Ella Schreiber, QPSA, APSA
July 2026 - Byke
About the Image(s)
This month I’m back to still life. This little bicycle measures 11 X 6 inches. A FF camera with 24-104 lens @ 85mm, F 4, ISO 100, 32 sec. exposure. The trick is the lighting of this image. Actually, I took two images. The first image was shot with the settings mentioned and my room shutters open half way. Before taking the next image, I taped the bike to the surface so that it would not move. Then, I closed the room shutters to approximately 1/8 open & got my light cable wrapped it around the bike, hit the camera record button on the camera (exact same settings as 1st image) then pulled the light cable. This took a few trial shots to get what looked good to my eye. In post, I overlayed the images, made sure they were in register, then erased what I did not want. And Voi la this is the end result.
8 comments posted
Your imagination knows no bounds and your ability to take your imagination from idea to reality even more impressive.
Could I be cheeky and say this is still life in motion ?
As always with you still life images its top drawer the lighting on the bike is perfect and gives a depth to the framework.
I am excited to find out what you do next.
So well done Ella. Posted: 07/04/2026 13:55:20
I am always fascinated by your work - it is so creative. I can combine two images as I did in this month's submission. I could not, however, come up with creating the idea in my mind and then developing the image. You have such creativity and skill.
Next week I am taking a course at Santa Fe Workshops that may help in developing a more creative look to my photography. Stay tuned for next month's posting. Susan Posted: 07/17/2026 23:34:42