Thanks Paul,
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - it's all your fault :0) I admire your photos with awe - I really appreciate the years of skill that go into one snapshot in time.

I remember, well half remember, what you said about clarity, colour and something else - forgive me!
My early photos were OK, but severely lacked that quality that you get every time, so I 'covered up' this weakness with 'glamour' type shots, as you mentioned once.
I don't quite have the proper set up, or skill to do 'catalogue' quality shots like yours, but I am more aware of trying to improve the light quality etc.

I seem to have got a happy medium between 'proper' shots and 'glamour' shots - I don't think I can go any further with my equipment set up.

Funnily enough, the 980.006L, with the worn/faded insert are, in my opinion, some of the most simple, clear and clean shots I've done. What is more annoying, is that these were shot quite quickly with little time spent on them. (I was in a rush). Just goes to show, it's 90% luck with my shots.

The Orange 11630 I shot the other week.. I must have taken 200 shots in 5 attempts over the course of a day, with only 5-6 decent ones. I ended up giving up on the light tent, and retreated to the bathroom... getting the best ones on the window sill, holding a black card in one hand, and the tripod-less camera in another!

PS. When are we getting another tutorial? :0)

Stewart

: Hi Stuart - I am really enjoying your pictures these days. You have
: developed a very distinct style and it is so conducive the the
: subject. These Divers look and play the part in these images and
: are a pleasure to look at. Obviously you have found the real joy
: (and success) in watch photography. Keep them comming.
: regards
: Paul
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