OKLAHOMAN
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My photographic skills are zip-zero-nada- but I still like props. I'll grant you this might be overdone and not in the best of focus but do your eyes go to the pen or shell. I just tried this tonight.
This is why
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TellicoTurning
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Actually Roy, I think you see the shell first. Your Pens kinda fade into the bottom and are a little dark.. granted the bottom pen is really black..
Try turning the shell over and place the pen on top.. might pop out better.
Just my opinion and keep in mind that I am a little photo challenged myself..
Try turning the shell over and place the pen on top.. might pop out better.
Just my opinion and keep in mind that I am a little photo challenged myself..
edman2
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Roy,
I agree that the shell leads my eye away from the pen. We are used to our eye going left to right (like reading) and the flow line of the top edge of the shell leads my eye off the page away from the pen. Send the pens to me and I will find a better way to display them.[
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I agree that the shell leads my eye away from the pen. We are used to our eye going left to right (like reading) and the flow line of the top edge of the shell leads my eye off the page away from the pen. Send the pens to me and I will find a better way to display them.[
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OKLAHOMAN
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Chuck do you mean like this?... Hope you all know this is being done tongue in cheek.
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Dario
Member
Roy,
I too am photo challenged so take this FWIW.
As you can see on my pics (in my album or website), I try to put my pens on the diagonal (corner to opposite corner). This way, I get maximum pen size for a given rectangular area. Like on your pics, if you try my style, you will show a 50% bigger pen.
Your first pic actually shows the pen well, but the 2nd having white lines didn't show as well.
BTW, both pens look awesome.
I too am photo challenged so take this FWIW.
As you can see on my pics (in my album or website), I try to put my pens on the diagonal (corner to opposite corner). This way, I get maximum pen size for a given rectangular area. Like on your pics, if you try my style, you will show a 50% bigger pen.
Your first pic actually shows the pen well, but the 2nd having white lines didn't show as well.
BTW, both pens look awesome.
gerryr
Member
Can I have your shell, Roy?[]
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mewell
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Can I have your shell, Roy?[
I'll bid $4 for that shell!
OKLAHOMAN
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I could be persuaded ,if you promise to take as good care of it as your spike.
Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Can I have your shell, Roy?[
leehljp
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IIRC, Jeff, sometime ago, asked for pens to be done somewhat diagonal (if possible) to give the most space to the pen.
I like the backgrounds in this post, but some minor adjustments might help see the whole pen. There is a place for "no background props" and there is a place FOR background props. Shucks, Not everyone is an Ansel Adams who does not need color - which would distract. Some people have to use color to make their photo's presentable and in the same vein, some do use props successfully and it is not a sin to do that either. [}
]angboy
Member
I just want to know what the teal colored pen is made out of, shell or no shell!
wdcav1952
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Originally posted by OKLAHOMAN
<br />Chuck do you mean like this?... Hope you all know this is being done tongue in cheek.
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Really, tongue in cheek? I thought you had a whole pouch of Redman in there!!!! [
]BTW, I like the shell better. [
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GaryMGg
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You might try rotating the shell 180 degrees. [][)]
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MDWine
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What pen?
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I'M JUST KIDDING!!! [
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Chuck Key
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Does the pen draw your eye to the shell?
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Chuckie
Chuckie
OKLAHOMAN
Member
LOL, bashful?
Originally posted by Chuck Key
<br />Does the pen draw your eye to the shell?
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Chuckie
txbatons
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If you put the pen in your ear, do you hear the ocean?
thewishman
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Maybe with that prop you should name your company Botticelli Pens.[][}][]
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gerryr
Member
I can't let Roy outdo me.
mewell
Member
Now <b>HERE</b> is a shell...
If you look closely you'll see a Jr. Statesman Rhodium and 22k gold fountain pen with one of Anthony's 14k gold nibs made using a crushed shell blank in her, um, breast pocket.
If you look closely you'll see a Jr. Statesman Rhodium and 22k gold fountain pen with one of Anthony's 14k gold nibs made using a crushed shell blank in her, um, breast pocket.
mick
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Originally posted by mewell
<br />Now <b>HERE</b> is a shell...
