Studio Spelæology… but at a smaller scale!

[Kodiak Qc]

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I thought of titling this: The Heart of a Stone… but changed my mind.

This is the setup. The diffuser pane is only there to separate it from the cluttered BG

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[MatBin]

I know you hate what I am going to say and I said I wouldnt comment on your shots, but - Nice.

What's it like a half or 1 stop brighter?

 

[Kodiak Qc]

I know you hate what I am going to say and I said I wouldnt comment on your shots, but - Nice.

I have, Matt, no time nor the energy to hate. This
is no emotional state for me. Thanks man!

What's it like a half or 1 stop brighter?

There are two linear polarisers working here on a
clear crystal composition where the only possible
contrast could come from diamond like reflections
that I wanted to keep under control.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

What's it like a half or 1 stop brighter?

ADDENDUM

The biggest problem here was the opaque
outer surface of the rock.

 

[MatBin]

ADDENDUM

The biggest problem here was the opaque
outer surface of the rock.

I was thinking of pp to see what it looked like a bit lighter.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

I was thinking of pp to see what it looked like a bit lighter.

Go for it… or anyone else!

Just download the …
http://www.kodiakmedia.at/TP18/03/Crystal 3FR.jpg