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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/01/2011 06:52:03 PM · #30

Originally posted by posthumous:

now THIS is steel wool photography:

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That is wicked

sinistral_leo

Nikon D5100

12/01/2011 09:23:12 PM · #31

Hmmm...I wonder if I can attach steel wool to a hula hoop...

MinsoPhoto

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/01/2011 09:25:42 PM · #32

Originally posted by sinistral_leo:

Hmmm...I wonder if I can safely attach steel wool to a hula hoop...

Fixed that for you :)

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/01/2011 11:04:40 PM · #33

Originally posted by sinistral_leo:

Hmmm...I wonder if I can attach steel wool to a hula hoop...

Lots of people do poi hula hoops, I'm sure it wouldn't be THAT different. Take this idea and make "cages" to hold the steel wool instead.
here's an example of a poi hula hoop
Be aware that a large concern is stopping the hoop once it's going. (I know somebody who does lots of hooping and whatnot).

12/04/2011 12:17:31 PM · #34

took some new shots last night at abandoned VOR in Ridge on Long Island

MinsoPhoto

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/04/2011 12:20:22 PM · #35

Some really cool shots there

cowtownmom

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

12/04/2011 01:30:31 PM · #36

Loved the images and it looks like so much fun. We will have to wait a while to try it here in Texas. Although we are having a rainy day today, we will have to have too many more before we have to STOP mowing our lakes. OK, now that you've stopped laughing, yes we have had to mow our lakes. Sad part is the reason, a drought. I'm not sure if we still have burn bans but are still on water restrictions and expect to be so for probably a year or maybe more.

After that, will try. Think my grandkids will think this is WAY COOL too.

Thanks for sharing a cool technique.

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

12/04/2011 01:38:39 PM · #37

Wonderful visual treats, these photos are. I liked the instructional video, too. In Colorado (front range and mountains), we really can't even think of doing this due to the wildfire risk. People have been put in prison for letting a campfire escape the fire ring and starting a multi-million dollar conflagration.

Certainly, there are safe areas to do this kind of thing. But, it's risky business in a fire prone area.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/04/2011 04:10:12 PM · #38

This was the best I could do with Steel Wool photography.

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/04/2011 04:38:41 PM · #39

Ahaha that is sooooo you Art! Now you need to hang him by some rope and spin him.... I can see it now, little Art on fire setting everything in the area on flames!!! Or maybe make a mini electric chair and wach him burn!

I love it! Your take on all the threads always amaze me! If your ever on long Island, I need to buy you a drink sir!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

12/04/2011 05:03:21 PM · #40

That's a fine set of shots, Mr. Derf sir! If you're ever on Cape Cod I'll cook you a steak...

R.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

12/04/2011 05:43:07 PM · #41

Very cool interior shots, and am trying to think of some cool big ol structures I might be able to use for similar work...AHA!! Just thought of the perfect place!

Now one question, what's a VOR?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/04/2011 05:57:15 PM · #42

The short answer is that is an aviation navigational transmitter for airplanes to follow, like highways in the sky, this is how they stay on course.... The long answer sucks but here it is just incase anyone wanted more info...

VOR, short for VHF omnidirectional radio range, is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft. A VOR ground station broadcasts a VHF radio composite signal including the station's identifier, voice (if equipped), and navigation signal. The identifier is typically a two- or three-letter string in Morse code. The voice signal, if used, is usually the station name, in-flight recorded advisories, or live flight service broadcasts. The navigation signal allows the airborne receiving equipment to determine a magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft (direction from the VOR station in relation to the Earth's magnetic North at the time of installation). VOR stations in areas of magnetic compass unreliability are oriented with respect to True North. This line of position is called the "radial" from the VOR. The intersection of two radials from different VOR stations on a chart provides the position of the aircraft.

Sheryll

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/04/2011 06:21:07 PM · #43

Those are some great shots!!!! And the tutorial is great too. I'm definitely going to try this someday.

I was in Guam when we had a category 5 typhoon (aka hurricane) pass directly over the island. The eye of it went right over the part of the island I was in. During that typhoon we lost the whole VORTAC.... That is the VOR AND the TACAN (Tactical Aid to Navigation) The entire thing was taken from it's high spot out to sea. We still got the airport up and running within 48 hours after the typhoon had passed.

Having gone through that experience I am confident that a little steal wool on fire will be a cake walk.... question is whether or not I can catch it on my camera well enough.

Oh and I'll use a lighter so that I don't put the battery in the same pocket... lol

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/04/2011 08:49:19 PM · #44

Wow, if you would have jumped on the VOR at sea it would have given you great reflections off the water! Lol

I shot some stills and video in Hurricane Irene a few months ago but did not think about doing steel wool shots! Now I will have to keep this in mind when I get the next hurricane. I guess I could just hold the whisk up in the air it it would look like a crazy torch with sparks. Hmmm

johnx77

12/06/2011 05:15:44 PM · #45

Looking at these pictures has now captured my interest into steel wool photography. I like the pictures with water in them because they give the mirror effect. So you can actually see what some of the image looks like in an upside down perspective. Great pics continue the good work.

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JonoTucker

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/06/2011 05:57:06 PM · #46

Great Video! Thanks alot!!

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

12/10/2011 11:02:33 PM · #47

Did a few shots with a good friend Tim tonight and had a great time

Now with all of these shots, I still got showed up by my 12 year old son using my 40D with my Tamron 28-75 2.8 and a really flimsy tripod worth about $.40c! He composed the image, focused using live view and took the shot all by him self while I was using my 7D with a 6.5MM. Very Proud!

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PapaBob

Sony Alpha a7 IV

12/10/2011 11:41:13 PM · #48

I love the use of the fire truck and the one your son did is really well done.

IAmEliKatz

Nikon D5

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/10/2011 11:53:48 PM · #49

Love the use of the firetruck. It's a great oxymoron!