 Erik Bjers |
Mirrors, Black Backgrounds, and Macro I have seen many macro photos that show something like a flower or a hand with a reflection under it, everything except the subject and the reflection are black. I am trying to figure out how to make these photos. I think I can place my subject on a mirror or a piece of black glass then place a black background behind it but I'm not sure if this is the right method or how to properly light it. Wish I could point to an example but I can't seem to find one right now, any help is appreciated. Erik
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Amanda D. Meberg |
It could be a piece of plexi glass on top of black backdrop or paper. It gives the same effect.
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Could be the flood filter..It's about $20 from www.flamingpear.com
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John H. Siskin |
as Amanda mentioned Plexiglas will work, glass and mirrors will not work. The surface of the glass gives you a distracting secondary reflection. Some art stores carry a high gloss paper that works well, and for medium sized objects you might try printing a background on glossy paper, if your printer does gloss in black. Thanks, John Siskin
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