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Capturing character in a rough old axe
The first problem one faces with something like this is its size - 29 1/4 in. Hard to keep it all in the frame without either increasing distance (lose detail) or distort perspective via foreshortening. Just pick your compromise and let the insets establish proper perspective.
Next, try to find what's good about it. Show what's important to the targeted viewer. Look for attractive angles or ones that reveal decades of wear. Mix them all together "in a pleasing arrangement." In the end, if the voodoo worked, that line between reality and a picture of reality vanishes. Unless that's not your thing... whatever. #1 #2 #3 #4 |
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Photo 2 is a beauty, this to me is framed with items, that I would expect to find this ax with.
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First let me say very nice job photographing the ax. My personal favorite is 2. The lighting is wonderful, as well as the composition. The choice of backround is perfect for the layout. Barbara
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Thanks!
I needed shots for different applications. #1 is a 'draft' - my partially successful attempt, the evaluation of which resulted in #2 - a double page spread in 8.5X11 coffee-table book style. #3 is an "alternative" image to serve either as a smaller supporting image in a series behind #2, or stretched out over a full page with reduced opacity to form a graphic backdrop to text etc. #4 is a mixture of 2&3 sort of - it is a double page spread with lots of built-in space for text and/or other bookish stuff. I agree though, #2 gives the most back to the viewer. Thanks for taking time to look and comment. |
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Buddy,
The voodoo works for me. I have admired your work silently for a long time. #3 seems a stately view to me, doing the axe proud. However, #2 had me staring at it, and wondering how many sets of capable hands had swung it over the years, and where it was when it was used. How many times was it sharpened I wonder? Yup, #2 definitely makes me want to pick it up and feel the balance, then take a whack with it myself. It's not just the detail, it is the warmth of the photo. |
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That is very cool. I have never seen anything like that before. Very mysterious and kind of creepy but in a good way.
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