sheltie
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Post by sheltie on Apr 27, 2013 18:21:03 GMT -5
There was a thread about this subject earlier this week but it got FAR too deep for me. I have a simple Sony Powershot that I carry around in my pocket and use primarily when I'm hounding and also after I've slabbed a piece of rough. I've been using my wet polisher for about two weeks now and finally am getting the results I want. But, I can't figure out an easy way to take a picture that shows off the results. I thought that I would try a shot on white marble in the bathroom using the vanity lights but the lights overpowered the slab. This picture is taken outside, angled away from the sun (it was too bright) and in no way shows how highly polished it really is. In LAYMAN terms (please make it really simple), what would be an easy way for me to take pictures that show off that shine I like?
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Post by gr on Apr 27, 2013 22:11:38 GMT -5
How about a reflective shot of something recognizable like a window frame or a tree or... A shot of the piece like you did and another showing the shine. Lot of us have struggled with this and I don't know if there is an answer that you are looking for. I know what you want but, I haven't figured it out yet!
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Post by deb193redux on Apr 27, 2013 22:32:28 GMT -5
IMO, a slight flash/highlight area, where color is about 50% washed out, but not a total white-out. That shows the best.
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Apr 27, 2013 23:02:08 GMT -5
I never take photos in the sun.A deep shade under a tree or under my carport.I actually prefer an overcast day.Sun washes the shine out. My :2cents:
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 29, 2013 20:45:21 GMT -5
Look at Juggler Guy's avatar.He must have an idea. Polished slabs are trickier,Sheltie.Because they are flat.My curved tumbles are easy to put a reflection in the corner.I took pics of this polished specimen recently to show off the shine-too.I polished it on that wet polisher and i could not get it.Either i got glare,or you could see the subject. Look at slabs and saws category-some one has mastered that
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Post by tntmom on Apr 29, 2013 21:12:12 GMT -5
When taking photographs outdoors I prefer indirect lighting like Snuffy said. I try to move the cab around so that just a tiny portion of the sky/clouds or trees show and not a full on reflection. I think indirect lighting outdoors, shows the color and details much better too. Also, make sure your flash is OFF.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2013 11:32:56 GMT -5
With a slab you will need to put the light source behind you. Then move the subject around in front of you until you get what you desire.
I have been thinking about this a lot lately. I bought a light tent for my spheres. I am considering taping a star shaped piece of cardboard to the tent to darken one area. Hoping this will then show up on the polished sphere as a dark star. The sharp edges of the shadow will belie the quality of the shine.
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Post by christopherl1234 on Apr 30, 2013 15:00:23 GMT -5
To show the polish on the fire agates I cut I take a photo with the cab in the shade. Shows the shine off well
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on May 1, 2013 15:53:18 GMT -5
The star sounds like a great idea.
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