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[RgB]

Every photographer as to try stock photos out, so here's me effort. All taken with my 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS :D

EDIT: I fixed the backgroud on them. Thanks AirBrontosaurus

Enjoy
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/envy/1.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/envy/2.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/envy/4.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/envy/5.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/danielsperanza/envy/6.jpg

[AirBrontosaurus]

I like the setups, but I would make the background white and add some contrast. I did that in photoshop, but I won't post them unless you want me to (turn image editing on).

[RgB]

I like the setups, but I would make the background white and add some contrast. I did that in photoshop, but I won't post them unless you want me to (turn image editing on).
You have my permission To repost these photos.

[AirBrontosaurus]

Cool, thanks! ;)

I only edited the first one (I'm lazy), but I adjusted the levels and added some contrast to bring out the blacks in the lens against the white background. I attempted to clone out the bright green flare on the lens, but gave up.

I hope you like it:

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/4899/36144364es7.jpg

[RgB]

Cool, thanks! ;)

I only edited the first one (I'm lazy), but I adjusted the levels and added some contrast to bring out the blacks in the lens against the white background. I attempted to clone out the bright green flare on the lens, but gave up.

I hope you like it:

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/4899/36144364es7.jpg

Now tell me your method for making the white background please.

[AirBrontosaurus]

Certainly!

In the "Levels" menu, click on the far-right hand dropper (set white point) and click on the background. This makes everything of that brightness or brighter completely white.

Also in the "levels" menu, click on the "black point" dropper and click on a darker shadow on the lens. This makes everything that dark or darer turn black. It also re-defines the curves, so the tones blend.

Then, I added some contrast, darkened the highlights, and applied a little bit of Unsharpen mask (93%, .9 pixels, 1 threshold).

And that's about it!

[verticle]

im no expert, but just a tip. when you are composing the shot, try to eliminate the reflection in the lens you are shooting. possibly try placing a piece of foam core to reduce the reflections.

[RgB]

im no expert, but just a tip. when you are composing the shot, try to eliminate the reflection in the lens you are shooting. possibly try placing a piece of foam core to reduce the reflections.

Neither am I, I have been doing photography for 6 Months so I have another 25 years to go:) I tried that but with non direct natural light you have no chance of doing that.

All I have are a stand with two flood lights but they are too close to each other. I didn't use them this time.

[AirBrontosaurus]

A circular polarizer could help. It would cut down on the reflections, in any case.

[RgB]

I am getting a good one soon as I just sold my old lenses:)

[RgB]

im no expert, but just a tip. when you are composing the shot, try to eliminate the reflection in the lens you are shooting. possibly try placing a piece of foam core to reduce the reflections.

I prefer the shadows for these or else it would look as if it was cut and pasted. Some people add them in PP.

[verticle]

Neither am I, I have been doing photography for 6 Months so I have another 25 years to go:) I tried that but with non direct natural light you have no chance of doing that.

All I have are a stand with two flood lights but they are too close to each other. I didn't use them this time.

one thing you might want to consider to help with the reflections is the settup itself. read this strobist article and check out the settup, it seems to work well.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

[verticle]

I prefer the shadows for these or else it would look as if it was cut and pasted. Some people add them in PP.

agreed. i think they would look odd without the shadows... i never said otherwise...

[RgB]

agreed. i think they would look odd without the shadows... i never said otherwise...

Sorry about that i thought you meant for the shadows not reflections. Because I tried it for the shadows not reflections.

[RgB]

one thing you might want to consider to help with the reflections is the settup itself. read this strobist article and check out the settup, it seems to work well.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

Thanks for the article I hope it can help for a pair of flood lights. The list never ends, everyday there's something new I need to buy next:D, :(

[thekid24]

Thats a nice lens. Its on my coming soon list.(24-70mm f/2.8L)

[RgB]

Thats a nice lens. Its on my coming soon list.(24-70mm f/2.8L)

It's my second favourite after my 70-200mm 2.8 L IS

[thekid24]

It's my second favourite after my 70-200mm 2.8 L IS
Yeah that would be the Batman to Robin (24-70)
Shaq to Kobe
Regis to Kathy Lee
Salt to Pepper
Oprah to doughnuts:D