Being Creative on a Sick Day

After a couple of rainy days when I was stuck inside with a cold, I was getting anxious to get out with my camera, but wasn’t feeling up to it.  Instead, I thought I’d stay inside where it was warm and dry and try to find something creative to do with my camera.

colourful oil and water pattern
Globs of Colour

These images were created by pouring some cooking oil into a glass container of water.  The container was elevated over several colourful swatches and these macro images are what resulted from my efforts.

oil bubbles on water
Bubbles on Bubbles
Almost like snowflakes, no two images turn out the same, as the oil was moving slowly across the surface of the water, constantly changing shape as oil blobs joined each other.

oil and water bubbles on a colourful background
Multicoloured Bubbles
It’s always fun to experiment with a camera, even when stuck inside.  I’m glad I didn’t let a little cold keep me from making some interesting images.

spiral pattern in bubbles of oil on water
Swirling Bubbles
brightly colored oil and water
Colour Overload

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6 responses to “Being Creative on a Sick Day”

  1. BuntyMcC Avatar

    These are really creative. I may borrow that idea for photos on bubbles for my photo club.

    1. Wild Drake Photography Avatar

      Glad you liked them. I was thinking of experimenting a bit more and then bringing it to my local photo club as well. 📷😊

      1. BuntyMcC Avatar

        Are you the Drake that was in the recent Oopoomoo resolve course?

      2. Wild Drake Photography Avatar

        Yes, I am. Funny you asked, because I was thinking the same thing when I saw your name on the second course! I really enjoyed the experience and it was good to see so many others participating.

      3. BuntyMcC Avatar

        I wonder how many took the course – I don’t think everyone posted. I got a lot out of it but had no desire to even look at my camera today!

      4. Wild Drake Photography Avatar

        I know all 3 courses filled up quickly and thought someone mentioned there were 20(?) spots on each. I was glad I signed up quickly and got a spot.

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