Studio LC: Hanging necklace, folded backdrop, mountainesque?

[JBW]

for those whose glasses still need their yearly cleaning here is another upload of the disappearing mountain.

[Loose Canon]

Brian I've been watching this several times, but I'm not seeing anything but an ultra-small thumbnail with a question mark in it.

[Mike Buckley]

Terry's screen is displaying more than mine; mine displays no image.

[Loose Canon]

I even went downstairs, found my glasses, cleaned them, put them back on the counter, ran upstairs and looked again!

Still nothing!

[Mike Buckley]

I have to admit that I didn't clean my glasses. That's because they aren't yet due for their annual cleaning.

[Geoff F]

I've noticed that several threads recently have images which aren't displaying.

More gremlins in the software?

[flashback]

Nope, no image at my end either. Thar be gremlins about methinks.

[mknittle]

I've noticed that several threads recently have images which aren't displaying.

More gremlins in the software?

Mee too.

[JBW]

As the gods would have it one of the books I am reading suggests that a record book be kept. Basic info on my shots so I can see what bad or good habits I am developing (punny). Which is where I got this copy from.
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[Shadowman]

Finally viewable. Nice effort, jewelry photography is a very challenging project.

[JBW]

Finally viewable. Nice effort, jewelry photography is a very challenging project.

There were nigh on 100 shots thrown out before I got this one and I'm not so sure about this one. But I do love the challenge.
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[Mike Buckley]

I'm not so sure about this one.

What are you not sure about?

Aside from that, this image is by far the best of your recent product photography shots that I've seen. The background material complements the subject and its shadows are soft, which is very important.

There are certain lighting techniques used to define the shape of the curved stones that would do a better job than the technique you used. Even so, your results are really very nice considering the relatively early stage of your learning curve.

[TonyW]

I like the arrangement and colours here. It would be nice to see more of the colour pattern/texture on the stones but perhaps that is there on the full resolution image.

[JBW]

I like the arrangement and colours here. It would be nice to see more of the colour pattern/texture on the stones but perhaps that is there on the full resolution image.

That is one of the problems I have with this shot. Aside from moving in closer and losing the background I am at a loss to bring out more of the jewelry detail.

[selig1656]

nice , would like also enjoy a closer photo with emphasis on the stones.A macro approach to the subject sure would be beautiful.

[JBW]

What are you not sure about?

Aside from that, this image is by far the best of your recent product photography shots that I've seen. The background material complements the subject and its shadows are soft, which is very important.

There are certain lighting techniques used to define the shape of the curved stones that would do a better job than the technique you used. Even so, your results are really very nice considering the relatively early stage of your learning curve.

It is simply that I feel it would be better if I could find a way to get more 'pop' in the necklace without losing the overall feeling of softness that I like in the shot. That and my lack of confidence with this type of shooting. I always have the feeling that one more tweak...

[JBW]

nice , would like also enjoy a closer photo with emphasis on the stones.A macro approach to the subject sure would be beautiful.

I spent a few hours trying for a decent macro but so far this is about the best I have come up with and it is of the earrings that go with the necklace. There is no pp in this shot.

[JBW]

I like the arrangement and colours here. It would be nice to see more of the colour pattern/texture on the stones but perhaps that is there on the full resolution image.

nope at the distance this was shot that is the limit for detail.