Refraction
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Location
I took this picture in my kitchen at home in Hampshire, UK. I needed even, soft lighting so I didn't get too much reflection off the glasses!Time
I had come up with the idea the previous evening but had school work! I started to set up as soon as I woke up the following day and took an hour before I had got the perfect shot!Lighting
Lighting was crucial to this shot! I pinned a bed sheet across the ceiling lights to diffuse the light and then set up a single flash gun with a diffusing filter in line with the shot. This allowed clear view of the refraction without glare from the glasses.Equipment
The shot was taken with a Canon 7D with a 24-105 F/4 lens and a Canon 430EX speedlite flash. The background sheet was just a print on a piece of A4 paper!Inspiration
I studied physics at A level and had done experiments with refraction in the past. I had always wondered about how this effect could be applied to photography. My school launched a "maths photography" competition so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try it out!Editing
The background was already black and white but I edited the shot as monochrome just to remove any warmth from the lighting in the room. I increased contrast and sharpness to add punch to the image and used spot removal to remove a few bubbles in the water.In my camera bag
I like to shoot anything and everything! My bag consists of Canon 7D and 7D mark II bodies, Canon EF-S 10-22mm super wide angle, Canon 24-105mm F/4 for everyday use, 70-200mm F/2.8 and 100-400 F/4.5-5.6 for sports and wildlife. I also carry a Canon 430EX speedlite flash.Feedback
Get creative! Different backgrounds, different colours, different shapes will all create amazing patterns and effects. The possibilities are really endless. It doesn't take fancy equipment, everything you need will be in your kitchen! Tag me! I'd love to see your refraction shots.
