A Midnight Clear
Uploaded: December 13, 2009 15:08:22
I wanted to try a shot of this figurine with my Christmas Tree in the background. I mounted the figurine on top of a light stand. I then positioned it about 6 feet in front of the tree. I placed a small desk lamp (the one I used in my other angel shot) down below the figurine about 2.5 feet. I kept the coffee can lids on, in front of the lamp, to soften and diffuse the light. I then aimed the lamp directly to the underside of the figurine. I used my 100mm macro lens and took several shots at varying f/stop settings to control the size of the lights (blur) in the bokeh. I ended up using f/4.0. To divide the lighting, I placed a small piece of black felt over the Xmas tree lights then positioned the camera angle to place the angel kind of in the middle of the dark spot.
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Cindy Bendush
December 13, 2009
Kerry Hill December 13, 2009
Beautifully done, Mark!! #8214078Sam Britt December 13, 2009
Fantastic & beautiful holiday image, Mark. Thanks for sharing your technique. #8214137Monnie Ryan December 14, 2009
Wow, that sounds like a lot of work! But it's sure worth it, Mark -- a very beautiful, unique photo! #8214836Julianne Bradford December 14, 2009
Wow! What wonderful results Mark! This would make a great holiday card. Great technique! #8216385Dianna Murphy December 18, 2009
Very cool work my friend. Nice bokeh! #8229980
Michael R. McKenney
December 23, 2009
Janice Mezzacappa January 02, 2010
A work of art Mark beautiful circular colors and lighting...so well thought out and captured perfectly!! Happy New Year! #8265380Sharon C. Hinze January 18, 2010
Congratulations again on your finalist!Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mark! #8306468Carol L. Fowler January 18, 2010
Congrats Mark! WTG! #8307316
Nancyj E. Hovey
January 18, 2010
Deborah C. Lewinson
January 18, 2010
Best wishes for the next round!
Debby #8308347
Cindy Bendush
January 18, 2010
Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010
Unique, creative and a WOW! Finalist! Congratulations, Mark! #8308900Mary K. Robison January 19, 2010
Lovely!
Usman M. Bajwa
January 19, 2010
UB. #8310567
Karen Celella January 19, 2010
Congratulations on your terrific finalist Mark. It was worth all the effort! #8311266Ellen Hodges January 19, 2010
Congrats on an awesome finalist, Mark! Best luck!! #8311718Anne McKinnell January 19, 2010
Woo hoo, way to go Mark, HUGE congratulations on your beautiful winner!!! #8313045Sam Britt January 19, 2010
Congratulations on this second place win, Mark! #8313256Mary K. Robison January 19, 2010
Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Mark! #8313758Debbie L. Middleton January 19, 2010
Happy 2nd place congratulations, Mark. You did it again! #8313904Janice Mezzacappa January 19, 2010
WTG Mark this image is gorgeous and so well-deserved as a Winner!! Huge Congrats! #8313928Carol L. Fowler January 19, 2010
WooHoo! Congrats! #8314006
Deborah C. Lewinson
January 19, 2010
Cindy Bendush
January 19, 2010
Usman M. Bajwa
January 19, 2010
UB. #8314410
Tammy M. Anderson
January 20, 2010
Leland N. Saunders
January 20, 2010
Lee #8314858
Val Feldman
January 20, 2010
Jessica Jenney January 20, 2010
Congratulations, Mark on your fabulous win! #8315103Karen Celella January 20, 2010
Congratulations on your impressive winning image Mark! #8315132Jack Ryan January 20, 2010
Way to go, Mark. Congratulations!!! #8315747Margaret R. Barry January 20, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Mark! #8315750
Virginia Leone
January 20, 2010
Dominick M. Dimacale
January 20, 2010
Dominick #8316801
Dianna Murphy January 20, 2010
WTG Mark! A big warm hearted congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!!! I wish you continued success in the future.Rick Clark January 20, 2010
Great winner, congrats! Thanks for the info on how you made the shot. #8317334Mark Dodge January 21, 2010
Gosh... thanks everyone! I sincerely appreciate your support and encouragement. Sincerely, Mark. #8318969Tess L. Yee January 21, 2010
Congrats on the well-deserved win! Spectacular image, Mark! #8319281Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 22, 2010
Very clever and beautiful Mark! Congratulations on your win! #8321998Phyllis H. Burchett January 22, 2010
Beautiful and creative, congrats on your win! #8322879Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 23, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic win, Mark!!! :) #8324875Patti Coblentz February 07, 2010
You achieved perfection, here, Mark! Congratulations on your win!!Patti #8363206
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