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Little Toy Drummer
© cecefleur
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Uploaded: 02/03/06 8:09 PM GMT
Little Toy Drummer
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A departure for me. This is a photo of a much loved toy from a simplier time. Dedicated to my son who encourages me to try new things. Take a look.
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.razorjack51
02/03/06 9:31 PM GMT
Very nice Sky! I love these old tin windup toys. This one's great and I really like the black and white background, Very effective!..=)
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This looks as though it is in very good shape. My mom had a chest with some old tin toys in that she had as a child. I remember the tin monkey that would clap the cymbals when you wound it up. I always thought it was kind of scary looking - maybe that's why I don't like monkeys even today. OK getting off track here- I really like this toy- do you have any more you want to share with us? I'll show this to my mom tomorrow- I know this will bring a smile to her face.
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Very nice and original concept, It remains a fun & nice childhood (toy drummer), the back ground as flag, it give it a the same time some kind of simbolis and stronger meaning. what did u try to achieve thru it?...interesting :)
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“Suspiros etereos se abrazan con un beso eterno”
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Nice effect on this little drummer!
I could suggest that the toy be a little more out of centre and that you would avoid the flash for a softer result, but the composition is very nice!
Paul
I could suggest that the toy be a little more out of centre and that you would avoid the flash for a softer result, but the composition is very nice!
Paul
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
This one really makes me smile. I love how the cross really allows the drummer to stand out, and how it makes him look skewed even though he is not. Magnificent work!!! : )
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Hmmmm ... (*takes a deep breath*) .. I'll give you my take on this ...
In my opinion the white cross, blended this way, is a distraction to your image. I think the closeness of the drummer is good, it allows me to see the details of his face and uniform, but I feel the angle is looking down on him a bit and I would prefer to look straight into his face or perhaps a little upwards, just a bit
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This is what I would do ... I would create a 'still life' set up .. here are a few examples
Tomatoes .. by kjh000
Amber Lighting .. by kjh000
Morning Break #2 .. by fotobob
Carnation Ice Cream .. by fotobob
Squash .. by Paul_Gerritsen
Sprouting Onions .. by photoimagery
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The things that are important to a quality still life are: (1) .. Selection and arrangement of your objects (pay attention to everything in your frame .. even the background) ... (2) .. Composition of the scene within the camera's frame of view .. you should probably adhere to the rule of thirds and NOT place your main subject in the center .. (3) .. Lighting .. most still lifes have a deep moody light, but bright and cheery can work depending on the objects ( I think you'll want moody) ... (4) .. Depth of Field .. the focus and sharpness of your main object or objects is very important but it's ok to have other non-critical items out of focus (items in the background, for example)
I would probably use a dresser top, if I had other toys from this series I would definately use them (anything appropriate to the time of this soldier) .. if I didn't have other toy soldiers, I would probably include a lamp if it didn't look modern, I might consider including a clock if old fashioned ... but I wouldn't rule out using a wallet and coins and a set of car keys ...... still lifes tell a story, they set a mood, they are a slice of life ... and YOU are the director
I would use a tripod If I had one .. begin to set your pieces then find a viewpoint for your camera and continue to refine both the setup and the camera position .. take multiple exposures .. and look for other angles to move your camera to ..... consider leaving your scene setup there until you've had time to review your images .. and, possibly, to receive input from your 'fellow caedesians
I'm not going to kid you .. still life's are an artform all to themselves .. painters have done them for centuries and photographers a wee bit less amount of time than that ... it is WORK to get all the elements correct and having even one of them off will degrade from the whole
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or ....
you could look for tight closeup angles .. this will require less work, setup, etc ... and you'll really only have to put a little thought into background and lighting
something along these lines .. Bobo Knows all .. by plumcrazy
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just my 2 cents ... ;o)
In my opinion the white cross, blended this way, is a distraction to your image. I think the closeness of the drummer is good, it allows me to see the details of his face and uniform, but I feel the angle is looking down on him a bit and I would prefer to look straight into his face or perhaps a little upwards, just a bit
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This is what I would do ... I would create a 'still life' set up .. here are a few examples
Tomatoes .. by kjh000
Amber Lighting .. by kjh000
Morning Break #2 .. by fotobob
Carnation Ice Cream .. by fotobob
Squash .. by Paul_Gerritsen
Sprouting Onions .. by photoimagery
`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·
The things that are important to a quality still life are: (1) .. Selection and arrangement of your objects (pay attention to everything in your frame .. even the background) ... (2) .. Composition of the scene within the camera's frame of view .. you should probably adhere to the rule of thirds and NOT place your main subject in the center .. (3) .. Lighting .. most still lifes have a deep moody light, but bright and cheery can work depending on the objects ( I think you'll want moody) ... (4) .. Depth of Field .. the focus and sharpness of your main object or objects is very important but it's ok to have other non-critical items out of focus (items in the background, for example)
I would probably use a dresser top, if I had other toys from this series I would definately use them (anything appropriate to the time of this soldier) .. if I didn't have other toy soldiers, I would probably include a lamp if it didn't look modern, I might consider including a clock if old fashioned ... but I wouldn't rule out using a wallet and coins and a set of car keys ...... still lifes tell a story, they set a mood, they are a slice of life ... and YOU are the director
I would use a tripod If I had one .. begin to set your pieces then find a viewpoint for your camera and continue to refine both the setup and the camera position .. take multiple exposures .. and look for other angles to move your camera to ..... consider leaving your scene setup there until you've had time to review your images .. and, possibly, to receive input from your 'fellow caedesians
I'm not going to kid you .. still life's are an artform all to themselves .. painters have done them for centuries and photographers a wee bit less amount of time than that ... it is WORK to get all the elements correct and having even one of them off will degrade from the whole
`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·
`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·`·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·
or ....
you could look for tight closeup angles .. this will require less work, setup, etc ... and you'll really only have to put a little thought into background and lighting
something along these lines .. Bobo Knows all .. by plumcrazy
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just my 2 cents ... ;o)
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