If you look closely you'll see a Jr. Statesman Rhodium and 22k gold fountain pen with one of Anthony's 14k gold nibs made using a crushed shell blank in her, um, breast pocket.
What pocket? [
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gerryr
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Even though that isn't really a shell, Mark wins.[:0][] But I still can't see the pen so you better send me a close up.[]
] But I still can't see the pen so you better send me a close up.[]
DKF
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This happens to be one of the funniest posts I've read through in a while....![]
]Brewmeister35
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you guys are nuts lol
OKLAHOMAN
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Mark, My eye sight is not what it used to be, would you be kind enough to send me a close up of the BREAST pocket
Originally posted by mewell
<br />Now <b>HERE</b> is a shell...
If you look closely you'll see a Jr. Statesman Rhodium and 22k gold fountain pen with one of Anthony's 14k gold nibs made using a crushed shell blank in her, um, breast pocket.
gerryr
Member
I think I hear a train headed SOUTH.[]
Actually, yes we are all nuts, but consider this. Unlike some other posts which promise a learning experience and fail to deliver, Roy certainly didn't promise any such thing and just look at all you've learned here.[]
]Actually, yes we are all nuts, but consider this. Unlike some other posts which promise a learning experience and fail to deliver, Roy certainly didn't promise any such thing and just look at all you've learned here.[
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wdcav1952
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Wait a minute, Gerry! Are you insinuating that we didn't know sex sells???[}][][]
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OKLAHOMAN
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Cav, I always knew it (sex) sells but how am I going to explain to SWMBO about that 5 ft yellow fur shell I just ordered?quote]Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />Wait a minute, Gerry! Are you insinuating that we didn't know sex sells???[}][][]
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<br />Wait a minute, Gerry! Are you insinuating that we didn't know sex sells???[}
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gerryr
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No, no. We all knew that. What we are going to learn is how to explain things like a fur shell to your wife.[]
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MDWine
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Now, if she had a PINK TURING SMOCK on, and a pen in her pocket... it would be perfect!
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Have you guys ever heard the phrase " use in a well ventillated area"?
mewell
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />No, no. We all knew that. What we are going to learn is how to explain things like a fur shell to your wife.[
Gerry - This is a new "thing" to try some blank casting with... Once perfected you can sell a zillion blanks on the IAP but you'll need a new blade for your bandsaw first.[
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gerryr
Member
Mark,
I think you have successfully brought the Photography forum to it's knees.[] Look how long it's been since anyone posted anything in this forum.[:0]
I think you have successfully brought the Photography forum to it's knees.[
] Look how long it's been since anyone posted anything in this forum.[:0]TheHoneymooners
Member
if you guys were on your knees, you'd see right into the pocket where the pen is hidden!
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LOL
mewell
Member
Now that is just wrong!
Gerry - If I really have accomplished that, I'd say that that has been one of my more constructive posts! [
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gerryr
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Thanks are not necessary. We believe it's our duty to provide photographic learning opportunities.[}][]
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OKLAHOMAN
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We are here to teach and serve as that is our mission[] now if somebody will please teach me how to explain why I resized [}]Marks photo and focused in on the breast[] pocket to see that Jr. Statesman with Anthonys nib to my wife. She could not see it for some reason.
] now if somebody will please teach me how to explain why I resized [}]Marks photo and focused in on the breast[] pocket to see that Jr. Statesman with Anthonys nib to my wife. She could not see it for some reason.
IPD_Mrs
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Roy you might try some Mageyes. It really helps to see the pen. Of course I have heard that the Mageyes only work for males so they may not do her any good.
IPD_Mrs
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If this is a necessity RUN and call your doctor - something is VERY WRONG WITH IT!!!
If you find a "cigar" CALL BILL he probably forgot it!
Linda
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mewell
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Unfortunately my photography skills are not as good as Gerry's and since my subject was too far away for a decent picture this is the best I could do to show all you nay-sayers the pen in question:
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