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Vortex of the Beast
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Scott Hackler

Vortex of the Beast

This was my entry in the WoodturnersAmerica, Beauty and the Beast contest (beast category). I ended up with a respectable 2nd place! What an honor.

Made to emulate the beast we have in the mid-west, a tornado. Turned from Osage Orange to 1/16" thick and pierced. The edges were contrasted with pyro.

5" tall x 2 1/2" wide, finished with thinned shellac and Ren wax.
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Scott, I really liked this piece when I first saw it. Love the piercing and the funnel. The photo is fantastic - would love to know how it was done.
 
Scott Hackler
Hal, this photo was taken with very low ambient light in the photo tent, a black back drop and I used a hand held pen light for the swirl effect. Basically the exposure was fairly long and as soon as I hit the shutter I swirled the light shining straight down from above. It turned out better than I thought it would! Thanks
 
Peter Gray
It certainly conjures thoughts of a tornado Scott.
This is a serious Gallery piece, stunning
 
KurtB
Very cool piece and an excellent photo!


Turning of the Week, 11/14/11
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