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26 Dec 06 Abstract

4th: Chili Peppers by Abstract

I did not like the "pure white" background so
I kept the wb a little warm and
did not push the top part of the histogram up

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ctfchallenge03-Jan-2007 01:06
Thank you CJ. yeah that softbox is fun and addictive too. ask Jano heheheh -Abstract
ctfchallenge01-Jan-2007 22:39
Grea idea, so imaginative! I think I might like it a little brighter though, just my own personal taste. Thanks for the lightbox instructions - I really need to do something like that! CJ
ctfchallenge28-Dec-2006 21:55
Thanks a lot, that's really a great idea :o)
Armin
ctfchallenge28-Dec-2006 21:07
I have instructions to make the lightbox on my web for a while...hope it helps.
http://abstract.smugmug.com/gallery/1096156
(I have formatted the page with journal style...so select style "journal" on the top right corner)
-Abstract
arminb28-Dec-2006 18:50
Thanks :)
Homemade? Would you please be so kind to post a shot of it in the forum? Just got a book from Santa about homemade equipment and I am very curious about yours :)
ctfchallenge28-Dec-2006 13:29
Thank you Yvonne and Armin.
setup is very simple. i covered my homemade lightbox only half way (left side only), so the light from the left got evenly distributed in the whole area (no directional harsh shadows) and the uncovered light on the right (placed a little diagonally) gave the desired shadows. as the lightbox was half covered i was able to shoot almost from the top. i am not sure but i think, i used a small table lamp to add a little light on the bottom part. as i mentioned, a bit warmer WB helps too.
Hope this helps. -Abstract
arminb28-Dec-2006 10:23
Abs, would you mind sharing your setup?! Especially the light! :o)
ctfchallenge28-Dec-2006 05:34
cool concept and well done Abs, Yvonne
ctfchallenge28-Dec-2006 04:58
Thank you Sue Anne for the comment and thanks Rod...I am relieved now :) -Abstract
sue anne28-Dec-2006 01:31
Beautiful and what an artist too :)
(I like the frame border too ;) )
Rod 28-Dec-2006 01:29
You are forgiven.............................just this once:-)
ctfchallenge27-Dec-2006 22:10
Thank you Armin and Rod.
I like those shadows too, Rod and i have to admit adding the border was not my first choice.
actually i added the border after I uploaded the shot once in the gallery without the border. i felt the need to contain the subject in a boundary. the contrast between off-white background and grey-coloured-page didnt do the trick, atleast for me. -Abstract
Rod 27-Dec-2006 20:45
A good move with the WB as the colour in the shadows looks really good.
Usual stuff about the colour coordinated border:-)
ctfchallenge27-Dec-2006 19:32
very clever :o)
Armin