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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Sept 19, 2008 2:38:06 GMT -5
Hi Scott,
Try photoing again and put yourself between the SUN and the subject You will be amazed at the difference
Digital pick up reflected light unlike film cameras, you need plenty of light around BUT Not glaring reflective light on the subject
Also try photoing on a Black cloth that also helps
I struggled with this problem 2 years ago.
A light box is usefull for the winter months.
Your batch seems to have a few cracks , holes and crevises could have done with a bit more in stage 1 ? what do you think ?
Have a good day
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
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Post by stefan on Sept 19, 2008 9:07:56 GMT -5
Nice! No need to imagine- the shine shows!
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Post by frane on Sept 19, 2008 21:50:34 GMT -5
Wow, you have some really nice local rocks! I especially like the ones with some red in them.
I can see some shine also and it is hard not to rush a tumble since they take so long. This group may need another tumble to realize their full potential. I have had to do that and am glad I did. (Even though it takes too long and I get impatient)
It is a lot of fun and the more you tumble, the better they get!
Fran
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Post by LCARS on Sept 20, 2008 23:57:08 GMT -5
I'll second what Jack said and add that a circular polarizing filter can do wonders for reducing reflective glare in photographs when used at the right angle.  I used to have some comparison pics in my photobucket account, one taken with & one without a polarizer. I must have deleted or misplaced them since I can't seem to find them now.  If your camera does not have a threaded barrel or lens filter adapter any filter of adequate size to cover the entire objective lems will work. It can simply be adjusted by eye and held up to the lens while metering and taking the shot. I often say that if I had to choose just one single lens accessory to have it would be a polarizer hands down.  Now about those rocks... Thery're looking pretty shiney. |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Sept 21, 2008 1:55:15 GMT -5
Yes like Lcars.
I also use a polarising filter it helps a lot
Jack
yorkshire uk
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Roan
has rocks in the head
Member since January 2008
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Post by Roan on Sept 21, 2008 7:44:24 GMT -5
Polarizer, UV, and clear filters for me. A polarizer is a must for aquarium shots and the clear protects the other filters. Some of them are quite costly if you go for the good ones.
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Sept 22, 2008 1:01:02 GMT -5
Well I can't add lenses to my camera so I might just have to play around. The rocks are dead smooth and shiny, the bits that look like cracks/pits are clear agate spots or druzy for the most part. Just shows how bad those pictures are I guess. Somebody should post a step by step how to get a decent picture in lap tips. Mine always turn out looking dull or so much glare you can't see what the rocks look like. Tumbling is way easier than taking a picture.
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Sept 25, 2008 2:44:46 GMT -5
Hi Scott,
Have you ever tried just holding the lens in front of the camera (close up) ?
I use a fish Eye lens of a film camera and get some spectacular shots with this method
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Sept 25, 2008 3:08:28 GMT -5
Scott W. What they said, Now i use a cheap Canon Camera. SLR 6.3 Rebel. I to had the sun over my shoulder for a few of the photos, the other you can tell a flash was used. shot straight on, and i as allows use a polarized lens ( Adjustable len`s ). And i shoot 5-7 photos of each and delete the rest. Like they say shot straight on. Oh shooting fish tanks tilt angle 20 degrees so not to get flash back in lens.         |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Sept 26, 2008 3:16:34 GMT -5
Hi Scott,
The second from the bottom is a excelent photo
Colour captured well , Gloss captured excelent , The red rock at the top has brilliant detail
one thing you could do is Number them
also there is a lot of page at the bottom with nothing on ?
Have a good day
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by creativeminded on Sept 26, 2008 9:39:32 GMT -5
Nice first batch.
Tami
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