Blooming Light — (Hive 2)

This is a blue version of Hive, a recent photo I made which was part of an experimental series showing the television screen seen through various objects used in the living room.

This one is a macro shot of a bundle of drinking straws, aimed at the TV. Obviously, the screen was showing something blue! The actual straws measure less than 5mm in diameter. I used a shorter focal length for this one, and we can see more of the straws in it.

Focal length 22mm
ISO-100
Aperture f/5,6
Shutter 1/3 sec.
Shot in manual mode
White balance set to tungsten

Nikon D60
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR
Close-up filters: CU+1, CU+2 and CU+3

Featured in the group Unconventional Artistry on January 3, 2008

RB Homepage feature on August 28, 2009

Finished in 8th position of Top 10 in the Blue Abstractions challenge of the Out of the Blue (75%+ Blue Artwork) group on January 13, 2009

Finished in 3rd position of Top 10 in the Black With a Hint of Blue challenge of the Black With a Hint of Colour group on August 27, 2009