sissydear Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 The green isn't the right color, but maybe I don't have one of everything. Heck, I know I don't. One was posted in this thread that I've never seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 If I just killed the thread I will feel so guilty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sissydear Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 No need to feel guilty. We are all learners. Share with us why you don't get a Vitro feel for the green one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 To me it doesn't look like it's veneered all over. Looks like a green band on a black/brown base, which I don't recognize as a Vitro variation. And with it being in Holland I can't help thinking it could be a foreign marble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sissydear Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 You might be correct. I think we would need to have it in hand to know for sure. Maybe Winnie can help us on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 There are a bunch of killer Vitros in this thread - I do wonder about yours though, Winnie. I've never seen that color combo on a Vitro and the pattern looks a bit different too. Hmmm . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeperman Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Awesome, Ric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Beautiful and so colorful,Ric! Edna said:You might be correct. I think we would need to have it in hand to know for sure. Maybe Winnie can help us on that. What Steph said about the veneering,has make me thinking. As far as i can see, the colors are not on top of a white background,is that what you mean by veneering? The seams are the same as my blackies. The black looks blacker than my blackies (sounds funny). The green is a bit different from the usual. The patches that i find here,they make me nuts,and maybe you too LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlene Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Just beautiful, Ric! I've never seen any prettier! And your photography is so great, too. THANK YOU for posting them. Marlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast_dave Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Vitros can be addicting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast_dave Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 few more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marbles Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 There's some killers in those groups, Dave, and top center & center right, William . . . those are exceptional! These are big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 A few more . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hey Ric what a nice hybrid cat's !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Oh. My. I want that cat in the middle. It needs to live in sin with my avatar. Forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 They all have aventurine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeeperman Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Just a few more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausman Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hey Jeeperman! Your photos are awesome. What camera/settings do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeperman Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks, Ausman. I don't shoot marbles the way many like to. I'll give you a quick little run down. I used to use a P&S with great results and doing that is much easier due to the Depth of field issue, {area of sharpness} Actually the key is propper lighting. I use two lights that are daylight corrected but I also light the room with the same. So all in all there is 4 lights but only two that are close to the marble. You want something that is between 5000 and 5800 Kelvin. The exact # will change due to the way each camera see's the light. I then put the camera on auto white balance to make up any slight difference. The lights are only about 6 bucks each at the hardware store. Also a medium gray background is important. It is neutral so as not to throw off the WB. This is fairly typical set up. Where I differ from most is that I don't use a P&S or a Macro lens on a DSLR. I am shooting these marbles with DSLR and a 400mm telephoto lens from 6ft away. I just have yet to buy the 1 to 1 macro lens that I want. My settings are Auto WB, F16 @ 400mm. This still gives a slow shutter speed so a tripod and remote shutter release helps me not wiggle. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausman Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Many thanks, Jeeperman. I'm not much of a photographer; so most of your info is over my head. LOL. Food for thought, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Winnie, I have a big swirly one like your third marble. Nice Tiger Eyes Marboman - glitter always helps. And Paul, that 1st one is stellar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 A collage . . . I like them with a good amount of clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeperman Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Very nice, Ric. Nicely done as well. I too enjoy being able to explore the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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