my new photobox

[Guest strapper]

i have in the last two days made this box,ive yet to make a light for it ,and i thought id show you how some birds look in it.

 

 

[Guest BRYANBROCK]

impressive    8) 8) 8)

[grizzal]

what size is the box paul?

and do you really need alight, wouldnt  the flash

of the camera be enough ?

[billt]

Very nice job, shows the birds well even without the light  

[Guest strapper]

what size is the box paul?

and do you really need alight, wouldnt  the flash

of the camera be enough ?

 

box 17x 18x24 deep..guesstimate lol

i need a light to cutdown shadow off the roof of the box...angles

 

pics taken by a cheap camera phone

 

[billt]

What type of light and where would you mount it Paul ?

[p charlton]

nice good idea

[Guest strapper]

What type of light and where would you mount it Paul ?

 

i was thinking of a light on top of box with a flexi neck...desk top type...not fixed just put there when needed.

 

 

[ritchie1]

yes you can get a good pic with the right gear

[billt]

 

i was thinking of a light on top of box with a flexi neck...desk top type...not fixed just put there when needed.

 

Sounds good

 

 

[Guest bakes]

quality paul how much it set you back to make that mate been after one for ages as will be ideal when i take pics of local fanciers  birds as at the moment im takeing the pics in there nest boxs then editeing the best pics into backgrounds

 

all the best

k.baker

[Guest strapper]

quality paul how much it set you back to make that mate been after one for ages as will be ideal when i take pics of local fanciers  birds as at the moment im takeing the pics in there nest boxs then editeing the best pics into backgrounds

 

all the best

k.baker

 

cost me nowt..well it did in a way.. but i had the scrap thin ply here i was given,just a few nails/glue and the paint...so cheap as chips

 

i painted the wood with cheap white emulsion,then give it two coats of the blue emulsion..white is cheaper to form a covering over the wood.

[gulkie]

if u put a turntable at the back u can make it to operate from outside

the box,it helps to position the bird in what ever side ud like to take

the photo. seen it done in the pros boxes[just a thought]. :) :)

nice job never the less.

[greenlands]

Hi Paul,are you going to give Adobe a go,if you need any help,even though I'm still learning give me a shout then I can phone you and talk you through it.That's better than going off instructions.

Lindsay

[Guest strapper]

if u put a turntable at the back u can make it to operate from outside

the box,it helps to position the bird in what ever side ud like to take

the photo. seen it done in the pros boxes[just a thought]. :) :)

nice job never the less.

 

i have a plastic fitness turntable sort of thing,but had 2nd thoughts of fitting it(too lazy) ;D

[Guest strapper]

Hi Paul,are you going to give Adobe a go,if you need any help,even though I'm still learning give me a shout then I can phone you and talk you through it.That's better than going off instructions.

Lindsay

 

cheers lindsay m8..always welcome to advice

[Guest joshdonlan]

thats a brilliant pic lindsay. How u cut out the bird and feet?  :-/

[greenlands]

thats a brilliant pic lindsay. How u cut out the bird and feet?  :-/

 

Hi Josh ,I'm just learning,I don't put much time in with it's just when such as Paul put a pic. on the site then Ill have 5 minutes play.I use Adobe Photoshop,must admit I stuggled at first but I think I've beat it.

Lindsay.

[Guest grizzler]

pics look good,well done

[blackdog]

getting better mate

[Guest grizzler]

learned how to cut bird from pic,but how do you put a new background on?? in simple terms so a thicko like me can understand ;D

[pjc]

Paul , nice box, use frosted Perspex in the top and light through there, the Perspex will difuse the light and reduce shadows.

I'd also put a false front on it with just a small hole to photograph through as birds will try and get out past you else.

[Guest strapper]

Paul , nice box, use frosted Perspex in the top and light through there, the Perspex will difuse the light and reduce shadows.

I'd also put a false front on it with just a small hole to photograph through as birds will try and get out past you else.

 

good idea phil...they tried getting past me today  ;D

 

i got wire on top

[Roland]

I'm impressed Paul. Just had to have a new front door. - Was going to put the old one on my loft front, complete with the letter box for pigeon posts like a former loft of mine lol. But the bloke ruined it getting it out, still there you go.. But any Double Glazing out fit will have off cuts and what not of 'Panel'. ( You will see them slung in to the skips). It is brill white of course. Yes  glass at top for the light :-/

But I think your very much on the right track there.

[fred smyth]

you could drill a hole in each side , so you can put a dowel in to move bird ,