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Liquid Sculpture images are fluids in motion, frozen in time by a flash of light. They are droplets witnessed in mid-splash.
"I orchestrate these sculptures by accurately aiming the drops and releasing them with precise timing. As nature takes its course, I photograph the unfolding forms using a digital camera and electronic flash. I instigate the myriad of shapes by varying the drops' trajectories and manipulating their physical properties. Color, viscosity, and surface tension are controlled with dye, glycerin, and soap. Fluids in motion fascinate my senses. I feel their smooth and effortless curves: structures reflecting a perfect balance of dynamic forces. They tickle some faint physical memory, like a scent evoking a forgotten mix of feelings."
When I think about photographing water, I always think about the outdoors. I read this article in Rangefinder magazine a while ago and learned about Martin Waugh's water droplet photography. What he does is he sets up his studio and high speed flashes and stops the droplets in motion. On his website, I looked at all of the different types of droplets. He manipulated the colors a lot to get interesting and more beautiful results. Maybe even more than the droplets, I like the ripple effect they give off.
For my A4 in lighting techniques I want to try a process where I photograph water in the studio. I plan on setting up a table, bringing in some bowls, and different color backdrops. Then I think it will take me a really long time to get it right. I will fire the flash after a drop is released, and maybe I'll get one good one out of 100. I think it would be cool to put colored filters on the strobes and/or my lens. Then after I get the hang of it, I can use food dye in the water and see how that affects the droplets. I know that mine won't be as good as Martin's, but I like his concepts and ideas. I'd like to experiment on my own and see what path this assignment takes me on.
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