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Rocks proved to be a much more challenging topic than I anticipated.
I mean, there are rocks everywhere....but who wants to look at a picture of a rock.

Anyway, this gave me a chance to try something I had been thinking about for a while and I had a good time making the image. I hope others like it too.

Comments are always welcomed!

-eager

Note: Image changed to a slightly more colorful version.








Edited on Feb 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM · View previous versions



Feb 21, 2011 at 02:59 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · #437 Crystal Blue


Cool, I like it although I would like to see every rock in-focus because the lighting provides plenty of definition.


Feb 21, 2011 at 03:06 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · #437 Crystal Blue


Because I had fun doing this, here are my notes about the setup.

Points to remember:
1. My wife insists that there is no money in the budget for my "hobbies"
2. Necessity is the mother of invention.

Equipment Used:
1. Sheet of glass from a picture frame
(note to self: put the picture back before the wife notices that it is missing)
2. 4 boxes of Fiber Plus bars
3. 1 old tin can
4. 2 "clamp" lights ()
5. 1 bag of wood shims (Home Depot)
6. Half a package of hamburger buns
7. 1 sheet black construction paper
8. Bag of black sand
9. Handful of "clear" rock crystals

Method:
1. With the glass "shooting table" resting on the "props", I setup a colored light inside the can and propped it up under the glass with shims.
2. I added a second colored light under the glass and propped it at the correct angle by utilizing the half empty bag of hamburger buns.
3. I covered the glass with black sand and artfully placed the rocks.
4. I set up the tripod and camera then turned off all the lights in the room and started snapping away.

Final Notes:
My "studio" for the setup, is actually just a counter by the refrigerator in the basement.

-eager

Here are the pics of the setup:
http://www.homeecon.com/FMpics/rocks_setup1.jpg
http://www.homeecon.com/FMpics/rocks_setup3.jpg



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Feb 21, 2011 at 03:16 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · #437 Crystal Blue


Thanks for the comment, Mark.

I thought the narrow depth of field helped with the interest of the shot, but
I do have some other shots where the depth of field may not be as distracting. I will think some more about it.

-eager



Feb 21, 2011 at 03:33 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · #437 Crystal Blue


ROTFL Eager! That set up shot is the best! Love the fiber bar boxes holding everything up.


Feb 21, 2011 at 03:54 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · #437 Crystal Blue


You have taken creativity to a new level, not only with your shot, but your set up !


Feb 21, 2011 at 07:47 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · #437 Crystal Blue


You are a resourceful man. Fun shot eager.


Feb 21, 2011 at 10:59 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · #437 Crystal Blue


I like this version better Eager. The multi-colors are great and it's nice to see the detail in the crystals. The DOF is working much better for me in this one.


Feb 22, 2011 at 08:41 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · #437 Crystal Blue


Very pretty colors and nicely executed eager!
Carolyn



Feb 22, 2011 at 01:01 PM





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