Danno's 366 for 2016

Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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February 14, 2016

Tried another candle lit photo today. It is snowing here again. I tried a few different things [MENTION=11881]Moab Man[/MENTION] to try and lighten it up a bit. The jar is a pretty old mason jar that belonged to my mother-in-law.

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Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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cwgrizz said:
Danno, Did you have any ambient light or was this only lit by candle light?
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Walt I turned off the the lights, but there was still a little light, like early evening. I placed a 3" tall candle behind the jar and a little flat t - light candle to the right just out of frame.

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Moab Man

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I like the image, but I want to challenge you to do it again.

Nitpicking to follow...

There is something behind the plaque that's protruding and bugging me. I don't like the plaque so tight against the edge of the photo.

The jar, due to the position of the camera, has a lean to the right. I would also uncover the plaque hidden by the jar.

I like the warmth of the candle, placement of the candle, blemishes on the wood and wall. It gives the image a homey feel.
 
Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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Moab Man said:
I like the image, but I want to challenge you to do it again.

Nitpicking to follow...

There is something behind the plaque that's protruding and bugging me. I don't like the plaque so tight against the edge of the photo.

The jar, due to the position of the camera, has a lean to the right. I would also uncover the plaque hidden by the jar.

I like the warmth of the candle, placement of the candle, blemishes on the wood and wall. It gives the image a homey feel.
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Thank you for the input Moab. I will retake the shot in the morning and repost. Really appreciate the input.

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Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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February 15, 2016... I will start with this for today but I think I will try to get some snow shots later...
[MENTION=11881]Moab Man[/MENTION], I gave it another try, cleaned up some of the clutter and changed the position of the camera to level the jar. Part of it is the rickety old ironing board that it rests on. So I had to crop a little to get everything closer to level as well. I am not sure how old the ironing board is, but it is older than me :)

I ended up unable to decide between two shots. I like them both. There is just very subtle differences. It was also MUCH darker at 4:30 AM when I started setting up. ;)

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Dawg Pics

Dawg Pics

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If you can nail shooting with candles, then you will be adding a whole new level of depth to your images. I found it a bit frustrating and need work on it some more to. Come October, I need to be able to shoot some low light images, and candles would add some interest.
 
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Danno_RIP

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Dawg Pics said:
If you can nail shooting with candles, then you will be adding a whole new level of depth to your images. I found it a bit frustrating and need work on it some more to. Come October, I need to be able to shoot some low light images, and candles would add some interest.
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October?

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Dawg Pics

Dawg Pics

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Danno said:
I should have known that...  dain bramage .

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Not everybody thinks about Halloween 12 months out of the year. I am probably the one with dain bramage.
I am not alone, though. I have a buddy opening up a pro haunt this year. I will probably be taking pics of it as a favor.
 
Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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Dawg Pics said:
Not everybody thinks about Halloween 12 months out of the year. I am probably the one with dain bramage.
I am not alone, though. I have a buddy opening up a pro haunt this year. I will probably be taking pics of it as a favor.
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I should have known cause I have two old friends that enjoy it that much. 😀 one has her own Halloween graveyard and you don't get a tombstone until the second year you attend her party. It has your name and caption.

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Dawg Pics

Dawg Pics

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That is awesome. I don't throw a party, but I decorate my garage each year, and have a small cemetery in my front yard complete with lightning and thunder. I get 250-300 kids each year, but the neighborhood is growing up, so I think the numbers will start going down.
 
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Moab Man

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Nicely done. Of the two, I like the second a bit better because the first is a little too tight on the top.

From reading the posts here, I would encourage you to keep playing with candles. Maybe you have found your niche.
 
Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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Moab Man said:
Nicely done. Of the two, I like the second a bit better because the first is a little too tight on the top.

From reading the posts here, I would encourage you to keep playing with candles. Maybe you have found your niche.
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Thanks Roy, I appreciate the advice and encouragement with regard to the niche. It has been very helpful. I do enjoy it and you may see more if the winter lingers on or on those days when I am unable to get out and wander. I like playing with the light and learning more about composition. Fun stuff... although it was "hard dark" in the house at 4:30 AM. I usually have more lights on :D
 
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Danno said:
Thanks Roy, I appreciate the advice and encouragement with regard to the niche. It has been very helpful. I do enjoy it and you may see more if the winter lingers on or on those days when I am unable to get out and wander. I like playing with the light and learning more about composition. Fun stuff... although it was "hard dark" in the house at 4:30 AM. I usually have more lights on :D
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or thanks [MENTION=11881]Moab Man[/MENTION] ??
 
Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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February 16, 2016

Today I feel a bit like the picture I took. Cannot seem to clear the cloud. But tomorrow will be a better day... it is just part of the pageantry :)
Couldn't really get off the back porch today. We had ice fog this morning. So I went out front on the covered porch.


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