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Nov 10, 2008 20:07 | #1

I'm messing with my Ghetto Lightbox (2 halogens and a cut up box with easel paper) and decided to shoot a couple of pics of a Bionicle/Lego guy my son made. This is my 2nd session attempting high-key stuff.

I'm using a new to me, uncalibrated CRT monitor so please let me know if something is really funky, otherwise the typical thoughts, comments, etc. are appreciated. Yay!

With that in mind I submit to you, Ammo, Lego dude with a tude!

Thanks!

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Nov 10, 2008 20:37 | #2

Looks good! It's a bit overexposed on my screen though, but that's not a huge issue.

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Nov 11, 2008 20:54 | #3

The fact that he seems to float in mid-air is a little unnerving for me. I think I would rather see enough of what he stands on to make it more believable.

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Nov 12, 2008 01:05 | #4

Lol... Robert! The fact that a floating bionical man unnerves you is unnerving to me!

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Nov 12, 2008 03:08 | #5

Yeah Bob, everybody knows that Bionicle and his gang are imprevious (sic) to gravity. Get a grip! :rolleyes:
BTW I can see his shadow on the floor.

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Nov 12, 2008 07:52 | #6

Erich in Az wrote in post #6662168

I'm using a new to me, uncalibrated CRT monitor so please let me know if something is really funky, otherwise the typical thoughts, comments, etc. are appreciated.

Nice high key shot. The colors look fine on my monitor.

Like SwingBopper said, I can see his shadow on the floor, but if that's what you were going for I don't think it detracts from the image.

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Nov 12, 2008 22:34 | #7

I was trying to push the white a little and lose the background almost entirely, which happened, but I'm not sure if I like it. THis is a shot with the BG less blown out.

Better or worse?

Oh yeah, and I never meant to unnerve anyone with the flying plastic parts

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Nov 13, 2008 11:54 | #8

Erich in Az wrote in post #6676730

I liked it better before.

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