Thursday, April 28, 2016

Taipei 101 - Model and Diorama

...a very good model of the structure and diorama of the entire complex.  In a photo such as this the biggest obstacle is reflections.  In this case there were reflections on the glass case protecting the model as well as the window to the outside.  They can be minimized with adjustments to color, contrast, and/or levels.  The clone tool could also be used.  Either way, it is difficult to eliminate a reflection while at the same time preserving the integrity of the subject.

I've thought about making a device to mitigate the reflection problem while shooting to the outside from a window.  Those styrofoam covers that are used to protect outside faucets from the cold could be coated black on the inside, with a hole cut on the narrow end to poke the lens through.  The edges of the hole could then be sealed.  The broader, distal edge of the device would be ringed with the black foam rubber to seal out light that might enter from the sides.  Pressing this whole contraption against the glass would at least prevent reflections from inside the room.

Haven't made it yet...just an idea.

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