by Ecce_Signum

Comment by doctornick:
Great stop motion! I'd have used a larger aperture than f/7.1 (like f/4) though to get the maximum shutter speed and still retain a safety margin when it comes to DOF.

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Comment by hanneke:
Hello, Greetings from the Critique Club.

As requested, here is an indepth critique of your submission. Please keep in mind this is a personal opinion.

Auwtsj! That must hurt! Love the expression on your face. What people will do to get a great humorous photo! Taking a look at your score and the 10th place, you did a great job.
But, there is one thing I'd like to add.
First of all, The cropping is a bit strange. You've got a big space at the top & right of the image, and a bit tight at the left of the image. That makes the composition a bit weird. I don't know if there was a chance to change the crop, and this might be just nitpicking ;-)
Lighting, black background and focus are great, so no comments about that.
The shape of the flames are awesome, like they're arranged.

Big compliments for being so brave and taking a wonderful shot like this!

I hope you've found this critique helpful. Good luck with future challenges!

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Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your rop ten finish. Had you not explained I would have taken it as an illusion. This is the real thing.

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Comment by Cam:
I hope you are mending well. Quite an amazing shot. I am guessing meths are gasoline. The word is used way different on this side of the pond.
Congrats on the top ten, great shot man!

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Comment by K-Rob:
Good Lord! There are much safer ways to accomplish this type of shot. LOL! At least we know how passionate you are about photography and DPC!

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Comment by eschelar:
Oh man! You didn't think of any tricks to slow the flame down? Now that is hardcore! Maybe using a bit of wax or something on your fingers to protect them? AYEE! I realize that wax is also flammable, but I think it might burn slower and give you a moment to shoot and put it out...

Take care with those fingers... they are important for camera operation.... and a few other things I think.... Incidentally, there's quite a large number of nerve endings in our fingertips... I guess you know that pretty well now... :)

The lighting is really good in this. I am reminded of my own difficulties with a similar setup... Well done.

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Comment by ratz:
Now that's what I call suffering for your art!but worth it, nice shot.

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Comment by wavelength:
dude, next time, get a piece of nicely cleaned glass and reflect the flame in it. much less painfull ;-)

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Comment by MikeO:
Great shot Andi - your mad!

Mike

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Comment by IreneM:
Congratulations on your top ten finish. It's a really amazing picture and you're a brave man to do have done it the way you did. Hope your fingers get better soon.