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Which one works better?

Ok when I was shooting my award last night I shot it in different settings and I'm now asking myself what one works better

1.
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2.
IMG_0094.jpg


3.
IMG_0095.jpg


Thanks for looking.
and please explain why you choose.
 
Ok when I was shooting my award last night I shot it in different settings and I'm now asking myself what one works better

1.
IMG_0093.jpg


2.
IMG_0094.jpg


3.
IMG_0095.jpg


Thanks for looking.
and please explain why you choose.

In number one and two, the camera is clearly reflected in the shiny object. Three is better, but the glaring reflection and uneven light don't help here.

For something like this, you need to angle the object slightly so it reflects something gray or silver, probably next to the camera position, but perhaps closer. When you shoot shiny objects, you don't capture the surface, you capture what's reflected in that surface. So to convey a shiny silver surface, it should reflect a silver-colored surface. I often use light gray or white cards to create appropriate reflections.

Your other possibility here, is to edge light the object, to catch just the surface features and engraving. That requires pretty precise light control.

If you are going to make a practice of shooting shiny objects, I suggest you buy a copy of "Light - Science & Magic" It will help you understand how light works and how to use it to your advantage.
 

C. Fessler

New member
The third one for sure. The skin tone at the bottom adds a bit of hightlight, and you can't make out the camera at all.
 

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Despite its other shortcomings, number 2 is the only one in which all the engraving is well reproduced (the other two have a problem with that at the lower left-hand corner).

By the way, congratulations on this award.
 

Rachel Foster

New member
Ok, I'll be the dissenting voice here. I like the reflection of the camera in the image. It adds to the overall message, gives it a depth and a certain quality that goes beyond a simple recording of an award. I'd say #2 is best of the three.
 
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