Unfortunately I do not have the time to re-shoot and solve the imperfections of this shot. But I am submitting it because I really like the idea of making the light look as a liquid.
I hope viewers will realize this is an "against the light" shot.
Lighting:
In order to produce as many star-shaped sparkles as possible I used a multi-strobe and a flash, both hiden behind the black desk where the vertical glass is standing. Light flows towards camera position. Multi-strobe at 100 Hz flashed 25 times during 1/4 sec exposure and generated countless star-shaped sparkles with a Cokin Star 16 filter.
That many sparkles are suposed to make water look as a flowing liquid light. At least that was the idea :-)
After challenge:
Unfortunately quite a few people thought this photo did not meet editing rules. When SC posted the "validation" sign was a bit too late to gain-back those lost points.
Some did not realize light was coming from behind the subject and made funny comments. It`s OK though.
Thanks to all commenters!
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Place: 19 out of 332 Avg (all users): 6.4062 Avg (commenters): 7.3846 Avg (participants): 6.0854 Avg (non-participants): 6.6455 Views since voting: 2582 Views during voting: 409 Votes: 192 Comments: 22 Favorites: 11 (view)
Why would anyone challenge the position of the lights with the hand as backlit as it is? The light nicely outlines the curves of the fingertips. This is a great shot, no matter what other effect you were going for... the effect you have achieved really works for me. Great job.
This is really awesome! I can tell that it actually is agianst the light, by looking at the hand...although I guess it may have been hard for some people to realize. That's too bad. :(
This is a really beautiful photo! It may not necessarily remind me of "flowing" water, but the mood and atmosphere does remind me of "water." Clear, sparkling, and crisp! Anyways, I REALLY love this! That star filter is really awesome!
Those who doubt should thank you for the lesson they learned !!! I think anyone who bases their vote on wether or not they think a shot meets the editing rules should be ashamed.. :-) One great lesson I have learned on here is to vote and "hope" it falls within the rules.. It never ceases to amaze me how creative & talented people are with lighting & the use of their camera.. You've proven that here. Great job and I would love to see your "edited" version of this so you can have a chance to fix any flaws you see.. Great job !!!
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