1st match entry in DPC, hope it does not crash & burn !!
Lit with my pair of Nikon R1C1 macro flashes
1 on the left (at the same level as the head of matchstick) , one on the right pointing above the head of the matchstick.
Both flashes were set to expose at -1.3eV
Used my Nikkor 105mm micro with a full set of extention tubes, manually focus on the matchstick head.
Thats it , lit the match and triggered the shutter release in parallel.
Went through 6 matchsticks to get the shot.
Hope I can break 6 again with this shot.
Andrew.... 18th Mar09
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Phew, thanks guys & gals for all the votes. Glad to break 6.
Andrew....25th Mar09
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Great job Andrew! This is better then most of the match shots I have ever seen on here. The fact that you used real macro equipment and lit it properly makes a world of difference. You can see the burning material on the match head and the detail in the match stick. :)
Really nice image with alot of good detail in the match. Staying so close to the flame I hope you didn´t burn your lens. The only thing that bothers me is the blue and purple stuff in the upper left corner.
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