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05/30/2014 03:18:34 PM · #1 |
Incandescence --- what exactly does this mean to you photographers.. I like the name for sure....
I have googled images and it brought up all sets of different kinds.. the description from google is not helping much either and I even came across a porn site...ummmm I don't think this means porn photography..and please, please don't ask me how I came across them either... It was probably my backwards spelling issues. Hahah! I tried for descriptions but this means nothing to me only because it showed everything from light bulbs to portraits to landscapes to even low lit candle room pictures... .. maybe because I am still in the remedial class..
Can you guys please explain what the goals are for this challenge since the description was N/A
Does this mean we get to shoot anything we want?
My understanding so far just means its more or less like a "light" challenge and how you can use light in different ways for photography.. This will def. be challenging to get the right and perfect settings for the camera..
I am prob. seeing lower shutter speeds settings ISO about 100-200, F11 or so? Or am I completely way off?
Message edited by author 2014-05-30 15:22:11. |
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05/30/2014 03:28:57 PM · #2 |
I found this defination and I think I will go with it
incandescence is the emission of light (visible electromagnetic radiation) from a hot body as a result of its temperature. The term derives from the Latin verb incandescere, to glow white. |
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05/30/2014 03:29:36 PM · #3 |
It's not just you. I got the nekkid pics when I looked it up, too
My understanding is that it is not just "light", but the "emission of light from a hot body as a result of its temperature". Think old style light bulbs, or charcoal briquets (after the flames die down). Seek out your local blacksmith, and see if he'll let you take photos.
I predict a lot of photos of the glowing filaments of broken light bulbs. What a waste of perfectly good light bulbs. You could probably get a mint for them on ebay, now that you can't buy them anymore. (I'll be honest...If I do this challenge, I may try this myself, as I've never done it before)
Message edited by author 2014-05-30 15:43:49. |
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05/30/2014 03:31:07 PM · #4 |
1. The emission of visible light by a hot object.
2. The light emitted by an incandescent object.
3. A high degree of emotion, intensity, or brilliance. |
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05/30/2014 03:31:49 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by jab119:
I found this defination and I think I will go with it
incandescence is the emission of light (visible electromagnetic radiation) from a hot body as a result of its temperature. |
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05/30/2014 03:36:58 PM · #6 |
| I do not understand this challenge. Don't you need a special infrared camera to capture this? There is no description on the challenge so I really do not understand what they're asking us to do. |
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05/30/2014 03:47:30 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by LinMalAng:
I do not understand this challenge. Don't you need a special infrared camera to capture this? There is no description on the challenge so I really do not understand what they're asking us to do. |
no filter needed, its just sometype of light being emitted from some object, think glowing |
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05/30/2014 03:48:25 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by LinMalAng:
I do not understand this challenge. Don't you need a special infrared camera to capture this? There is no description on the challenge so I really do not understand what they're asking us to do. |
Linda that was what I was thinking too that we need a special lens for this one
this is gonna take some
extra thought and planning than I thought |
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05/30/2014 03:48:55 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by LinMalAng:
I do not understand this challenge. Don't you need a special infrared camera to capture this? There is no description on the challenge so I really do not understand what they're asking us to do. |
No, you just need to take a photo of something glowing red hot. There have been some good examples in the thread already (light bulb filament, charcoal briquettes) and I can also think of some others quickly (electric stove coils, hot piece of metal, inside of a toaster).
Just don't enter an image of flame, as that isn't incandescence from what I have read. |
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05/30/2014 03:55:51 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jgirl57:
Originally posted by LinMalAng:
I do not understand this challenge. Don't you need a special infrared camera to capture this? There is no description on the challenge so I really do not understand what they're asking us to do. |
Linda that was what I was thinking too that we need a special lens for this one
this is gonna take some
extra thought and planning than I thought |
I suspect you are thinking of infra-red light. |
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05/30/2014 03:57:18 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by giantmike:
Just don't enter an image of flame, as that isn't incandescence from what I have read. |
No, but the glowing wick end of a just-extinguished candle is ... |
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05/30/2014 04:04:19 PM · #12 |
| I'll probably go blind looking into the light!!!! |
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05/30/2014 04:31:29 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by giantmike:
...Just don't enter an image of flame, as that isn't incandescence from what I have read. |
AFAIK, a flame is definitely an example of incandescence, in fact a very good one. The light from a flame is directly due to the temperature of heated gasses (with some minor contribution by the emission spectra of some of the combusted material).
