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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 23, 2020 22:19:33 GMT
I have a cheaper one in my cart on Allie Express. I haven't decided if I will buy it yet.
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Post by lyn on Jul 8, 2020 19:25:32 GMT
I have awarded myself a trophy for being 'dipstick of the year'.
I complained (see above) that the diffusers didn't fit properly to the soft boxes...
...but they do now. Why? Because Annie showed me how to fit them. Doh!
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 8, 2020 20:16:23 GMT
Ha, that sounds like me. Ranting about how something doesn't work and then going, Oh, why would it work that way?
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 12, 2020 12:14:26 GMT
We have all done that Lyn, and then feel grumpy because we feel stupid for doing it wrong. Now they are working correctly, we want to see lots of beautiful pictures.  |
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Post by lyn on Jul 12, 2020 13:54:10 GMT
No pressure then?  |
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Post by lindsay on Nov 22, 2020 9:06:58 GMT
When I read this thread a few months ago, I thought “drat! A light box is something I didn’t even know I needed and now I want one!”. I surfed around and managed to find a Foldio 2 at a heavily reduced price because the packaging was damaged, or something similar. In fact I think someone had bought, used then returned it as the small bits of construction that were needed (eg sticking the lights into the box) had already been done. I have to say, I’m really pleased with it. I agree that diffused natural light is the best for photography but it’s not always easy to achieve and I find some colours very difficult to capture faithfully in natural light with my (reasonably advanced) phone camera. I was trying to take photos of a green felt bowl yesterday without much success so I unfolded the Foldio and it did a pretty good job. I’ve tried to upload 3 pictures to illustrate this but Ipernity is not willing to play today. Ah well. Here’s the good photo. You’ll just have to take my word that the others weren’t as good! Thanks, Lyn. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH2MqASFS92 |
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Post by lyn on Nov 22, 2020 10:08:48 GMT
Fab photo Lindsay! And a lovely bowl too!
Yes, it's often hard to get the colours right - that's why I find the photography so frustrating because I want my images to be an accurate record.
It can be awkward with skin colour too - when the light isn't right, and my hands are in shot, they look like suntanned elephant hide.
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Post by lindsay on Nov 22, 2020 10:58:48 GMT
Thanks Lyn. I’m pretty pleased with the bowl too. I think elbow grease is the answer on this occasion. I fulled it to within an inch of its life.
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Post by lyn on Nov 22, 2020 11:49:59 GMT
Thanks Lyn. I’m pretty pleased with the bowl too. I think elbow grease is the answer on this occasion. I fulled it to within an inch of its life. I agree - bowls need to be worked until your arms drop off otherwise they don't keep their shape for long. |
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 22, 2020 17:00:16 GMT
I keep thinking I will get one of these light boxes but still haven't. You're making me want one again. I do agree that the photos are much more professional looking. And your bowl is beautiful. I especially like the color mixing you achieved.
I saw your comment in the Wet Felters group about fulling. I too have found that through the years I full much more than I did as a beginner. And three dimensional items do need to be fulled and fulled and fulled!
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Post by Karen on Nov 22, 2020 18:08:52 GMT
Wow Lindsay you’ve achieved a terrific smooth finish on that bowl, its absolutely beautiful! All this talk about light boxes has just had me looking on YouTube as I’m rarely happy with my indoor photography. I’ve picked up some great tips from this guy m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb3sSJTF5OgAs a result I’m going to get a large sheet of white plastic, or thick paper, fit diffusers over my two lamps and hopefully my next photos will see a big improvement. Thanks for initiating the kick up the backside that I needed!! |
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Post by Shepherdess on Nov 22, 2020 22:07:22 GMT
The picture is wonderful Lindsay. The bowl and plant complement each other so well.
I think that lightbox was the one I wanted but wasn't willing to pay for. I should make my own. I know there are instructions out there.
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Post by lindsay on Nov 22, 2020 23:38:14 GMT
The picture is wonderful Lindsay. The bowl and plant complement each other so well. I think that lightbox was the one I wanted but wasn't willing to pay for. I should make my own. I know there are instructions out there. Thanks, Ann. I was lucky to find the light box discounted to £33 - I can’t see it elsewhere that cheap. It does look like it could be made fairly easily, though I don’t know anything about that type of lighting strip. |
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Post by lindsay on Nov 22, 2020 23:39:50 GMT
Wow Lindsay you’ve achieved a terrific smooth finish on that bowl, its absolutely beautiful! All this talk about light boxes has just had me looking on YouTube as I’m rarely happy with my indoor photography. I’ve picked up some great tips from this guy m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb3sSJTF5OgAs a result I’m going to get a large sheet of white plastic, or thick paper, fit diffusers over my two lamps and hopefully my next photos will see a big improvement. Thanks for initiating the kick up the backside that I needed!! Ha, ha. This was the kick that Lyn delivered to me a few months ago, so I’m glad I’ve passed it on! Let us know how you get on. |
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Post by lindsay on Nov 22, 2020 23:42:56 GMT
I keep thinking I will get one of these light boxes but still haven't. You're making me want one again. I do agree that the photos are much more professional looking. And your bowl is beautiful. I especially like the color mixing you achieved. I saw your comment in the Wet Felters group about fulling. I too have found that through the years I full much more than I did as a beginner. And three dimensional items do need to be fulled and fulled and fulled! Thanks for the kind comments on the bowl. We do live and learn, don’t we. I suppose that’s what keeps things interesting. It’s just a shame that ‘more time & more work’ is the answer rather than less! |
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