On Sun, 30 Dec 2001 13:29:01 +1000, you wrote: >I just though I might share some of my work in progress. I have been >experimenting with shooting macro and close-ups of specular objects (gold >jewellery etc.) and I have come to appreciate what an art this is.
Random thoughts: First, your photos look fine to me. I agree about lowering the contrast to avoid blowing out the highlights. I'm guessing a lighter background might help keep shadow detail when shooting for the highlights. I've experimented with underlighting for some of my digital photos. I set the objects on a lightbox to reduce shadows from the main light source(s). A background could be added later, after the objects are photographed to satisfaction. Maybe for this pen two shots could be married together in Photoshop - one shot for the highlights, and one for the shadows. I was thinking of shooting the tip of the pen exactly as you have it, then making a second, higher contrast or lighter shot for the barrel and cap to give them a little more punch. Aren't you glad you don't have to burn a bunch of film, and wait for processing, to see whether or not the lighting works? Digital is so good for product photography - it gives instant viewing of the lighting results. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
