Thats a request by the way not an offer, hope I didn't mislead you there :)
So I've tried for the last two nights to get a good water crown picture and despite my inventiveness and numerous rolls of tape I have to say I failed.
A new piggy bank fund is being set up for a speedlite as I type. Unless of course any of you feel like donating one?
No?
*sighs* It was worth a try!
Well here is my (rather impressive, if I say so myself) failure.
@shadesofgrey Your album does not have failures in it, and I'm not saying because I'm intimidated by the gun weilding man in it!
@grammyn Well now I just feel lied to, Katy, I had a look through your album and did not come across any epic failures
@geertje Thank you Geertje, unfortunately even with all those lights and the ceiling lights (4 spot lights were directed onto the area) it was still too dark
@emmar84 I love your set up. It would work so well with a speed lite. I use a very similar set up but must admit it never works as well without the speed lite. I did manage to capture the droplets once without all this ... but I was in an extremely sunny conservatory at the time. Make sure you keep an eye out on ebay and you never know what a bargain you might get. Keep on giving this a go - you'll get there.
lol! is that an ice cube in the zip lock bag? I must say...you have better lighting than I do! mine would have flashlights taped up and/or candles!! no seriously..you shouldn't play with peoples emotions like that...I came flying in to view this post because I thought you were giving away a speedlight!! I think I am needier than you are for one..so I hereby announce myself in open competition with you! lol...great shot btw!!
Hilarious! Yes, I have many failed attempts - after spending hours trying to create something. Still don't have a water drop photo I am really happy with. I think your home inventions look as crazily rigged as mine. Great post and it gave me a chuckle. I think we can ALL relate!
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I probably will have to buy a cheaper version but even that won't be immediate as I will need to save for it, hopefully I'll have one before Christmas :)
@kezzam Thank you Kerry, I will keep trying, my main problem is most of our bulbs are energy saving ones so not ideal for casting bright light. Hopefully some new light bulbs will help until I can buy myself more camera toys!
@roth Sorry to get your hopes up Sue, If I see any free speedlites I'll let you know and maybe rock paper scissors can decide who gets it.
It is a ziplock bag but it has water in it not an ice cube.
@mackena Glad to have raides a smile for you today. The stand is actually my pots and pans stand (tehy were all on the units whilst I was using their home for my trials. The lights I used on the left is what we technically refer to as "the light on a stick" not any more elaborate than it sounds but useful when we go in the attic, Then the light on teh right is actually my bedside light with the lamp shade removed, finally in the middle is a head torch normally used when we go camping!
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@grammyn Well now I just feel lied to, Katy, I had a look through your album and did not come across any epic failures
@geertje Thank you Geertje, unfortunately even with all those lights and the ceiling lights (4 spot lights were directed onto the area) it was still too dark
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I probably will have to buy a cheaper version but even that won't be immediate as I will need to save for it, hopefully I'll have one before Christmas :)
@kezzam Thank you Kerry, I will keep trying, my main problem is most of our bulbs are energy saving ones so not ideal for casting bright light. Hopefully some new light bulbs will help until I can buy myself more camera toys!
@roth Sorry to get your hopes up Sue, If I see any free speedlites I'll let you know and maybe rock paper scissors can decide who gets it.
It is a ziplock bag but it has water in it not an ice cube.
@mackena Glad to have raides a smile for you today. The stand is actually my pots and pans stand (tehy were all on the units whilst I was using their home for my trials. The lights I used on the left is what we technically refer to as "the light on a stick" not any more elaborate than it sounds but useful when we go in the attic, Then the light on teh right is actually my bedside light with the lamp shade removed, finally in the middle is a head torch normally used when we go camping!