A Bunch Of Drips

[arne saknussen]

More experimentation.

[GB1]

Arne - Has potential, but somehow the background doesn't quite compliment the subjects in this one. Too flat too maybe.

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[arne saknussen]

I agree about the bg, I need to find another source other than my ipad to get the same type of effect. Any ideas on how to improve the flatness?

[GB1]

Arne - yeah, things will look flat if there's no dimensional 'clues' to other dimensions, those being things like a bubble in front of (and partially clipping) another, lighting differences on a bubble (like a sphere where part of it is dark), etc. This one actually reminds me of a 60s or 70s theme ... I think there was an art movement/phase back then (don't know how long it lasted) where simplicity and RGB colors were sort of 'in'... I LOVE those artsy phases! neat stuff fades in, usually doesn't last, but we get some neat creations.

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[arne saknussen]

Thanks for the explanation. I took this shot directly above so that I could capture the colors which might explain the lack of shadows and such. When I tried an angle, the color wouldn't be there and the color was the important factor for me. So I shall try further methods. I really appreciate your comments, it helps a lot.

[jetrim]

Try introducing a side light (exposure will be tricky). It should produce a catchlight on one edge which should greatly improve 3D appearance.