Old Mister Crow's guide to photographing bonsai and kusamono

15-May-2005	#51
PatArizona Bonsai Master, in my mind Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Back Home in Northern California Country: USA Posts: 1,635	Old Mister Crow's Guide... G'day all...especially Carl... Great info Carl...ditto for the additional comments. I'm setting up to experiment with flash and the black backdrop that Mother Nature provides at night...natural nightfall backdrop with nothing out there to reflect the flash. Maybe Mike would comment on this system. I'll take a page or two out of the Crow's Guide and see what I come up with. I'll be using a Kodak EasyShare DX7590 Digital camera...still learning to use it. It has all the bells and whistles I'll ever need. Maybe I'll get some pictures posted yet!!! Have a good day. Pat

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15-May-2005

#52

mike_p

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Originally Posted by PatArizona

G'day all...especially Carl...

Great info Carl...ditto for the additional comments.

I'm setting up to experiment with flash and the black backdrop that Mother Nature provides at night...natural nightfall backdrop with nothing out there to reflect the flash. Maybe Mike would comment on this system. I'll take a page or two out of the Crow's Guide and see what I come up with.

I'll be using a Kodak EasyShare DX7590 Digital camera...still learning to use it. It has all the bells and whistles I'll ever need.

Maybe I'll get some pictures posted yet!!!

Have a good day.

Pat

Pat, I've done that and it works. Give it a shot and post the results.

Mike

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15-May-2005

#53

EarthgirlOK

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Originally Posted by mike_p

I think that outside, with a plain background, and bright overcast will give you the best results in your situation. Full sun will be too harsh, and shady won't be enough light for good results. If you can, turn on the flash even when outside for fill in light.
You really should go digital. No wasted film and processing cost for pictures you don't want. Digitals cams are getting better and cheaper every day.

Mike

Thanks I'll try that. I'll go digital when I can...someday

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25-Nov-2005	#54
shibu Enthusiast Join Date: Nov-2005 Country: Australia USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 8-9 Posts: 321	I was going to post some photos of my trees, then I read this post. Now I'm all embarrassed and I have to go and photograph them again, before I feel comfortable to display them.

25-Nov-2005	#55
mgc bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Nov-2005 Location: Muncy Valley, Pennsylvania Country: USA USDA Zone: 5-6 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 29	Well done Carl! Seriously Well Done.... and Thanks Much!

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