Misc Raku fired mica clay bowl with etched lid

Raku fired mica clay bowl with etched lid · **1 Like**

This is a product shot of one of my wife's urns, hand-thrown from mica clay on a wheel, fired in a reduction atmosphere (raku), and fitted with a copper lid with an etched pattern. Having recently bought a K5 IIs, I wanted to see what sort of resolution of texture and detail we could achieve. I used a prime 50mm for this shot on a gradient background with one light on the left and a white reflector on the right. All comments, critique welcome.

Rimfiredude · 11-04-2014, 06:54 AM

Nice lighting.

chicagojohn · 11-04-2014, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

Nice lighting.

Thanks. The result of numerous experiments over a few years. Sometimes simple is better

RoxnDox · 11-04-2014, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by chicagojohn

This is a product shot of one of my wife's urns, hand-thrown from mica clay on a wheel, fired in a reduction atmosphere (raku), and fitted with a copper lid with an etched pattern. Having recently bought a K5 IIs, I wanted to see what sort of resolution of texture and detail we could achieve. I used a prime 50mm for this shot on a gradient background with one light on the left and a white reflector on the right. All comments, critique welcome.

I'd say both you and your wife succeeded. Beautiful pot, beautiful shot.

gor80 · 11-04-2014, 09:49 AM

I also shoot different subjects, you have a very good shot, maybe the background it could be better - that he was a little whiter, but the lighting - you are all excellent - beautiful reflections!

Na Horuk · 11-04-2014, 11:46 AM

I appreciate photos like these, though we get them rather rarely on these forums. Beautiful bowl, nicely lit

chicagojohn · 11-05-2014, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by gor80

I also shoot different subjects, you have a very good shot, maybe the background it could be better - that he was a little whiter, but the lighting - you are all excellent - beautiful reflections!

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I appreciate photos like these, though we get them rather rarely on these forums. Beautiful bowl, nicely lit

Thanks very much for your comments. Much appreciated!

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11-04-2014, 06:54 AM	#2
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Nice lighting.

11-04-2014, 07:14 AM	#3
chicagojohn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 244 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rimfiredude Nice lighting. Thanks. The result of numerous experiments over a few years. Sometimes simple is better

11-04-2014, 08:33 AM	#4
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by chicagojohn This is a product shot of one of my wife's urns, hand-thrown from mica clay on a wheel, fired in a reduction atmosphere (raku), and fitted with a copper lid with an etched pattern. Having recently bought a K5 IIs, I wanted to see what sort of resolution of texture and detail we could achieve. I used a prime 50mm for this shot on a gradient background with one light on the left and a white reflector on the right. All comments, critique welcome. I'd say both you and your wife succeeded. Beautiful pot, beautiful shot.

11-04-2014, 09:49 AM	#5
gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	I also shoot different subjects, you have a very good shot, maybe the background it could be better - that he was a little whiter, but the lighting - you are all excellent - beautiful reflections!

11-04-2014, 11:46 AM	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I appreciate photos like these, though we get them rather rarely on these forums. Beautiful bowl, nicely lit

11-05-2014, 04:34 AM	#7
chicagojohn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 244 Original Poster	Originally posted by gor80 I also shoot different subjects, you have a very good shot, maybe the background it could be better - that he was a little whiter, but the lighting - you are all excellent - beautiful reflections! Originally posted by Na Horuk I appreciate photos like these, though we get them rather rarely on these forums. Beautiful bowl, nicely lit Thanks very much for your comments. Much appreciated!