My get pushed challenger, @darylo, asked me to tackle one of three items on my photo bucket list. Creating a crown from a liquid drop was high on the list so I tackled it tonight. Arefin ( @wind_of_the_sothern_sea) posted a brilliant shot yesterday of a crown in a coffee cup ( http://365project.org/wind_of_the_sothern_sea/365/2013-12-09) and said it took him about a dozen tries. I knew it would take me more, but hadn't expected the 150 attempts to come up with one mediocre (but identifiable) crown. SOOO much harder than it looks, but then I did it all by hand as I don't have any kind of setup for the dropper that is shown in many tutorials, nor do I know how to set up the flash externally the way they show it.
One of the tutorials said almond milk was easier than water because of its viscosity. We had some in the pantry -- no idea why -- so I figured I'd put it to good use.
It was actually kind of fun, so I'm going to try it again -- thanks for the push Daryl!
@darylo First attempt! Clearly a start only -- I have a lot to improve on, but thanks of the push as at least I'm not afraid to try it anymore! Next try is with water and food coloring.
Had to fav! Great response to the push! I watched a video yesterday and I've decided I must try this before the end of the year. I'm going to put it off until I have turned in grades, and I'm on the search for a contraption to rig the drop (which apparently will really make the process so much easier). Nicely done Taffy!!!
@susale@pamknowler@leonbuys83@pennyp@annied Thanks for your visit and kind comment about my crown. I've seen so many wonderfully interesting ones, but admit I was SO glad I was able to get one shot from the hundred or so I took. It was satisfying, and in a way, I have to say it was more fun than I thought it would be. @seanoneill Sean, you are so right about hating selfies but really, I've just told get-pushed partners there is a reason they don't see them in my album!! But this thing -- the crown -- was fun to do and I know I wouldn't have tried it without Daryl's push. That's why I like doing those.
@seanoneill Sean, you are so right about hating selfies but really, I've just told get-pushed partners there is a reason they don't see them in my album!! But this thing -- the crown -- was fun to do and I know I wouldn't have tried it without Daryl's push. That's why I like doing those.