Anyone seen this - bubble photography?

gpdv · 05-10-2011 8:21pm #1

I haven't seen any of this before, I think only few people have. Photgraphing reflections in the bubbles. Nice examples here:

The real pop art: Stunning landmarks captured in the reflection of a bubble
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2034663/Stunning-landmarks-captured-reflection-bubble-Tom-Storm.html

pullandbang · 06-10-2011 12:27am

That's quite cool. Cheaper than a fish eye lens!

smash · 06-10-2011 9:23am

It's quite difficult. I've had a few failed attempts.

the_tractor · 06-10-2011 9:31am

smash wrote: »

It's quite difficult. I've had a few failed attempts.

I've tried it too, but it's not easy, you did well.

It'd be so much easier if there was someone else to make the bubbles rather than trying to do it all myself, and you need good light and no wind, and good bubble mix is hard to find.

jensennhook · 06-10-2011 9:50am

hey it's beautiful i want to try it, no i will really try it.haha:D..it doesn't require a high different camera does it?

Every You Photography · 06-10-2011 9:50am

That is a mix between a fisheye and a double rainbow

Misstaken · 06-10-2011 2:53pm

Would be beautiful into a rich colourful sunset

smash · 06-10-2011 3:29pm

I have a giant bubble maker at home, might try it again soon.

pete4130 · 06-10-2011 4:01pm

well executed but tbh a bit boring, overdone, old, seen before (by most), cliche, niche images. Surpirsed they are nu-wave HDR...........

121FOTO · 06-10-2011 10:42pm

A decent F-number (F8-11), a fast shutter speed and an ISO to take all these two elements. Dont shot to close to the bubble (remember the depth of field)
Put the camera on a tripod, manually focus on a point where the bubble will be, use a bubble gun or a bubble machine (they sell them in Mother Care for €15 - best investment ever for kids photos) and start snapping. I will guarantee you 90% of the shots will be crap

but there will be one or two that will be worth the work.
Enjoy

Ovidiu @121FOTO