The Arrow Thread

[Ellen]

I have been contemplating starting this for awhile. I thought it would be fun to see everybody''s arrow shots, kinda like the fire thread. I''ve been pitching pics making room for more (it''s amazing how fast my computer is without hundreds of pics, lol) and came across the inspiration for the thread, so it was now or never. And I posted it in here since the fire thread seemed to do better after it got moved.

So grab those cameras and get to snapping!


These two were taken on top of a glass wine stopper in front of a window. Love the colors in this one.

 

[Ellen]

This one reminds me of a silhouette.

 

[gwendolyn]

Beautiful!! Ellen, I''m so glad you started this thread! I don''t have any H&A diamonds of my own yet, so I need to live through your beauties! More, please!!

 

[Catmom]

Ooooo, cool arrows, Ellen!! I''ll play.............

 

[EricaR]

My photos aren''t nearly as good as yours, but from a beginner I don''t think they are too shabby.

 

[Maisie]

Oooh great idea Ellen!!!

 

[Maisie]

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[Maisie]

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[metro]

Ohhh, I wanna play too!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Aw Ellen! You''re always getting me inspired! Your first shot is awesome! I love those creamy rainbow colors in your arrows.

My arrows aren''t perfect, but does this count?

Tried to get an arrow PLUS fire shot

Metro, Maisie, Catmom, and EricaR--gorgeous arrow shots!

 

[Maisie]

Oooh arrows and fire!!

 

[EricaR]

Date: 2/18/2008 2:28:24 PM
Author: coatimundi


Tried to get an arrow PLUS fire shot

Show-off!!!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 2/18/2008 2:35:01 PM
Author: EricaR

Date: 2/18/2008 2:28:24 PM

Author: coatimundi



Tried to get an arrow PLUS fire shot

Show-off!!!

 

[snlee]

Great idea Ellen! Here are few.
flower shot

hand shot

blurry arrows

 

[snlee]

One more, my favorite arrow shot.

 

[orbaya]

I have a few pictures of partial arrows...does that count? Anyone have any tips on how to get good arrow shots?

 

[Catmom]

Date: 2/18/2008 3:23:13 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady

Date: 2/18/2008 1:23:38 PM
Author: Catmom
Ooooo, cool arrows, Ellen!! I''ll play.............

What a great chain.. do you know what it''s called? It looks quite sturdy!

Thanks SDL! Gosh, I don''t remember what it''s called, sorry. It is quite sturdy and is one of my favorites.

 

[Lynn B]

OOOOH! Whatta great idea for a thread, Ellen!

Here's a few of my favorites of my AGS-0 2.36 RB:

I call these next two "OhmyLORD!" and "OhmyLORD 2!" because that's exactly what I said when I saw them. One of them was my avatar for awhile...

 

[marcy]

Oooh this is fun. Great shots everyone. Mine even has some pink fuzz.

 

[coatimundi_org]

I love those lit up arrows Marcyc!

Lynn! Your stone just kills me

Gorgeousness! That shot with the hot pinky background-a rose?-is absolutely stunning--amazing colors!

 

[marcy]

Thanks Coati.

 

[EricaR]

Wow everyone! Some amazing photos here. I''m going to repeat a request from upthread - anyone want to post some tips for taking arrow photos? I tried for about an hour and just came out with what I posted above. Some of these other photos are making me wipe drool off my chin and I''d love to be able to take similar photos.

 

[Jelly]

Here''s my ring...a pic taken by WF

 

[Jelly]

I took this one myself through my idealscope and a loupe taped to my camera:

 

[EricaR]

Jelly - I haven''t seen your ring before just now and my jaw dropped. It is absolutely lovely! I love how delicate the setting looks and how icy white all of the diamonds are. You are a lucky woman to be able to look at that ring every day.

 

[msb700]

Date: 2/18/2008 8:21:57 PM
Author: Lynn B

oh my!!! oh my my my!! now that is breathtaking...

 

[Ellen]

WOW! I didn't expect so many shots already. Awesome!

I love it.

Gwen, I'll be waiting to see yours.

Erica, your pics are just fine, far better than not too shabby silly. Good job!

Maise, love that white flower shot. Gorgeous.

Coati, there are no rules on the arrows. lol And yeah, ya little show off, fire AND arrows??!

I got lucky and got one of those once, I should drag it over here. That doesn't happen often. Yours turned out gorgeous!

Lynn, I KNOW one of those used to be in your av.

snlee, your favorite is one of my all time favorite shots on PS. Love it.

marcy, lol @ the fuzz.

jelly, love the IS pic!

orbaya, partials count! There are many ways to get good arrow shots. Diffused lighting is usually key. Windowsills are great for getting them. Anytime soft light is shining in the back of the setting, it helps to get them. But it's not totally necessary. I've gotten them in many situations. The other key thing is just getting the camera lined up straight (or close to) with the stone to catch them. Just experiment a bunch, and you'll eventually find what works for you!


Thank you ALL for your gorgeous pics. You've made me so glad I started the thread. This IS going to be a fun one!

 

[Catmom]

Date: 2/19/2008 9:04:47 AM
Author: Ellen
WOW! I didn''t expect so many shots already. Awesome!

I love it.

Gwen, I''ll be waiting to see yours.

Erica, your pics are just fine, far better than not too shabby silly. Good job!

Maise, love that white flower shot. Gorgeous.

Coati, there are no rules on the arrows. lol And yeah, ya little show off, fire AND arrows??!

I got lucky and got one of those once, I should drag it over here. That doesn''t happen often. Yours turned out gorgeous!

Lynn, I KNOW one of those used to be in your av.

snlee, your favorite is one of my all time favorite shots on PS. Love it.

marcy, lol @ the fuzz.

jelly, love the IS pic!

orbaya, partials count! There are many ways to get good arrow shots. Diffused lighting is usually key. Windowsills are great for getting them. Anytime soft light is shining in the back of the setting, it helps to get them. But it''s not totally necessary. I''ve gotten them in many situations. The other key thing is just getting the camera lined up straight (or close to) with the stone to catch them. Just experiment a bunch, and you''ll eventually find what works for you!


Thank you ALL for your gorgeous pics. You''ve made me so glad I started the thread. This IS going to be a fun one!

So, you got sumpin against my arrows Miss Ellen?????!

It''s cuz it isn''t a ring, right?? Well it just may turn into one very soon..............grumble.....grumble........

 

[Ellen]

Date: 2/19/2008 10:33:56 AM
Author: Catmom
So, you got sumpin against my arrows Miss Ellen?????!

It''s cuz it isn''t a ring, right?? Well it just may turn into one very soon..............grumble.....grumble........

Ohhh, I missed yours!!!

I''m sorry, really. It was merely an oversight. I love your pic, I really do! Pleeeeeeease forgive me???

I love that pendant too, don''t change it.

 

[Catmom]

OK....I''ll forgive you this time!

But it still may turn into a ring........