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I friggin LOVE this knife!
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Blade Show 2010 From the Studio
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I friggin LOVE this knife!
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^^^ Hi Don,
Thanks for the props.
Losing harsh reflections is a combination of light positioning, in conjunction with post processing (Photoshop CS4 in my case).
Light positioning is truly a skill which requires a good eye to see how the light is acting upon the subject and then understanding (often by trial and error) what to do about it. I use (2) strobes; one of them has a softbox and the other doesn't. I diffuse the light going to the blade area twice. That's often the case.
Secondly, PS has highlight reduction tools, and I use a combination of 'masks' to paint an area lighter or darker to suit. It's voodoo, I tell ya'!
Lorien: That one grabs you doesn't it!
Lin: Thad would be SO pleased to know you saw that. He wanted me to show both sides because of the match.
I have a few more to add. Hold onto your seats..... :thumbup:
Coop
Thanks for the props.
Losing harsh reflections is a combination of light positioning, in conjunction with post processing (Photoshop CS4 in my case).
Light positioning is truly a skill which requires a good eye to see how the light is acting upon the subject and then understanding (often by trial and error) what to do about it. I use (2) strobes; one of them has a softbox and the other doesn't. I diffuse the light going to the blade area twice. That's often the case.
Secondly, PS has highlight reduction tools, and I use a combination of 'masks' to paint an area lighter or darker to suit. It's voodoo, I tell ya'!
Lorien: That one grabs you doesn't it!
Lin: Thad would be SO pleased to know you saw that. He wanted me to show both sides because of the match.
I have a few more to add. Hold onto your seats..... :thumbup:
Coop
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All the above! And, I'm with Lorien on the Burch fixed blade! Great knife, captured with skill!
Always a treat, Coop!
- Joe
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I love these large displays, but they are NOT easy. First is figuring out positioning so they look good and fit in a future rectangle. 
Getting all those blades to have even lighting, and then to highlight the handles at the same time = patience.
It's worth the trouble.
This one you can just reach in and grab the handle...
Sometimes the sheathed knife is the core subject. Exhibit A:
Props to the new maker, Kevin Cross
Getting all those blades to have even lighting, and then to highlight the handles at the same time = patience. It's worth the trouble.
This one you can just reach in and grab the handle...
Sometimes the sheathed knife is the core subject. Exhibit A:
Props to the new maker, Kevin Cross
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How many artists can you squeeze into one body of work? I count seven, discluding me.
I love Mitch's earthy look. Always a pleasure. (I also have a dirty little secret to tell about shooting this photo. Can anyone guess?)
Stephan is a crowd favorite
Those in the know understand, THIS knife and maker are serious.
Proving that no one, and we know NO ONE, does ivory like DH3:
I love Mitch's earthy look. Always a pleasure. (I also have a dirty little secret to tell about shooting this photo. Can anyone guess?)
Stephan is a crowd favorite
Those in the know understand, THIS knife and maker are serious.
Proving that no one, and we know NO ONE, does ivory like DH3:
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Thanks Jim, this is my favorite part, since I've yet to make it to the Atlanta Show, (only a few of the NYC Shows) as always beatiful work, thanks again to you and the people who support you so you can make this happen.
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Thanks Mr. Cooper for taking the time to post these. This was my first trip to the Blade show. Everyone I meet over the weekend was very kind and polite. A very nice gathering with such a large turn out.
Bruce
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Thanks Mr. Cooper for taking the time to post these. This was my first trip to the Blade show. Everyone I meet over the weekend was very kind and polite. A very nice gathering with such a large turn out.
Bruce
Kevin Cross
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Thank you Jim, for your wonderful pictures and sharing them with us.
Kevin
Kevin
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What a Blade Show and it's very evident from these beautiful knives and images.
I was impressed with Kevin Cross's knives if I may be bold in picking just one maker's work out of ALL the outstanding maker's represented here by Coop.
I was impressed with Kevin Cross's knives if I may be bold in picking just one maker's work out of ALL the outstanding maker's represented here by Coop.
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Coop - Really gorgeous images! Working with you and Susan was BIG fun for me. It's fun to be part of a team that is focused and professional like SharpByCoop.
Just a couple of observations from my perspective...
Demand from makers and collectors for professional images is significant and continues to grow right on through the most recent economic downturn. Concerning the value of quality knife images, IMHO that says it all.
There is no limit to the talent and creative expression at work in the world of custom knives. Just when you think you've seen it all, in through the door comes something like that Magnus Axelson fantasy piece above, or a slap-you-in-the-face good set of JS test knives like Doug Campbell's above. For the whole weekend it never ends; a to-die-for parade of stunning creations.
I really enjoy the random interactions with folks who bring their knives in for photography. Sometimes it's very personal, like photographing someone's child or their pet. You learn to 'see' what they (who made it or bought it) see and then try to bring that out in the images. That's one of Coop's strengths and it's easily seen in these wonderful photographs.
Coop - Regarding that little secret you mentioned above, I think of it like this. Just because someone let's me steer the airplane, that doesn't make me a pilot.
Just a couple of observations from my perspective...
Demand from makers and collectors for professional images is significant and continues to grow right on through the most recent economic downturn. Concerning the value of quality knife images, IMHO that says it all.
There is no limit to the talent and creative expression at work in the world of custom knives. Just when you think you've seen it all, in through the door comes something like that Magnus Axelson fantasy piece above, or a slap-you-in-the-face good set of JS test knives like Doug Campbell's above. For the whole weekend it never ends; a to-die-for parade of stunning creations.
I really enjoy the random interactions with folks who bring their knives in for photography. Sometimes it's very personal, like photographing someone's child or their pet. You learn to 'see' what they (who made it or bought it) see and then try to bring that out in the images. That's one of Coop's strengths and it's easily seen in these wonderful photographs.
Coop - Regarding that little secret you mentioned above, I think of it like this. Just because someone let's me steer the airplane, that doesn't make me a pilot.
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Just awesome Coop, as is your norm. The Blade Show reviews are again all excellent, but your photo's provide the icing on the cake for all of us... Well Done and Carry On! Best, Rich :thumbup:
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Lots of good knives to show!
Alain hails from Quebec, Canada.
Certainly MY favorite of his display. WOW.
Anders Hogstrom never ceases to impress. Small blade....
...or LARGE one.
(Look at how the hex morphs into a round rod.)
^^ Some notes. This sword cane was one of my earliest projects, and was easily the hardest to shoot AND to edit. I earned every dime on this shot. Some shots whip out in minutes (See his tanto) and others take hours. There is quite a bit of cloning, extractions, and dummy shadows going on. In the end it actually looks plausible.
Off to my other job. I'm fixing boats and repairing docks and coaching rowing. I leave it all behind every other day till evening or lunchtime.
Life is good.
Coop
Alain hails from Quebec, Canada.
Certainly MY favorite of his display. WOW.
Anders Hogstrom never ceases to impress. Small blade....
...or LARGE one.
(Look at how the hex morphs into a round rod.)
^^ Some notes. This sword cane was one of my earliest projects, and was easily the hardest to shoot AND to edit. I earned every dime on this shot. Some shots whip out in minutes (See his tanto) and others take hours. There is quite a bit of cloning, extractions, and dummy shadows going on. In the end it actually looks plausible.
Off to my other job. I'm fixing boats and repairing docks and coaching rowing. I leave it all behind every other day till evening or lunchtime.
Life is good.
Coop
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That Burch was catching my eyes then just now I saw your comment.
She's absolutely stunning. :thumbup:
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