I’m disappointed but not surprised that my photo didn’t win the contest. Oh well. Looks like I won’t receive the prize which was a new camera (like I need another one anyway).
The problem with the contest was it was based entirely on the number of votes the contestants received, and not on the merits of the photograph. In other words, it was a popularity contest and nothing more.
Thanks to all who voted, though.
Photo Taken from Amazon.com
Since winter is about to breeze in soon, I need to find other ways to use my camera, preferably indoors. A few months ago I purchased a light box so I could do still life photography.
So far I’ve used it only once when my mom needed some pictures taken for a painting she was working on.
I would like to not only use it for creative still-life, but selling miscellaneous stuff on ebay. For instance I have a substantial collection of hummingbird figurines that are sitting in their original boxes. I certainly don’t need them anymore.
I found an excellent article on how to take still-life photography with a focus on taking item photos for ebay. The higher the quality of the photograph, the greater the likelihood the item will sell. It’s written by Peter Lerman and can be found HERE. If you’re at all interested in still photography, whether intending to sell on ebay or not, it’s an excellent article. Some of the techniques include lighting and software and cheap if not free equipment such as backdrops.
Once I submit my manuscript to a publisher, I’ll have more time to concentrate on hopefully getting some figurines sold, as well as for the shear pleasure of making mundane objects appear interesting. How’s that for a challenge?
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