Alternative photo backdrop

[jeremy_norbury]

Samsung NX2000

Black one.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/samsung-nx2000/samsung-nx2000A.HTM

 

[bwaynef]

I have white and black options... but have found recently that a well lit grey is my favorite for photos of trees and pots I have seen online! Obviously... the one color I do not have... gotta get a grey sheet now.

All that to say... you should paint it a light grey IMO.

Well managed/placed lights with a white background can make for a black, gray, or white background.

 

[jeremy_norbury]

Bought another canvas and some black mat paint this time.

02182714 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

I wanted a cloud effect.
02182718 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Chinese elm I bought last week
02182723 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

European hornbeam I styled today - and repotted
02182742 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Prunus
02182753 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Acer palmatum
02182767 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Quince
02182771 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Amur maple
02182779 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Rowan
02182808 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Acer palmatum deshojo
02182801 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

 

[Tentakelaertje]

Dayum! Stuff like this is what keeps me sane most of the time!

Thanks for showing!

 

[chicago1980]

Bought another canvas and some black mat paint this time.

02182714 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

I wanted a cloud effect.
02182718 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Chinese elm I bought last week
02182723 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

European hornbeam I styled today - and repotted
02182742 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Prunus
02182753 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Acer palmatum
02182767 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Quince
02182771 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Amur maple
02182779 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Rowan
02182808 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Acer palmatum deshojo
02182801 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr

Creative solution

 

[just.wing.it]

Looks great!

 

[Crabman]

Just got back from a cloudy day hike, the cloudy grey background is on point! Really shows into the screen depth on the trees. Not sure which side I like as the top and bottom, but I think the Rowan looks the best with the background. Looks just like trees I saw on my hike today.

 

[jeremy_norbury]

Thanks. I'd seen these graded backgrounds (Harry Harrington uses them) and his were lighter at the bottom - but I now feel it could have been a bit darker - so maybe just turn it around. I have a metal bracket on the back that I'll have to switch around but that's a few minutes' work.

It didn't help that it was a rather dreary overclouded morning when I was photographing. I'm hoping for some sun at some point...

 

[Tieball]

Thanks. I'd seen these graded backgrounds (Harry Harrington uses them) and his were lighter at the bottom - but I now feel it could have been a bit darker - so maybe just turn it around. I have a metal bracket on the back that I'll have to switch around but that's a few minutes' work.

It didn't help that it was a rather dreary overclouded morning when I was photographing. I'm hoping for some sun at some point...

I like that graded...foggy....gray....look. Mighty fine creative touch!

 

[BobbyLane]

I did some experimentation with a black velvet cloth backing, only £7 at the textile shops, then edited the photo on Flickr

IMG_3701 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_3698 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr

I like it a lot, looks somewhat professional IMO! but ill flit between the black, white and sky blue. sky blue back drop in full sun is pretty awesome.
btw these were taken at night, indoors with a cheap lamp! no tripod, my cam has an image stabilizer but im sure it'd be even sharper with a tripod.

 

[Tieball]

I did some experimentation with a black velvet cloth backing, only £7 at the textile shops, then edited the photo on Flickr

IMG_3701 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr
IMG_3698 by Bobby Lane, on Flickr

I like it a lot, looks somewhat professional IMO! but ill flit between the black, white and sky blue. sky blue back drop in full sun is pretty awesome.
btw these were taken at night, indoors with a cheap lamp! no tripod, my cam has an image stabilizer but im sure it'd be even sharper with a tripod.

Looks professional but I lose seeing the details of the tree...such as fine ramifications...edges of carving....those type details are lost to the black background.

 

[BobbyLane]

Looks professional but I lose seeing the details of the tree...such as fine ramifications...edges of carving....those type details are lost to the black background.

The lighting can be better.but yes black does make the foliage appear dense and a white backround will make the foliage look clear and minimal.