Playing with matches - part 1

I was trying some different kinds of shots with some matches tonight (specifically trying to get the smoke trails) and managed to get this one. Aside from a slight crop and being resized for the web, it's unretouched. I lined up 2 matches, lit the one in the back, let it burn for a few seconds and then blew it out and taking the picture. I thought the way the smoke curled was pretty cool. I just can't think of an appropriate title.

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I love playing with fire in pictures.. I have torched a pumpkin here (http://www.flickr.com …e/sets/72157622​728092718/).

What light source did you use to pick up the smoke? I've tried playing with insence sticks before but my light source was naff.

FelixDeSouze wrote in post #9035761
I love playing with fire in pictures.. I have torched a pumpkin here (http://www.flickr.com …e/sets/72157622​728092718/).

What light source did you use to pick up the smoke? I've tried playing with insence sticks before but my light source was naff.

I like to keep my fire pix on a small scale with candles or matches. The thought of it getting out of control scares the willies out of me! Your pumpkin shot is kinda cool though.

As for the light source, I used a studio strobe with a softbox on the left and a speedlight off to the right and towards the front. I'm still tweaking the setup to get it like I want. I also bought some incense to play with on smoke trails but haven't used it yet.

lavanut wrote in post #9035822
I like to keep my fire pix on a small scale with candles or matches. The thought of it getting out of control scares the willies out of me! Your pumpkin shot is kinda cool though.

As for the light source, I used a studio strobe with a softbox on the left and a speedlight off to the right and towards the front. I'm still tweaking the setup to get it like I want. I also bought some incense to play with on smoke trails but haven't used it yet.

Hehe, we had the pumpkin outside in an open space and had a hose at hand for H&S!! lol.

Ah, I'm a novice and don't have such equipment.. We had a mere torch when we tried it, which failed.. Are the studio strobe equipment expensive? I'd imagine they are.

Strobes are too pricey for me (right now at least :P )

The first one looks alien

FelixDeSouze wrote in post #9035848
Are the studio strobe equipment expensive? I'd imagine they are.

The one I get was a starter kit by Interfit. It was around $300. It has 2 strobes, 2 air cushioned stands, a softbox, and an umbrella. Though I bought mine from a local reseller, here's the kit at BH
Interfit EX-150 kit

lavanut wrote in post #9042522
The one I get was a starter kit by Interfit. It was around $300. It has 2 strobes, 2 air cushioned stands, a softbox, and an umbrella. Though I bought mine from a local reseller, here's the kit at BH
Interfit EX-150 kit

Thanks, I've bookmarked it.

also you could get the awesome Calumet Genesislights that are on sale now.

two light kit for 300