heart on fire
I was experimenting with slow shutterspeed effects, and saw a friend do some work using fire. so it became something i wanted to try and just play around with and see what i could do with it.
so one cold night, im bored, i decided to try this time lapse stuff out
at the time i was still using my kodak easyshare 6490 camera back in feb of 2007.
so i set it up on my tripod in the darkest part of my house, the hallway
it took a few times of trial and error, to be lined just right with the framing, and to get the flames just right. i was going for a heart shape for valentines
i used two bic lighters to achieve this effect
just as i set the timer on the camera, as it was starting to release the shutter is when i started forming the heart shape with the flame
this was a very fun challenge, something great to try on those cold or rainy days and you feel like there isnt anything to do.
this was shot in SS priority, SS was set at 5.6, time lapse was set at 6 sec, aperture was F 2.8, and focal length was at 6mm, and exposure comp at -2, no programed effects were done to this shot, this is as is right out of camera
unfortunately due to the 4mp of the camera all that is available is the card
heart on fire belongs to the following groups:
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Kelly J
Oh wow.. i love this… It looks like a bird in the middle :)
Christopher E... replied
thanks kelly, a few said they saw a dove in the center of it
joak
two things whits a night when theres nothin tae do an i ken yer no married so that probably explains it!....and i see a wee rabbit wi its ears stickin up..no quite the same as a wee dove!
Christopher E... replied
lol joak, and yes this is the results of a guy not married, stuck in the house on a cold winter’s night with nothing to do! lol shot this about 1Am in the morning…lol thanks for the comment, too funny
Kelly J
I was going to say dove! LOL… thought that was too specific :)) LOL @ joak’s comment ! :)
AngelPhotozzz
Cool work Chris lol
Denzil
Love this Chris (and also glad to meet joak through this posting!!!)
Angel Perry
WOW CHRIS! Love your experimenting! Loved the thumb nail, but large is best!
Christopher E... replied
thanks angel, just goes to show, there’s always something you can try out with ANY camera, all it takes is the imagination :)
PrairieRose
I can actually envision a lady sitting holding something in her lap in the center of your artistry…...........totally UNIQUE and very interesting to view dear Christopher….........this piece makes one stop and and really look closely…............another winner…........BRAVO!! xo
Christopher E... replied
well when you head down this way for the winter, stop by, lets see what all we can do :) thanks my friend :)
dawndavies
cool looks like the womb hehe dawnx
cherylc1
Awesome!
dinghysailor1
great effects !! well done…lol… ;))
Spiritinme
this is beautiful!, I see a female body part in this image..really lovely, Richard.
hugs, Cynthia xoxo
ps the link you gave me does not work
Christopher E... replied
thanks cynthia..but im christopher :)
brian pendrey
great work chris
MaeBelle
Wow! cool, or should I say Hot!! You lost me in you explanatipon when you started with the settings, I’m camera illiterate!!:O( oh well,,this is great,:O)))I,too see a lady with the bunny on her lap!! real artistry!:O)) God Bless,Mae
Krys Bailey
Weird and wonderful, Chris! Just don’t burn yourself or burn the house down! ;o)
krafty
Clever stuf Chris..always fascinating to see your experiments..this is awesome..well done.xxxxxxxx
Adam Bykowski
This looked like a fun one to make. I used to play around with type of stuff for hours. Nice to see somebody revive the idea. Cool one Chris.
barnsis
Very well done, great idea
Maria Dryfhout
Burning love…. love it! Hot…
Jellybean720
Very interesting.. Love the different images that the fire and smoke made.. GREAT CAPTURE ..:))
John Vandeven
Interesting shot….Well done.
jlynn
This is awesome!! Love it:)
dc witmer
hey, they say you have a warm heart. still waiting on my 10% hehehe oh, got 3 more bears on Sunday by Laurel Falls..
Christopher E... replied
you dog!! lol they are still out? figured they would be in hibernation by now, and what sucks..i came SO CLOSE to going to laurel falls to get some water shots..grrrrrr my beardar wasnt strong enough….lol thanks doug..lol
Spiritinme
So sorry Chris….no sleep and the little left of my brain that is left is mush..Please forgive me. :(
Christopher E... replied
but of course, just had to tease ya some :) get you some rest my friend
linda858100
FABULOUS
H M Bascom
Peace & Love
Spiritinme
soooooooooooooooo embarrassed! glad you can giggle about it..you caught me barr assed! ;0 xoxo
Sharon Mau
It is fascinating Christopher, I see a child in the womb.
Ellen
Its very original and creative….allthough i would not try it myself….toooo dangerous :)
Michelle Hogan
Cool shot!
Marleia Main
This is so beautiful!! Merry Christmas Christopher : )))) Happy 2009 too!!
Antanas
Lovely
rosiczka
great and lovely work
Charlie08
I heart you..LOL
Christopher E... replied
you better! LOL
Charlie08
LOLOL.. Come on now..YOU KNOW IT! XOXO
Brian Carey
Cool!
MountainHawk
This is absolutely cool Chris!
Darlene Marrya...
Very cool Chris! It turned out quite nicely. I have one question though, how many times did you burn your fingers on the lighters? lol
Christopher E... replied
lol smart ass, not once, even tho the lighters Did get hot while attempting a few times. I’d suggest having a few handy if you ever try it.lol
BarbL
Wow….beautiful capture!!
Marilyn Baldey
This is so rich, it is like birth, or life forming, quite amazing.
Michael Humphrys
Just read through how you did this and think its pretty awesome
Wendy Slee
this is truly amazing….. the more you look the more you see…..or maybe it is the less you look, the more you see! It is both esoteric, very spiritual, yet also sensual too and alive with passion…...
emolena
Fantastic work !
Scott d'Almeida
excellent
SuperSprayer
that’s crazy
well done!
Marlo11
This is gorgeous Christopher. The more I look, the more I see. It is so magical and soulfully romantic. Is soulfully a word?! Will have to consult my Oxford! Lol! More than anything I see a rose. Gorgeous. :)