"Gallup Park - Plein Air Sketch," 11" x 14" Oil on Hardwood
I'm not a great photographer, but I try. Above is one of my photographic attempts. I can't keep asking my daughter Jill,
a professional photographer with Up the Hill Photography
to keep taking photos for me. (Check out her fabulous photos in her website and blog.) Taking photos of oil paintings can be a bit tricky especially the paintings that have been vanished with a glossy finish. Don't even attempt to use a flash. The varnish reflects the light and turns the photo white. I've been taking snaps using subdued light from two and three different angles without the camera flash engaged. It works fairly well, but I'm always concerned about the color and clarity of the snap. I use a digital camera. Once uploaded, the camera colors are converted to the color configuration on the computer screen. So as you can imagine, many factors contribute to the final look. I'm getting better with every photo I take, but some days, it helps to have a great photographer in the family!
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