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So I tried the Oil and glass with skittles thing. Turns out it's not as easy as you think but worth the effort and lighting.

Do you all agree this is abstract?

I know! I've been quiet and then two uploads in one night.

I GOT EXPLORED! Thank you everyone who checked out my photo! I reached #2! Never before have I got that high on explore or Fluidr! Amazing!

Oh my goodness, it's just gone to number #1 on Explore how is that possible? Thank you every one <3

Comments and faves

  1. ★

    southseadave, magnusl67, rjt208, AlteredImages*, and 116 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. .....fuji that is (9 months ago | reply)

    It Abstract to me ...Awesome shot Emma :)

  3. AlexTurton (9 months ago | reply)

    I love these shots

  4. Chi Bear (9 months ago | reply)

    I was thinking of doing this with clingfilm... but then realised we don't have any at my house and i'm too lazy to go buy some :P

  5. Chi Bear (9 months ago | reply)

    OH and nice attempt :D Really good :D

  6. nilliske (9 months ago | reply)

    Gorgeous shot. Love it.

  7. Emma Wills (9 months ago | reply)

    Thanks Terry! I knew you'd know as you are the master of abstract. I'm entering it in a photo competition but I know the judge doesn't think laterally, so I'm hoping he sees this as abstract. Fingers crossed.
    Thanks Al! Give it a go.
    Thanks Chi, yeah I suppose I could have used cling film, it never crossed my mind so I went in hunt of a pane of glass and polished it to within an inch of it's life. Be sure to post yours when you do it then :)

  8. Emma Wills (9 months ago | reply)

    Thank you ever so much :)

  9. southseadave (9 months ago | reply)

    Very creative. Looks cool Fullscreen on black. I need a sugar rush now.

  10. Dave Dummett (9 months ago | reply)

    Very nice Emma, i'm guessing you need very clean glass. You can come and clean my windows if you like :o)

  11. Mr Instructor (9 months ago | reply)

    Yes this is very nice Emma how did you do it?

  12. EJ Images (9 months ago | reply)

    Brilliant work, amazing colour.

  13. Emma Wills (9 months ago | reply)

    Thanks Dave! Yeah, I ended up eating most of them! #Fatty!
    You do indeed. I ended up using the cover glass of a certificate. Hahaha! I cheated with Mr Muscle window cleaner though ;o)
    Thanks. Basically, put some skittles or m&m's in a glass bowl (pie dish) then put the glass on something higher than the bowl, (I used a washing basket) then shone the light from 12o'clock. Got a syringe and needle (am a vet nurse so this was all I had, I do not condone the use of sharps). A pipette would suffice. Put olive oil droplets all over the glass and voila. I experimented with different oils and water, but water doesn't refract enough for my liking so cooking oil was best. Thanks very much :o)

  14. Mr Instructor (9 months ago | reply)

    Ok thanks Emma.

  15. rjt208 (9 months ago | reply)

    Very creative Emma, I love it :)

  16. Swebbatron (9 months ago | reply)

    I love this abstract shot! Thanks for the explanation above .. I fancy giving this a go myself!

  17. AlteredImages* (9 months ago | reply)

    You achieved a stunning image, Emma.

  18. Emma Wills (9 months ago | reply)

    Thank you both. James, definitely go for it. This took me about an hour all in all to set it up and take a shot I was happy with but it was a learning curve. I would certainly do it again perhaps trying different things.

  19. Emma Wills (9 months ago | reply)

    Thank you Steve :)

  20. Carlos Vieira. (9 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic picture thanks for sharing. Have a nice week.

  21. Dean Taplin (9 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic work, very creative

  22. Lord Walt (9 months ago | reply)

    Wow, very cool!

  23. AlteredImages* (9 months ago | reply)

    Emma, this is stunning! Definitely abstract, and the colours really pop! Instant fave.

  24. Robert Wilson Photography (9 months ago | reply)

    Superb abstract Emma, love the colours.
    Well done my friend.

  25. emka154 (9 months ago | reply)

    Inspiring work.

  26. Ollie_57 (9 months ago | reply)

    Looks fabulous to me Emma.. great work..

  27. isimba (9 months ago | reply)

    I tried this, failed and turned the skittles into vodka. You on the other hand had a lot more luck/skill.

  28. gato-gato-gato (9 months ago | reply)

    Das ist toll, gefällt mir!

  29. Nati photography (9 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic one!!!!! :)

  30. Emma Wills (9 months ago | reply)

    Thank you all very much :o)

  31. Michel Couprie (9 months ago | reply)

    Nice abstract!

    Via Today's Explore at #153 on Fluidr

  32. Paul Richard Pucillo (9 months ago | reply)

    Awesome!

  33. C-O (9 months ago | reply)

    Very cool!!!

  34. Emma Wills (9 months ago | reply)

    Thank you all so much. It means a lot you stopping by to comment and fave my image. :o)

  35. sandroo (9 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic work!!!

  36. Marco de Waal (9 months ago | reply)

    Nice!

  37. Jana Boss (9 months ago | reply)

    Outstanding!

  38. Trini KitKat (9 months ago | reply)

    great concept

  39. iamjhoanxxi (9 months ago | reply)

    nice!

  40. RobNYCity (9 months ago | reply)

    nicely composed.
    excellent droplets, and colors.

    my latest image
    Open water beauty

    Via Today's Explore at #4 on Fluidr

  41. Luis Junqueiro (9 months ago | reply)

    Yeah, so much colour and great effects makes it so dream image.

  42. glenn turner (9 months ago | reply)

    Great image, very creative and wonderful colours!

  43. aignes (9 months ago | reply)

    Congrats on Explore :)

    Via Flickr Explore

  44. andywilsonsphotos (9 months ago | reply)

    I love these kinds of creative, light bending photographs.

  45. Jake Cook (9 months ago | reply)

    how did you do this?

  46. johnshlau (9 months ago | reply)

    This is a wonderful shot...........congratulations on Explore, my friend!
    John

  47. dartmooranimal (offworld) (9 months ago | reply)

    That is absolutely awesome Emma!!! Your eye for a creative image has definitely risen to the occasion with this. Congrats on making Expore #2 - It deserves higher :-))

  48. Rob Kendall (aka minolta mad) (9 months ago | reply)

    Great shot Emma.
    Many congrats on Explore

  49. ricksmancr (9 months ago | reply)

    So original idea!

  50. Exotic@ [deleted] (9 months ago | reply)

    I love this abstract shot .

  51. Melzzy M (9 months ago | reply)

    Way Cool!

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