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In reply to the discussion: Lightbox photo of Pothos [View all]

CaliforniaPeggy

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7. Ah, my dear Bernardo!
Sat Oct 12, 2024, 07:02 PM
Oct 2024

It's a light box. It consists of a structure with interlocking plastic tubes which are covered with a fabric cover. The plant is inside and there are several rows of tiny lights embedded inside the top of the box. There is a switch wired in that extends outside that allows me to adjust how much light shines on the object being photographed.

There are different colors of paper backgrounds that can be fastened inside; I generally use black. The plant itself is draped in black velvet which hides the rest!

So there you have it! I hope you like my little creation. Andy suggested that I get such a box. He had one that was so big that he could get inside it. His idea was to make a picture, not take a picture.

The lightbox you showed me in your post is nothing like mine.

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