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Robert Jensen
 

Oil on Water Photography Notes Available


 
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Not really a question - just wanted to let folks know that if you have never tried photographing Oil on Water, I have put together a Microsoft Word document describing my recent experimentation with this and will send it to anyone who sends me their email address using the BPMail.


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March 10, 2011

 

Mary Iacofano
  Very cool. I will send you my e-mail address. And thanks. That is very kind of you!


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March 10, 2011

 

Bob Cammarata
  If only we could turn that oil into a little gasoline!! :) I checked out your website, Robert, and it appears that you could give us a few lessons on insect photography as well! Your work is really top-shelf!


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March 10, 2011

 

Robert Jensen
  Thanks Mary - sent you the article

Thanks Bob - I'm actually a trained entomologist so have had the opportunity to photograph a lot of insects. Didn't do much of it last year but hope to do more this spring and summer.


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March 10, 2011

 

Linda Proctor
  Amazing Robert I will mail you Thank you


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March 10, 2011

 
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  Thank you for the notes Bob. This is such a giving gesture, and the photos are superb!!!

UB.


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March 10, 2011

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Superb images and a very clear text. Thanks so much for making this information available to us all, Robert. This technique looks like challenging fun!


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March 11, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Thanks for sending it to me, too, Robert - so far I've just zapped through it quickly, but I plan to spend some time to see how it's done!


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March 11, 2011

 

Mary Iacofano
  Just opened your file. Amazing that you can put so much time into this text to so openly share with others. Thank you sir! As I am searching the house for the perftect glass/vase, I am wondering how much abstract effect a glass that is cut w/design on the bottom would work. As in a Waterford glass. It is cut like a star on the bottom. Seems like it would be interesting. I also have a ball head for my tripod. Not sure if I can get my camera to go parralel on the tripod.
Thanks Robert, I know what I will be playing with all weekend.

Regards, Mary


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March 11, 2011

 

Robert Jensen
  Thank you all for your comments.

Mary ... please let me know how your glass works out? I have tried a vase with a "cracked-look" bottom, but did not like the results.

I am experimenting now with putting air bubbles inside the oil droplets and will resend my article to everyone after that experiment is done.


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March 11, 2011

 

Lori B. Gagliano
  Robert, these are incredible. I have tried to do this but mine surely don't look like yours. I'd love to receive your instructions on how to do this. Thanks.
Lori


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March 11, 2011

 

Wanda Knoss
  Thank You for sharing! The instructions were great along with the diagram's and the detailed examples. It is very much appreciated.
I cannot wait to experiment!


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March 12, 2011

 

Robert Jensen
 
 
  Sample using olive oil
Sample using olive oil
Air bubbles placed within olive oil - notice the silver surface tension rings produced.

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  Sample using sesame oil
Sample using sesame oil
Air bubbles placed within sesame oil - notice the golden surface tension rings produced.

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two of them here.


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March 13, 2011

 
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