Wednesday

SWM Photography - Gallery IV I absolutely love this shot

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Lensbaby - Call For Submissions

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  • The photo must be taken with a Lensbaby SLR lens on a digital or film SLR camera
  • The photo should display the elements of a great photograph including interesting subject matter, good exposure, strong composition, interesting detail, beautiful light, storytelling, etc.
  • The photo should capture a moment or subject from a fresh perspective.
  • If shooting with a Selective Focus Optic, make certain your sweet spot of focus is appropriately sharp and well placed.
  • Do not submit images containing full nudity or graphic sexuality
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Photographing Jewelry - interesting article from AKELstudio

First, he wants a spot-like gradient background, from deep purple to a complete black. Second, bracelets must be shoot in frontal position, not a simple from-top shoot. Saying that they also mentioned that full bracelet must have as maximum details as possible. So, how to get the first task done? Hang bracelet on a tiny fishing lines and project a a spot on a dark background? Master background digitally, after the shoot? I am not a big fun of such massive digital post processing, especially when I shoot for a catalog, hundred of pieces. Same dislike of a complicated to repeat setups because of product’s quantity. What I did is this: 2 light sources ( Paul. C Buff monolights) , one mir read more @ http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=86981729&gid=112621&articleURL=http://www.akelstudio.com/blog/2009/11/photographing-jewelry-the-lighting-setup-tips-and-tricks-plus-bonus-video/&urlhash=0r0w&trk=news_discuss#

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Interesting article on photographing jewelry by AKELstudio

First, he wants a spot-like gradient background, from deep purple to a complete black. Second, bracelets must be shoot in frontal position, not a simple from-top shoot. Saying that they also mentioned that full bracelet must have as maximum details as possible. So, how to get the first task done? Hang bracelet on a tiny fishing lines and project a a spot on a dark background? Master background digitally, after the shoot? I am not a big fun of such massive digital post processing, especially when I shoot for a catalog, hundred of pieces. Same dislike of a complicated to repeat setups because of product’s quantity. What I did is this: 2 light sources ( Paul. C Buff monolights) , one mir

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Tuesday

BBC - Lab UK - Experiments - The Big Personality Test - really interesting - have you done it?

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Heavy Duty Professional Aluminium Camera Tripod with: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

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Monday

Swaledale in Winter - remember Photography Gift Vouchers make wonderful prezzies

 

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Red Campion Silene dioica lovely pic and don't forget Photography Gift Vouchers make an unusual Crimble prezzie!

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Anglesey force10 daisies #photo

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