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Light Arts by Kids on Earth Hour 2011

March 27, 2011 admins148

We had a small gathering for the Earth Hour on Saturday, 26 March 2011. We have been participating Earth Hour since 2008. This is our 4th year.

Some Kids who joined us this year for the first time made lanterns using recycling materials; decorate a empty jar with papers, ribbons, confetti, cello, and etc. I tied the jar on a stick from the garden with wires.

We did other recycle crafts using plastic bag to make some badges – cut the plastic bag into the shape, draw on them, place on the felt, place the baking paper on the top, then press by the iron. The artwork sticks onto the felt and cut the felt along the shape. (when you use the iron, place the baking paper on the top and press for 20 sec. or so)

When we turned the light off at 8:30pm, a candle light concert was started. Talented kids played flute, clarinet, piano and violin.

After the concert, kids enjoyed light arts. I asked kids to draw with the flash lights and I took the photos. I divided kids into two groups – boys and girls. Boys are young kids between 6 to 10, so the drawings were basic, but quite effective. Girls discussed what they wanted to draw, and they drew a cat, a bunny and peace sign. Girls worked well as a team and their drawings were impressive.

Please have a look at their artworks.

Note: Last 5 photos were not taken on the Earth Hour. Photo taken by Nikon DS3100 with slow shutter speed.

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Printing a Photographic artwork on a Signboard

March 21, 2011 admins148

I liked my artwork of photography and typography, so I decided to print it. First, I though of printing on the Canvas, however, it is quite expensive. When I checked the price for large size (75x150mm), the cost was nearly AU$500.

I thought about printing as a poster and mounted on styrofoam board. I have to do more research how to get the styrofoam and mount properly, or I need to look for someone who can do it.

I asked a local frame shop, but they said that they were not able to help me. I know one place in Brisbane, but I wanted to see it as soon as I could.

I want to try my styrofoam idea one day, but I tried a different thing this time and I think that it would be one of the most reasonable ways.

I asked a local printing company whom I normally use for business card printing. I visited them to see what they can do, and I decided to print on a signboard. The cost was very reasonable for the 620x925mm artwork.

I like the result for the price. It may not be perfect, though. There are some lines from the board, and it is gross finish. (I like mat finish.) If you are looking for a cheaper alternative on large print, this option would be suitable for you.

If you have any suggestions to print large image at reasonable prices, please advise me

Art with Kids, Light Art, Photography

Light Arts with Glow Sticks

March 2, 2011 admins148

Every time we go camping, I take glow sticks.

At night, I let kids to move them as they wish and I take photos with slow shutter setting.

There were three kids moving the sticks in these photos.

They moved sticks left to right quickly and tossed them into the air and so on.

Every time I took a photo, they checked the image, and they decided the next movement.

Kids enjoyed and it was fun for me, too.

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Light Arts by LED Colour Lights

February 9, 2011 admins148

I would like to share my experiments about the light arts. I have been trying using different kind of lights.

In the last post, we used Fire Sparkles. This time, I would like to show you the effects by LED colour lights.

The first image was used blue, red and white LED lights. My son moved the lights and I took the photo with slow shutter.

I found these colour LED lights at $2 for three at the shop near my home.

My son wanted to buy them to put on his fingers to be like a super hero.

I wondered what kind of effects that we can see using different colours of lights with slow shutter shot and you can see the effects below.

Camera Setting: Manual Setting – Speed – Slowest with my camera 8 sec. F6.4. Self timer.

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Light Arts : LED White light

February 3, 2011 admins148

I would like to show the light art using a LED flash light.

You may have better effects if you cover your flashlight with a bubble wrap. It helps to make the light’s line clearer and sharper.

I took these photos and wrote the letters by myself. I took the photos for each letter and put the letters together later.

I tried to draw smiley face, however, it came out as a sad face….

I should have turned the light off when I finish one line and turn the light on again for a new line.

I had only 8 seconds to draw because it was the maximum time that I could set with my compact camera. I did not have enough time to draw something more complex.

If you can set the shutter speed slower like 15 seconds or something, you can draw something more interesting.

Materials: Flashlight, Bubble Wrap, and Camera

Camera Setting: Manual Setting – Speed – Slowest with my camera 8 sec. F6.4. Self timer.

I asked kids to draw letters. It should be read as “Earth”. It was a bit difficult for little kids to draw mirror letters. It would be much easier for kids over 10 year old.

Have fun!

Dogs, Photography

Photography: Smiley Dog

January 23, 2011 admins148

This is my dog, called Beema.

Beema is 6 year old and he will turn to 7 in late April.

He is a Red Heeler with a stumpy tail. He has a very little tail. In Australia, some people used to cut working dogs tails for some reasons. It is not allowed now.

Beema’s tail was never cut and he was born with a very tiny tail.

We cannot see him wagging his tail, but he smiles.

He loves chasing balls and swimming than eating. He loves beach so whenever we go to the beach, we take him. On the Gold Coast, there are some dog beaches, so we take him there.

I think that he can swim at least 20 meters. Once we were on the boat, and he tried to follow us. He had to go back to the bank after 10 meters swimming.

I took this photo on the Gold Coast beach. He looks so happy and he makes me so happy I love him.