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Post by hmca on May 6, 2020 23:04:34 GMT
When taking this picture for the weekly challenge, I had hoped to capture the steam from the kettle. After taking a number of pictures, I decided that HDR might be the way to go. That didn't work either. Would I have needed a dark background to capture it? Any ideas?  |
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Post by deany on May 6, 2020 23:36:11 GMT
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Post by hmca on May 7, 2020 0:18:43 GMT
Thanks, Dean.
Looking at the corner of the kitchen where I took the photo, I suppose I could put some black felt or something up against the wall behind the kettle.
I don't have any lighting equipment but maybe I could convince my husband to hold a flashlight directed at the steam. Something to think about.
I appreciate your response.
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 7, 2020 1:24:52 GMT
A dark background might work..well, probably would. Consider darkening the room a bit (you will still need to light the kettle..you can figure that out) and place a small backlight behind the kettle....a weak, small LED flashlight possibly with a white Kleenix over the light. This is water vapor coming off a log and is backlighted...the sun warmed the log and melt water enough form "steam" .. the sun was in front of the camera ...was still a chilly day, thus the steam.  |
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Post by hmca on May 7, 2020 1:57:15 GMT
Thanks, Clive....wouldn't have thought of darkening the room!
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 7, 2020 2:03:09 GMT
Helen
You will still need enough light on the kettle. It might take a few attempts. Backlighting should help. Good luck. Looking forward to the results.
Clive
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Post by fotofrank on May 7, 2020 2:13:08 GMT
Hi Helen, Use the smoke with a blend mode of screen mask and adjust the opacity.   |
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 7, 2020 2:25:41 GMT
LED light behind shone (shined?) onto the steam with some frontlighting.  |
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Post by hmca on May 7, 2020 2:27:22 GMT
Thanks, Frank. That wouldn't have worked for the weekly theme but will surely give this a try. I do like quick and easy!
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Post by hmca on May 7, 2020 2:29:13 GMT
Nice, Clive! Will post when I try it......but going to try Frank's quick and easy now. : )
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Post by hmca on May 7, 2020 2:46:09 GMT
Trying to make it look realistic....not sure if I achieved that or not.....  |
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 7, 2020 4:36:35 GMT
Helen
The steam stands out well.
Consider moving the toaster and kettle to the left as the wall plugs are a bit distracting and the backsplash wall is also a tad darker.
Clive
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Post by Lillias on May 7, 2020 8:16:31 GMT
Trying to make it look realistic....not sure if I achieved that or not..... I'd say you nailed it here... |
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Post by hmca on May 7, 2020 13:24:00 GMT
Consider moving the toaster and kettle to the left as the wall plugs are a bit distracting and the backsplash wall is also a tad darker. Stove was in the way and I could have taken more time trying to get it right. BUT didn't want to get the steam all over my wood cabinets either. I am determined to get more done today than yesterday so spent some time (probably not enough as my husband was still patiently trying to adjust the flashlight and I was the one giving up) trying to take this picture. If you look closely you might be able to detect the steam.....but I think I got better results with Frank's smoke. I appreciate the suggestions. If I try this again sometime I will keep them in mind.  |
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 7, 2020 14:30:10 GMT
So far, your digital steam seems better.  Was not clear from your last photo: was the flashlight hidden behind the kettle pointing toward the steam and camera?  |
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