Black Foam Core Projects

[Tony Britton]

Hello,

One of my favorite indoor "tabletop" photography projects involves interesting objects placed on black foam core board. These types of photos celebrate the wonderful interplay of light & shadow and seashells are favorite subjects of mine. This type of photography makes for excellent rainy day projects.

I hope you'll find them interesting and enjoyable.

Tony

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5. Eye In The Sky

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Superb lighting, Tony. Pity it never rains in Edinburgh, as I'd like to try that I really love the second. Such a beautiful object.

 

[Pete Askew]

Lovely stuff again, Tony and the Sea Urchin is my favourite also.

 

[John Holland]

Well done, Tony. I like the Nautilus shell the best

 

[Tony Britton]

Superb lighting, Tony. Pity it never rains in Edinburgh, as I'd like to try that I really love the second. Such a beautiful object.

Thanks, Rob. Yes, it really catches the light.

Tony

 

[Tony Britton]

Lovely stuff again, Tony and the Sea Urchin is my favourite also.

Thanks very much, Pete.

Tony

 

[Tony Britton]

Well done, Tony. I like the Nautilus shell the best

Thanks for commenting, John.

Tony

 

[Tony Britton]

This next set includes a couple of "illuminated" shells. The light source coming from underneath the shell, of course.

Tony

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[Rob MacKillop]

Wow again. Good idea to have the light source underneath. These really work beautifully. I'm glad you found us, Tony, as your images are different from everyone else here. The more variety the better, I think.

 

[Dave Farnes]

Beautiful sets of images, I am seriously impressed!

 

[Tony Britton]

Wow again. Good idea to have the light source underneath. These really work beautifully. I'm glad you found us, Tony, as your images are different from everyone else here. The more variety the better, I think.

Thanks, Rob. Yes, very interesting and generally unseen detail emerges with these illuminated shots. As far as my images being different, I'm reminded of the classic line: I'm unique.....just like everyone else!

Thanks for your interest in my photographs and especially for your kind compliments. And rest assured these compliments will not go to my head as humility is my greatest attribute. Come to think of it, nobody, and I mean nobody, is more humble than I am!

Tony

 

[Tony Britton]

Beautiful sets of images, I am seriously impressed!

Thanks for looking and commenting, Dave. It's fun to play with light!

Tony

 

[Pete Askew]

A truly gorgeous set, Tony. The internal lighting is very effective and, again, I love those Urchins.

 

[Mick Howe]

Truly brilliant set of images Tony, something I've wanted to try but after seeing these images I don't think I'll bother well done.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I marble at the marbles, so to speak. I am so impressed by all of them and I find it hard to pick one from another. As well as I am impressed by the work, your ideas of putting it together and as mentioned, the results. I know "art" is a misused word, but I can't think of much else coming any closer. I am at my pad and I look forward to see it on my monitor. Just plain lovely. You are a master at lighting the items,

 

[Tony Britton]

A truly gorgeous set, Tony. The internal lighting is very effective and, again, I love those Urchins.

Yes, Pete, these objects accept light in many pleasing ways.

Tony

 

[Tony Britton]

Truly brilliant set of images Tony, something I've wanted to try but after seeing these images I don't think I'll bother well done.

Thanks for commenting. Most anything looks great against the foam core board. I've always admired seashells and thought they'd photograph well in this case. Some of the textures are especially fun to light in order to create an interesting effect. The reflection shots do take a little practice!

Tony

 

[Tony Britton]

I marble at the marbles, so to speak. I am so impressed by all of them and I find it hard to pick one from another. As well as I am impressed by the work, your ideas of putting it together and as mentioned, the results. I know "art" is a misused word, but I can't think of much else coming any closer. I am at my pad and I look forward to see it on my monitor. Just plain lovely. You are a master at lighting the items,

You're very kind, Ivar. As I say in the introduction to this thread, a project like this is all about the celebration of light & shadow play. I couldn't be happier that you appreciate this set of images. My preference remains in photographing interesting seashells, but certain varieties of flowers also present well against the black background. I'll include a few in my next set so you can see the effect.

Tony

 

[Tony Britton]

This set includes a few flowers, as well. Clearly, flowers are much easier subjects to practice with since they don't present the lighting challenges that a highly reflective polished seashell presents. No "hot spots" to contend with. I've included an illuminate starfish, as well.

Tony

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[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I say this is truly art in photography the way I see it and painting with light can't suit the subject any better anywhere else than right here. Wonderfully done. I won't even try to copy this even If I could. And I can't. You should consider exhibit them in a gallery.