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November 9, 2008
I'm often frustrated by shooting in the field with close ups as the conditions are, more often than not, too difficult, such as waiting for the sun to go behind a cloud to reduce the contrast. So the first step was to shift to a constructed still life situation, such as this or this or this.
This picture was the beginning of shifting to a still life. It was constructed in the field and shot handheld with a digital camera when I was in Canberra. It gave me the impetus to make the move to working in a studio situation using a tripod, film and the Rollei.
The great control in the studio provides me with a way of getting to know, and learn about, the idiosyncrasies of the Rollei 6006, as well as to get a better quality image. The studio set up is simple: a table, a dark cloth as back drop, natural light, some roses and leaves and a vase.
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