Lurquin, Andrews and Sharp - New Knife Photos!

[pootsythesamurai]

Love the way the grain on the Lurquin handle goes with the contouring. Sometimes wood just reveals itself with a bit of contouring.

Really liking the backdrops you're getting on these knives Caleb and just the lil bits you chose to focus on. Great shots.

 

[manix J]

I like them all, but the lurquin really speaks to me!!!!

Jeff

 

[Doug C]

So impressed with your ability to capture the essence of these masterful designs, Caleb.
All stunners for sure, no debating that.
Thanks again for the lovely images.
I must endeavor to acquire a Tsavo or a variant, so indelibly straightforward and aggressive looking.

Doug

 

[Win Heger]

Terrific photography of some very nice knives.

 

[The Shadow]

Caleb .... all 3 knives are outstanding candidates for your photography, and must comment on your exceptional camera skills. It appears that you and Kyle share an inherent quality that compels you to create unique and individual artistic interpretations of your specified art forms. These images, among several others I've seen, are truly admirable.

the Shadow

 

[Dave R]

Beautiful work!

 

[canineforge]

It is great to see all of the nice comments on Caleb's work. I appreciate him spending the time he did on these pieces.

I had been dragging my heals on Sam's test knife from Blade last year, he was unable to get a professional photo before coming over for the show, and it took me awhile to get it down to Kerrville for clothes. Love the result Caleb achieved and the use of the hornet for scale.

Russ has put a lot of time doing the M. Price bowie and sheath. Here is where we were many moons ago.

I told Caleb in Little Rock that I was to receive this bowie and sheath soon, and when I had it in hand, it was coming over to his studio for some up-close and personal attention. I had it in hand less than 24-hours. Caleb's detail images put a smile on my face. I know Russ was happy, too.

And, when he brought up wanting to use some props in some of his work, my recent order from David came to mind.

Thanks Caleb for sharing your skills. :thumbup:

- Joe

 

[Pete_H]

Caleb, your kit sounds great. I would have been slightly disappointed if you were getting that resolution etc out of a Nikon!

I'm sure you're glad you got the F2.8 in your zoom lens. I went with the 24-105mm in F4 and although it takes cracking shots on my 5D MkIII those extra couple of stops would certainly be handy. Now the EF 70-200mm F2.8 IS II - that is my recent indulgence and man what fantastic shots it takes. Only downside is you just about need to have Bladesmith's arms to carry it around, it's HEAVY!!

Thanks again for sharing your work. Cheers...Pete

 

[jeffsaul]

Superior knives, phabulous photos! Your set ups make the knives the star and the range and depth of color is truly wonderful.

Always like to view your images and I am looking forward to your use of an iPhone.

Jeff

 

[Caleb Royer]

Thank you guys for the many compliments! =D Thank you Mr. Richardson, it was a pleasure photographing these knives and I’m very glad you like the results.

Beautiful knives and stunning photography. I love your detail shots of the Andrews piece. If I may, is that last one, the David Sharp piece, an actual photograph or is the knife photo photoshopped into the background? I suspect it's a real photo but I can't get over how crisp it is. Wow.

SBranson, thanks very much! The photo of the David Sharp knife and sheath with the props was actually set up like that, the background was not photoshopped in although you are right, it does kind of look like the knife is floating above the background but I kind of liked it like that. It makes the knife pop more.

Stellar work, Caleb.
In reference to your description of your process, I will say that my father was a professional portrait photographer his entire life.
On more than one occasion he told me, "When you buy a camera, you're not buying a camera. You're buying a lens."
And, "Photography IS lighting."
He would have enjoyed your work. :thumbup:

Thank you, Mr. Anderson! And yeah, I definitely agree with your father, the lens is more important than the camera body in many photographic situations including knife photograph.

Caleb, your kit sounds great. I would have been slightly disappointed if you were getting that resolution etc out of a Nikon!

I'm sure you're glad you got the F2.8 in your zoom lens. I went with the 24-105mm in F4 and although it takes cracking shots on my 5D MkIII those extra couple of stops would certainly be handy. Now the EF 70-200mm F2.8 IS II - that is my recent indulgence and man what fantastic shots it takes. Only downside is you just about need to have Bladesmith's arms to carry it around, it's HEAVY!!

Thanks again for sharing your work. Cheers...Pete

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Pete_H, I’ve decided to stay out of the Canon vs Nikon war. I think they’re both great and both have their pros and cons.
Yes, I’m glad all of my lenses are 2.8, I wouldn’t enjoy anything smaller than that. The 70-200 2.8L IS II lens is AMAZING! It’s my all time favorite! I like it being heavy, it makes it feel more expensive. Have fun with it! Kool photo by the way.

Thanks again!