DSS 48 - "Pseudo-Aurora Borealis"

mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
edited April 17, 2010 in The Dgrin Challenges
This here challenge is definitely pushing everyone's imagination towards and over the border, so I jumped that fence by portraying the infamous Aurora Borealis within the confines of my bedroom. In order to capture these images, I utilized a Lens Baby with a custom aperture disc in the shape of a 'star', a set of Christmas lights (in white/clear color) and a very bright green-laser-pointer mated to a plastic key-chain that diffused the laser beam; then I simply painted with light and voila, "Pseudo-Aurora Borealis"!

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As stated in the rules, these images are NWA style, 'straight out of compton-camera', which made it even more complicated. I have too many to choose from but I decided on the top 3, which of the 3 do you guys/gals like most? I know its difficult to choose b/c they all look the same, thus your inputs are most appreciated. :D

Here's a shot to commemorate SmugMug, this was actually easier to paint than the previous shots...:rofl

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"Smugs Seeing Stars"

Thanks, get at me!

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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    It's a nice, and creative effect.

    From the set, I prefer the last one :)
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  • TLVoDraTLVoDra Registered Users Posts: 171 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    I've looked at these a few times and the last one is the most interesting and the one that I'm most drawn to. You could make a custom aperture cutout with the DGrin smiley........
    Tammy~
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  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    Quick Q, which one do you mean by the 'last one'?
    The Dgrin one or the Aurora ones..#3? ne_nau.gif
  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    Very creative and different. thumb.gif

    I'm liking the smuggie best. It adds a little extra to your neat idea!

    Of the first three, I like #3. Not sure why, but I think it is the balance of the pattern of the stars.

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  • TLVoDraTLVoDra Registered Users Posts: 171 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    Oh sorry,..by the last one I meant the 4th one....with the smug smile.
    Tammy~
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  • whitericewhiterice Registered Users Posts: 555 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    The creativity here is astounding clap.gif - I realize that I have NO imagination. :cry

    I vote for #1 - seems most balanced to me.
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  • liflanderliflander Registered Users Posts: 339 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    Oh, that is incredibly cool! Kudos on creativity and execution. They're great illustrations. You could really take this on and keep on going with it. I hope you do!
    Mark

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  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited April 17, 2010
    So who likes the Pseudo-Northern Lights and who likes Smug Seeing Stars? I personally like #1, but the Smuggie one is funny to me. Let me know what you guys think so I can justify a decision. Thanks for the comments :D
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