Tunnel Spin

[Dan Cattermole]

Not going to reveal much what happened before this spin as it might spoil a thread that is going to be posted on here tonight (hopefully)

This was a 'End the night' spin'
Thought I'd try a wire wool spin in a tunnel whilst walking. I will do this again soon as I hoped there would be more wool discharge towards the end and there wasn't, then I couldn't be bothered to fetch some more from the car.... lol

Anyway. Hope you like. Its not a masterpiece, just something I'd like to share with all


Tunnel Spin by dajoolzcat, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

 

[Kev Pugh]

Thanks for sharing Dan, I like and think it would look really good shot straight do the middle....looking forward to seeing the rest...

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Cheers Kev. Definately will try that idea next. Thanks for that dude. Can already picture in my head what thats going to look like

 

[Kev Pugh]

Will make a GREAT spiral and with all the discharge, is there any way to spice it up with some colour, perhaps treating the wool with some sulphur or similar.........

 

[Hamish Gill]

Nice, that's pretty ace matey

Is this the thread you were waiting for..
http://www.realphotographersforum.c...70-wire-wool-spinning-rpf-video-tutorial.html

 

[Pete Askew]

Fantastic effect there Dan. I really like the little 'tendrils' that branch off from the spiral. Looks like they are climbing up and not falling down. Or are they - it's nearly Halloween after all!!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

the 3D nature of it is wonderful Dan - very time tunnel!

 

[Brodie Jackson]

Ahhhh! Awesome!!!
All these wire wool photos / video are making it hard to resist playing with fire

 

[Davie Hudson]

i'm in awe of these and the light painting photo's, loving them

 

[Paul Lange]

You know it's Fireworks Night soon (wink wink). You could probably find something cool to do with this and some fireworks?? Just try not to blow yourself up!

 

[Kev Pugh]

Hey thats a thought Paul, a trail of WW wound round a mortar............... KaBOOM!!

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Hhm, now, as an ex fire officer Kev, I don't think that's a good encouragement on someone who loves fire.......
Such a bad influence Kev, is this the bad coming out of you from doing good all that time.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Thanks for the comments guys

 

[Kev Pugh]

It's a well know fact that ALL fire officers and Fire Fighters are or were Frustrated Pyromaniacs

Why do you think they joined in the first place? To do good for society or to have fun and get paid for it

Answers on a postcard addressed to The Chief Officer.......ooh contentious news report there..........

Seriously though I'm sure you could rig something up that would light up the sky

 

[Jim Kuo]

Wow, seeing this is what you do, I am glad that I didn't post my amaturish attempt at light painting

Awesome pic! It would be extremely cool if you could also take video next time so we can see the making of these pictures

 

[Pete Askew]

http://www.realphotographersforum.com/content/473-wire-wool-spinning-rpf-video-tutorial.html

 

[Jim Kuo]

Thanks Hamish for the video, it was way cool! I didn't realise you can light fire using metal wool + battery

 

[Hamish Gill]

everyday is a school day ...

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Wow, seeing this is what you do, I am glad that I didn't post my amaturish attempt at light painting

Jim, a very wise member on here told me that I should be more confident about my shots, although this member produced mind blowing wedding shots that anyone would be proud of..... no names metioned hey Hamish?
The thing is, I can see from a different point of now. I certainly wouldn't catagorise myself as 'Amaturish' when it comes to describing my efforts.
I'm not gonna ask you to post the picture that you didn't like but.... more along the lines of (if you are interested)..... go for it!!
Your work is excellent! you have the potential to do alot more form the stuff I've seen of yours, and most of all, it's great to see other people giving it a go!
Here's my very very first spin

First EVER wool spin by dajoolzcat, on Flickr

And my first Light Mummy....

Light Mummy by dajoolzcat, on Flickr

I sort of understood what I had to use as far as settings were concerned, had a few random 'writing in the sky' shots to get these settings understood, but I had NEVER sculpted a figure over mine and eneded up with that.

Just trying to point out what can be acheived and I really like to see what you can do...... only cause you've admitted giving it a go and showed interest. Mwahahahaaa!!! got you now
Sorry to put you in the spot light Jim............ who thinks he should?

 

[Kev Pugh]

I'll go with everything you said Dan..Jim post, its a great way to learn....