My First Still

[leonardodemacedo]

I'm reading a lot and found that still photography is a great way to improve lightning techniques.

Here's my 1st result:

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DSC_2736 by leonardodemacedo, on Flickr

Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

 

[sscarmack]

I think the compass in the background pulls my attention too much. So I would try a cleaner background. But thats just my opinion.

 

[JohnnyWrench]

^^^^ Agreed. It should be about the watch and nothing else. And set the time to 10:10.

 

[tirediron]

^^^^ Agreed. It should be about the watch and nothing else. And set the time to 10:10.

Looking at the dials, I think 10:20 would be more approrpiate.

 

[annamaria]

Background is distracting for me.

 

[Stradawhovious]

Looking at the dials, I think 10:20 would be more approrpiate.

Watch companies prefer their watches to be photographed at 10:10 not only to showcase the logo, but because it makes the watch look like it's smiling at the customer. 8:20 would work too, but that looks like a frown, and 10:20 would appear lopsided.

Not saying you're wrong... I agree that I would like to see the complications as well.. just outlining the theory behind the "10 and 2" reasoning.

Also, the watch face seems to be slightly underexposed. I could be wrong.

I often am.

 

[tirediron]

...Watch companies prefer their watches to be photographed at 10:10 not only to showcase the logo, but because it makes the watch look like it's smiling at the customer. 8:20 would work too, but that looks like a frown, and 10:20 would appear lopsided.

Agree - this one is a bit of an odd-ball and it's a matter of determining whether it's better to have the minute hand through the dial, or have the hands at a non-standard time....

 

[Stradawhovious]

Agree - this one is a bit of an odd-ball and it's a matter of determining whether it's better to have the minute hand through the dial, or have the hands at a non-standard time....

I hear ya... but even the high end watch companies... Rolex, Patek Philippe etc. will have their official advertisements photographed at 10 and 2... even if it means the minute/hour hand is covering a complication. I don't necessarily agree with it... it's just the way they do it.

Now me... if I had a killer watch, with awesome bells and whistles... I would photograph that sucker to 8:37 if it meant I could see all the awesome.

 

[leonardodemacedo]

There's a blur in the number from 80 to 110 in the tachymeter that I could not get rid of...

Thanks for all tips so far

 

[Derrel]

I think the compass is "attaching itself" to the watch a bit. Watch dial looks ever so slightly blurred in the Original size on Flickr. I think these types of tabletop shots build a lot of skill. I saw your other post "woman on top", also with tabletop setups. I would say keep at it, keep working at these. Doing these kinds of exacting shots is always worth the time and effort.

 

[leonardodemacedo]

Thanks for the tips Derrel. I'll keep on it ;-)