Author Topic: Re: The Last Hurrah Project: 04/25/24 Mushroom & Mini-Me Mushroom Done! (Read 1164868 times)

DeafNala · « **Reply #7890 on:** March 20, 2021, 10:47:20 PM »

Quote from: syrinx0 on March 20, 2021, 10:09:42 PM

There is always your cell phone while you wait. Probably good enough for the in progress shots anyway.

I promised not to get another camera until the current one broke. My DSC-1H is 16 years old and still works perfectly. Granted my new cell phone has higher resolution but for macro shots of miniatures it's still good enough for my level of painting.

I had thought of using the Smart Phone, but I haven't figured out how the thing works yet.
Thanks for the suggestion though, syrinx0.

DeafNala · « **Reply #7891 on:** March 22, 2021, 11:57:16 AM »

It was a struggle, but I got the broken camera to take a couple of photos of the Mushrooms in the works. Here are the Devil's Cup Trio:

With a close up of the most complete of the three:

Until the next time I go into phot withdrawal syndrome.

DintheDin · « **Reply #7892 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:41:55 PM »

These purples are fantastic! And in contrast with the ground color...

DeafNala · « **Reply #7893 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:40:17 PM »

Quote from: DintheDin on March 22, 2021, 12:41:55 PM

These purples are fantastic! And in contrast with the ground color...

Thanks, Dinos. I am glad you like the colors. The purple is a new paint from Blick Art.

FramFramson · « **Reply #7894 on:** March 22, 2021, 06:46:18 PM »

Yes, that very dark purple fits very well!

DeafNala · « **Reply #7895 on:** March 22, 2021, 07:05:39 PM »

Quote from: FramFramson on March 22, 2021, 06:46:18 PM

Yes, that very dark purple fits very well!

Thanks, Fram. I am glad you like it. The Block liquid acrylics I picked up are really quite striking colors.

DeafNala · « **Reply #7896 on:** March 24, 2021, 11:11:46 PM »

One of the new cameras arrived today. SOI started figuring out how it works...they keep getting more complicated or I am getting dumber...both are viable possibilities.
The arrival coincided with the completion of another Mushroom pair:

The pics should get better with practice.

FramFramson · « **Reply #7897 on:** March 25, 2021, 07:17:32 PM »

Looks like a nice one.

- Very sharp! Seems to have a higher shutter speed (or stabilization?). Very nice feature to have anyway.
- Obviously they're a bit bright which is washing out your colours a little, but that seems like a setting that can probably be fixed without too much fiddling.
- Depth of field seems to be a bit shallower. Again, no doubt a setting which can be fixed, though that one might be a bit more of a pain in the rear to figure out. Cameras are ALWAYS balky about macro-setting images in my experience.

Love the angle on that second, over-the-shoulder pic, BTW

DintheDin · « **Reply #7898 on:** March 25, 2021, 07:27:48 PM »

Fram made some remarks on the spot.
Lovely new creations! As I said before, these purples are stunning!

DeafNala · « **Reply #7899 on:** March 25, 2021, 09:55:02 PM »

Quote from: FramFramson on March 25, 2021, 07:17:32 PM

Looks like a nice one.

- Very sharp! Seems to have a higher shutter speed (or stabilization?). Very nice feature to have anyway.
- Obviously they're a bit bright which is washing out your colours a little, but that seems like a setting that can probably be fixed without too much fiddling.
- Depth of field seems to be a bit shallower. Again, no doubt a setting which can be fixed, though that one might be a bit more of a pain in the rear to figure out. Cameras are ALWAYS balky about macro-setting images in my experience.

Love the angle on that second, over-the-shoulder pic, BTW

Thanks, Fram. I am glad you like them..
The brightness is an easy enough fix. It's just a matter of becoming accustomed to the new Girl.
The two Mushrooms seemed like perfect foils for each other.

Quote from: DintheDin on March 25, 2021, 07:27:48 PM

Fram made some remarks on the spot.
Lovely new creations! As I said before, these purples are stunning!

Thanks, Dinos. I am happy you like the Guys. I used a new purple from Blick. I rather like it as well.

DeafNala · « **Reply #7900 on:** March 28, 2021, 09:45:49 PM »

SO The Old Camera managed to stop dumping her batteries yesterday; AND lest I miss an opportunity, I took an absurd number of photos of the two Devil's Cups which I will now inflict on you:

I never seem to be able to choose between the pics. Enjoy the evening!

DintheDin · « **Reply #7901 on:** March 28, 2021, 09:55:12 PM »

Impressive with their shiny tops!

DeafNala · « **Reply #7902 on:** March 28, 2021, 10:32:12 PM »

Quote from: DintheDin on March 28, 2021, 09:55:12 PM

Impressive with their shiny tops!

Thanks, Dinos. The shininess is a nod to actual cup mushrooms. They retain moisture, morning dew. that sort of thing.

syrinx0 · « **Reply #7903 on:** March 29, 2021, 02:07:08 AM »

The varied textures and additions to your bases really bring your whimsical sculpts to life. These are nice additions to your collection.

DeafNala · « **Reply #7904 on:** March 29, 2021, 12:20:08 PM »

Quote from: syrinx0 on March 29, 2021, 02:07:08 AM

The varied textures and additions to your bases really bring your whimsical sculpts to life. These are nice additions to your collection.

Thanks. syrinx0. I am glad you like it/them. Things are evolving, even with the bases.

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