The Things I See
Light tent 4
Posted by Craig (Vacaville, California, United States) on 21 May 2007 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.
I had to do one more in the light tent series. I wanted to try it with a black background and side lighting.
Side note: For a great article on tonal balance go here!
Inés from Namur, Belgium
Fantastic, love the black background, that gives elegance to the shot !
21 May 2007 6:52am
Helen from Melbourne, Australia
...and what a success it is! I await your 200th post tomorrow!
21 May 2007 8:15am
Alicia from Singapore, Singapore
great contrust :) love the colours. beautiful details too!
21 May 2007 2:08pm
MontereyJohn from Monterey, California, United States
That is marvelous, Craiger. The black background really makes it. Nicely done.
21 May 2007 2:55pm
SPunkt from -, Germany
I am not sure which ones I prefer - the black or the whites? Both? Both! Amazing how different colours act on colours. Have you tried the purple flower from two days ago under the black light tent?
21 May 2007 3:01pm
@SPunkt: No, but I'll bet the contrast would really pop! I've had a whole lot of fun with this light tent. I'm particularly proud of the fact that it only cost $6.99 for the black backdrop at the local fabric store. However, I am paying dearly for cutting up the bed sheet (I thought it was old)!
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Ya baby, that's what I'm talking about!!! This one just pops!!!! And Craig? always always always ask before you cut up anything which even comes close to linens!! LOL ;-)
21 May 2007 4:15pm
Kairospix from Singapore
wow! you're a Master Photo Maker!
well captured close-up shot!
love the fine detailss shown!
21 May 2007 4:59pm
Bahar from Toronto, Canada
I like the black background, it works really well with the colors, and nice lighting!
21 May 2007 6:32pm
Henri Rabagny from Paris, France
I didn't think about black background. It's a very good combination with light tent.
The black is not grey due to the light. Did you make it darker in post process?
21 May 2007 10:48pm
JosefQ from Quebec City, Canada
I really like the black background but I guess it depends on the flower itself.
22 May 2007 2:22am
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Wow ! This is so beautiful. you're doing great job Craiger! keep it up.
22 May 2007 2:28am
@Celialee: I'm really not sure what flower this is. It came with the Mother's Day boquet I bought for my wife.
ginger from Melbourne, Australia
once again - absolutely stunning - the black background gives a richness that I like - adds to the sensuality of the image.
23 May 2007 9:10am
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