Evolve
by Vipermike

Comment:
Thanks everyone, Please forgive me for getting back so late. I really respect and appreciate the time you have all taken to share your comments. Thank you for the generous votes and support. It means allot!

Until next time...
Vipermike

Lean on Me
by Sonifo

Comment:
I see the artist in you :)
Beautiful piece!

Mike Malloy

Fluid painting
by christo

Comment:
You think the person that gave you a 1 is feeling stupid right about now :)
Beautiful shot Cristo! One of my favorites.

Mike Malloy

Message edited by author 2003-05-21 03:28:56.

Next
by Vipermike

Comment:

Originally posted by Sonifo: Man, you are good!!! You have a great talent.

Right back at ya Sonja.. Thanks!

Mike Malloy

Valor
by Vipermike

Comment:

Originally posted by jmsetzler: beautiful work... the composition and color, along with the excellent lighting really make this shot pop... great shot :)

Thank You John! Keep up the great work.

Mike Malloy

Invader
by Vipermike

Comment:
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and generous votes.
I shot this scene handheld with a single 100w light source from above with a cone of white paper around the bulb housing to allow for focusing of light on the subject without illuminating my black background. There were so many interesting sections of this ashtray, I found that floating around it snapping off shots from about 8" away with my Sigma 28-70mm 2.8 set to around 60mm allowed me to capture more of what the scene had to offer as opposed to shooting a staged tripod set up.

Thank you all again,
Mike Malloy

Black and White
by Jean

Comment:
Love the illustrated effect this piece achieves. Very nice work.

Marbelous
by Remie

Comment:
I really enjoy the commercial feeling you achieved in this shot and the name is priceless.

Blinded by the Light
by Vipermike

Comment:

Originally posted by achiral: is there any method to creating such a flare, or was it something unplanned

Hi Josh, Strong focused light intensity such as the rays coming through the blinds or the crack of a door should work well. The sun is a free professional light source. Just control it as you would a hot lamp with barn doors. Also, your subject should have a fairly hard surface. If you can add a bit of smoke or shake an old duster just before you shoot, this will enhance the visibility of rays in the flare and the main light source itself, as was done in this shot.

All my best,
Mike Malloy

Blinded by the Light
by Vipermike

Comment:

Originally posted by Cryptnotic: Are we sure that the highlight on the head of the doll was done with only in-camera effects? I'm skeptical that it wasn't a Photoshop lens flare. Did the moderators check the original image?

Brendan, I can assure you that it is an in camera flare. but hey, if you do have a PS filter that can achieve a 16+ point at a 3D angle I'd love to get my hands on it. If you have any doubts about my ability you may view some of my other work. //www.mindandmachine.com Personally I would never use a PS lens flare in a photograph. I realize some may have done this in the past. If you still have doubts I would be more than happy to give you the RAW Canon D60 file of this shot.

With that said..."sigh" I would like to thank you all for the votes and the very warm welcome you have greeted me with on my first post. I look forward to more challenges.


Best Reguards,
Mike Malloy