[Woodcarver] Photographing mirrors

[Tom Clarke]

Everyone,

     If you use the proper focal length lens, f-stop setting and
duration of exposure you can arrange things so that the "in focus"
depth of field includes BOTH the mirror (and what it shows) and the
frame.

Might be a bit tricky but can be done.  

Tom (nj)
getting Kim to "stand still" for it is even trickier <g> ;--)

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> >Option 1.  Have Kim Basinger stand in front of the mirror at the 

> >opposite angle of the camera.  Take the photo so only her

reflection 

> >shows in the mirror ....

>

> Ivan

> I prefer your option No1

>

> Peter


Quite apart from the fact that mat board is readily available than Kim
Basinger, there is the concern for focus.  The image in the mirror is,
in effect,  "farther away" from the camera lens than the mirror frame.
Thus, when Kim is in focus, the frame isn't, etc.

If possible, Peter, I would suggest using both options.  Take as many
pictures as you like with Kim in focus, and then when you want a good
picture of  the mirror frame, have her hold the sheet of mat board in
front of her.

Then you can concentrate on the frame itself.  The image in the mirror
will be blurry, of course, but who cares if a sheet of mat board is
out of focus?

Ivan
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