My new watch

akufc · Aug 3, 2005

I was having a hard time getting the watch in focus like I wanted, so instead I shot these soft focus type of pics. In PS, I made a copy of the layer and ran a gausian blur and used overlay and hard light blending.

After I took the pics I noticed how the watch wasn't centered up and how I didn't have the camera squared up so it feels awkward looking at them :-/

akufc · Aug 3, 2005

Whoops I posted in the wrong section, could this get moved to the general gallery?

Sorry

JonMikal · Aug 3, 2005

awesome looking watch...i have a bulova. the b&w is well done.

aprilraven · Aug 3, 2005

creative shots.. i like that its off sides... makes it more interesting.....

Miki · Aug 3, 2005

Nice watch !!
What's the model name/number?

akufc · Aug 3, 2005

Thanks for the comments, I initially was looking at the Accutron till I saw the price tag. At least I got the box haha.

The one I bought is Bulova 96G46:
http://www.bulova.com/brands/bulova/product.aspx?id=1897&coll_id=22&origin=collection

Marm · Aug 3, 2005

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! haha, yeah the offcenter is driving me crazy...i like the blakc and white one...the colors in the others feel awkward to me...it feels likeyou didnt color correct...also the black on the bottom of the closeups is distracting...ive seen you do a lot better hot stuff, reshoot! :heart:

spike5003 · Aug 3, 2005

PIMPIN

akufc · Aug 3, 2005

Thanks Marm, I'll try again at the watch shooting

Appreciate the comments ya'll :thumbup:

Geronimo · Aug 4, 2005

I like the last one. Just the DOF is very nice and it pops out at you

craig · Aug 4, 2005

akufc said:
Whoops I posted in the wrong section, could this get moved to the general gallery?

Sorry

Now you did it! (joking of course). Brave attempt. Personally I fear shooting watches and most reflective surfaces.
Since you said you would reshoot... The shots seem to be about the box. Maybe not include it at all? Do not be afraid to try all positions and angles. Keep a close eye on reflections and hot spots. Try bouncing the light off of foamcore. When photographing watches and or time pieces in general; they should read 10:10.
Be sure to post the reshoot. If it does not drive you totally crazy consider a career in it.