I had problems with my first idea, I just could not get the smoke to show on "film".
Then this idea popped into my head. Turned out that it wasn't all that bad. I got to smoke two cigars and take lots of pictures. :)
The smoke does not stand out as much as I would like and there's a bright spot on the band that can be fixed later after the challenge is over.
Camera was setup on a tripod and positioned to be level with the cigar. Light is from a desk lamp approx 2 feet above the cigar. The lamp has some homemade barn doors on it to focus the light straight down. A white piece of paper under the cigar helps to reveal some details that would normally be in the shadows since the light source is from above.
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This is a great picture and I would consider it a 10 if there had been a little more smoke trail from the cigar. It is there but not significantly to make an impact. All in all a wonderful photo though. 9
A novel shot. I think it would have been improved by placing the cigar on a mirror and shooting from somewhat above. I don't think having the cigar on the edge, and a slice of it possibly even cropped, is the best composition.
Not only is this a AWESOME photo ... with great use of negative space btw...but it fits this challenge PERFECTLY ! The lighting and that little bit of reflection on the bottom really makes this a GREAT photo. This would do well as a print. Good luck != 10
Nicely done. I would have liked to have seen the cigar slightly elevated. . . just slightly to get rid of the straight edge on the bottom. Makes it look like it is out of the picture (which I guess it really is!).
Interesting.
I'd recommend looking at this image (//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=24140) for an idea of how lighting can improve the sense of warmth of the image. Also, the cigar actually touching the edge of the frame as it does seems a bit too harsh.
very nicely done...i enjoy a nice Cohiba myself...got one in the humidor for Thanksgiving...the only change I can see that needs to be made is the unfortunate glare on the wrapper, other than that this is a great photo
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