Dripping Blood

[Gonzo13]

I played around with this idea again while I had some free time between studying. In the limited time that I had I couldn't do the multiplicity nor could I figure out with my available lights how to make a stream of light. I just might not have had the patience though. I did set up the tripod though so that I could get a greater DOF and change the lights. Humorously I think that I hit a small arteriole when I punctured myself because when I was squeezing the blood out of my finger it would every once in a while shoot out in a stream. It just might have been from hydrostatic pressure though. That is actually how the blood got onto the left side of the sink. I did try to take some with bloody finger prints on the razors handle in an attempt to make it look more like I would imagine it would be after a homicide, I just didn't think that there was enough blood for it to look believable. All in all this is what I came up with.

Similar to the 2nd of the first 2 with greater DOF

Darker with great DOF with grit and a little grime in the sink


Let me know what you think. Would the homicide like idea work. Should these pictures be brighter, darker, cropped, or anything that you can think of.

~Gonzo13

[Gonzo13]

Hmmm I thought that I might get some more constructive criticism on the second set of pictures, but alas I have gotten nothing. Just looking for some feedback. Thanks in advance.

~Gonzo13

[xhan]

The second set is quite dark, I know thats the look your going for but in terms of light I think it needs more!

If you want to perfect these photos can I suggest you use fake blood!!? http://halloween.newarchaeology.com/...od_recipes.php
I know some people put blood and sweat into their photography but this is taking it a bit far!! ^^

[Gonzo13]

I thought of using fake blood at first then I thought about the amount of effort it would take to avoid a little wound that diabetics inflict on themselves every day to test their blood sugar. It didn't hurt and it is very "realistic" looking. It might be that I prefer to be lazy with a little hint of pain, than to be without pain and do some work. Haha.
I can see increasing the light especially on the second picture. I might brighten it up and repost it. Thanks for the critique.

~Gonzo13

[Gonzo13]

Xhan I had some time so I brightened the two pictures. Here they are:





~Gonzo13

[shorty]

I prefer the very first one, a touch more focus and it would be perfect

[Gonzo13]

Originally Posted by shorty

I prefer the very first one, a touch more focus and it would be perfect

Thanks Shorty. I tried to do it again after I had the tripod set up so I could get more DOF but the pattern of blood on the blade just didn't look great for a close up.