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08/23/2003 07:33:23 PM · #1

I' am looking for suggestions on how you would shoot a subject like this?

It is something very simple, seen frequently and yet you want to preserve the memory.

You want the texture of the basket, the velvety softness of the roses, the white lace of the ribbons, and the overall size and beauty.

It is over 102 deg outside and you can not risk shooting outdoors or your roses will be dead in 10 mins!

You want that one great shot for all those memories.

What would you do?

First shot just with flash, very small crop:

Second shot a little more cropping:

Calvus
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Message edited by author 2003-09-15 00:44:08.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

08/23/2003 07:36:19 PM · #2

Can someone explain why the insert image or [img] tags do not work?

Edit: Got it finally!

Calvus

Message edited by author 2003-09-01 18:38:46.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

08/23/2003 07:46:48 PM · #3

I like the composition you chose in the second one. If you are trying to make something 'artistic' with the photo rather than just a memoribilia photo, you may want to try some other lighting source than the flash on the camera. You will need a tripod. :)

heida

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/23/2003 07:49:23 PM · #4

Ye try it with a lamp and some nice background

08/23/2003 07:53:22 PM · #5

I used the tripod on the shots I took. It is not my best tripod. My good tripod has a broken tension adjustment, but it lets me turn the camera vertical.

The one problem I have noticed with the Olympus 3030Z is I can not get the sharpness I want? I do not know if it is because of the lighting or what. I have tried manual and autofocus. The autofocus is a problem with the velvet texture of the roses.

Most of all I just want the best most memorable shot I can obtain and secondly maybe an artistic shot.

Calvus

08/23/2003 07:57:24 PM · #6

The only other light I can get would be a large halogen work light.

I do have two photographic umbrellas I use to use but I would have to rig an attachment of some kind for them to the halogen work light?

What would you suggest for a background? A gray or white bed sheet?
I do not have any studio backgrounds.

Originally posted by heida:

Ye try it with a lamp and some nice background

Calvus

heida

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/23/2003 08:25:56 PM · #7

Yea a gray or a white sheet or mabey a black or some wooden stuff could work well with the roses too. Play around with the halogen light And let us see what comes out!

08/23/2003 08:46:55 PM · #8

Originally posted by heida:

Yea a gray or a white sheet or mabey a black or some wooden stuff could work well with the roses too. Play around with the halogen light And let us see what comes out!

The lights are on a somewhat permanent loan to my neighbor, as soon as I can borrow them back I will try them.

LOL

Calvus

Crafty Sue

Sony DSC-F717

08/23/2003 10:08:38 PM · #9

I prefer the first shot I guess becausr more of the flowers are in view
Sue

08/24/2003 06:51:36 PM · #10

Here are a couple of the photographs I shot using:

500w halogen light
White photographic umbrella
Black sheet for background
Natural light from the left

FYI

These are the 29 roses I sent my wife for our 29th wedding anniversary.
It is Monday the 25th.

First sample - Level adjustment and slight USM:

Second sample - Level adjustment, slight USM and slight crop:

Calvus

Message edited by author 2003-09-01 18:44:51.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

08/24/2003 07:05:00 PM · #11

Here are a couple from a slightly artistic point of view.

First sample:

Second sample:

Calvus

Message edited by author 2003-09-01 18:47:39.

Gracious

08/24/2003 07:27:34 PM · #12

I like the black bg. A large improvement, since there is no distracting bg.

myqyl

Nikon D3100

08/24/2003 07:38:02 PM · #13

Happy Anniversery!!! 29 years is quite an accomplishment these days...

btw ~ Black background was a vast improvement :)

heida

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/24/2003 08:03:16 PM · #14

Beautiful! Happy anniversery!! :D

08/25/2003 12:38:46 PM · #15

Thanks for your suggestions and comments!

I shot over 200 photos and there are so many that came out fairly nice. I need to clean them up and then I will put them up on my website in a separate gallery and post the link.

Thanks again :)

Calvus

Message edited by author 2003-08-28 14:33:29.

08/25/2003 12:40:02 PM · #16

Does anyone else have any suggestions or comments?

The roses are just about gone now so another shoot is about out of the question :)

Calvus

halley

Canon EOS-10D

08/27/2003 07:25:56 PM · #17

If I was stuck with a flash or nothing, I'd choose nothing. You probably don't have much wind in your kitchen, so stick that camera on a tripod and go for long exposures.

White-balance against a white card illuminated by the window. Mix the natural window light with that of a normal cheap flashlight for some warm highlights.

If you get light from the side, or light from behind, or light from above, it'll add to your depth. Play with what gives you the best form and definition. On-body flash is evil.

(Oh, and I like the results of your white-backgrounded posterizations, it takes a while to find just the right levels for the most kitch. ;) )

Message edited by author 2003-08-27 19:26:57.

joannadiva

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

08/27/2003 08:08:46 PM · #18

Originally posted by Calvus:

try desk lams they give a nice light with difrent bulbs. if you need a difuser for your light try color CD jewel cases you can usualy rig up something with duct tape and clothes pins. as for the backgrownd I bought a black sheet at wall mart for $6 I'll never sleep on it but it will work as a back drop also I went to good will and bought a XL velvet gown which I cut up and use as a back drop on ocassion.

hope some of this helps