Hi Anne,
Thanks for your input... Personal preference on background color is just
that. I personally like white. Been selling online for over 10 years and
a white BG is the #1 rule for retail internet sales. Now if you're
talking about art, or a more elegant tone, then I would agree with you
that a less contrasting color works just fine. Perhaps I should have
been more clear in my explanation about "why" I use a white BG.
No disrespect intended of course.
Regards,
Eric
On 5/18/2010 10:03 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Sorry, Eric, I have to disagree.
A stark white background is ...well...too white. It makes for harsh shadows
and contrast. I much prefer a cream/ivory or photo-gray background. It
makes for a "softer" picture. And Never, Ever black, it is too strong a color,
it overwhelms whether you are taking a picture of.
And Yes, natural light is best. I always take my pictures in day-light,
even in Colorado, in winter. I am lucky enought to have a sun-room with full
south exposure. And a slightly hazy day is best.
And I use a Nikon.
Anne M. Black
_http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/)
[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc.
_http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/)
In a message dated 5/18/2010 10:08:13 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
Hi Mike, Greg, List,
A few people have asked me what lights to use for photographing
meteorites. I like to simplify and spend less cash on solutions so I use
a simple desk lamp.
This is the one I use...
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/135512/Magnifier-Lamp-Black/
This one should work too... Not what I have but should work if it's full
spectrum (daylight bulb)...
http://www.staples.com/VisionMax-Black-Adjustable-Full-Spectrum-Magnifying-C
lip-On-Desk-Lamp/product_612507
Full spectrum means "WHITE". It's the closest thing to daylight you can
get indoors without actually going outdoors or buying a daylight bulb
from your local photo store.
These work, but then you have to buy the lamp too...
http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/lightbulbs.html
The point is a white background, and the whiter the light the better
your meteorite photos. One day I'll get around to writing that article
on meteorite photography. ;)
Enjoy...
Regards,
Eric
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