Book Binding & Printing Press

[Richard]

One of my friends asked if I could do a few shots of his printing equipment for him. It was a really cramped space to work in. Here are a few of my favourites.

[Wicked Dark]

illuminating. I have no idea what those things are for, but they're interesting in context. Not sure if you plan to use these together, but if you do you might want to process the first one like the last 3 so there's some cohesion. You did well with the opportunity, that's for sure.

[JAS_Photo]

Those are great images, Rich.

[Matt K.]

I like your style, Richard. The selective focus adds so much to the images, and the bokehs are second to none. Your friend should be very thankful.

[Richard]

Thanks guys,

Thanks for the advice Wicked Dark, I'll have another look at the processing.

[Hillbillygirl]

Very nice Richard, your friend will love these, I know I do.
Would have to agree with WD though on the first one though, even though, by itself it is a beautiful photo.

[Wicked Dark]

I'm glad you didn't take that as a critique. both processing options are good ones, although I think the second works to show bookbinding as a modern art, rather than an old one that no longer has a place or practitioners. I find that a constant processing technique often brings even disparate images together and if you were say, to use these for the guy's website, I'd process them all of a piece. If you were say, going to submit one shot for a bookbinder's newsletter, I'd process it the way that best conveys the theme you want. In either case, you've got some winning pics.

[Mad Aussie]

Very nice processing with very good shots Richard. I like WD's advice here.

[edG]

very good set Richard, others have added very good advice