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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

01/09/2004 01:48:17 PM · #1

Hi,
IÂ´m interested in know your opinions about this photo:

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Thanks;

RHoldenSr

Canon EOS-5D

01/09/2004 01:56:06 PM · #2

Nice attempt I think. I would work on the placement of the lighting. You have some glare on the glass that can be removed.

I haven't attempted to many studio shots like this, but I'm sure others here can help you with the lighting placement.

What type did you use and where did you place it?

01/09/2004 02:00:06 PM · #3

I used a fluorescent 20W with a tilthead on background. The glare is from my window, the curtain were open.

justine

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

01/09/2004 02:16:49 PM · #4

I think it looks pretty good also. The colors are very nice and I agree with what others have suggested about the lighting. Let me just add the bottom is cropped a little tight. That's the best about digital you can shoot a still life over and over.

RHoldenSr

Canon EOS-5D

01/09/2004 02:17:52 PM · #5

I circled the areas that you appear to have problems with.
I would use a very dark area/room with more even light distribution.

dharmeson

Canon EOS R

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/09/2004 02:21:21 PM · #6

Well lets close the blinds or curtians first of all to tone down the bright natural light, allowing more control with your fluorescent and tilthead.

Once you get better control of the light make sure the glass isnt reflecting much because that can be a huge distraction in the photo. I would then try to direct light onto the Lime which would give the photo different character and a "refreshing" feel.

I like the use of the "out of focus" background. If you want, try a black background. The liquid is dark red so you would have to illuminate it some how because it wouldnt show up very well against a black background. A white background would work too but you would have to control the light a little more because the white would reflect a lot of light....

Cropping could be better, it would be nice to see the whole glass...

Oh and lastly there are some smudges on the glass so I would clean it to get it crystal clear....

Great attempt! I hope I didnt step on your toes, let me know if I gave to much info....im new here and dont want to get off to a bad start.

I would love to see the progression of the photo and see how it goes. Keep me up to date.

Message edited by author 2004-01-09 14:24:57.

01/12/2004 10:59:09 AM · #7

Originally posted by dharmeson:

Very thanks. Sorry, by the time past, I was out some days. You are very helpfull. I could not see all this things, when shot. Thanks very much.