What is your favorite type of background for knife pictures?

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I think it's pretty hard to beat a scenic landscape for a background.....:eek:

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Leaf piles and rocks are another favorite of mine.....:thumbup:

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Rugs can add a nice texture without being too busy or distracting......:)

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I've found that using a drawer/cabinet liner works well when doing comparison photos, it's easy to get everything lined up.....;)

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Why does this picture look so familiar?
 
i like to use what ever i am "processing" at the time, or something easy on the eye's.
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I took a few new photos recently and tried a few new backgrounds using the trees in my back yard. The deck is a favorite of mine because it is so convenient. I just wait until there is shade on the deck, lay my stuff out and take quick photos.

This is just a big tree root:

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Some twigs and leaves at the base of a small tree:

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My wooden deck (this is an iphone photo):

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An old camo print nylon bag:

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Andy, those are unbelieveable. I feel like I've seen the Busse/SW/SY catalogue I've dreamed of.
Is that a Wombat?:D
 
In general, to keep the viewer's focus on the knives, I like backgrounds of neutral tones & shades, desaturated colors, low contrast, and not too visually busy. So I use wood, organic materials, carpet, table top, concrete, or a plain color like black, brown, or white paper. IMHO camo is appropriate to use with knives, guns, ammo, field gear, and other military/outdoors subjects. Sometimes I will Photoshop a background graphic for fun. Here are a few of mine.

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lozdesign7 said:
Dam Jaxx! I love that Boss Jack!!!!!

Happy New Year Brother and you too Trev!

Lawrie.
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Lawrie!!!! What's happening, mate! HNY13 to ya too, man!!! :)

...I do like using snow too...but sometimes it's hard to keep the focus on the knife...

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...Or even the sword! :eek:

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Jaxx... you will need to send Lawrie a link to a proper description of what snow is.... very foreign on his side of this place... ;)
 
Some really great shots here and wonderful suggestions. Thank you .

WHats up Lawrie!:thumbup

Andie, you been given or taken lessons from Rob?:D THat creek pic with running water is better than amazing-cant find adjective good enough:eek:

aaaa_ccccc. Is that like ahhhha-See, or "I see"--- love the backgrounds

Drift draft you and daft slice, rokjok all rock

Hopefully this will help us all show off our babies in a better way:thumbup:
 
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