Some experimentation - DPChallenge Forums

11/15/2003 11:02:44 PM · #1

Took some new pictures this evening - would love feedback, if you have any thoughts on these:

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

11/15/2003 11:15:13 PM · #2

The white background is more common in contemporary ads and commercials than, to my sense, in photography. It makes perfect sense to adapt this 'clear' feel though. I think these shots are wonderful and work, perhaps, better in a series than on their own. (?)

I also love the idea of common objects as a subject, especially, since I was just reading a book called 'Odes to Common Things' by Pablo Neruda at the time of your posting these.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/16/2003 07:12:50 AM · #3

Originally posted by zeuszen:

I tend to agree that they are stronger as a whole than individually - the camera probably doesn't fit into that sequence though, being orders of magnitude more complex than the other items. There is one interesting problem with these.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

11/16/2003 07:35:14 AM · #4

Out of curiosity, were these items scanned (as in, resting on the glass of a flat-bed scanner) or photographed?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/16/2003 11:45:46 AM · #5

Originally posted by EddyG:

Out of curiosity, were these items scanned (as in, resting on the glass of a flat-bed scanner) or photographed?

Yup they are 'digital photograms' taken with an Epson 1200U scanner

soup

Canon EOS-30D

11/16/2003 11:54:13 AM · #6

interesting - my father does quite a bit of the same sort of thing
he's gotten some pretty good results

i have wanted to try some - but lack a scanner

soup

Natator

Canon EOS-5D

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

11/16/2003 05:15:14 PM · #7

Those are very impressive Gordon, I didn't realise they were on a scanner until I read through the thread.

I have one "photo" I did on a scanner about a year ago. I'll dig it out tonight when at home and post it here. It's not as good as those ones, but is worth a look.

GinaRothfels

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

11/16/2003 07:14:49 PM · #8

I used to take 'photos' with my scanner, but haven't done anything for some time now. Since I got my new computer, I'm not able to connect my scanner and printer at the same time, which is a real nuisance. I'll have to replace it with a newer model one of these days.

I must start looking for some objects to scan - you've reminded me of the fun I'm missing.

By the way, the quality of those shots looks awesome compared to what my scanner can produce.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/16/2003 08:06:55 PM · #9

if the scanner and printer are USB - and the issue is your out of USB ports - a PCI USB card is a cheap fix...

soup

Natator

Canon EOS-5D

11/17/2003 02:59:28 AM · #10

Ok, as mentioned earlier.

Recipe:

Take one 8 year old.
Hold head down on scanner and close lid.
Wait for kid to stop laughing (well, I gave up on that part).
Hit the scan button.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/17/2003 10:08:53 AM · #11

Originally posted by Gina Rothfels:

By the way, the quality of those shots looks awesome compared to what my scanner can produce.

It was a really cheap scanner - nothing fancy.

vadvirag

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/17/2003 10:11:38 AM · #12

Wow, Natator, I have a self portrait like that, I have done it a few - 6-7 - years ago. When I get home and I find it, I will post it here, too. :-)))) The idea is brilliant anyway, Maybe I go home and start scanning some self portraits for those who always ask it on IRC. :-)))

Gracious

11/17/2003 10:17:03 AM · #13

Cool series Gordon.

I've also done some on a scanner. I'll have to track them down. My computer completely died, won't even turn on any more.

I'm using an older laptop. Now I have 2 dead computers. I might try to build one out of "the ashes." Fortunately I've backed just about everything up onto cd. I did lose a manuscript I'd written. A children's book. Oh well...that'll teach me. (maybe)

It's nice to see people experimenting. I participated in an assignment to scan things. It was lots of fun.

FullyFocused

Nikon D3

11/17/2003 01:32:32 PM · #14

Pretty Sharp Photos

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

11/17/2003 01:52:47 PM · #15

This collage was based on a scan of a "sculpture" I built on the scanner bed (the clay, stone, and dinosaur are all part of the original shot). I put the image on Isaac's birthday cake.

One thing which can help with 3-D scans is to make a raised cover: use a shallow box (like after the store opens a case of beer or soda) and line it with white, black, or other paper or reflective material, depending on your subject.

Natator

Canon EOS-5D