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05/30/2014 04:38:57 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by jab119:
I found this defination and I think I will go with it
incandescence is the emission of light (visible electromagnetic radiation) from a hot body as a result of its temperature. |
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seriously you know the rules, no genitalia |
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05/30/2014 04:41:34 PM · #15 |
Take a picture of a sunrise or sunset. That's probably the most obvious incandescent thing you see.
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05/30/2014 05:07:35 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by jgirl57:
Incandescence --- what exactly does this mean to you photographers.. I like the name for sure.... |
According to Google Translate: Light bulb
Not sure why everyone makes this so difficult here :) |
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05/30/2014 05:34:38 PM · #17 |
yes I saw that description too but for me that is just plain boring and I knew there was more to this challenge than just lightbulbs.. never been in this sitution its not the fact is hard its new to me and I have no "photography knowledge" about this theme...
I wanted to seek out more info from you gurus who know how to photograph everything and seem to understand how to do these challenges... I am only 5 months old lolol
for those that do take their time to help us newbies understand these things, know from
the bottom of my heart I appreciate your time and teachings :))
Message edited by author 2014-05-30 17:51:19. |
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05/30/2014 05:57:40 PM · #18 |
| ...just think "glowy" and keep an open mind. That's what I love about challenges with "N/A" where the description usually goes. Don't put fences up where none are needed in the first place. |
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05/30/2014 06:19:40 PM · #19 |
DO remember that we might say of an acquaintance that she has an incandescent smile.
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in·can·des·cent [in-kuhn-des-uhnt] Show IPA
adjective
1.
(of light) produced by incandescence.
2.
glowing or white with heat.
3.
intensely bright; brilliant.
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brilliant; masterly; extraordinarily lucid: an incandescent masterpiece; incandescent wit.
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aglow with ardor, purpose, etc.: the incandescent vitality of youth. |
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05/30/2014 06:36:58 PM · #20 |
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05/30/2014 06:57:13 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
... incandescent smile.
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4.
brilliant; masterly; extraordinarily lucid: an incandescent masterpiece; incandescent wit.
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aglow with ardor, purpose, etc.: the incandescent vitality of youth. |
So really, in MY case, all I'd need is a selfie :-) |
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05/30/2014 07:00:05 PM · #22 |
Here's an example of "incandescence". Of course it's a stupid photograph and scored a robust 4.5 so I wouldn't take this too seriously.
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05/30/2014 08:51:49 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by giantmike:
...Just don't enter an image of flame, as that isn't incandescence from what I have read. |
AFAIK, a flame is definitely an example of incandescence, in fact a very good one. The light from a flame is directly due to the temperature of heated gasses (with some minor contribution by the emission spectra of some of the combusted material). |
This is what my basis is on. Check out the image captions on the right: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescence |
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05/30/2014 10:08:26 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by giantmike:
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by giantmike:
...Just don't enter an image of flame, as that isn't incandescence from what I have read. |
AFAIK, a flame is definitely an example of incandescence, in fact a very good one. The light from a flame is directly due to the temperature of heated gasses (with some minor contribution by the emission spectra of some of the combusted material). |
This is what my basis is on. Check out the image captions on the right: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescence |
If you read the wiki article at the bottom of "Observation and Use" is says..."Sunlight is the incandescence of the "white hot" surface of the sun."....hmmmmm |
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05/30/2014 10:34:34 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by jesusfreak864ever:
..."Sunlight is the incandescence of the "white hot" surface of the sun."....hmmmmm |
"White" sunlight is the glow of an object at 5000-5500°K ... |
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