MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL - Create Stunning Abstract Photos Using Crystal Glass

[@chrisbrown6432]

The photographs you made are beautiful. Thanks for your post.

[@melissam731]

This tutorial is wonderful. It's fun to see how you pull everyday items together to make awesome photos. Thank you!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks so much Melissa and have a great day.

[@tomlee812]

If you don't have party lights, you can shine a flashlight onto a DVD disc behind the vase. the colours can be spectacular.

[@alasfour2000]

Ray you are great person thanks so much

[@markferrell2470]

I will be trying this technique soon thanks

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Good luck!

[@Aruna_RamKumar]

Earlier I tried with crystal vases and got decent abstracts...but adding the party lights effects takes the pictures to another level...thanks Ray for yet again a brilliant piece of informative video.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hey Aruna. Thanks and I’m glad you can use the idea in your photography.

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

Just as creative and interesting as always. Got to try this one. Thanks.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks so much William and good luck with your project.

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

@@VisualArtPhotography You inspire me to try new things. I make mistakes, but am learning every time .

[@neilbest7696]

Once again you nailed it on this one. Reminds me of the old kaleidoscopes when I was a kid. Made for great screensavers. Thanks again Ray.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

True what you say about the old kaleidoscopes. They were fun. Thanks Neil and have a really good week.

[@PaulHowcroft]

Thanks Ray for another great idea. I must try this out.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks Paul. Good luck when you try it.

[@kenholt6244]

Greetings from Scotland. Thanks for your videos, the way you see it, I think is great. Regards Ken

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hi there Ken in fantastic Scotland. Thanks so much and enjoy your beautiful landscape. Cheers!

[@MileyonDisney]

Another great idea for those rainy or snowy days when you're stuck in the house. Thanks!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Very helpful as I embark on this project. Thank you.

[@andrewnorrie2731]

Such beautiful effects from such a simple idea! Fantastic!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks Andrew and have a great day.

[@laureenignarro8030]

Genius !! Awesome !

[@sharlaanderson7862]

I have just found your tutorials on macro, I really want to learn this mode of photography as it intrigues me. I have a Canon 800D and am very new to photography not fully understanding the different functions, but I am practising and realise I need a lot more practice before I can get a truly satisfying photo. I have the Canon 60mm macro lens and a set of a cheaper brand extension tubes, unused as yet. I only tried my Macro lens out for the first time on sunday without much success, I am sure I will learn a lot from your tutorials and thank you in advance.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hi Sharla. It is always wonderful to hear that someone is new to photography and wanting to learn. The truth is, even after decades of photography, most photographers are still learning and searching for new ideas and techniques. Sharla, thanks for your interest in this channel and I wish you all the luck in the world with your photography.

[@eugecoscarelli9745]

Wow Ray, how do you come up with these great ideas. I really look forward to your vlogs and watch them regularly. Thankyou for sharing. Cheers Euge

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Cheers to you Euge and thanks.

[@bbminis]

Wow Ray. I’ve been in a creative slump and this was the perfect inspiration to get me going again. Love your videos and have learned a lot from your tips and suggestions. Thanks for sharing.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

You’re so welcome and thank YOU for taking the time to watch.

[@rejeanlemay6929]

What are the odds? A few hours before you posted this video, I was turning the lights off in the house and as I was making my way to bed I walked pass our front door which has a textured/stained glass panel that was scattering the light coming from xmas decorations set up by a neighbor across the street. And I thought, well I need to take pictures of this one of these days. Your video makes me want to do it sooner than later. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on photography.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

What are the odds is right Rejean. It does make for interesting images so good luck with your front door images and thanks for the kind words.

[@janisbell1947]

That's beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hey Janis. You’re welcome and thanks so much for watching.

[@paulm8157]

Well done and presented. Here’s a variation. Use plastic “crystal” between a backlit white polarized light source (like a TV screen showing an all white image) and a lens fitted with a polarizing filter. Rotate the filter until the areas around the plastic appear black in the cam evf or monitor and the crystal takes on colors. The colors are stress patterns embedded in the plastic from when the plastic was formed.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hey Paul. You are so right. Great variation. This is what it’s all about. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.

