"I thought the shadow contributed to a 3-D appearance." I does but,
IMHO, too much so. Cut the shadow density in half.
Chuck Norcutt
On 12/21/2011 8:47 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Hi Chuck,
>
> Thanks for your comments. I thought the shadow contributed to a 3-D
> appearance. The background is actually a folded blanket, which I use
> frequently because I can shape it to present a subject as I would like it,
> not as dictated by a flat surface. I agree, a table cloth would add to the
> formality.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Norcutt"<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion"<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 7:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Colorful Cup
>
>
>> Nicely done. But I would suggest a little shadow fill under the saucer
>> and a table cloth as the background. Looks like it's setting on carpet?
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 12/20/2011 2:11 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>> It is cold and dreary today, so I looked for indoor subjects. My wife
>>> has her Grandmother's collection of fine bone china tea cups, so I
>>> carefully set up one of the more colorful items for a studio session.
>>>
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/China+Tea+Cup.jpg.html
>>>
>>> E-1 with Leica Summicron-R 50mm, 1/40 at f/8
>>>
>>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>>
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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