Milky Splash!

Working from the West Lothian office today (ie; from home) waiting for a delivery. That arrived late this afternoon of course. For once I actually got quite a lot done. But I have hardly moved from in front of my computer all day.

When I realised I hadn't taken any pictures it had gone dark, so out came the flash and as Mrs42 isn't home yet (she's working late ... I'm on dinner duty ... haggis neeps & tatties ... yes we really do eat haggis in Scotland sometimes) I thought I'd have a play trying a shot out I've wanted to try for ages.

What great fun :-)

About 50 shots in all and I got 4 or 5 good splash crowns.

> Reject - Red splash 1

> Reject - Red splash 2

Setup info: Camera on tripod, flash (SB800) on table stand on top of book front left of camera, white card to right of camera as reflector, big clear Pyrex dish, shallow layer of water with red food colouring, cup of milk, straw for dropping milk. Focused on a sesame seed placed into water and then removed.

Camera setup on manual at 1/250, f8, 55mm. Strobe triggered by popup flash that was covered by card taped on top. Flash at 1/16 power and zoomed to 50mm. No diffuser.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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PS - some shots from my recent adventure with Bisk and McDawg now online.

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LOTD: Feel's ghostly Baja blip - a fab feeling, soft and smooth. A great portrait.