[@alendorg]

Fine as usual, Ray! Brilliant video! I'd like to tell you that using a garland with lights didn't come to my head. Instead I used the screen of my TV or computer as a BG and the results were interesting and unexpected sometimes...Thank you very much for the beauty you have shown in your shots and I wish you good luck and a happy weekend!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

I like the way you are thinking Anatoly. Of course, a colourful tablet screen etc. would work wonderfully I imagine. Thanks for sharing and for the nice words. Take care and have a great weekend.

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Great idea Ray, thank you for sharing.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hey Enrique. Thanks and enjoy your day.

[@michaelwilson8204]

Thanks Ray, your tutorials are very thought provoking and inspirational. Mike W

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks Mike and have a great day.

[@hanssvedlund1381]

Great ideas! Thanks, as always, for the inspiration!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks so much Hans and have a really good day.

[@avs4365]

Great use of light Ray, got me thinking (again!) - dark hallway lit digitally by a series of your colour shots hung as a form of winter illumination, would look stunning anywhere with dark reflective surfaces, take care & keep well.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

I love the fact that photography is always on your mind. I can relate. Very interesting idea there. Thanks so much and keep well too. Cheers!

[@avs4365]

Thank you. On the Crystal shots - just imagined sitting i a low - lit wine bar with those digitally displayed around the walls - atmospheric atmosphere. Cheers😐

[@ashstubbings2603]

I'll have to try that with some of my Carnival Glass! I would be very happy to display any of those photographs on my wall!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks so much Ashley and let me know how the Carnival Glass works out. Take care!

[@kirknra863]

You can also surround the glass with black poster board or foam board and have white tape or stripes that will reflect into the glass along with the lights.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks for that Kirk.

[@johnwhite2155]

thanks Ray,great idea

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks for the nice words and for watching John.

[@markharris5771]

Another great video, with another amazing idea. I especially liked the black and white shot, which I found quite surprising considering the amazing colours you had shown us before. All my crystal is my late mother's which would make doing this one rather special. Canon make lenses, that are possibly better than the L 100mm f2.8 macro, such as the 400mm f2.8 or the 50mm f1.2, but I don’t think they have another that’s more universally popular. Except maybe the 50mm f1.8.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Hi Mark. As always, great to hear from you. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for such kind words. Well, you kinda have to do this project since you have your mother’s crystal. It will be special. Glad you enjoyed the black and white image. Yes, I do like my Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro. For the most part it performs admirably though that 50mm f/1.2 is a dandy from what I’ve seen though I don’t own one. Take care Mark.

[@markharris5771]

Visual Art Photography Tutorials Thanks Ray, hope you’re well too.

[@jspooner300]

Really enjoyed the video, many thanks and Happy Christmas!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

So glad you enjoyed it and a very happy and healthy Christmas to you.

[@MidanRoxy]

Very interesting idea, as usual. 👍

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks so much.

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

I look, like amazing photography. 👌Thank! sir.

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thank you so much!

[@sathyavaradharajan100]

Exelente and more use full for me as a begineer

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Good 👍

[@Norderney73]

Always fascinating, your creativity and your videos...thanks for sharing your ideas and teaching all of us, helping us to improve. On my next visit to my mom I will have to pick up some cristal glass or pitcher... :-)

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks and good luck with your glass project.

[@Bob71650]

Do you make any videos showing the use of window light?

[@fthnvf2356]

Nice idea.thanks a lot

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks Smita.

[@johnscratchley3288]

Interesting stuff!

[@VisualArtPhotography]

Thanks John.

[@MrGodemi]

can it be done with 12-24 mm lens?

[@VisualArtPhotography]

It would be tough Bill unless your subject was very big or you intend to crop a great deal. Give it a try but it would be better to be able to move in closer. Good luck.