[TheForge] Photography was: Re:The True Path in the 24th century.

Sun Mar 3 20:58:01 2002

anvilefire have a writeup on photographing iron work


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> thanks ken. a really good start on better photos here. a keeper for me.
>
> bob
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> >"Kenneth Mayer" <[email protected]>
> >
> >The best advice is to attend an intro photography course.  Maybe at your
> >local community college or adult-ed program.  There's also The Nikon
School
> >(there should be a link on the Nikon www site).
> >
> >Slower speed film has a finer grain and will produce a sharper image.  It
> >also tends to cost less.  Kirkland brand, sold at Costco, is actually
Agfa
> >and has about the best color balance for most work.  Kodak Tri-X still
has
> >the best black & white tonal qualities.
> >
> >Use diffuse light to control shadows.  The worst time to take outdoor
photos
> >is during bright sunlight; the best is an overcast day.  Indoors, there
are
> >techniques like using reflected light or tent lighting.  Fill flash can
be
> >used to compensate some lighting problems.
> >
> >Always angle the light source from the side when shooting a flat surface
or
> >you will have a "hot spot" from the reflection.  Turn off the camera's
> >built-in flash in this situation.
> >
> >A fixed focal length lense will produce a sharper image than a zoom
lense.
> >
> >Using a small aperture increases the apparent depth of field, but also
blurs
> >the image.  There are lighting techniques and devices that allow sharp
> >images where a small aperture would otherwise be required.
> >
> >Practice using slide film.  Record your camera settings so you can
compare
> >results.  If you shoot negatives, the processing machine will correct the
> >prints for exposure and color balance unless you special order the
> >processing without correction.
> >
> >There are numerous books on the topic.  Check your local library or
> >bookstore.  There are also numerous photography magazines.
> >
> >There are numerous usenet groups.  Search for the rec.photo.??? groups.
> >
> >I know of only 3 honest mail-order vendors (B&H, Adorama, Camera World of
> >Oregon).  Get a B&H catalog and drool. ;-)
> >
> >Spend the money for a sturdy tripod.  You can also use a quadpod and lab
> >jack for photos of small objects.  The quadpod makes tenting easy.
> >
> >Ken
> >:-)
> >
> >
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