I had a brainwave to visit a "Glass Blowing" factory, to take images for the "Heat" Challenge. I was Blown away with the amazing results, and will be posting my outakes after the challenge, into my portfolio.
This image which I have called "Flaming Glass", is taken in the raw format. The glass artist added her decorative touches to the sculptural vase, and then used blow torches before going back into the furnace many times.
Photo shop;
Shadow/Highlight
Clone out Distracting reflection in flame
Sharpen main suject
neat image
Dodge & Burn
Curves
Resharpen
Resize
Save for web.
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Very nice. I had a similar thought but couldn't get close to a glass blower facility. I used to know of one when I lived in Canada that I could go to anytime but have no idea where to find them here in Norway. 8 points
it certainly looks hot!
but the focus isn't.
it seems off.
Maybe because of the heat?
either way, it detracts from what otherwise looks very interesting.
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