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In Reply to: RE: turntable, records and equipment photos posted by Dreamcatcher on June 25, 2012 at 09:59:02
...but this shot came out well:
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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Well, I'm working on it. How'd you get it so clean?
Hey Dean, interesting shot. Good composition. You've got some good photography skills!
Your posts are always insightful or humorous, and you could be a budding photographer. So, I hope you don't object to a little constructive criticism.
There's too much contrast. It's especially noticeable on the headshell, partly because that seems to be the subject of the photo. Most of the headshell is very nicely exposed, but there's way too much washout where the key light reflects off of it. The pronounced shadow below it confirms that that light should have been at least a stop lower.
There's also washout on the left side of the image, on the record grooves.
These sorts of things are caused by too much contrast in the lighting. Softening your lighting is the first thing you should do. You can do this fairly easily by using a larger main light source, and less light from a key light, and being very aware of excessive contrast.
This is a very nice advanced amateur photo. Toning down the contrast, and reducing the highlighted areas can move it toward the arena of professional photography. I suggest shooting it again, with "reducing contrast" being one of your goals, along with bringing out a bit of detail in the background LP, so it's not just plain black.
hth
hth,
I enjoy photography, but have to admit to being pretty lazy about it. I don't have an SLR and use my Canon S3IS in semi-manual mode.
The criticism is much appreciated.
Lighting is clearly my biggest problem. I find taking pictures indoors much more difficult than outside, where a cloudy day or setting sun make things easy ...at least they do for me. Even when using a lightbox I have trouble with lighting !
Thanks for the tips and nice comments.
Dean.
Note: If you go to my profile there is a link to my website. I took all of the pictures. You'll see what I mean about inside verses outside.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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Well i am. Some 34 years as a pro. Now i teach online.
You did a heck of a job Nice, Specular Highlights. Clear and sharp too.
Well done.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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