Today may be one of the coldest days in July recorded in Michigan -- saw that rumor on one of my weather apps. With the cold weather, slight drizzle, and no wind, tonight was ideal for a bonfire. And it was a perfect opportunity to practice modifying ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. I liked this shot for the symmetry and how the two sections seem to be reaching out to each other. I treated this like a waterfall shot -- slower shutter speed to catch the movement rather than individual sparks and flames, and adjusting ISO and aperture to allow that to happen.
Alternate shot today of Bella on the Beach: http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2013-07-28
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and faves for "Ready to Pop!" photo which appeared on PP tonight. I feel so encouraged and supported by my 365 friends and appreciate you greatly.
I can't understand the spaced out floating sparks at the crown of the fire. It's simply too patterned! Very spooky. I had similar "fun with fire" a few weeks back and was endlessly stimulated by all the options possible. And it has been super chilly!
@vankrey@steampowered
Ah, Michael and Paul, you both noticed the halo. Must confess given Aaron's recent posting! The fire is almost SOOC, and it had one little spark off to the side. For some reason, I thought it would be fun to repeat it in a few places. Then thought about ETSOOI and played around with all kinds of things. Ended up thinking the halo was a good idea last night at 1:30 in the morning. Perhaps I should have waited til the light of day to post! I don't know that I'd have kept the halo -- might have used a more random approach.
What is with this weather???? We've had the wood burning stove going for two days! It's JULY, NORTHERN hemisphere!! @grizzlyghost
So symmetrical at first glance, I thought you had done some trick photoshopping to duplicate and reverse. But now, I see that they are not entirely symmetrical.. Interesting capture. And that "halo" ! Glad you explained how it got there.
@pflaume Thanks Lisa. I think 365 has been such a great way to learn about camera settings -- from basic to more elaborate. And what a difference that knowledge has made.
My little spot in Washington, the state, has gone without rain for the past 30 days.
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Ah, Michael and Paul, you both noticed the halo. Must confess given Aaron's recent posting! The fire is almost SOOC, and it had one little spark off to the side. For some reason, I thought it would be fun to repeat it in a few places. Then thought about ETSOOI and played around with all kinds of things. Ended up thinking the halo was a good idea last night at 1:30 in the morning. Perhaps I should have waited til the light of day to post! I don't know that I'd have kept the halo -- might have used a more random approach.
What is with this weather???? We've had the wood burning stove going for two days! It's JULY, NORTHERN hemisphere!!
@grizzlyghost
Thank you for such kind comments about my fire photo! I'm glad you didn't mind the totally inauthentic halo! It's fun applying a principle used for water shots to fire, to see the difference.