 'reject' from last night's attempt at rim light shots. i have 8 shots of the dice and i thought nothing panned out. looking at the shots with fresh eyes, plus i can't think of anything else to shoot, i find that there's one that is passable. passable because the dice, being made of plastic or whatever material it is, are shiny to begin with, would naturally catch the light much better so as to create that rim lighting, with the right settings.

you will be glad to know that i am done with the dice shots.

it was hellishly hot here in toronto today, with weather warnings in effect. i accompanied my sister who wants to get a sewing machine as she has started making masks made of fabric. apparently when they go back to the office in the new year, they will be required to wear a mask all day so she wants to have something that is washable and can be coordinated with her office wear. when she complained about the heat, i said it's actually pleasant -- if it was december in muscat! 😜
I like it. I feel drawn in.
August 25th, 2020  
nicely comosed
August 25th, 2020  
How do you balance that top die on it’s corner?
August 25th, 2020  
@louannwarren - the dots are concave so with a bit of patience and a lot of swearing, i could actually make the top die stand on its corner on the dot. maybe i should make a video showing how i do it, but may have to learn how to blip the swearing. 😂
August 25th, 2020  
Mad skills and patience to balance the die! A great rim light shot too.
Lucky you have your time in Muscat to prepare you for Toronto summers!
August 25th, 2020  
Actually I will miss your dice images I find them inspiring. Hope you sister has fun making masks there are so many wonderful fabrics to choose from.
August 26th, 2020  
I haven't tried rim shots and I'm not sure I have the equipment to do so. I like that you don't give up despite your frustration.
August 26th, 2020  
swearing allowed, :), great job!
August 26th, 2020  
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