Contre Jour (Into the LIght)

[white_van_man]

This months cometition at my camera club is contre jour, im after some inspiration i dont want to do the normal sunset or sun pouring through the trees etc i would like to do something like simpo two did for the shine on comp (see below), What tips/ideas can you give me on taking a shot to fit the bill,
Thanks in Advance
WVM

simpo two said:

I rooted around in the toybox for something shiny and found this: If anyone works out what it is Podie will give them a special prize

[Phil S]

Perhaps a long tunnel or something like that would work..

[simpo two]

white_van_man said:

This months cometition at my camera club is contre jour, im after some inspiration i dont want to do the normal sunset or sun pouring through the trees etc i would like to do something like simpo two did for the shine on comp (see below)

That's very kind but that shot is nothing to do with the sun - it's a candle viewed from above...

Tell you what, if you buy a copy from here:
www.photoboxgallery.com/blokewithacamera/831575

...I'll let you enter the comp with it

As for inspiration, I can only suggest you go somewhere photogenic on a nice day and scout around. To be sure of best results, bracket your shots and use a tripod for easy compositing later if you need to. If you have the sun in or near the frame, you're sure to get lens flare - a line of coloured blobs - the only way to avoid/minimise this is to use a lens hood or handy piece of cardboard.

[white_van_man]

simpo two said:

white_van_man said: This months cometition at my camera club is contre jour, im after some inspiration i dont want to do the normal sunset or sun pouring through the trees etc i would like to do something like simpo two did for the shine on comp (see below) That's very kind but that shot is nothing to do with the sun - it's a candle viewed from above...

Thankfully it doesnt have to be into the sun just any light source iv been playing with candles tonight but cant get the right shot i will try again tomorrow

[V6GTO]

What abot using a car's headlights at dusk?

Martin.

[white_van_man]

Thats the best i have at the moment

>> Edited by white_van_man on Thursday 5th May 23:12

>> Edited by white_van_man on Thursday 5th May 23:12

[srider]

I'd enter this



A light bulb filament taken at 1/12800s, f20 with a 1D

check out the full size version www.pbase.com/srider/image/26223226/original

[bilko2]

I would think it would be hard trying to win on technical merrit as there is always someone willing to spend more time on photoshop or waiting for that special shot.
No, i would go for a good photo with lots of emotion and expression. Something that masks any weaknesses you may have.
One that springs to mind is a child on the carpet bathed in the blue light of a television screen from a few metres away. I think Mr. Simpo did one ( very good ).
Or maybe a moth dancing around a light bulb.
good luck

[simpo two]

bilko2 said:

One that springs to mind is a child on the carpet bathed in the blue light of a television screen from a few metres away. I think Mr. Simpo did one ( very good ).

This one?



Not really contre jour though!

[bilko2]

Hmm, No it was similar to your experiment in flash with your cat. Ie small toddler sat on carpet looking at tv screen approx 2 metres away. The only light in the picture was comming from the tv.
OOps, i thought it was one of yours simpo but now im not so sure.

[simpo two]

bilko2 said:

Hmm, No it was similar to your experiment in flash with your cat. Ie small toddler sat on carpet looking at tv screen approx 2 metres away. The only light in the picture was comming from the tv. OOps, i thought it was one of yours simpo but now im not so sure.

Nope not me, sorry!

[white_van_man]

i will post a few pics up ove rthe next couple of days and i will let you guys pick the best!!! thanks for all the ideas i like the automotive theme

[white_van_man]

And the winner on the night was


cheers guys for all the ideas

[bilko2]

2 in a row hugh?
Well done

[simpo two]

Thank you

[V6GTO]

Well done, WVM!

Three in a row?

Martin.