The Shell.

[jiro]

A black and white rendition of a seashell. This was shot with the 12-inch softbox. Thank you very much for viewing.



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Nikon D70, 70mm lens, ISO 200. f/11 at 1/250 second.

[jupiterlush]

Cool. And how did you make it stand like that?

[jiro]

Cool. And how did you make it stand like that?

Hello, AL. Where have you been? I supported the top part of the shell with a wooden chopstick then I deleted the chopstick during the post-processing. Hope this helps.

[jupiterlush]

I sold some seashells on the sea shore. Thank you for the tip.

[Sam Smith]

Jiro did you use velvet for the bottom. I have been told velvet won't show any type of reflections at all. I like it.

[jiro]

I sold some seashells on the sea shore. Thank you for the tip.

Hmmnnn.... I smell a tongue twister rhyme somewhere here.

[jiro]

Jiro did you use velvet for the bottom. I have been told velvet won't show any type of reflections at all. I like it.

Hello, Sam. Yes, that's the black velvet fabric I used as my "ground." it will still show some reflection from the fibers but only minimal. If I will just put the shell on a black background, it won't show any realism to it that's why I decided to preserve some of the texture of the fabric. I'm glad you like this one.

[puspa kumara]

JIRO, Nice work...,I do not see any mistake. if the fabric is not the object. the exposure that you have snap out excellent, any body who have not seen a shell easily can get the picture of it .it is important .... not the fabric. if you want a solution for fabric you can do the same thing what you have done to the chopstick.is in it?

[jiro]

Thanks, Ajith.

[KeithH]

Lovely subtle tones in the almost sensuous curves of the shell, superb!

[jiro]

Thanks, Keith.