The Two Rings - Part 3

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		from directory/Brandon (12,921) on June 9, 2005 10:40:47 PM CDT (1) this is a pretty cool idea. what did you use to make a flame? i think next time include all of the reflection on the table to allow more depth in the photo. thanks for posting. --B Reply  Show ratings
		from satoor/Armand (908) on April 7, 2005 10:09:07 AM CDT Well done, it's a funny subject related to the Lord of the Rings. Nice! Armand Reply
		from marcus/Marcus (23) on March 30, 2004 10:10:26 AM CST (2) Excellent photo!!! The flame on the left side that is hanging over the edge of the ring should be removed as to show the flame coming from out of the center of the ring. But over all, this is a supurb photo that has so much meaning and passion. Anyone who views this picture can feel the strength and power it invokes. Just supurb!!! Reply  Show ratings
		from memo/Mehmet (37,454) on March 13, 2004 12:05:09 PM CST (6) hello Dan, successful photo. first, i like the idea, congrats for that. then, it is technically very good. only looks a bit tilted. overall wonderful work. Great effort! Reply  Show ratings
		from skywalker707/Brandon & Robert (304) on March 12, 2004 10:13:05 PM CST (3) Let me guess, Everclear? That's awesome...Done it a thousand times but never got such a crisp clear flame. Wonderfully sharp too. I wish the rings had a TAD more light on them, but other than that, they are great. Reply  Show ratings  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 13, 2004 1:46:02 AM CST Yep, it was grain, that stuff really burns well. Thanks! Reply
		from thierry/Thierry (9,590) on March 12, 2004 8:06:47 PM CST (4) I think you've totally nailed the concept, both times. The blue gradient is mesmerizing and the exposure looks right on the money. I think I like the additional color of the other one a little better, but this one is really cool too....errrrh hot I mean. Reply  Show ratings  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 13, 2004 1:50:36 AM CST Yea, I agree I really like my first photo that I posted in this series. I was surprised more people didn't critique that one. Reply  From thierry/Thierry (9,590) on March 13, 2004 10:21:42 AM CST If I had seen it I would have been all over it. It's too bad when quality work doesn't get the attention it deserves. Rest assured it was a great shot. Reply
		from gibsonguy05/Nick (67) on March 12, 2004 6:55:08 PM CST (3) awsome picture. i have one question. how did you light the flame? i don't see a match or anything, unless you took it out in PS Reply  Show ratings  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 13, 2004 1:48:56 AM CST I used a eye dropper and lit the alcohol with a long match. My wife helped me with it all. We were quick and I took about 300 photos in a period of 10 mins or so. Reply  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 13, 2004 1:48:56 AM CST I used a eye dropper and lit the alcohol with a long match. My wife helped me with it all. We were quick and I took about 300 photos in a period of 10 mins or so. Reply
		from otcstargazer/Melanie (7) on March 12, 2004 6:43:03 PM CST (3) Well Dan, you have outdone yourself. I still see the same as I did the last one, in that it is a tribute to marriage in that it can withstand the heat and fire of this world, but now with the intense blue hue (blue has the meaning of TRUST, RESERVES, HARMONY, AFFECTION, FRIENDSHIP, FIDELITY, LOVE) it all the more solidifies my view of the sanctity of marriage being strong enough to withstand the "falmes". Good Job! Reply  Show ratings
		from angelor/Angelo (1,528) on March 12, 2004 2:34:39 PM CST (3) Nice work. The blue flame really stands up. As for lighting etc you certainly got it just right I must say. Reply  Show ratings  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 12, 2004 2:35:43 PM CST Thanks Angelo, I as well liked the lighting, even if the ring is a little dark, I thought it gave the photo a evil sort of glow. Reply
		from steensmtpinto/Tom (244) on March 12, 2004 2:32:29 PM CST (4) I believe the black background improves the blue flame. But I can see some detail in the rings, which if there was a little more light on them this detail would be more, pronounced. Reply  Show ratings  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 12, 2004 2:34:44 PM CST This photo was originally even darker near the ring. I was able to restore some of the detail and highlights in photoshop. Thanks Tom! Reply
		from catfish/Allan (1,347) on March 12, 2004 2:28:21 PM CST (5) The concept you are trying here is just wonderfull. Magnificent, innovative work. Okay, you had inspiration, but your way of capturing the effect turned out great. I think you should have "moveiframed" this one aswell. I loved that on your first pic. Another thing is that you cropped the top of the reflection from the flame. But is does not ruin the great impression of nice technic and idea. Reply  Show ratings  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 12, 2004 2:32:05 PM CST Thanks Allan, unfortunately with the way the camera was setup it did not capture the entire reflection. Out of 300 photos only one had this blue glow. I will probably go back and movie frame them all, it just didn't work as well when the entire frame was black. It also would require me to crop the reflection and frame even tighter. Thanks! Reply
		from kevan/Kevan (3,626) on March 12, 2004 2:24:39 PM CST (3) Hats off to you for engineering a great image! There are some technical shortcomings here (a touch too dark, we lose some needed detail in the rings and the background is a bit dominating), but the end effect is excellent! Nice work! Reply  Show ratings  From dealcatcher/Dan (569) on March 12, 2004 2:26:16 PM CST It was a little dark, but out of 300 shots it was the only one that had a unique blue glow. Take a look at the rest of the series, they are all very diffrent. Thanks! Reply

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