Interesting Macro shot...

Aeryk01 · 22-03-2005, 14:36

To most, this is just a penny... to me, it's an exercise in trying to bring out subtle texture & details in such a small object. I've posted 2 versions of this, and find I like both equally. In particular, I enjoy the way the lighting captures the detail of Lincoln's bust and reveals the detail in his overcoat, in the first. And I enjoy the warm color of the photo in general.

This is the 2nd one... its a B&W negative of the exact photo above and like the contrast of B&W and the detail it provides. I just think it looks cool. :wink:

Regards,
Eric

effyman · 22-03-2005, 17:49

Good job Eric

I like the texture that you have captured here. Ususally you just think of a penny as flat and smooth, but as you have shown, they are not. While the first one is pleasing, and my favorite of the two, the second one is interesting because it brings out that texture more than the color one does.
Nicely done.

***Steve*** · 22-03-2005, 19:35

I like the first picture but the negative processing in the second, while showing a point is not to my liking. I see that you are looking at the ordinary in an out of the ordinary way, this trait will lend itself to you making some excellent pictures from subjects that other may miss.

Keep it up Eric [smilie=t:

Aeryk01 · 22-03-2005, 22:30

Many thanks guys... and yes, Steve, I do agree

Quote:

I see that you are looking at the ordinary in an out of the ordinary way

...and I also think I'm trying to look at everyday things that most folks just never notice and shoot them from a different perspective, kind of bring new life into what would normally be considered just everyday stuff

Thanks for the nice words.

Eric

22-03-2005, 14:36	#1 (permalink)
Aeryk01 Quite Chatty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 70	Interesting Macro shot... To most, this is just a penny... to me, it's an exercise in trying to bring out subtle texture & details in such a small object. I've posted 2 versions of this, and find I like both equally. In particular, I enjoy the way the lighting captures the detail of Lincoln's bust and reveals the detail in his overcoat, in the first. And I enjoy the warm color of the photo in general. This is the 2nd one... its a B&W negative of the exact photo above and like the contrast of B&W and the detail it provides. I just think it looks cool. :wink: Regards, Eric

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22-03-2005, 17:49	#2 (permalink)
effyman New here Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The frozen tundra Posts: 44	Good job Eric I like the texture that you have captured here. Ususally you just think of a penny as flat and smooth, but as you have shown, they are not. While the first one is pleasing, and my favorite of the two, the second one is interesting because it brings out that texture more than the color one does. Nicely done.

22-03-2005, 19:35	#3 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,144	I like the first picture but the negative processing in the second, while showing a point is not to my liking. I see that you are looking at the ordinary in an out of the ordinary way, this trait will lend itself to you making some excellent pictures from subjects that other may miss. Keep it up Eric [smilie=t: