Re: Tabletops

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I'm not sure I understand what "Tabletops" are.   

Tabletops are pictures of objects that are sitting at the top of a table.

OK, it does not have to be a table.  It can be the floor if that's more
convenient.  Basically these are pictures of objects that occupy a small
area (a couple of square feet at most).  Usually "still life" inside your
house.

Some examples of table-tops:  Flowers, a bowl of fruits, small figures
doing funny things, dolls, glassware, etc.

What is not a table-top:  A picture of your cat or your first born, a
scenic, nature, outdoors, people, large objects clearly outside your house.

>I have a loaner Realist (which I really do 
>need to give back) and I'd love some ideas on what to shoot.

The ideal tool for tabletops is a single SLR with a macro lens.  Since you
are shooting still life inside your house you do not have to worry about
things moving.  A macro lens will let you focus close (regular lens with
close-up lenses is another choice). A slide bar will give you the small
translation that is needed.

-- George Themelis


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