?Taking pictures of smoke without the smell

[Elines]

I'd like to take some more pictures of smoke but without the smell.

I used a cigarette the first time and this produced a good amount of visible smoke but Higher Management was not best pleased with the stink (neither of us smoke cigarettes). Here is an example of the amount of smoke that I need:

This picture is a bit blurred but you get the idea.

The advantage of using a cigarette was that the continuous production of a high volume of smoke meant I could continuously move it to get some fantastic patterns in the smoke.

I have tried using a candle, but as you have to put the candle out to get smoke it is nowhere near as flexible/good in terms of amount or longevity.

As it is a bit cold at the moment to be working in the garage I was hoping someone could suggest a better smelling alternative to a fag. And before anyone asks if I am a man or a mouse - my answer is, "eek, eek".

PS I also tried an incense stick and that was useless. Searching on the internet was hopeless too.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Could you make a smoke chamber flued to the outside.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

have you tried incense sticks?

 

[copper_head]

Incense can vary alot in quality, try a brand like Nag Champa. Kicks off lots of smoke, more than a cigarette I'd say. Smells nice too

 

[tomongoose]

plumbers smoke matches or smoke pellets

 

[British Red]

Black powder pistols make smoke in fun ways!


Making Smoke by British Red, on Flickr


More practically, why not make some charcloth and kill two birds with one stone?


Smoke by British Red, on Flickr

Or have a good bonfire at sunset!


sunset and smoke by British Red, on Flickr

 

[Elines]

Incense can vary alot in quality, try a brand like Nag Champa. Kicks off lots of smoke, more than a cigarette I'd say. Smells nice too

Haven't got a clue what brand of incense I used - somebody gave me a stick to try. I assumed it was all the same - not something I usually use.

So of the suggestions made, trying this brand (or at least different brands) of incense looks the most likely one to succeed indoors without incurring the wroth of Higher Management.

So thanks for the suggestions.

 

[woodspirits]

plumbers smoke matches or smoke pellets

be prepared for the fire brigade to come lurching around the corner!

 

[Elines]

Ok - managed to buy a packet of Nag Champra cones today. Very promising. I tried it out tonight and it gives plenty of smoke. I need to work on how to get the patterns I want but a reasonable start.

So thanks for the help in keeping myself amused.


PS Higher Management hasn't complained yet either!

 

[copper_head]

Glad it worked out Elines

 

[British Red]

Nice bit of abstract art there

 

[Elines]

Nice bit of abstract art there

Thanks - not got it quite right yet though - but it's somehing I want to work at


And Higher Management isn't complaing about the smell - so looking (and smelling) good!

 

[Nightwalker]

Some of my favourite shots I've taken of smoke include food - I hope that's alright


Cooking Bannock by Ashley Cawley, on Flickr


Cooking Breakfast by Ashley Cawley, on Flickr

 

[Elines]

Some of my favourite shots I've taken of smoke include food - I hope that's alright





Cooking Breakfast by Ashley Cawley, on Flickr

Alright with me - just that Higher Management might complain a bit about the mess on the carpet.