• Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
• Camera model: PENTAX K-3
• Exposure time: 1/40
• Aperture: f/16.0
• ISO: 1600

An Ethiopian Wello Opal (5 years and 320 days ago)

2 Comments

jewelry, gems, opal

still26 says:

Classy....congrats

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author says:

Thank you

(5 years and 315 days ago)

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• Camera: PENTAX
• Camera model: PENTAX K-7
• Exposure time: 4/10
• Aperture: f/5.0
• ISO: 1000

The one on the left has an Aquamarine stone with Opal in the band, and the one on the right is Opal (5 years and 480 days ago)

• Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
• Camera model: PENTAX K-3
• Exposure time: 1/60
• Aperture: f/8.0
• ISO: 1600

(5 years and 480 days ago)

2 Comments

jewelry, pendant, coral, agate

still26 says:

Mmmmmm like the warm feel and the thoughtful presentation. This is a photo made, not a photo shot.

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author says:

Thanks

(5 years and 479 days ago)

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• Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
• Camera model: PENTAX K-3
• Exposure time: 6/10
• Aperture: f/22.0
• ISO: 400

My grandfather showed me how to cut stones and make jewelry when I was around 12 years old. I still do this as a way to relax and forget the day's troubles. At the top - Mexican Fire Opal and a Black Tourmaline crystal on reticulated silver, below that is some Fordite, below that is green Jade. The ring on the left is Ruby in Zoisite, and the one on the right is Rhodochrosite. (5 years and 481 days ago)

9 Comments

jewelry, lapidary

still26 says:

I like the artistic composition of this presentation, nice and sharp too and thank you for your notes. I always enjoy reading what an author has to say about their uploads, enriches the experience for me!

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author says:

Thank you.

(5 years and 479 days ago)

still26 says:

What do you use for the black background? I use a Muslin cloth but oftentimes it shows dust, and threads etc. Is this construction papaer?

(5 years and 479 days ago)

author says:

I use a black cotton bed sheet and hang it on the wall. I put a stool under the sheet to put stuff on, and then set the camera on "spot exposure" and under expose the shot on manual just a little to make the background appear blacker and have the object stand out.

(5 years and 479 days ago)

still26 says:

Thank you for that, appreciate your suggestions.

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photonut says:

well done for this

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author says:

Thanks

(5 years and 477 days ago)

Zizounai says:

Congrats Kyricom
I have a big problem shooting black things, or things on a black background like this one. Do you have a tip ? my camera goes crazy, the autofocus buzzes along and instead of black I get grey. I tried to google my problem but I only got solutions about black and white photos

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author says:

Thanks for the congrats. In a comment above to still26 I outlined the process I use for shots like this. For what you describe be sure to use a tripod (if you aren't), and I might recommend not using autofocus but doing it manually. My eyesight has gone downhill in recent years too, so I often get it in focus (I hope) and then take additional shots adjusting the focus just a tiny bit from there in both directions. Then, in post-processing I choose the one with the best focus. Good luck!

(5 years and 477 days ago)

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• Camera: PENTAX Corporation
• Camera model: PENTAX *ist DS
• Exposure time: 5/10
• Aperture: f/5.6
• ISO: 400

This is a Siberian Apple Jade pendant and earrings, with the earrings topped with opal. (5 years and 840 days ago)