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What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 2/28/2004 9:53:26 PM    bottle_girl   Posts: 35 Joined: 12/1/2003 Status: offline I want to photograph my bottles with the embossing, because some of them are rare and some are just cool. I tried holding them near a light, but only got a bright glare. I tried outside, but got either too bright or too dark pics. I use digital camera, and sometimes the pics are great, but most of them lack the embossed detail. Any suggestions? Bottle Girl Post #: 1

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 2/28/2004 11:31:07 PM    kawdog   Posts: 192 Joined: 10/22/2003 From: Ruston Louisiana Status: offline That is a good question. I got my digital camera a few months ago and have been playing around trying to get the best embossing pictures. Some of the best I have seen have been in a window sill. Personally, when I use the flash on my camera I get good pictures of the embossing but the bottle itself doesn't look as good. I am sure some of the more knowledgable photographers on the site can clue us in on the best way to do it. Good to see you still around and having fun with the hobby, take care, kaw (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 2

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/7/2004 10:13:43 AM    Guest Bottle Girl, Try taking your pictures of you bottles outside with the sun to your back if possible. I have tried different light sources, window sills , ext. with the outside pictures always being superior. I use the auto setting on my camera and do not adjust. It seems to work well. By tring different positions in your yard I am sure you will find a spot that takes great pics. Slimdigger (in reply to bottle_girl)   Post #: 3

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/25/2004 9:15:55 PM    O.T. digger   Posts: 125 Joined: 3/23/2004 From: KINGFISHER OKLAHOMA Status: offline The Best way to get a picture is to use a scanner. (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 4

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/25/2004 10:56:14 PM    Maine Digger   Posts: 823 Joined: 2/4/2004 From: Augusta, Maine Status: offline Hi Bottlegirl, I also just started attempting to take pics of my bottles, with not so great results! I think Kaw is being modest, take a look at the pictures he posted today. I've been experimenting with a homemade light box along with the digital camera. Just keep trying different angles, light sources and experiment! _____________________________ Norm Miller (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 5

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 12:09:17 AM    Kim   Posts: 199 Joined: 2/25/2004 Status: offline Hi all I can recall reading about photographing gold as it also can be quite difficult to get good pics. I remember a round florescent tube was suggested as this distributes the light evenly around the subject to be snapped. This might be one for you Norm, he he, just a round tube on top and one on the bottom, place the bottle on a stand just above the level of the bottom fluro, it might work!! You might be able to mass produce these, put a patent on it and then you can come visit us down under when you sell multitudes of them. I have drawn you a pic just to get the idea lol. Regards Kim Attachment (1) (in reply to Maine Digger) Post #: 6

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 12:26:34 AM    Maine Digger   Posts: 823 Joined: 2/4/2004 From: Augusta, Maine Status: offline Hi Kim, It just so happens that I'm halfway there, with the light whateveryou drew thingamagob. lol The pics I posted of the CRUDE BLOB TOP (hint, hint) was lighted with a homemade lightontheboxheiser. I constucted a wooden base box for a 12'' ceiling florescent, installed a switch and volia! a light box. I left the cover over the bulb when I took the pics, I'll try it without next time. I'll take you up on the offer of the 'Chump' Champion Pickle, what would you like for it in return? Don't say gold, it's buried way too deep in our western maine mtns. to dig. lol I can send you one of my locals + return post or whatever, let me know before you take off for the outback! < Message edited by Maine Digger -- 3/27/2004 12:26:55 AM > _____________________________ Norm Miller (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 7

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 1:04:18 AM    Kim   Posts: 199 Joined: 2/25/2004 Status: offline Hey Norm Just email me your full address and I will send the bottle off to you. I don't think there is any particular bottle that I want/need thanks very much. I will hear from you soon. regards Kim (in reply to Maine Digger) Post #: 8

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 1:09:14 AM    Maine Digger   Posts: 823 Joined: 2/4/2004 From: Augusta, Maine Status: offline Kim thanks, but do expect a token of my yank hospitality in return. By the way, why does that bottle in your technical illustration have a 'halo'? Don't worry, we won't send a bottle, you clearly have more of those than you know what to do with! lol < Message edited by Maine Digger -- 3/27/2004 1:14:53 AM > _____________________________ Norm Miller (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 9

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 9:58:46 AM    oz-riley   Posts: 135 Joined: 11/24/2002 From: Melbourne, Australia. Status: offline To get good pictures of bottle embossing you need to back light the bottle, this can be done using a professional back light available from most photo shops (expensive) or you can use natural light. I have found overcast days are best and place the bottle in front of a well lite window, have the light on in the room also. I have found aqua and clear glass photograph better this way if you have amber or dark green it is better to take the pic on an angle to highlight the embossing. I have a few examples below. Thanks Chris Attachment (1) _____________________________ Please visit my Australian Antique Bottle Web Site 'The Aussie Bottle Digger' http://www.users.bigpond.com/oz-riley/ (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 10

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 10:00:58 AM    oz-riley   Posts: 135 Joined: 11/24/2002 From: Melbourne, Australia. Status: offline An amber bottle Attachment (1) _____________________________ Please visit my Australian Antique Bottle Web Site 'The Aussie Bottle Digger' http://www.users.bigpond.com/oz-riley/ (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 11

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 4:40:01 PM    Kim   Posts: 199 Joined: 2/25/2004 Status: offline Hi All "Just when I was getting all technical" Lol. Nothing beats the All Natural. The "halo" is just a reflection of myself, he he!! I am going to try my hand at bottle digging today. I am dragging my hubbard out (with an infected foot and all) to see what can be found. I will soon let you know if I find something/anything. Regards Kim (in reply to oz-riley) Post #: 12

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 5:01:05 PM    Maine Digger   Posts: 823 Joined: 2/4/2004 From: Augusta, Maine Status: offline Hey Kim, we knew you were the Angel with an Angle from down under. Oh no, you say your 'hubbard's' foot is now infected? This is from that mishap in the middle of the night a few weeks ago? I'm sure he has a lot of enthusiasm for bottles now. I hear a little sarsapirilla poured over the wound will make it disappear! _____________________________ Norm Miller (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 13

RE: What's the best way to photograph a bottle? - 3/27/2004 8:11:58 PM    bottle_girl   Posts: 35 Joined: 12/1/2003 Status: offline Thank you all for the ideas... I will try them and post results soon. Bottle Girl (in reply to bottle_girl) Post #: 14

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