Photographing a Floating Apple in Slices

Saturday 6 May 2023, 14:07 by Nando Harmsen | 3,374 views | 1 comment

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Some time ago, I saw a photo of a sliced apple simply hanging in mid-air. How was it done? How do you achieve that? I went looking for the method, and it turns out to be easier than I thought. Although perhaps not entirely. One thing is certain, it is a healthy activity.

A seventh apple, how do you do that?

In this article, I will explain how you can make a photo of an apple in slices appear to float. It is not that difficult, but it does take some practice and work. Of course, you need an apple, some string, and something to hang the apple from.

The setup. You need the following things. Flash units, tripod, background, and the necessary time.

It is laughably simple once you know how. Cut the apple into slices and thread a cord through them. I used yarn because it is coarse. If you have a smoother cord, you will need something to prevent the slices from sliding.

It can be this simple. A piece of yarn that keeps the apple slices apart. I used sewing needles to keep them apart.

The only other thing you need is a rig to hang the cord from. Make sure you have the background you want, and light your apple with a couple of flash units. Why flash units? Because they allow you to freeze any movement of the apple.

You still have some work to do to remove the cord. Photoshop is excellent for this. Or Affinity Photo if you do not have Photoshop.

Of course, you do not want to see the cord. That is why you need to use Photoshop or Affinity Photo after taking the photo to remove it. A black background naturally makes this child's play.

If you have a different background, you can also use the content-aware fill options available in the various software programmes. Take the time to do this properly. The better it is done, the better the result.

This is perfect for spending an afternoon or evening on. Be creative and try all kinds of variations.
This type of photography also has an advantage, you can eat your subject afterwards. That makes it not just a fun activity, but a healthy one too.

Do you have ideas like this too? Share them in a comment below this post. Who knows, we may try them out and write an article about them.

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