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Cremate Me, Don't Bury Me
Lens: D-FA 100mm f2.8 Camera: Pentax K-5 Photo Location: Ajax, Ontario ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/6s Aperture: F2.8 
Posted By: rfaucher, 02-05-2014, 06:30 PM
This poor flower was dying, so rather than let it rot away in some landfill, I decided to cremate it instead. It must be this crazy cabin fever during the depths of winter that causes me to think up such things.

The shot was made by carefully squirting small quantities of rubbing alcohol into the petals flower and setting it ablaze. I used a Pentax K-5 with the D-FA 100mm f2.8 macro lens. The photo was taken in relatively dark conditions with only a 100 watt bulb in the distance to provide some ambient light. Before taking the shot, I set the camera to spot metering mode, focused manually and used a custom white balance. Once I was satisfied, I torched the flower and took several shots before the flame died down.

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02-05-2014, 06:35 PM   #2
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Unique technique.
Gorgeous shot! Well done!
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at first I really did not understand how it's done..

then I thought, and appreciated that it is an excellent idea!
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Cool shot, nice technique!
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I like this! And it gives me an idea ..
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I like this! And it gives me an idea ..
STOP! dont burn the house down for a photo op!
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Looks great, love the title especially.

I think Digital REV did a cool Youtube episode about setting flowers aflame... you'll get different colors depending on the type/percentage alcohol you use.
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STOP! dont burn the house down for a photo op!

Not the house. We used to set fire to a small handful of alcohol in our hand in chemistry class. The alcohol burns off pretty quick, so you have to be fast.
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STOP! dont burn the house down for a photo op!

Alas, I am now looking for a new home. Thankfully I saved the camera and the motorcycle.
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@dansamy, Don't light yourself on fire either!
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Alas, I am now looking for a new home. Thankfully I saved the camera and the motorcycle.
Now that we know your priorities are in order....
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I like it.
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@dansamy, Don't light yourself on fire either!
No. I need a model! Volunteers?
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I hear Boris is into that kind of stuff...
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I hear Boris is into that kind of stuff...
Awesome! I can't pay a model, but surely it would be good for your portfolio...
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