My Dandelion Lighting Setup - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

06/07/2006 09:58:09 PM · #1

Thank you everyone, I'm humbled to ribbon :) Double thanks to hanneke for talking me into entering SLSIII instead of Beatles!!

My original submission:

Which I really like (it reminds me of a Dax- but she's sooooo good and such a great artist she'll cringe at the comparison) and where the 'Dance' part came from, to me it looks like a choreographed ballet or maybe a floor full of waltzers. Unfortunately I used natural light for this one so I resubmitted, good thing I read the challenge details!!

When I resubmitted I forgot to change the title which should be "In A New Light" ... I think titles are important, but that's me.

My setup:

High-tech is my middle name. The most important part were the DVDs -no joke- so I could get the light at the right height.

I used this light. The green was changed when importing through Camera Raw, I changed tint and white balance to achieve the cyan.

Some uber-cool outtake shots were where I put the tip of the light inside the parachute ball - the parachutes turn to stars!! I'll edit and post some later.

Feel free to post your dandelion photos, I think they're an underrated flower.

Llama llama ~~cheesecake~~ dandelion llama!! -- brizmama

Rebecca

Nikon D80

06/07/2006 10:05:52 PM · #2

Wonder Llama Powers - Activate!!!

06/07/2006 11:22:23 PM · #3

Originally posted by karmabreeze:

Wonder Llama Powers - Activate!!!

LOL!

Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III

06/08/2006 05:02:01 PM · #4

A bump in case anyone else is interested ...

pottersclay75

Canon EOS-10D

06/08/2006 05:07:54 PM · #5

The Ladykillers! Too awesome. I just about have that movie memorized!

- Gentlemen this behavior does you no credit in the eyes of your colleagues nor to the other patrons of this waffle hut.

KarenNfld

06/08/2006 05:22:51 PM · #6

Cool! I like your entry better than your out-take, but that's pretty nice too.
Here's one I took for my blog 2 days ago.

MayaM

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/08/2006 05:42:13 PM · #7

Originally posted by alfresco:

...I think they're an underrated flower.

I agree, I think everyone needs a picture of one in their portfolio. I saw one the size of a base ball the other day and was mad that I did not have my camera with me!

That was a great set up...thanks for sharing the technology with us.

Maya

Ken

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/08/2006 05:47:13 PM · #8

Thanks for the explanation - your submission is stunning.

DigiFotoBuddy

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/08/2006 05:47:23 PM · #9

Nice setup JP, congrates on your ribbon.

Here is my Dandelion picture.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

06/08/2006 06:00:36 PM · #10

Not baseball sized (?!?WOW?!?) this one is of the standard sized variety.

karen and shailesh: very very nice!!

kteach

Nikon D50

06/08/2006 06:10:47 PM · #11

Thanks for sharing the setup JP! Here's my dandelion shot:

C-Fox

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/09/2006 10:32:29 AM · #12

Thanks for showing how you did this, I can't wait to try it.

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

07/11/2006 11:21:33 AM · #13

I keep coming back to your dandelion shot. It's really something special.

Here's the one pic I've taken. I was taking Girl Scouts on a hike, but I managed to stop to shoot off a few frames.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

07/11/2006 11:52:57 AM · #14

JP what type of tripod is that, and what type of head? Thanks and BTW I love the photo.

MattO

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

07/11/2006 12:24:52 PM · #15

Originally posted by MattO:

JP what type of tripod is that, and what type of head? Thanks and BTW I love the photo.

MattO

Thanks :)

The tripod is the Manfrotto 3021BN and the head is the Manfrotto 322RC2, it's quite the reliable combo.

Kirbic is a proponent of the RC4 connectors, they're larger than the RC2 connectors.

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

07/11/2006 12:36:01 PM · #16

Originally posted by alfresco:

I think they're an underrated flower.

Probably because they are weeds...