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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 9, 2022 21:57:45 GMT -5
I haven't worked with copper in a long time. I tell ya, I don't miss doing the patina! Each of these has issues to my eye, but they'll do. I see every flaw! And, so does the camera.
I used my cell phone and a copy stand made for cell phones along with tiny LED lights and tiny tripods. I have reduced my photography footprint.  I'm still learning the camera- it is almost like learning the DSL- there are so many functions.
Moroccan orbicular agate- I see the bail is out of focus for some reason.
Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper Everything that could go wrong with this did. This is the best picture that I have ever gotten of MHPJ. The camera loved it!
Some kind of picture jasper that I really like. The polish isn't like an Owyhee, but it has a nice scene. For this picture and above, I used the "food" function which creates a vignette. I think it helps make the subject pop.
Thanks for looking. 
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Post by knave on Jan 9, 2022 22:02:04 GMT -5
You rock, Queen Bee!
The MHPJ stole the show.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 9, 2022 22:03:08 GMT -5
You rock, Queen Bee! The MHPJ stole the show. LOL! Thank you!! |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Jan 9, 2022 22:25:31 GMT -5
Top notch Tela! That picture jasper is perfectly framed  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 9, 2022 23:06:03 GMT -5
Top notch Tela! That picture jasper is perfectly framed  Thank you. My prongs are a little off, but I can live with that. |
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Post by perkins17 on Jan 9, 2022 23:12:37 GMT -5
Those are beauties! The stones look great and the wraps match. I love the picture jasper. It looks awesome.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 7:00:13 GMT -5
Those are beauties! The stones look great and the wraps match. I love the picture jasper. It looks awesome. Thank you! I really like the picture jasper, too. |
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rocket
spending too much on rocks
Quality slabs for quality cabs in 2022
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Post by rocket on Jan 10, 2022 8:16:09 GMT -5
Top notch Tela! That picture jasper is perfectly framed Thank you. My prongs are a little off, but I can live with that. What prongs…I could not take my eyes off that stone |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 8:31:54 GMT -5
Thank you. My prongs are a little off, but I can live with that. What prongs…I could not take my eyes off that stone Thank you! I think I picked that up from roy here on the board. I got a bunch of stellar slabs. |
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Post by NDK on Jan 10, 2022 9:06:46 GMT -5
Good to hear you're figuring out your photo setup.
Your work is a treat for the eyes!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 10, 2022 9:31:33 GMT -5
My favorite is the MHPJ. That center poppy in the cab is killer! You camera really did love that stone. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 10:00:52 GMT -5
Good to hear you're figuring out your photo setup. Your work is a treat for the eyes! Thank you.
I'm really impressed with this phone camera... I never would have thought...
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 10, 2022 10:00:52 GMT -5
Tela, thanks for posting these! Of the wraps themselves, I really like what you did with the MHPJ! I like the way the front wire curls to the backside to secure the top of the stone! Of the stones themselves, I love the scene in that picture jasper. Of the pictures themselves, the camera did love that MHPJ! I also like how crimped you got the "prongs" on the picture jasper wrap. I haven't been able to crimp mine that cleanly...yet.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 10:01:54 GMT -5
My favorite is the MHPJ. That center poppy in the cab is killer! You camera really did love that stone. Thanks! I really struggled with the light tent to get pics of MHPJ. This was ez pz. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 10:04:38 GMT -5
Tela, thanks for posting these! Of the wraps themselves, I really like what you did with the MHPJ! I like the way the front wire curls to the backside to secure the top of the stone! Of the stones themselves, I love the scene in that picture jasper. Of the pictures themselves, the camera did love that MHPJ! I also like how crimped you got the "prongs" on the picture jasper wrap. I haven't been able to crimp mine that cleanly...yet.  Thanks, Jason. Prongs take some practice. I haven't done a lot in a long time. I blew the first prong and had to get a new wire. For me, it's getting them in the right spot that is a challenge. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 10, 2022 10:10:46 GMT -5
Tela, thanks for posting these! Of the wraps themselves, I really like what you did with the MHPJ! I like the way the front wire curls to the backside to secure the top of the stone! Of the stones themselves, I love the scene in that picture jasper. Of the pictures themselves, the camera did love that MHPJ! I also like how crimped you got the "prongs" on the picture jasper wrap. I haven't been able to crimp mine that cleanly...yet. Thanks, Jason. Prongs take some practice. I haven't done a lot in a long time. I blew the first prong and had to get a new wire. For me, it's getting them in the right spot that is a challenge. A challenge for you and me both! LOL I measure the distance...then re-measure...then mark it with a mechanical pencil...then measure it again...then check my mark...then make the prong...then find out it's off about a millimeter! LOL |
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Post by miket on Jan 10, 2022 10:30:28 GMT -5
Love the cabs and the wraps, Tela. I haven't used copper wire in a long time, just a personal preference thing, I think. But your wraps make me re-think copper, they look great! And about prongs- I tried doing them a couple of times and failed so miserably I haven't since. One of these days when I have a little more patience I'll try them again- they really look good. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 10:33:04 GMT -5
Love the cabs and the wraps, Tela. I haven't used copper wire in a long time, just a personal preference thing, I think. But your wraps make me re-think copper, they look great! And about prongs- I tried doing them a couple of times and failed so miserably I haven't since. One of these days when I have a little more patience I'll try them again- they really look good. Thank you, Mike.
I knew a guy on Etsy that I talked to who had the most absolutely perfect prongs. Real small, real tight and perfectly placed. I always meant to ask him how he did it.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 10, 2022 12:11:43 GMT -5
I love your economy of design, and how each wrap compliments its cab so well.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 12:31:55 GMT -5
I love your economy of design, and how each wrap compliments its cab so well. Thank you! That was a very high compliment. |
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I'm still learning the camera- it is almost like learning the DSL- there are so many functions.
