RockyNH's Project 365 2013

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 1, 2013

Tracsoft - Don Kuykendall said:
I really enjoy your industrial photography. One of the first big jobs I got as a professional photographer MANY years ago was shooting Plumbing parts like man hole covers and water meter boxes. the guy just wanted a picture of the man hole cover and drug it out on the factory floor and told me to shoot it. I told him no but if they would load it in my truck I would take it to my studio and shoot it properly. He thought I was crazy. I did shoot it and he was so excited that I got the contract to re-shoot every product he made. They then had their catalog reprinted with all the new photos. I was one happy camper

Thanks for the kind words Don. I had taken some shots early on and then submitted to management for "permission" to use them. They gave me permission and the caveat is, if they need any that I take them!! They had hired out two prior jobs and commented that mine were better than the guys they paid... Made me feel good too!

Again, appreciate the kind words and understanding!

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 2, 2013

Day 92 - April 2nd, 2013

Not a great photo day... swamped at work, customer in, no breaks as we sampled and validated a new medical part.. I never made it to the pond...

On the way in... managed another moon shot... Tried to grab several part shots between "stuff" and 3 failed, this was the only one that came out.. (to the right)

I mentioned the new medical part... a toughie, metal inserts and threads in the plastic! Did I say SMALL, That is 2 on a dime. The right photo is one of 3 new gages for measuring/testing the new point.

These are the the other 2, the right is actually a destructive test.

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 3, 2013

Day 93 - April 3rd, 2013

Not a great work day (3 projects failed) but at least a good photo day (IMO). I got a nice break and went down to the pond...
Also, the product (industrial photo's) came out better today. (amazing what light and patience can do)

1st, the industrial.... On the left, a mold hits the maintenance table...
On the right, a product sample.

2 more sets of product samples.....

Here are a couple shots containing green around the Pond

Blue skys, blue water and Harris Pond is Ice Free!

Have a great day everyone....
Pat in NH

Rick M · Apr 3, 2013

I agree with Don on the factory shots. It's nice to see things that other people work with and experience what goes into making things. Reminds me of the show on how things are made (forgot the name)

Alan · Apr 3, 2013

Liking the Ice Free Zone.

Don Kuykendall_RIP · Apr 3, 2013

Again, I like the product shots. White seamless background. How are you lighting them?

piperbarb · Apr 3, 2013

Rick M said:
I agree with Don on the factory shots. It's nice to see things that other people work with and experience what goes into making things. Reminds me of the show on how things are made (forgot the name)

"How It's Made"

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 3, 2013

Rick M said:
I agree with Don on the factory shots. It's nice to see things that other people work with and experience what goes into making things. Reminds me of the show on how things are made (forgot the name)

Thanks Rick... It is something I have always has had an interest in as I work in the field of producing the products.. Not as pretty as sunsets and flowers and waterfalls but interesting in its own way. Glad that some enjoy them (though I trty to mix up with the more scenic things)

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 3, 2013

Alan said:
Liking the Ice Free Zone.

I am so liking that too!!

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 3, 2013

Tracsoft - Don Kuykendall said:
Again, I like the product shots. White seamless background. How are you lighting them?

Thanks Don!

In most cases, they were shot on my desk with a white letter size sheet and just the overhead light... (I often use my coffee cup to prop up the paper in the back) I had issues yesterday where the light was marginal and they were not sharp.

Today, I went over to the inspection counter with a 4 ft flourescent under the shelves. Used my white paper and the light was so much more even and no blur (hand held). I will be shooting future ones over on that table (right outside my door in the lab. I may take a pic tommorrow of that setup!! ::what::

Pat in NH

Don Kuykendall_RIP · Apr 3, 2013

RockyNH said:
Thanks Don!

In most cases, they were shot on my desk with a white letter size sheet and just the overhead light... (I often use my coffee cup to prop up the paper in the back) I had issues yesterday where the light was marginal and they were not sharp.

Today, I went over to the inspection counter with a 4 ft flourescent under the shelves. Used my white paper and the light was so much more even and no blur (hand held). I will be shooting future ones over on that table (right outside my door in the lab. I may take a pic tommorrow of that setup!! ::what::

Pat in NH

I thought that looked different / better today. It is amazing how creative a person can be when they take the time to think. Good job.

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 3, 2013

Yes, My office is more like a closet!! Lighting is poor at best.. I can get a decent shot with the 1.8's but I have to watch focus, dof. The new spot will work so much better...

Thanks again Don!

Pat in NH

Roy1961 · Apr 4, 2013

RockyNH said:
Day 93 - April 3rd, 2013

Blue skys, blue water and Harris Pond is Ice Free!

View attachment 31781

Have a great day everyone....
Pat in NH

i like this Pat, very nice

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 4, 2013

Roy1961 said:
i like this Pat, very nice

Thanks Roy!

Pat

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 4, 2013

Day 94 - April 4th, 2013

Here is my 1st and last pic's of my day....
The moon on my way in .. and a Blue Heron across the pond!

There was a conversation about my product stuff with Don in this thread yesterday
I took a couple shots to show what I was doing before and how I changed it yesterday

1st, my office with not the greatest light and a sample as shot (in the 1st pic)

Yesterdays shots were just not working in the office so I moved out to the lab.
Nice counter with a nice white light for inspection...
A shot of teh setup and the resultant photo... (it would have been better but my ISO was off..)

Anyway, thats it for today... have a great one!

Pat in NH

Don Kuykendall_RIP · Apr 4, 2013

Major difference. The new setup is catalog worthy.

RockyNH_RIP · Apr 5, 2013

Day 95 - April 5th, 2013

Ok.. trying again, having issues getting these photo's uploaded.. Been at it an hour... looks like future will only be one a day.. that will be boring...

anyway... start with a couple product photos!