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04/07/2005 03:23:03 PM · #1 |
Hi all
I need to shoot somehting that would represent METAL in the chinese lements (the others are wood, fire, earth, water). The other shots were easy but I just can't find anything that woudl represent metal.
To put you in context, it'll be a texture used mostly as a bg or watermark in a massage therapy book.
THX!!!
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04/07/2005 03:42:02 PM · #2 |
Something rusty.
A bunch of coins
A bunch of nuts & bolts
Gold bars (Take them out from under your bed & polish them up)
A sink (Stainless steel)
A forgery |
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04/07/2005 03:43:51 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by aKiwi:
Something rusty.
A bunch of coins
A bunch of nuts & bolts
Gold bars (Take them out from under your bed & polish them up)
A sink (Stainless steel)
A forgery |
I was thinking of a forgery or gold bars as well...the coins are a great idea, though. Especially if you have some ancient Roman coins sitting around...
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04/07/2005 03:44:19 PM · #4 |
hmmmm
That is a tricky one. Somehow metal isn't something I would associate with massage therapy.
I believe the Chinese view of metal isn't quite the view of metal we have, however. If my memory serves, it is the element for the season of Autumn and focuses on the idea of the core, simplest and essential form such as when leaves fall from the trees, thus exposing them, and the grass on the ground dies, exposing the rock. Metal is anything that represents the structure of the earth, such as stone or crystals. A shining jewel would certainly be the most beautiful representation. Also, the chinese character for the word metal has something to do with gold. The element is associated with our higher self and the ability to get over grief and loss.
Hope this information helps you in some way. I think I'd try to do something with gold, but I'm not sure what exactly. |
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04/07/2005 03:44:23 PM · #5 |
how about a really rusty side of a boat ??
or a shiny steel plate, even a steel bar shaped like a letter, they come as an H, I, T, U, V, and L. ? |
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04/07/2005 03:46:32 PM · #6 |
I'd say use some kind of spherical metal object and play with distorting reflections. I'd also say steer clear of rust, cuz that doesn't seem as friendly and touchable as clean cold steel.
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04/07/2005 03:50:10 PM · #7 |
Ooh, what about quicksilver? Or a samuri sword! Or...or...or...like...um...nope, nothin' else.
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04/07/2005 03:51:28 PM · #8 |
| An embossed metal grid, like you'd find on a truck or stair tread makes a good background that's easily recognizable as metal. |
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04/07/2005 04:44:43 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by kdkaboom:
I'd say use some kind of spherical metal object and play with distorting reflections. I'd also say steer clear of rust, cuz that doesn't seem as friendly and touchable as clean cold steel. |
My first thought was similar to this - a pair of big shiny ballbearings, which then led me to think of those "stress balls" that you twirl around the palm of your hand to chill you out.
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04/07/2005 04:52:34 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by bod:
...a pair of big shiny ballbearings, which then led me to think of those "stress balls" that you twirl around the palm of your hand to chill you out. |
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04/07/2005 07:08:35 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by bod:
Originally posted by kdkaboom:
I'd say use some kind of spherical metal object and play with distorting reflections. I'd also say steer clear of rust, cuz that doesn't seem as friendly and touchable as clean cold steel. |
My first thought was similar to this - a pair of big shiny ballbearings, which then led me to think of those "stress balls" that you twirl around the palm of your hand to chill you out. |
Paul!!! I think you jusy hit the nail on the head!!! That's it!!! :-D
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04/07/2005 07:10:49 PM · #12 |
You have this head massager that is made of metal... i really don't know if its metal but i can get you a shot if you like to see what i am talking about...
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04/07/2005 07:16:35 PM · #13 |
| The chrome grill of a 50s automobile is always a winner. |
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04/07/2005 07:25:30 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:
Originally posted by bod:
Originally posted by kdkaboom:
I'd say use some kind of spherical metal object and play with distorting reflections. I'd also say steer clear of rust, cuz that doesn't seem as friendly and touchable as clean cold steel. |
My first thought was similar to this - a pair of big shiny ballbearings, which then led me to think of those "stress balls" that you twirl around the palm of your hand to chill you out. |
Paul!!! I think you jusy hit the nail on the head!!! That's it!!! :-D |
hmmm .. my pair don't look like metal though
(looks like a lacquered paint though they from china ..)
you can borrow them if you want - which part of ottawa are you in ?
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04/07/2005 07:42:47 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by ralphnev:
Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:
Originally posted by bod:
Originally posted by kdkaboom:
I'd say use some kind of spherical metal object and play with distorting reflections. I'd also say steer clear of rust, cuz that doesn't seem as friendly and touchable as clean cold steel. |
My first thought was similar to this - a pair of big shiny ballbearings, which then led me to think of those "stress balls" that you twirl around the palm of your hand to chill you out. |
Paul!!! I think you jusy hit the nail on the head!!! That's it!!! :-D |
hmmm .. my pair don't look like metal though
(looks like a lacquered paint though they from china ..)
you can borrow them if you want - which part of ottawa are you in ? |
Thx Ralf but I'll go to Chinatown and get a really nice pair with hopefully some intricate ingravings or something. :-)
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04/07/2005 08:15:04 PM · #16 |
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