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I really like #1. For me it beats #2 hands down just through great use of negative space. I find the black expanse on the left really adds to the image, making the bulb not just the subject, but the focal point in a larger area. As a focal point it keeps bringing my eye back to it, being such a unique perspective of an ordinary item

Realy like the Bulb pic

Can i ask how you did it ??

Cheers Cobby

Yes, the bulb pics are great! #1 especially. I'd also love to know how you went about it..

Norbs, I also like 1, I think seeing the complete waft of smoke works for me better. Looks great when clicked to full size

Number one is brilliant.. fessup Norbs... how did you do it?...

very nice work!
im guessing you used a sound activated flash/shutter release?

-j

Ooooh, a bit of interest.

Well, the whole setup cost me $14, including a 6 pack of globes.

5m twin core flex
1 x 3 pin plug
1 x bayonet bulb mount
1 x inline switch (like on a desk lamp)
6 x 60W clear globes.

Wired it all up. If you are attempting this, be careful. I got distracted taking a phone call then picked up the live end of the wires.

There are really only 2 difficult things in this project.
1. Breaking the globe without breaking the filament
2. Timing the shot.

Point 1. Wear safety goggles or glasses and gloves, at the very least. I wrapped a globe in an old tea towel. I then put the wrapped globe in the corner of the shed, so it had support on 3 sides. Holding the bayonet part, ever so gently start to tap the globe. Remember, you dont want the filament to break. You will be surprised how hard you have to hit it, but be patient. When you hear it break, gently unwrap the globe, taking care not to drop glass every where. Then, with good gloves on, put the globe into the bayonet mount. You are ready to go. (Since I did it, I have had 2 suggestions. 1. Mount the globe before you smash it. I tried it, and I snapped the globe off at the base. 2. Use a G-clamp to break the globe. I didnt try that, so I can't say if it will work or not. Sounds like a plan for next time.)

Point 2. Timing the shot is a bit tricky. The globe burns for about .4 of a second. (Thats a guesstimate). I used the Canon 30D because it has a higher frames per second capability than the 5D. I used a wired remote and burst mode. I started the camera firing then threw the switch on the light. From then on, its all luck. Keep firing til the smoke has all gone. Depending on how you broke the globe, you can get some nice smoke effects.

Before you go to take the globe out, PLEASE turn the switch back off. And wear a glove. Both of the 2 that I did broke when removing them

Hope that helps.

Thanks Mate

Very intresting think i will give it a go

Cheers Cobby

cobby1 wrote:Thanks Mate

Very intresting think i will give it a go

Cheers Cobby

Just be careful. Just heard from a Flickr contact who has now got 6 stitches in his hand trying to replicate the shot.

you may get longer duration with a lower wattage bulb