cybersix Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hi all, I'm doing some votives, and they come out full of pinholes and other sad things on the surface.. anyway today I was practicing taking pics and I made this. Too bad the votives are so ugly!!! Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 It is a pretty picture but I think I would have put the burning candle in the back not the front. Don't take picture advice from me I am bad at taking pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I like it!Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Awww, Sabrina, unless your photography is hiding a LOT, I think you are verbally abusing those votives! Perhaps you could take a heatgun to the tops to smooth out the imperfections I am gonna have to press my nose to the monitor to see...I agree with Vicki about the lighted candle placement - makes the one in back look overexposed... and what are those LOVELY blue petals? Are they Ma Nature or artificial? They sure are pretty with your candles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Awwwww - I likey them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMommy Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Beautiful photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Nice photo. I don't see any flaws. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I think the candles look great and your photography is nice as well!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise2456 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I like the photo and really like the blue petals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Awww, Sabrina, unless your photography is hiding a LOT, I think you are verbally abusing those votives! Perhaps you could take a heatgun to the tops to smooth out the imperfections I am gonna have to press my nose to the monitor to see...I agree with Vicki about the lighted candle placement - makes the one in back look overexposed... and what are those LOVELY blue petals? Are they Ma Nature or artificial? They sure are pretty with your candles!Hi Stella the flaws are there, if you press the nose very well you can see them!About placing the lit votive on front, since here no many people are used to votives I want it to be clear how they must be used, so in my mind I imagined to give importance to the holder.. I will try other shots with the lit one in the back.The petals are artificial!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 It is a pretty picture but I think I would have put the burning candle in the back not the front. Don't take picture advice from me I am bad at taking pictures.Vicky I take suggestions from everyone, photography is not my food, yesterday I did at least 20 shots before ending up with something nice. but far from being good! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Very nice photo...and your votives are by no means ugly! Trust me, I've made some really ugly looking things (I won't even call them votives!) Ended up as really big melts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsgirl Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 trust me, i've made some ugly votives and they make great chunks. those look pretty good.i really like the layout of the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 thanks girls, the votives have pinholes while the tops are fine, no complaint about them, but if you could see one in person you'll know that they are not presentable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I think your picture is very well taken. Nice work. I do have to say that I absolutely hate pouring votives out of everything I do. I would rather pour tea lights any day over votives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 here no many people are used to votives I want it to be clear how they must be usedThat's a very good line of thinking! Maybe even include more, unlit, in their containers...I am curious... Don't folks light votives in the catholic churches there? Somehow growing up, that's the ONLY place I ever remember seeing votives at all... and when a lot of folks are praying about something, the display of so many candles representing the prayers folks were sending was really awesome to me! Almost made me wanna convert... Somehow, I don't think wanting to join the church because they have more candles would have been a good enough reason, though...:laugh2:PS I DID have to press my nose to see the one or two little flaws and NOW it's FLAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 That's a very good line of thinking! Maybe even include more, unlit, in their containers...I am curious... Don't folks light votives in the catholic churches there? Somehow growing up, that's the ONLY place I ever remember seeing votives at all... and when a lot of folks are praying about something, the display of so many candles representing the prayers folks were sending was really awesome to me! Almost made me wanna convert... Somehow, I don't think wanting to join the church because they have more candles would have been a good enough reason, though...:laugh2:PS I DID have to press my nose to see the one or two little flaws and NOW it's FLAT!Stella you're right, here there are many votives, but unscented and sold in red container mostly, people use them in churches and cemeteries. But since these are scented and browsing sites I can't find candlemakers doing such candles, I don't want that someone could think they are little pillars! Hope this makes sense!Do you like your new nose?oh and by the way, I won't call them "votives" just to avoid confusion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 ...but, but, but... they ARE votives...What else could you call them?*...snork...trying to breathe...* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanneg Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 awww they look good to me! I am not a photographer either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 ...but, but, but... they ARE votives...What else could you call them?*...snork...trying to breathe...*Yes they are votives but here when they are scented you don't use them as votives candles. I chose a name that means "little candle" and now I can't translate it in english. When I'll find the word I'll tell you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoogieScents Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Lovely Pic Votives look good also!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Sabrina.....you are being way too hard on yourself. The "little candles" look fine. I like the photography too. I am having a hard time with my new camera.....I just can't get the lighting right. The blue petals are beautiful in the photo. My nose is flat enough so I didn't press it to the screen and I am wearing my glasses and I didn't see anything terrible. (smile)......Hugs and kisses, Big Sister Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Sabrina.....you are being way too hard on yourself. The "little candles" look fine. I like the photography too. I am having a hard time with my new camera.....I just can't get the lighting right. The blue petals are beautiful in the photo. My nose is flat enough so I didn't press it to the screen and I am wearing my glasses and I didn't see anything terrible. (smile)......Hugs and kisses, Big Sister DonitaHi big sis, hugs to you!Thanks so much, I'm not too hard on myself, it's you that are too kind.Much love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegirl Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 They look great to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaroa Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 They're looking way better than my pathetic efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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