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Post by stoner on Sept 7, 2006 16:36:59 GMT -5
Okay, now to satisfy anyone's doubts of the photography issue, I took some pics outdoors, both in the shade and in direct sunlight. First, in the shade.   And for a comparison, stones from the same rock as the plumes, unaltered.  In direct sunlight.   And for comparison.  I hope this clears up some suspicions. |
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Post by Roger on Sept 7, 2006 17:08:11 GMT -5
I think the experiment glows.Do thinner cabs glow even more? NICE
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Post by gemkoi on Sept 7, 2006 17:16:42 GMT -5
Notice the Tube agate photo. What i difference from the other group. AS that cab espically just looked backlit in your photo before like allot of your photos pull off with agate. But this new picture really shows this effect you created, so much better. And now seeing it like that i really like that cab allot better. Let alone the backing. That laker looks allot nicer too in my opinion, photod this way.
NOw as far as opinion. I personally have seen similar cabs lots of times with this type of backing. Though i cant say what your using, the effect is similar to foil, even silver backing. I say it works best on lighter colored, or real gemmy agates. And on thinner cuts. The heavy included agate can be hard to tell without looking hard at the cab, or driect light hitting it just right. But that moss one came out real nice, better so in the shadow photo.
I would be more selective about materials, as im sure you are being. To me, i personally like the stones without a backing, unless its part of a setting for jewelry. Its a fun idea none the less, and i cant say either way if it would sell better or not. BUt the stones are nice and to me, thats most important.
But the tube is by far the best example in my eye. Nice job. And sorry if you took my meaning wrong in the last post. I am a skeptic when i cant hold the piece in my hand and give an opinion when asked. Espically when man made tricks to the eye are there.
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Post by parfive on Sept 7, 2006 17:23:43 GMT -5
Looks like we're back to Mel's idea (foil backing) or something similar, Stoner.
Pic 1 - top cab - looks like you can just see the edge of "it" on the back of the cab.
Someone mentioned doublet. But of what, is that the mystery?
Rich
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 7, 2006 17:29:25 GMT -5
Dang! Those are pretty much terrific in the sun....mel
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Post by MichiganRocks on Sept 7, 2006 17:43:12 GMT -5
Hey Ed, I've seen enough of your work over the past couple of years, that I have no doubts of the quality of your work!
Ron
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Post by ladyt on Sept 7, 2006 18:49:07 GMT -5
Are those backed with silver plate?They are beautiful! Nice photo's no matter where you take them.  Tonja |
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Post by akansan on Sept 7, 2006 20:04:15 GMT -5
Is it a doublet of a clear glass or crystal?
That tube agate and the plume in the lower left corner is spectacular. I love those!
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Post by stefan on Sept 8, 2006 9:18:15 GMT -5
Hmmm Ed- I don't know what your up to- but the effects are stunning-
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 8, 2006 19:53:02 GMT -5
The ones took in the shade look great!! I photo'd my last batches of pendants under a tree in the back yard. Taking pics right at sunset makes for some great shots too.
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Post by LCARS on Sept 8, 2006 21:35:07 GMT -5
So Ed, you say the "alteration" is permanent, so I assume this rules out my previous theory of an applied prismatic coating...  If you've found a way to prismatize bare agate then I smell a process patent pending.  |
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Post by desertdweller on Sept 9, 2006 0:50:24 GMT -5
Tell me, or is it magic?
It is magic...........I know one thing for sure.
Those are some beautiful cabs.
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