Stasis
Uploaded: June 18, 2007
The first (self titled) image in my frozen flowers project. I submerge mature blooms and freeze solid. This project allows me to study the intricacies, definition and beauty of flowers in a different way to just shooting cut flowers. The ice cocoon often shows a glossiness and captured bubbles which sometimes suggest movement and an extra dimension. Shot shutter priority - 1 second exposure with Nikkor 18 - 70mm @ 70 mm/f18 Exposure Comp.: -0.7 EV
Onboard flash synched with external flash, micro torch and sun lit. The project is ongoing.
Kumiko Parkinson June 18, 2007
Frozen Flowers! What an idea, Graham!Kathy Radford June 18, 2007
Talk about clever idea!!! This is absolutely beautiful. I love the effects of the air bubbles it creats. How creative is that. Keep them coming. Kathy in NH #4408837Melissa G. Meiselman June 18, 2007
Very creative idea and wonderful results, Graham!! #4409071Cheryl E. Molennor June 18, 2007
Very cool and creative Graham #4409093Michelle Cherashore June 18, 2007
WOW, what an awesome idea and great result!! Well done! #4409137Cheryl Meisel June 18, 2007
Super shot, so well done too! Perfection!Graham J. Weiss June 18, 2007
Hi guys.Many thanks for your thoughtful comments and feedback. Always appreciated!
I've frozen several unsuspecting blooms, more to come. #4411033
Bunny Snow July 04, 2007
Amazing capture, Graham!Please share how this was done, including placing the flower in the water so that it would stay put in that wonderful angle. How large was the block of ice that you created? How did you achieve both water droplets and ice crystals at the same time?
Amazing project. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Bunny
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