I tried to re-create a shot I had taken quite some time ago. I wanted the focus to be more on the smoke then on the cigarette, but just couldn't make it happen.
The picture I took before can be seen at: //www.deviantart.com/deviation/1434422/
I don't expect this to do well at all for a macro shot. The harsh lighting is intentional though. I expect to get a few comments about that.
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Great spotlight helps to highlight the cigarette. The dark background really helps to make the subjects pop out of the picture. The ash tray seems to almost glow. Beautiful capture of the smoke itself. Gorgeous shot.