ice candle

[vsa]

Ok not the most original idea but who cares. I replaced the stearin of a small candle with water and stuck it in the freezer. Managed to take one shot of it before the flame died for good.

From camera:


After Photoshop:


Not totally happy with the result but Photoshop saved it some. The ice could've been clearer but since I don't have any facility where to produce crystal clear ice this has to do. Too shallow depth of field. Live and learn. ^_^

[Marcuscarcus]

make crystal clear ice!
this is how to make crystal clear ice. I have tried it with mixed results.

[vsa]

Thank you for the link.

[4Peaz]

I like it, even after you used PS, it looks very good. I like the fact that the refelection from the flame adds detail to the ice. I can see where it has little cracks, and lines in it now...this I think is a very nice touch.

[garrettth]

I think it's a great shot... I like how it looks floating

[OneTouchSpark]

Lovely! I love that the ice isn't clear, actually.

[JoelAnt]

Originally Posted by OneTouchSpark

Lovely! I love that the ice isn't clear, actually.

I agree, I like that its not a perfect Ice cube. I think the shot is brilliant!