Monday, November 5, 2018

Improving Pictures?

I've been playing with my new camera again. I've almost got the lighting thing figured out. At least, I've got something that kind of works for the moment, until I go and buy some professional photographic lights. (Which will happen once it's in the budget.)

I got some decent pictures of the newest mini backpack...


And a view of the back...


Then there's another mermaid tail lip balm holder, this one in salmon...


But I still can't get a good photo of anything purple (I won't subject you to what I got) or teal...


That picture should have a bit more green in it. Sigh.

Ah well. I have plenty to take pictures of.

And since it is now November, it's time to pull out the knitted Christmas tree ornaments again. These two are listed in my Etsy shop (just click on the pictures and they'll take you right there)...

Orange Knitted Christmas Tree Ornament

White Knitted and Beaded Christmas Tree Ornament

Maybe this week I'll actually do some knitting. Or crocheting. (Don't hold your breath...)
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28 comments:

  1. Hilary Melton-ButcherNovember 5, 2018 at 8:10 AM

    Hi Liz - love the baubles ... they are delightful - well done. Carry on enjoying the new camera - cheers Hilary

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 5, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    Even if it's supposed to be more green, the mermaid tail is cool.

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  3. bettyNovember 5, 2018 at 8:21 AM

    That mermaid tail is cute! Maybe with the time change, you'll feel more like knitting or crocheting?

    betty

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  4. BeaNovember 5, 2018 at 9:08 AM

    The green shows up really well against the light background. The ornaments are super cute as well.

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  5. Around My Kitchen TableNovember 5, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    Great pictures. Love your Christmas decorations!

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  6. PaulaNovember 5, 2018 at 9:48 AM

    That mini backpack is adorable. How big is it?

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    1. Liz A.November 5, 2018 at 10:29 AM

      Small. It doesn't fit much more than a lip balm and a set of maybe three keys.

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  7. songbird's crazy worldNovember 5, 2018 at 10:19 AM

    I love the mermaid tail.

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  8. Darla M SandsNovember 5, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    I never would have guessed certain colors to be more difficult to light. Then again, I learned that the same can be said for different skin tones and even clothing, apparently. Some YouTube content creators had me laughing as they teased one another about what they wore that day for underneath the set lights. Be well!

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    1. Liz A.November 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM

      I don't think it's the lighting. I think it's how the camera processes it. I may have to photograph those using my iPhone to get a truer color.

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  9. J E OneilNovember 5, 2018 at 12:10 PM

    Look how cute that little backpack is. I want to see it on a cat, but that probably wouldn't go over well :P

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  10. Susan KaneNovember 5, 2018 at 3:09 PM

    The Christmas ornaments are lovely. How did you come up with the mini backpack?

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    1. Liz A.November 5, 2018 at 3:49 PM

      I wish I could take credit for it. I found it on Pinterest:http://yarnandhooks.com/index.php/2017/11/04/crochet-mini-backpack-purse/

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  11. LilyElementNovember 5, 2018 at 3:14 PM

    Ornaments!!! I need to finish up the pokeball that I started making last year *cough* I'm thinking about making it into an ornament :D

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    1. Liz A.November 5, 2018 at 3:49 PM

      That would be cool. It's amazing how the year gets away from us.

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  12. Pradeep NairNovember 5, 2018 at 10:03 PM

    The mini backpack and lip balm holder are good.
    Modern cameras have a lot of features. Keep exploring them!

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    1. Liz A.November 6, 2018 at 4:48 PM

      You wouldn't happen to know off hand which ones help with purple, would you?

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  13. AlanaNovember 6, 2018 at 3:09 AM

    Anyone can start a project. The trick is finishing, and you finish. Something to celebrate!

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    1. Liz A.November 6, 2018 at 4:49 PM

      Paradoxically, my issue is starting things. Once started, I will finish something. It's just getting that thing started.

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  14. RedNovember 6, 2018 at 4:27 AM

    Cute! I love your creativity.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    Purple is such an evil color to photograph, especially purple yarn.

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    1. Liz A.November 6, 2018 at 4:50 PM

      Oh my, yes. You know my pain. Have you figured out a solution? Seriously, if you have, do tell.

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  16. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)November 7, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    Ahh professional equipment would be so nice other than the price. lol The pics are looking good :)

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  17. AJ BlytheNovember 14, 2018 at 8:50 PM

    The Christmas ball is so pretty. Your camera is taking lovely photos though, even if the colour isn't spot on yet.

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