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02-MAY-2012 © Walter O. Koenig

May 2

HMS Victory Model

In my volunteer photography work at the Maritime Museum of San Diego the ship models on the main deck of the Star of India are my next subjects.
It will not be possible to photograph most of the models outside the cases, so this is a test shot.
I think with the right lighting and dark cloths draped over the back of the cases I will be able to get acceptable images.
I really like this large model by the way.

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/40s f/2.8 at 58.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Hernan E. Enriquez08-May-2012 15:26
Beautiful! I am looking forward to seen more!
Tom LeRoy04-May-2012 09:03
A fantastic model ship. Great shooting with this backdrop and lighting. V
Frank Brault04-May-2012 02:11
This is a magnificent model and it has been superbly photographed. V
Guest 04-May-2012 00:59
I agree; awesome model. Look forward to more photos!
Karen Stuebing03-May-2012 22:03
A great project for you! This ship is really intricate and detailed. I like it here in its natural setting too. V.
Helen Betts03-May-2012 20:27
Super sharp capture of a beautiful sailing vessel! Pity you can't take them out of the cases, but with this light they should be fine. V.
Bryan Murahashi03-May-2012 14:07
Looks very nice! Nice model of this majestic sailing ship. V
Ken Chambers ARPS03-May-2012 12:27
Be nice to see what creative ideas you come up with Walter .
Jim Coffman03-May-2012 12:10
Very nice image,Walter! A lot of work went into that model!
Guest 03-May-2012 11:00
looks great Walter, nicely detailed and the light is superb
Still Base03-May-2012 10:05
A difficult project Walter. I like your photo but can see your dilemma. I suppose if you use a dark cloth you are in danger of getting reflections from the glass. I will be interested to see how you solve it.
Martin Lamoon03-May-2012 09:58
A great shot, and I think you are right, a cloth background would be great. V
Guest 03-May-2012 08:48
a beauty and the light is super Walter.
woody3403-May-2012 08:13
Very nicely taken..i am sure you will come through with very lovely images..good work..
Cindi Smith03-May-2012 05:49
What a lovely model. Very well built and excellent work by you on this capture!
Dan Greenberg03-May-2012 03:45
I built one just like it when I was a kid. It was the pride of my model fleet. I wish mine looked this good. Perhaps if you had photographed it, it would have. Great capture, Walter. Looking forward to seeing your images of the rest of the models on Star of India. ~BV~
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