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To sidestep a few questions here - Nope, no photoshop tricks here. I took this photo tonight by simply standing a red filter (used for B&W photography) on end in the center of a magazine, in this case a rather old photo magazine I had laying around.. A remote flash unit (Nikon SB-600) was placed to flash down onto the filter, casting the red shadow and creating the “heart”.
Have a great Valentines Day everyone!
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21 responses so far ↓
Waspgoddess // Feb 14, 2007 at 1:30 pm
That’s just lovely, it’s almost magic
Looking though your images is humbling and inspirational at the same time… there are so many possibilities (but I have no idea how to achieve them).
Thank you for introducing me to Wordless Wednesdays (although I’m struggling with the wordless bit as you may have noticed).
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 1:39 pm
:), I too struggle with the whole “wordless”aspect.. Oh well.. I think its more or less a “suggestion”, or at least thats the way I take it. :]
I’m continually flattered by your kind comments. Thank you so much.
Dragonheart // Feb 14, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Very cool effect!
As always, your photography is stunning. 
Happy Valentine’s Day and thanks for visiting. 
Beckie // Feb 14, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Yea! I noticed it was a filter before I read your explanation. And, as usual, very well done.
yoshi // Feb 14, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Oh ryan, that is definitely a sweet photo.
i’m not worthy! That is a great shot!
Kevin // Feb 14, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Awwwwwww….. Is this for me??
*edited by Ryan because kevin is a weinerface
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Dragonheart, thank you so much!!
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Hi Becki!
Good eye.. :]
Thank you.
Ryan
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Ha, you’re the best Yoshi! Thank you so much as always!
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Kev, I think Tracie may get a bit jealous if I posted this just for you!! lol!!!
tnchick // Feb 14, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Very well done!
Happy V Day to you.
eliza // Feb 14, 2007 at 4:41 pm
this is impressive!!!
this is an amazing photo!!!
Lisa // Feb 14, 2007 at 4:49 pm
Very creative and unique-so cool!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Thank you Lisa.
Tami Young // Feb 14, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Absolutely Genious! I’m glad you posted on how you created the photo, cause I wasn’t so smart & didn’t notice the filter until after you pointed it… absolutely fabulous!
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Tami, thank you so much. I think I saw something similar done quite a long time ago, but never gave it a try myself until last night, and figuring its valentines day and all, well, had to try it.. :]
Helena // Feb 14, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Very cool,,and also I can see why you and Kevin are good friends,,,,you have a lot in comon–Helena
Ryan // Feb 14, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Thanks Helena! Yes, Kevin and I have been best friends for, well, a very long time.. Since 3rd grade or something like that. He’s a great friend, and also a very good photographer.
Thanks as always!
Claire // Feb 18, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Now i can see that its a filter!
Just checked out Kevin’s site it was indeed very good, my dad is a twitcher so i appreciate all things avian!
What is 3rd grade in age terms? i can never figure out the grade thing?
Ryan // Feb 18, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Hey Claire!
Hmm.. 3rd Grade would be somewhere around 9 or 10 years of age or so.. Something like that.
Claire // Feb 19, 2007 at 7:16 am
Thanks for that, so here that would be year 5 of Junior/Primary school.
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