Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
DP3Q. From Rhona's fossil collection. I could do with pro lighting equipment, but...
Fossils
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Julian de'Courcy
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Magical things these fossils. The bottom two, the grain of the wood fits very well as a backdrop. Pro Light's? Rob, looking forward to the results , get saving 
I know what you mean though, as photography is about light and photographing objects our ceiling or yellow table top energy bulbs do not quite hack it.
I know what you mean though, as photography is about light and photographing objects our ceiling or yellow table top energy bulbs do not quite hack it.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
I don't really go down the root of acquiring lights, reflectors, soft boxes, etc. Once started, where do you stop? Natural light for me, though these shots were taken at night, when any natural light had gone.
Pete Askew
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I like them and agree that the grain of thee table top makes a good backdrop. I find them a tiny bit low in contrast though and I'd prefer a bit more space at the bottom of the second two. Window light makes a great source, especially when the sun is low for this type of thing. A small reflector might be a useful addition though and maybe some black card to allow you to control the 'angle' of the light.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Good points, Pete. I'm not happy with them, but that has led to comments and thoughts that I'm considering. So I am glad I did them. Thanks again.
Julian de'Courcy
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I cheat, I often photograph objects in the shade on a bright day, which gives total control, then brightened parts in Photoshop 
No good for the above as its very dark in the shade at night
No good for the above as its very dark in the shade at night
Pete Askew
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Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Julian de'Courcy
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Ivar Dahl-Larsen
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I knew it, a general cheatI cheat, I often photograph objects in the shade on a bright day, which gives total control, then brightened parts in Photoshop
No good for the above as its very dark in the shade at night
the next thing he'll do is to rob everything of any colour to it, as well. Good grief.
Ivar Dahl-Larsen
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Rob, the other day I bought a torchlight of led lights, quite powerful. With that and a small reflex screen in white or silver / aluminium foil shall do a good treat. Cheating, I've never. What do you expect from a Cornishman
