simonrl
  • simonrl
  • 51% (Neutral)
  • Administration Topic Starter
12 years ago
Photo session in Cwmorthin?

Shall bring flash bulbs (whether they fire is another matter) and magnesium πŸ™‚
my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by
Vodor
  • Vodor
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
awwww cmon......flash bulbs? join the good ol 21st century πŸ˜‰

http://www.customduo.co.uk/Pages/blindbat.aspx 

:thumbsup:
sinker
  • sinker
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
Go on then.....I have about 350 photos that I don't have time to upload, may as well add to that ::)
See you all there :thumbup:

Note to regulars: I will soon get back into the swing of organising some Thursday night trips...just been a little busy/tired/stressed lately!
Do not adjust your sets, normal service will be resumed etc πŸ˜‰
Yma O Hyd....
Blober
  • Blober
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
Do you have a device what does ignite the flashbulbs, Simon? If so I can provide an old school bulb flash what does work, like. :lol:

Dont worry about it Sinker, I think you can always rely on one of us to pop up and suggest something! :thumbsup:
FILTH - Think this is a playground? Think again...
simonrl
  • simonrl
  • 51% (Neutral)
  • Administration Topic Starter
12 years ago
"Blober" wrote:

Do you have a device what does ignite the flashbulbs, Simon? If so I can provide an old school bulb flash what does work, like. :lol:



I do - I just haven't got around to connecting a battery to it yet.

Have PF300 and PF60. Plus several roles of Mg πŸ™‚
my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by
Vodor
  • Vodor
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
Why am I reading this and thinking of this.............

UserPostedImage
simonrl
  • simonrl
  • 51% (Neutral)
  • Administration Topic Starter
12 years ago
Pretty much yes :lol:

Some of the best shots I'm seeing lately are flash.

Check out Edd's shot on the CRTT taken with a single big bulb. Stunning!

πŸ”—Croesor-to-Rhosydd-Novelty-Inflatable-Trip-Image-85277[linkphoto]Croesor-to-Rhosydd-Novelty-Inflatable-Trip-Image-85277[/linkphoto][/link]

Same place, different technique - Colonel Mustard this time. Again a stunner of a shot, lit with a single super-bright LED torch, but quite different in feel.

πŸ”—Croesor-Slate-Mine-User-Album-Image-35710[linkphoto]Croesor-Slate-Mine-User-Album-Image-35710[/linkphoto][/link]

I've used light painting for years and found it tends to flatten the view particularly when it's just from the front.

Same chamber, opposite view. My shot - light-painted from the front. IMO lacks the 'feel' of the others, too uniformly lit, not as sharp and the exposure time mean the person on the zipwire moved 😠

πŸ”—Croesor-Slate-Mine-User-Album-Image-48334[linkphoto]Croesor-Slate-Mine-User-Album-Image-48334[/linkphoto][/link]
my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by
Blober
  • Blober
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
Problem with flash bulbs is they are a finite resource, they will run out very soon and then all that's left are the brilliant but expensive meggaflash bulbs from Ireland. Thats why I'm forcing myself to use electronic flashes instead, not the same power but I'm learning to use them to their fullest.
FILTH - Think this is a playground? Think again...
martymarty
12 years ago
"SimonRL" wrote:

Photo session in Cwmorthin?

Shall bring flash bulbs (whether they fire is another matter) and magnesium :)

miles is on holiday and i have access to all of his 1000 + flash bulbs πŸ˜‰
nid oes bradwr yn y ty hwn
pingu
  • pingu
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
I will be there, but am a complete *&%$£@ when it comes to photos under ground 😒 :lol: . If I bring my camera thingy/bit o kit, can someone show me how to get a decent (indecent if we find the titty bar :lol: :lol: ) picture?? Thank you :thumbup: .
simonrl
  • simonrl
  • 51% (Neutral)
  • Administration Topic Starter
12 years ago
"pingu" wrote:

I will be there, but am a complete *&%$£@ when it comes to photos under ground 😒 :lol: . If I bring my camera thingy/bit o kit, can someone show me how to get a decent (indecent if we find the titty bar :lol: :lol: ) picture?? Thank you :thumbup: .



Of course sir πŸ™‚ And if Marty is coming it sounds like we'll have around 1,000 bulbs to play with :thumbsup: πŸ˜‰
my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by
4737carlin
12 years ago
Came across this article about Flash Bulbs recently, there one pic there for Pingu πŸ˜‰ :lol:

http://theeyegame.com/speleo/Bulbs/ 
pingu
  • pingu
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
Goodness me!!!!!! And which mine does this young lady frequent? She still should be wearing a helmet :lol: :lol:
Paul W
  • Paul W
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
i'm on my holidays in Snowdonia this week and Cwmorthin is on the to do list. if we don't make it before would it be ok to join you thurs eve?

if we do make it what time do you meet?

didn't bring any of my underground photo kit, but are used to being flash monkeys for others aswell.
sinker
  • sinker
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
"Paul W" wrote:



i'm on my holidays in Snowdonia this week and Cwmorthin is on the to do list. if we don't make it before would it be ok to join you thurs eve?



Happy holidays, welcome to Wales etc :thumbsup:

Cwmorthin car-park? Do you know it? Around 1800? You'll recognise us... ::)
Yma O Hyd....
Paul W
  • Paul W
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
assume that's the carpark just before the closed gate.

not sure yet if we are walking biking or climbing yet, but would be great if we could make it :)
sinker
  • sinker
  • 50.2% (Neutral)
  • Newbie
12 years ago
"Paul W" wrote:



assume that's the carpark just before the closed gate.



Yep that's the one. Send me a PM if you need further details. See you there :thumbup:
Yma O Hyd....
martymarty
12 years ago
"pingu" wrote:

Goodness me!!!!!! And which mine does this young lady frequent? She still should be wearing a helmet :lol: :lol:

she can wear my helmet ffnnarrffff
nid oes bradwr yn y ty hwn
T666jay
12 years ago
think this may be another miss for me im afraid.... got to put a ship to "sleep" for a couple of months. I wont know untill early afternoon tomorrow
Tea and Scones
simonrl
  • simonrl
  • 51% (Neutral)
  • Administration Topic Starter
12 years ago
A few of you have PMs 😞 Work crisis, won't make it out tonight :curse:

I can't remember what a Thursday night was like now...

Next week. Definite.

Have fun in Cwm.
my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

Disclaimer: Mine exploring can be quite dangerous, but then again it can be alright, it all depends on the weather. Please read the proper disclaimer.
© 2005 to 2023 AditNow.co.uk

Dedicated to the memory of Freda Lowe, who believed this was worth saving...