[cobalt1959]

A cheapo background experiment. Got a scenic poster at Hobby Lobby and a piece of black art board. The subject is a 1965 Corvette by Maisto. . .



Someday I will get a digicam with a macro function. Until then, my pics will always be less than perfect, but feedback is appreciated. . .

 

[LUW]

Eddie, if you get the lighting right, your pics will improve a LOT. Ever tried natural light? A clouded sky gives perfect light, and then your photos will not have any of those "flares" (reflections). You can also use sunlight, as long as your model is indirectly iluminated (that's how I have been doing all my latest shots in my bathroom studio).

 

[winstoncds]

Eddie, I am a sucker for scenic backgrounds myself. Used to have the same flare up problems till I began using the techniques Lu has suggested. You could also try with some material to simulate the ground. I hav used a green bath towel to simulate grass. I have a few pics with the background poster which is a huge 8' x 6' poster in our living room. With the right lighting it works wonders sometimes.
With the poster in the study.

In front of the living room poster.

 

[cobalt1959]

Thanks for the tips guys. I will try some of them. I am reluctant to take them outside as this is not the best neighborhood. Im also wondering how you use the background and base outside? The flare on the background is actually from one of the kitchen windows. . .

 

[winstoncds]

Eddie, Al had done a tutorial on making a simple diorama. Check it out here.
Al's diorama tutorial

 

[cobalt1959]

I overcame my fears and took a couple shots of my silver Cobra outside. Now I know why everyone tries to take pics outside. . . Picture 1. . .

 

[cobalt1959]

Picture 2. . .

 

[kenrobinson6]

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Eddie, I love that 'dirty' look :nicejob , I'm assuming you did it yourself (seeing that it's in DX custom models :giggle )

The picture looks much more realistic taken outside, well done Mate. :nicejob

 

[Guest]

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:iagree :iagree
much better shots Eddie...........call the cops to stand guard :giggle

 

[JSB 33]

Looks great Eddie :nicejob

I see you liked it so much that you mad a new banner :giggle

 

[LUW]

See Eddie? Natural light makes it a lot easier to photograph models. Whenever you get the chance, try doing it when the sky is clouded or try indirect sunlight. You will get even better results.

 

[cobalt1959]

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Yes Ken, I dirtied it up myself. It was a mess when I got it anyway. It was a Thrift store donation and it was missing some parts. . .