Adjusting the light for this Lantern Shot
Feb 5, 2016 11:35:34 #
This is my second attempt at the same item shot. Shot on my Kitchen counter. Sitting on black paper. A black board behind. Window blinds closed, Lights left and right of subject. After trying several settings I got this. PP was adding trees from a Colorado shot. Foreground gravel from a Kentucky shot. Frame was a texture that I got from textures.com (a free download texture site I just found). Added Bevel and drop shadow to frame. I would like to get your feed back on all segments of this shot, good or bad.
My first attempt is here http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-365708-1.html
Jim
My first attempt is here http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-365708-1.html
Jim
Feb 5, 2016 13:04:54 #
Love your background and base textures, especially those bare trees! Super addition.
Frame is appropriate and does not detract, IMO.
Frame is appropriate and does not detract, IMO.
Feb 5, 2016 14:12:26 #
Thanks Linda. The border is a new technic to me. I added drop shadow and the bevel to make it look a bit more 2D.
Feb 5, 2016 15:42:39 #
Compared to your first post, you've come a long way. Killing the unwanted light worked with, I'm sure, the addition of the trees and gravel. I just wish I could see the tree branches a little bit better. Comes from too many miles on the eyeballs.
I really like the whole setup. djt
I really like the whole setup. djt
Feb 5, 2016 16:21:16 #
Thanks for stopping by djt. When I made the branches lighter they became a distraction to the main focus. I tried it a couple of times over the past 3 days. I kept thinking as you did that it would improve the picture.
Feb 6, 2016 06:12:17 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
Thanks for stopping by djt. When I made the branches lighter they became a distraction to the main focus. I tried it a couple of times over the past 3 days. I kept thinking as you did that it would improve the picture.
Understand. Very fine line I expect. Thanks for the comeback. djt
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Feb 6, 2016 06:30:06 #
Feb 6, 2016 10:01:48 #
Try light painting, I had the black card setup just like yours but shut off the lights and waved a flashlight on the subject. Best pic I ever got of glassware. Works everytime.
Feb 6, 2016 10:02:09 #
R.G. wrote:
The lantern itself looks a bit wishy-washy, like it needs a bit more contrast.
Thanks for stopping by RG I am trying my best on this shot and PP. I appreciate everyones input/critique. I have a good friend/pro photographer here in our small city that has given me some advice. After seeing both shots he said I need to take the camera off auto white balance and set it on tungsten. Once this is done it will remove the blue cast warm it up and the flame will look more natural. I want to try that and see what happens. Each time I shot this it has taken me about 3-4 hours. I do this as a hobby and my wife doesn't want all my stuff out in the open over night. I don't know who comes during the night while we are sleeping to see if our house is clean neat. :roll: :roll:
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