About a month ago, I saw a great post on everyphototunity talking about taking shots of soap bubbles mid air and the effects achieved with them. She had been inspired by a photographer called Richard Heeks who takes truly amazing photographs of bubbles. I thought that I would like to have a go at this too and with my 12 year old assistant tried to create some bubble effects.
Well, it is really hard and I definitely need some more practise with this technique. Firstly, you almost certainly need an assistant who is willing to constantly create bubbles for you as it will take a huge amount of bubbles just to get any in focus, let alone any that look decent, that are well lit, etc. I was relatively pleased with my results, but looking back again on Richard Heeks‘ images, I have a very long way to go!
I would really like to have another go at this though, it seems that the background and the subject (i.e. the image reflected in the bubble) also play a huge part in the impact of the image.
I did also try one in black and white and I think it has a very different mood to it. What do you think?
You did really well they look great now I want to try lol hehe
Thanks. I look forward to seeing your results. 🙂
🙂
They’re gorgeous. The black & white one is more sombre but I like how it shows up the textures – makes the bubble look more solid.
Thanks for your comment. Sombre is a good word for it, I liked the way the textures in the B & W contrasted.
I was trying the same thing and quickly learned that the background is as important as the bubbles. Very much. And lightning, of course. No flash… It has to be bright and the background needs to be nice but neutral so the bubbles can pop out (pun! haha) It is quite funny how I go like a maniac after a bubble, but yeah definitely worth to explore 🙂
It is quite amazing how quickly the bubbles float away, I’d need lots of practise before I attempt this I public! Quite right about the lighting though. 🙂
Agreed. 🙂
This has given me some inspiration, esp the shot of the building through the building.
I’ll look forward to seeing what you can create. Check out the link in the post to Richard Heeks for some amazingly creative shots.
Hi, thanks for linking to my blog; I’m pleased to see you also had a go at trying to capture bubbles on your camera. I think your images have come out really good, my favourite being the multiple bubbles against the dark green background. The black and white one is nicely done too and does look completely different than in colour. Well done 🙂
I’m glad you like my images and thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
You’re welcome, although I think we should really both thank Richard and his lovely bubble images
Absolutely. 🙂
Katie, I think you did a superb job! I love them all, but the reflection of the building in the second shot is just stunning!
Thanks, I like that the bubbles act as a kind of floating mirror, I think there is more experimentation to come!
Super!!! They are brilliant! I love the one with the reflection especially!!!
Thank you very much, I had fun doing them!
Definitely looks tricky, Katie! 🙂
Yes, but great fun. I’ll definitely try again! 🙂
Hi Katie! Seeing how active you are on various challenges and the lovely photos that you share I wanted to put in a word for a weekly feature I’ve started this Tuesday…I’d be delighted incase you decide to take a plunge. http://lenzexperiments.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/terrific-tuesday-trials-challenge/
Here’s the first theme Cheers!
http://lenzexperiments.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/terrific-tuesday-trials-alike/
Hi Preeti, thanks for your lovely comments. Your challenge looks fun, hopefully I can find something good to post on it. 🙂
🙂 looking fwd to it then..
These are wonderful.
Thanks 🙂