[meteorite-list] Photo color issue update - colored scale cubes

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 22:41:45 -0700
Message-ID: <4BF37A19.2020809_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Hi Anne,

Thanks for your input... Personal preference on background color is just
that. I personally like white. Been selling online for over 10 years and
a white BG is the #1 rule for retail internet sales. Now if you're
talking about art, or a more elegant tone, then I would agree with you
that a less contrasting color works just fine. Perhaps I should have
been more clear in my explanation about "why" I use a white BG.

No disrespect intended of course.

Regards,
Eric


On 5/18/2010 10:03 PM, Impactika at aol.com wrote:
> Sorry, Eric, I have to disagree.
>
> A stark white background is ...well...too white. It makes for harsh shadows
> and contrast. I much prefer a cream/ivory or photo-gray background. It
> makes for a "softer" picture. And Never, Ever black, it is too strong a color,
> it overwhelms whether you are taking a picture of.
>
> And Yes, natural light is best. I always take my pictures in day-light,
> even in Colorado, in winter. I am lucky enought to have a sun-room with full
> south exposure. And a slightly hazy day is best.
>
> And I use a Nikon.
>
> Anne M. Black
> _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/)
> _IMPACTIKA at aol.com_ (mailto:IMPACTIKA at aol.com)
> Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc.
> _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/)
>
>
> In a message dated 5/18/2010 10:08:13 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
> eric at meteoritesusa.com writes:
> Hi Mike, Greg, List,
>
> A few people have asked me what lights to use for photographing
> meteorites. I like to simplify and spend less cash on solutions so I use
> a simple desk lamp.
>
> This is the one I use...
> http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/135512/Magnifier-Lamp-Black/
>
> This one should work too... Not what I have but should work if it's full
> spectrum (daylight bulb)...
> http://www.staples.com/VisionMax-Black-Adjustable-Full-Spectrum-Magnifying-C
> lip-On-Desk-Lamp/product_612507
>
> Full spectrum means "WHITE". It's the closest thing to daylight you can
> get indoors without actually going outdoors or buying a daylight bulb
> from your local photo store.
>
> These work, but then you have to buy the lamp too...
> http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/lightbulbs.html
>
> The point is a white background, and the whiter the light the better
> your meteorite photos. One day I'll get around to writing that article
> on meteorite photography. ;)
>
> Enjoy...
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
>
>
>
Received on Wed 19 May 2010 01:41:45 AM PDT