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Hi Michael and List,
>If you look in the archives, someone about 2 or 3 >months ago had
some URL links to his work using a >curved blue sheet of paper and a couple
of lams with >taped over white paper to diffuse the light - the results
>were quite impressive.
That would be me and thanks very much. See
here:
-Walter----------------------------------------------- Walter
Branch, Ph.D. Branch Meteorites 322 Stephenson Ave., Suite B Savannah,
GA 31405 USA www.branchmeteorites.com
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 2:39
PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] picture
taking technique?
Hi Tom,
While I
cannot be considered in any way an "expert" - there are
a few on this list.
However, my conclusion on this topic is - it is
as complex - or simple -
as "basic" photographic strategy and understanding,
in general. However,
THE REAL "SECRET," in my opinion, boils down to LIGHTING.
There are many
clever "tricks" like the one Steve told you of, that can be VERY
helpful. A decent book should be full of these. If you have the
space
to set up a decent setup - say 2 feet by 3 feet, you can do AMAZING
stuff that
will REALLY give your photos that "professional" look - and
rather
cheaply, too, with just a few sheets of colored paper, white paper
and,
if you get really carried away, a small frame with a sheet of white
silk
to disburse lighting - but a couple of twist-neck lamps and some
paper
will do wonders. Lighting is everything. And there are numerous
little
"tricks" that make a world of difference.
If you look in the archives,
someone about 2 or 3 months ago had
some URL links to his work using a
curved blue sheet of paper and a
couple of lams with taped over white
paper to diffuse the light - the
results were quite
impressive.
Personally, I am a
stone advocate for digital. There is little reason
to use anything else
these days. It allows you to take endless numbers
of photos from various
angles, lighting, etc. at no real cost at all, instant
"feedback" so you
can SEE what is or is not working, and it gives you
instant USE of the
photos. Furthermore, these days, even a mediocre
digital camera is very
impressive ("Frys Electronics" has one for $39)
- and the best ones are
mind boggling (I have a Sony with a Zeis lens
that does everything but cook
you meals - including shoot "mpgs"
which are small videos. Nikon makes a
fabulous model, but I hear
it uses batteries faster than an 1959 Cadalac
used gas).
Best wishes,
Michael
on 9/29/02 2:26 PM, Tom / james Knudson at
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Hello, Can some one help me. I seem to have trouble getting all
the detail of meteorites when taking pictures of them. Is there a best film,
best lighting, best angle, best lens or best backgrounds for picking up the
little details in a piece? Any info would be appreciated!
Thanks, Tom
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