Mirrored Die by phil_sandford

Mirrored Die

Playing with a silver die, a mirror and macro lens. Not sure myself whether it works; certainly not what my mind’s eye saw.

Thank you for your views, comments and favs on yesterday’s offering. Much appreciated.
Phil, try a lower pov so you see less of top. You still get reflection and that lovely metallic lustre
March 8th, 2018  
I like your idea and color scheme here but for me it's out of focus and that detracts from the subject. If it were me, I'd get the top die in the sharpest focus possible on all sides. I might also experiment with a square crop giving it as much negative space as possible- that might keep it in the rectangular format but I'd play with the square and see what happens first. Good start!
March 8th, 2018  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Thanks Jak. Will try that.

@olivetreeann Thank you Ann. Yes, it’s slightly out of focus. The die is so tiny, 1/2cm and I couldn’t get the lens to focus on it automatically at all, so manually tried whilst holding the camera and swaying like a drunkard (need tonise the mini tripod). I also will try your ideas.

Thank you both again.
March 8th, 2018  
I quite liked this, but think there is something “missing”, perhaps play a bit more.
March 9th, 2018  
A cool looking subject mate. I like your POV and the reflection looks great. It is soft and I get your swaying like a drunk while trying to get sharp focus. For me a tripod is a must mate. And either a cable release or use your cameras timer. And switch to live view. All these actions will help minimise any camera shake 😊
March 9th, 2018  
@paul10 Cheers buddy; I usually have the tripod in the car, but given car has been in and out of garage of late, didn't have it with me.
March 9th, 2018  
@phil_sandford Is it still poorly mate? It seems to have been a while.
March 9th, 2018  
@paul10 Sorted now. As per most things, “let’s replace the cheapest component and give it him back” Oh it’s broken again, “let’s replace the next component ......”

Basically meant I put around 1000 miles on their courtesy car, including during the cold spell, whilst mine sat in their workshop.
March 9th, 2018  
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