January in the UK usually means cold days, long nights and a lack of enthusiasm to go out and find new things to photograph. If that sounds familiar then you’re going to love this idea as it involves staying inside where it’s warm and dry.
Did I say dry? OK that might not be strictly accurate as when you’re dropping objects into tanks of water things are going to get wet.
For this photo I filled a small glass fish tank with clean water and set about finding things from around the house to drop in the drink and photograph. It wasn’t long before I’d lined up an eclectic mix of candidates including, bottles of bath gel, items of fruit and even a piggy bank! But it was the red dice that really worked for me.
In the video I start by going over the strobist speedlight adaptor. I used the adaptor to attach a beauty dish which spreads and softens the light a little. It’s a very useful gadget, but not essential for the shot. If you don’t have a beauty dish, a small softbox will work just as well or even the bare flash if all else fails.
WOW I will have a go at this one
Might I suggest one more piece of equipment… A squeegee
Thanks for the Video, you described lighting, equipment but how about settings of camera?
I really love this!! I tried doing this a while ago using large irregular shaped crystal gems. I’m a terrible photographer, but if I were as good as you, the photos would have been excellent!! Give it a go Gavin. X
Very cool! Cold you give a bit more info on the camera settings?
your so good! if you dont mind can you post on how to make a rubiks cube pictures? tnx
Hi Gav. Great video as always. Is there a reason you used a stofen diffuser on your speedlight?
hey gavin, saw your picture of the dice the other day and just had to try this, bought a fish tank this afternoon and have been experimenting all night !! great fun and now just tweaking slightly in photoshop.
I have done water in the past but the Dice look great Gavin, Im going to get some of those type and do this.
Milk is another good liquid to use for doing drips and splashes…
lol don’t think the goldfish will like this one!!!
~Sounds like fun – I think I’ll try it out when I lack any inspiration.
Hi,
I want to buy a lighting stand for my canon 430 flash, would I need to buy an attachment to connect it to the stand.
All of your videos are great. really helpful. Thanks…
Great video, as usual. I was wondering how fast the speed of the camera should be? Grtz
I’m off to my studio to have a bash at this. I’ll have to move the cars out first though!
I have two little fishes in my freezer and they are going to be dropped into water too. The subject possibilities are endless.
If you like Gavin’s video then go to the following link for more…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6yM8cxLPzM
Thanks Royston! Good to see how easy it can be… now I need to wait for the sun to come out 😀
Hi Gav. thank for this great video,and I am asking about shutter speed?
Hi Gav i;m a new convert to your site through youtube and am fascinated by your free flowing enjoyment in your photography could you possibly have a look at doing a video on macro ringflash? and pass on some tips for us it would be great! keep up the good work rgds Paul
Amazing tips! thanks!
Thanks from Venezuela. I´ll try it. It´s a very helpful tip. But, I don´t have a beautydish.. But I will.. Thanks again.. God bless you..
Gavin
you are a true inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and deserve more than you know….Keep rockin’
Thanks Ron 🙂