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Fuyu Persimmons

© Johnnie Ann Gaskill

Fuyu Persimmons

Uploaded: December 12, 2008

Description

edited copy of p1190941
These persimmons grew on a tree in my mother-in-law's yard in central Georgia. I placed them in a white bowl on top of a piece of white felt, while trying to learn how to take high key photos. I'd appreciate any suggestions as to how the image might have been improved.
Camera was hand held and set on normal program. No flash, only the natural light in my sunroom. 16.2 mm, 1/50, f/3.6, ISO 100
Post editing done with Picasa 3: added fill light, removed some of the blemishes on the fruit, cropped to an 8x10
Contest: Details and Macro (December 2008)

Exif: F Number: 3.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 16.20 mm, Model: DMC-FZ18

Comments

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 12, 2008

Wonderful composition and color on this still life, Johnnie Ann! I was just introduced to the concept of "high key" today so I'm not sure I'm the right one to critique it, but I will say the different tones of white play up the lucious colors of the persimmons beautifully. #1050649

Johnnie Ann Gaskill December 12, 2008

Thank you, Martha! I'm also just learning about high key. I found some beautiful photos on this BP page, as well as links to some helpful articles: http://www.betterphoto.com/searchResults.php Even though I've viewed the photos and read many of those articles, I'm still a bit confused. So, if you come across additional info, please do share the links with me. #6885266

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 12, 2008

I did a google search on it earlier and found this:

http://www.diyphotography.net/lighting-high-key-and-low-key #6885281

Johnnie Ann Gaskill December 12, 2008

Thanks again, Martha. That link was very helpful, as was others on the site. #6885451

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