First Photos

[pastorbill1952]

I am still novice at this photo stuff but I hope you will make some comments to help. The crepe myrtle was beside my house and has fairly white complexion, wood was green so waiting to see if split. Friction finish only.

 

[wdcav1952]

Looks nice, Bill. Can you reshoot with a little better focus?

 

[swm6500]

Hard to say exactly what it looks like Bill. I have a few pieces of Crepe Myrtle drying that I will turn eventually. I will probably dye mine since it is so plain.

 

[pastorbill1952]

Sorry about the quality of the photo. It was scanned and then resized into JPG and still looks amazingly big.

 

[WoodChucker]

Bill, it's a little out of focus, are you using a tripod? Tell us a little about your setup and we may be able to help you.

 

[WoodChucker]

OK, we posted at the same time, not much you can do if your using a scanner. At least nothing I know of anyway. MAybe someone else will have an idea about that, sorry.

 

[DCBluesman]

Your fit and alignment look good. Crepe myrtle is a little boring--kind of like American holly.

You might get your scanner to do a little better for you if you wrap a white pillowcase over the scanner cover. You can hold it in place tightly by securing it with clothespins or safety pins. That may reduces some of the multiple imaging and shadowing issues. It's worth a try before you think about more expensive solutions!

 

[pastorbill1952]

Never thought of the pillowcase idea. That's what makes this group so great. So many wise, experienced folks.

 

[Gregory Huey]

Myrtle in a pillow case and then putten her on the net for all to see.Go figure.

 

[KKingery]

Looks nice......you have to love the wood you can go right outside for!