more cosmic condensation

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At certain weather conditions, the outside windows in some rooms form condensation. Sometimes the patterns made by the condensation are interesting so I’ve started a series of photos to document it. These shots were taken with the D80 with a 25mm extension tube between the body and macro lens. While this camera is not as sophisticated as newer models it can still produce excellent files even with the kit lens.

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25 thoughts on “more cosmic condensation”

harrienijland January 29, 2015 at 2:18 am

Interesting set of abstracts, Ken.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:28 am

Thanks, Harri.

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LensScaper January 29, 2015 at 4:06 am

Condensation is something my wife wages war on regularly, usually accompanied by a series of un-publishable words. It puts her in a very bad breakfast mood. I usually disappear. I hate to have to admit that I have never thought of photographing it, until now. But….such an act on my part would be regarded, to put it mildly, as siding with the devil. Hmm..a situation to be managed with care.
Seriously good abstract images, Ken.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:34 am

Tread lightly, Andy. There’s no sense in causing trouble in paradise over this. We are lucky that most of the windows in our house are free of condensation but the few that do get it can be nice.

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Fran January 29, 2015 at 4:47 am

Very good shots. I enjoy the compositions. A really interesting subject to think about.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:35 am

Thanks, Fran. It’s constantly changing, too, so there is plenty of variety.

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Howard Grill January 29, 2015 at 9:23 am

I love the idea of finding art in places most people wouldn’t think about. I never would have thought of photographing condensation. Great idea and neat photos!

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:50 am

Thanks, Howard. I think art is all around us. We just have to know it when we see it.

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Linda Grashoff January 29, 2015 at 10:04 am

Oooooo. I like these! Nice compositions, interesting subject. Glad this is a series; I want more.

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disperser January 29, 2015 at 1:10 pm

Nice . . . not seen anything like this on my windows. . . . time to get the mister out.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:30 pm

Thanks, E. Your house is fairly new so you probably have windows that prevent condensation. No so with older homes that haven’t updated the windows. If I planned to stay here longer I’d consider replacing the windows but I sort of like the condensation as it is.

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disperser January 29, 2015 at 7:11 pm

It’s a humidity issue . . . I adjust the humidity based on the outside temperature. If I don’t, I get ice on the windows. That’s one of the things I had to do; repair many windowsills that were damaged by years of water soaking in after ice build-up melts.

Hence my comment on using the mister. I’m pretty sure I can get frost on them (as occasionally I do when I don’t pay attention) but to get something worth photographing would require a little help.

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1. oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:05 pm
  
  I can’t control the humidity in our house but the condensation forms on the storm windows, not on the inside wooded frame windows. I thought that the storms would end the condensation but it just moved it to the outside windows. The moisture does no damage and there is no draft coming from the windows so I just contend with it. When the outside temps are above freezing the windows are clear anyway.

Ashley Lily Scarlett January 29, 2015 at 6:01 pm

These are great, Ken. They remind of the skin of some creature or another.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:06 pm

Thanks, Ash. I didn’t make that connection before but now I see it too.

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Jimi Jones January 29, 2015 at 9:56 pm

Really nice shots, Ken. These make great textures. That bottom shop looks reptilian.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:08 pm

Thanks, Jimi. The macro world is amazing. I bought that lens years ago and it was the best photographic tool I’ve ever purchased.

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E. Brooks January 30, 2015 at 7:13 pm

A very unique and creative series of photos, Ken. You come up with some very interesting subjects. My hats off to you!

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:51 pm

Thanks, Earl. It been very bleak outdoors lately around here and I’ve been looking for interesting subject matter. I’m glad you like these.

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Melinda Green Harvey January 31, 2015 at 3:59 pm

It’s too dry here to get much in the way of condensation – I am a little jealous about that, if you really want to know.

The metallic feel of these shots is outstanding.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 31, 2015 at 4:22 pm

Thanks, Mel. i think that “metallic” look is due to the fact these windows are looking out onto a snow covered landscape with no color. But winter is the only time of year we get the condensation so that’s one thing to be grateful for.

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TomDills January 31, 2015 at 4:43 pm

What better way to take winter photographs the being able to shoot them from inside! This is a very nice series, Ken. And it’s interesting to see how varied the patterns can be.

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oneowner Post authorJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:41 pm

Thanks, Tom. I’ve been doing work at home for the Museum so this was a nice diversion that didn’t take much time away from that.

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