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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 21, 2009 19:52:37 GMT -5
I am finding out that taking pictures ... especially close ups of glass is a big pain in the butt!! However ... I will persevere or irritate who ever ... OH WELL!! First and foremost .... Apache Tears ... rough and beautiful ... how I got these ... only those that sent them to me will know ... my most humble thanks and gratitude for such precious gifts ... Polished on the top and rough on the bottom .... (sounds almost ... never mind) ...     |
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Post by cpdad on Mar 21, 2009 20:14:59 GMT -5
if you take enough of them and and display them....they will make a creation table or stuff ;D...i have a creation table of tumbled rocks set in glass also ;D...kev. click  |
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 21, 2009 20:22:55 GMT -5
So cool, Julie! Show us more!
Jo
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Post by rockmanken on Mar 22, 2009 7:38:06 GMT -5
I once covered a coffee table in the 70's with slabs and then clear epoxy. Looked good, just heavy.
ken
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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 22, 2009 19:50:10 GMT -5
CPDAD ...... very cool .... love it!!
Rockman ... now that sounds beautiful and very heavy
As always ...
Julie
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DeanW
has rocks in the head
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Post by DeanW on Mar 24, 2009 18:51:16 GMT -5
I think similar conversations have happened on this board before; but, the best way to take "still photos" of things like rocks, glass, jewelry, etc is to have a photo tent. There are many kinds, styles and prices. It helps diffuse the light (which helps cut glare, usually a good thing) and gives a uniform backdrop color to help focus your eye on what you want to show. They are very inexpensive on ebay (search photo tent or photo cube). There are also discussions throughout the web on how to make your own. Here is an image of one taken off the web (linked to original site also):  |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Mar 26, 2009 15:53:36 GMT -5
Wow .... I did not know that something like that existed. Neat!!!
Doesn't look like I would fit in it though. ;D
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Mudshark
fully equipped rock polisher
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
Member since December 2008
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Post by Mudshark on Mar 27, 2009 16:18:04 GMT -5
Nice display Julie,I made a photo cube out of a large cardboard box,just cut out the sides,top and back and wrap the 'frame' in tissue paper.I have a gooseneck light on top and two lights on the sides.You can add one in the back too if you want a backlit pic.It makes a big difference in the photos,a tripod is another must have item for good pics.
Mike
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