Still life images 2016

[Robert Langham]

I think you are right. I'm going masonite. Might paint one side so I have an option. Always worried about it being too light. About time to re-twist the tornado as well. Thanks for input.

[dpn]

I think you are right. I'm going masonite. Might paint one side so I have an option. Always worried about it being too light. About time to re-twist the tornado as well. Thanks for input.

Why masonite? Cheap and flat, and can be painted on one side easily? Worried about reflections back from the masonite? I've been doing a lot of thinking about still life backdrops, and would love ideas.

Specifically, I'm thinking about a miniature (3' x 3'?) painted canvas backdrop that will be nonreflective, wrinkle-free, and hopefully innocuous (yet somewhat visually appealing).

[Winger]

While this is a Polaroid, it's Type 55, so really 4x5. This box of T55 expired in '06 or so, but (knock on wood) is still working.

[HiHoSilver]

'Lovely, Winger. The tones & textures are just delicious.

[Winger]

'Lovely, Winger. The tones & textures are just delicious.

Thanks, HiHoSilver!

[chassis]

Mehrkornbrot by _uplift_, on Flickr
Toyo 45AII
Nikkor-W 150/5.6 wide open
Kodak TXP 320
Kodak D-76
Epson V750 Pro
Gimp

[koraks]

Very nice and clean image chassis, I like it! I also like the Polaroid higher up on the page!

[chassis]

Thanks koraks.

[DennisD]

Bethe,

Lovely image and rich tones.
Polaroid 55 was wonderful film - great that yours is still kicking !

[Robert Langham]

Felt like I had over-used the board, though I have another little square of wood that is in most of this whole series. Put down some cardboard. The background of any photo is one of the six things that is going to happen in a photo, whether you want it to or not. The background either supports your subject, or drains energy from it. I use the back of a canvas painting often.