Still Life: Candles of Three

Spooks · #1 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 12:42

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Some more still life - am getting right into this at the moment! Used black backdrop in light tent and two 20w desklamps for the lighting.

Please comment and help me learn more... LOL

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Spooks · #2 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 12:43

decided to try it in mono too - which you think is better?

Not going to far with this lot am I? LOL

Zoë · #3 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 13:20

You really are getting into this still life stuff arn't you!!!! I think my preference would be the colour one, but thats just me! Really nice clear, crisp image! Keep it up!! You're inspiring me to have a go!!

I just dont have a light tent thingy!!

Spooks · #4 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 13:27

Zoe, thank you for the vote of confidence on this image! LOL Yeah I really am getting into Still Life, keep looking for more things to photograph!

As for the light tent - do a quick search on ebay and you can get a brand new one for about £14. Saying that, my first attempt at a light box thingy, (see How Crude am I post) I used a cardboard box and paper - I got the bug and thought well, 14 quid isn't going to kill me and took the plunge. Apart from that I use bog standard household lamps for lighting.

I really am still in the experimental stage and can't really afford all the proper studio lights so I try what I can.

Again, a really big thank you for visiting this image and for your confidence in me

johnr · #5 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 13:34

both great but I prefer the coloured image, why dont you show a diagram of your setup to enable us to give it a try

**Dennyboy** · #6 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 13:39

Colour one for me looks really good spooky

Spooks · #7 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 14:04

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Originally Posted by johnr

both great but I prefer the coloured image, why dont you show a diagram of your setup to enable us to give it a try

Am just off to the doctors, John, but will gladly post a diagram for those who would to see the set up

Zoë · #8 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 14:10

Oh yes a pick of the set up would be good!! I'm trying to think of things i have at home that i could use!! Roll on home time!

Spooks · #9 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 14:12

LOL you guys are giving me more credit than I deserve!!!!

Will show and help where I can, but please remember this is new to me tooo!!!!!

lisa1970 · #10 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 16:22

just popped in to big you up!! colour works best for this i believe but i like portraits in B&W

You're going photo crazy man!! I got my collapsible box thingy off ebay too and use the natural light in the conservatory.

Keep up the good work