New Opals, new camera, new look?

[ed4copies]

Dawn is testing her photography skills!! Santa brought her a new camera that, coupled with all the reading she has done about it, has taken her to new heights in photography!!

Then, Mike sent his opals

These have always been a huge photography challenge. But I think this time the pics are much better than ever before!!

Take a look HERE!! http://www.exoticblanks.com/Opal-FX-Blanks/

Comments welcome (remember Dawn puts the freebees in---he who is critical could be "freebee-less!":frown::frown::frown:

 

[longbeard]

Look pretty darn good to me. You can see the colors and detail in the blanks. You done good Dawn.



Harry (i like freebies) M

 

[mikellem]

Much clearer than before...
Great job Dawn

Mike

 

[Mack C.]

(remember Dawn puts the freebees in---he who is critical could be "freebee-less!":frown::frown::frown:

I learned many years ago to never look a gift freebie in the mouth!

 

[SteveJ]

Those pictures are incredible. Some of the best I've ever seen. Simply amazing!

(I hope to be placing an order later this week...)

Steve

 

[edicehouse]

Looks good Dawn.

 

[The Penguin]

those sure are pretty...might have to buy one or more during the bash...

 

[stonepecker]

Dawn did a perfect job.......you should hire her.

Willing to bet Ed, that her price is high.

 

[rholiday]

Great job Dawn! Impressive!

 

[08K.80]

Probably a stupid question..... is that separation between the material and the resin? Bubbles?

Thanks!

 

[ed4copies]

Probably a stupid question..... is that separation between the material and the resin? Bubbles?

Thanks!

May not be, which photo are you asking about?

 

[JohnU]

Probably a stupid question..... is that separation between the material and the resin? Bubbles?

Thanks!

I could be wrong but I think that's just the surface of the material cast under the resin which allows the surface to be viewed at different angles and puts off different colors. This stuff is a real eye catcher and changes color as you move it around in the light. I've turned a few and can say they are very hard to photograph and look even better in person. (Nothing bad meant towards the photographer.)

 

[08K.80]

I was looking at #5 and #6. Along the sides it looks like separation. It's probably just me...:redface:

 

[08K.80]

Probably a stupid question..... is that separation between the material and the resin? Bubbles?

Thanks!

I could be wrong but I think that's just the surface of the material cast under the resin which allows the surface to be viewed at different angles and puts off different colors. This stuff is a real eye catcher and changes color as you move it around in the light. I've turned a few and can say they are very hard to photograph and look even better in person. (Nothing bad meant towards the photographer.)

You're probably right, John. It's hard to tell in pictures.

I really like this material. I have been using it for quite a while on other projects. :wink:
I bet it looks great in person wrapped around a tube. I never considered using it for this before I seen Mike's blanks.

 

[ed4copies]

John's explanation is "spot-on"! Turn the blank a little and that effect changes.

Although these have been very hard to photo, the "downside" of getting photos that show all those variations in color are also going to show "flaws that are not there" due to the lighting.

We allow you to return any blank if you don't like it---as long as it has not been turned. So, look before you cut!!!

 

[08K.80]

Thanks Ed! Like I said... stupid question.

 

[ed4copies]

Thanks Ed! Like I said... stupid question.

ABSOLUTELY NOT a stupid question!! Our products are hand-made, so there is always the chance one that has problems will slip through!!! Can't tell unless we look!!!

Ed

 

[Band Saw Box]

Great work Dawn, your lighting, staging are top notice. You may ahve missed your calling.

 

[Toni]

Dawn I guess we can kick out the middle man and now you can photograph my blanks

You have out done yourself with the opals!!!

 

[PR_Princess]

Dawn I guess we can kick out the middle man and now you can photograph my blanks

Egads girl!!! No one one takes pictures like Ed!!!

ROLF just because I have a new camera doesn't mean my skills will be better....It just means that I have more expensive equipment to show how NOT to take photos!