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Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 1, 2012416 views17 comments

This image was captured at a workshop with Mike Moats this past month. I backlit the shell with an LCD light then shined another light on the top of the shell.
Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1
Av( Aperture Value ) 20.0
ISO Speed 160
Lens EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Tripod
Processed with Nik Software full frame

C&C always welcome and appreciated

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

This is stunning, Cheryl! Great lighting in this; I like the contrast of the lighter edges with the darker center. Nice comp!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 2, 2012 at 6:51 AM

Expertly set up and captured. The light, color, and patterns are all superb.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 2, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Neat image Cheryl, the back-light really made a big difference in the outcome.
Great comp, luv the intricate symmetry..
The Big Guy sure knows how to design things nicely wouldn't ya say

Well done

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 2, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Definately Howard, Kinda blows me away. Thanks all for the compliments

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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on May 2, 2012 at 9:48 PM

This is just beautiful Cheryl. Great light and patterns I love the dark/light contrasts and the reverse curves of the shell.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on May 2, 2012 at 10:46 PM

Wicked stuff. Great idea with the lighting!

aF

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Comment posted by rob ashcroft on May 2, 2012 at 11:30 PM

A light on both sides works very well. I call it a 'light sandwich', and I use it sometimes on floral shots. It works very well here because you have such a naturally balanced composition (Fibonacci) http://lifehacker.com/5714937/compose-with-fibonaccis-ratio-for-phenomenal-photos

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 3, 2012 at 9:12 AM

Splendid, Cheryl. I am told this shell is a great example for mathematics in nature.

The spirals and the curved lines do play magic on the eyes. Light is great as well.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 3, 2012 at 9:14 AM

Thank You

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 3, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Wonderful shot, Cheryl. Perfect management of the light.

D&L

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 3, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Hi Cheryl

The patterns of curving lines are delightful!! The back and top lighting are perfectly done. producing sublime color tones

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 4, 2012 at 9:28 AM

Perfect close-up with excellent pattern and details in great light. Nicely done Cheryl.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 4, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Excellent job on the spiral shell. The lighting is fabulous.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 9, 2012 at 9:01 AM

Congratulations Cheril.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 9, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Love that shell!

Great detail and perspective -
congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 9, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Hi Cheryl

Knew it was a winner,

Congrats on winning the WP

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on May 14, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Perfection of light and lines captured in this shot. You and nature work very well together.

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