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Left Behind
© LynEve
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Uploaded: 07/22/13 1:25 PM GMT
Left Behind
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I put this in the Still Life Gallery because the lives of the women who treasured these engagement rings are now stilled, but the life they gave lives on.
The one on the left belonged to my mother-in-law and the other one was her mothers (it is well over 100 years old).
It was much more difficult to photograph them than I expected. I tried many different backgrounds, settings, and light and approx 100 efforts went in the bin ! Taken with Canon 450D, 60mm macro lens. This was not the clearest result but it is the one I like best.
Comments most welcome.
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Hmmm - I tried a dark background, and a green one, and a red one, and a multi-coloured one. Actually the multi colour looked really nice, but the stones reflected too many colours and almost disappeared. I don't suppose the fact that I don't really know how to focus properly could have anything to do with it . . . . .LOL
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
It looks good to me...Nice thoughts too...R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
I too had the idea of photographing an earring for the contest but gave it up. Very sharp focus on the front of the rings which is what counts Lyn.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
There is so much meaning behind this one, and the results you achieved are very good. You did good on this difficult shot Lyn.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
Lyn - A family history captured here - diamonds, and the light they refract, make them a challenge to photograph. I think you did a fine job here. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
You still did a good job, Eve. If you can find some remnants in a fabric shop, deep burgundy, midnight blue and black velvet generally work very well and relect little light if any.
Re focusing, always keep in mind that depth of field (acceptable sharpness) always extends 1/3rd to the front and 2/3rd's to the rear of the point focused upon.
Also, most DSLR's have a button on the front of the camera that closes down the lens to the aperture you're using and gives you a preview of the depth of field.
Check you camera manual as settings vary between manufacturers.
Re focusing, always keep in mind that depth of field (acceptable sharpness) always extends 1/3rd to the front and 2/3rd's to the rear of the point focused upon.
Also, most DSLR's have a button on the front of the camera that closes down the lens to the aperture you're using and gives you a preview of the depth of field.
Check you camera manual as settings vary between manufacturers.
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I think it's a lovely shot , Lyn .
Heartfelt narrative and family history.
The rings are beautiful .
Heartfelt narrative and family history.
The rings are beautiful .
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WILD & FREE ... PROTECT THE AMERICAN MUSTANG !!
Well done Lyn - I agree with Doug about the fabric - for photographing antiques I like to use either a mossy green or steel blue matte fabric like velvet or velour. This is really lovely and somewhat poignant.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
A beautiful and moving image Lyn and I know how important rings such as these are. Mrs b has passed her mother and grandmother's rings to her nieces as we don't have children.
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"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake." W.C. Fields. So, carry on over to see My Gallery.
Beautiful rings and sentiment, LE.
Well photographed. You now have another keepsake to add.
Well photographed. You now have another keepsake to add.
TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Gorgeous capture / presentation of the family rings. Love the bit of lighting on the diamonds. I enjoyed the reading the history behind these family keepsakes. Excellent capture, Lyn & best wishes in the contest.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
Good shot and presentation, as Frank says: Diamonds are Forever
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
Excellent job LynEve of a very difficult subject. I think this is a total success.
-Christie
-Christie
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Nice focus, Lyn. Gold and diamonds never lose their charm as I see it. These look fantastic after all that time.
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Precious memories.......how they linger! How they ever flood my soul! Beautiful!
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Saying that...this is damn good though..photo'ed purfick!