[Summerleft]

These are just some test JPGs I took tonight , I had two lights one either side of a light tent. Too much light getting in is one feeling still allthough the silver does much better than gold thats lacking that omph i think


Heres one, theres another in my gallery

[bain]

i quite like that, well done ,although a bit more light on the necklace would have worked for me i think

[Rob Barron]

I think the exposure is ok, perhaps slightly dark, though I am not sure about the composition. I don't know if there is a relationship between the necklace and the wood ('scuse my ignorance Summer!) but the way the necklace follows the line of the wood looks a touch contrived. I think I'd prefer it to be a separate line, draped over or whatever, so that it creates a more dynamic and interesting interaction. Because I don't know of a relationship here, I am sort of left wondering what the two are doing together but that isn't to say that a still-life always has to have an obvious meaning or whatever.

Am I just being too critical? Maybe I should only enjoy it for the shapes and so forth but to be honest I then feel the necklace doesn't add much as the wood is far more interesting (to me). There is a lot more detail and texture in that which could be brought out, also some lovely colours that could be stronger.

I think there are more images to come from this idea

Cheers,
Rob

[Summerleft]

Well the wood and jewellery relationship is that the client wanted it lol the idea was something natural

Im finding a problem where if I dont slightly underexpose the gold looks pale and washy any ideas?

The other options we are trying are just on an acrylic base, also i was given a horse shoe but with that being so bright it seems to take away from the jewellery.

I really want to get this spot on before I show any to the client to see if she likes it.


P.S its a bracelet

[bain]

ahh ! a bracelet now you're talking Sorry.

This is a long shot but have you thought of doing a HDR shot so you can manipulate different parts of the photo
only a beginner so excuse me if i sound dumb

[dreamland101]

I think I agree with Rob, I don't think the wood is the correct medium to bring out the best in the bracelet. Not sure what would be a good alternative though, Silver matt plastic? (Just glancing over at my tv.), or some kind of fabric?

[Summerleft]

I dont want to get too much into manipulation, time and budget dictate. Ive got a good 20 odd peices to do so it would eat up my time.

Some of it looks better on the wood, I think it depends on the shapes this is a necklace, I did try it on red velvet that really gives some omph but we will see.

[Ali]

I've been looking out for these as was interested to see the jewellery since you mentioned it in your other post.

I really like the whole 'natural' feel... but as a potential punter, I'd like to see more of the jewellery detail than the wood/setting. I wonder if the shots are a little 'wide'and therefore closer/cropped versions would show the jewellery in more detail.

It also crossed my mind that the jewellery is getting a little lost in the natural tones of the wood? But as I said, I really do like the whole concept - just not sure whether it allows the beauty of the jewellery to be displayed fully.

[AQ]

I agree with Ali. you cannot see enough detail in the jewellery and it is that the punter will be interested. The wood background is fine but you also mentioned a horse shoe was bright ?. What about a rusty one or more.

[Charlotte]

I'm with Ali ... (1) shots are too wide, you need to get in closer to the jewellery to give the pieces due emphasis, and (2) I like the wood as the display medium, but you need to find a way of pushing attention onto the jewellery, e.g. using DoF, lighting, etc.

I find the BG in both distracting, as I can see bits that I suspect are not s'posed to be visible in the shot.

Composition - the first one is a bit boringly arranged, although its simplicity is growing on me. Maybe a tighter crop would help. The 2nd pic is much better, with a more artistic placement of the necklace, and is generally a much more successful attempt I think. Only thing with the 2nd one is that the whole necklace, including all of the chain, should be in sharp focus, to avoid the viewer's attention from wandering onto the wood.

A good first effort, and I look forward to seeing the next lot

[Summerleft]

I think the problem is some of the peices are shaped so that the won't drape like the necklace, I know alot of people said Jewellery is difficult and they werent lying lol

it might be we finish on the Acrylic but will see

[nichpr]

Summer, I had the same reaction regarding the wood. Guess it would make a better connection for me if what the piece was on was horse related - something that would not distract from the piece - maybe a saddle - the solid color leather might make a nice backdrop to the piece and the brown leather color might complement the gold fittings.