Image 21

Day 21 of an Unknown Number

"Image 21"

 

Sometimes, you just have to get back to the basics. That is to say, sometimes you have nothing else in mind, and you ponder photographing a nail. I actually did think about the image beforehand, but was not sure how I would go about lighting it. I stuck a strip box overhead, and I was relatively happy with the gritty look of it. However, it was not particularly interesting. As the midnight hour approached, I decided to go with a multiple exposure, during which I would add two gelled speedlights. So, the first exposure was lit by the overhead strip light. That was followed by the red and blue gelled exposures on their respective sides. As one might expect, it is fascinating to see the detail in things we take for granted. I have seen enough close-up images of peoples' facial pores to last a lifetime, but the head of a nail is something entirely different. Thanks for stopping in!!

 

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