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 Anyone have tips for photographing shiny surfaces?🍁 https://image.nostr.build/7860a63cc30bd48393c3dc892c8dd05bcc5cf203d22b561aa018fc636a19a00b.jpg https://image.nostr.build/6849bf34bca02cef6ded0bdf04cb753e2030ff8e434b0a2a3d5bef05e6d37c1e.jpg  
 you make that? 
 Yes. Carved from slate. 
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 Either indirect flash or light boxes to soften glare, and you might want a less contrasting, but also less reflective background.  
 The beave has it gang 
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 You need softbox/octabox for soft lighting  or either a polarized filter that works for shiny surfaces 
 Use a polar filter 
 That's really beautiful 😍 
Here are some tips:
When taking photos of things with a shiny surface, here are some photography tips to consider:

1. Avoid direct flash: Direct flash can create harsh, unnatural highlights and reflections that can ruin your shot. Instead, use diffused or indirect light sources to soften the light and reduce glare.

2. Use polarizing filters: Polarizing filters can help reduce reflections and glare on shiny surfaces. They work by selectively blocking light waves that are parallel to the surface, which can help to minimize reflections and enhance colors.

3. Position your subject: Experiment with different angles and positions to find the one that minimizes reflections. Shooting from above or below the subject can help to avoid direct reflection of the light source.

4. Use a reflector: A reflector can help to bounce light onto the shiny surface, reducing harsh shadows and creating a more even, natural-looking illumination.

5. Control the angle: Adjust the angle of your camera and the subject to avoid direct reflection of the light source. Shooting at a 45-degree angle or slightly above the subject can help to minimize reflections.

6. Shoot during the golden hour: The golden hour, just after sunrise or before sunset, can provide soft, warm light that is less likely to create harsh reflections on shiny surfaces.

7. Experiment with exposure: You may need to adjust your exposure settings to account for the shiny surface, which can create high contrast between bright highlights and dark shadows. Use spot metering and adjust your exposure compensation to balance the light.

8. Use a tripod: A tripod can help to stabilize your camera and reduce camera shake, which is especially important when shooting with slow shutter speeds or using long lenses.

9. Consider post-processing: In post-processing, you can use editing software to reduce reflections, enhance colors, and adjust contrast and brightness to achieve the desired look. 
 Any combination of lamps, use paper and tape to make reflectors and funnels, combine diffuse light with pinlight at an angle and so on!

Just WORK with the light, a few thousand hours should yield great results ;-) 
 love this
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 A Polarizer helps to reduce reflections