When you put itTo Close... it goes Down in a flame, and Up In Smoke untill its a Calm Flame

~|Enjoy|~

I don't often have a willing victim... errr ummm... model, yeah MODEL, to photograph, so I shoot 'em when I can get 'em.

I wanted to try using absolutely nothing but candlelight for lighting...

...what can I say, I like to play with fire...

Cigarettes and red red lips, such a lovely combo...

But sometimes, it's all just smoke & mirrors...

The reflected, flickering flames did some strange & interesting things in the darkness...

And a cigarette holder and an armful of roses in the shadows make me think of a sort of sinister elegance...

I flunked!  Tried to capture the heat off a candle for the challenge.  It showed up on a test, but when trying to photograph it, nothing.  However, the flame (in the shadow) was invisible.

Candle #5
Music box

Nikon D70, Sigma lens, scented candle and a kitty cat music box.