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Photo on black plexi?

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I saw a photo a while back of (if I remember right) a baby boa, albino?, on a piece of black plexiglass.

Anybody know the photos I am talking about?
 
Yep, I do. I remember seeing several like that, they looked awesome with the albino's reflection. I can't remember where I saw them though...
 
Don't recall seeing those myself. They sound pretty neat though. If you find them, maybe you could put a link here? I wouldn't mind checking them out.
 
I plan to do some of mine like that and will post when done.

Heck, Richard, I actually thought you did it!
 
Not a boa, but you get the idea. i could not find the boa pics.

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They are not mine. The photo is one I found on KS forums. I plan to do the same setup with my new baby albino boas.
 
fyi - they do sell black opaque glass, too, might be cheaper than black plexi and will stay shinier and not scratch. If you have a stained glass supplier near you, should only be a few bucks for a piece to use for photoshoots. Just tape any sharp edges! ;)
 
I was going to get some scrap clear plexi from work, peel the paper from one side, and paint it with some black Fusion paint. Then, once it dries, peel the other side and take pictures.

That is a good idea about the black glass and if my stuff wasn't free, I would do that. Plexi is fairly cheap, but once it got scratched, you would have to just throw it away. The glass would last forever if you don't drop it.
 
Mooing Tricycle said:
those are awesome! im gonna have to try making my own box with that stuff :p VERY neat idea!
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I don't believe it was a box. If I remember, just the bottom was plexi, the sides and back were black cloth. I think if you did the sides and back, you might have a problem with flash reflection.
 
Loungelizard said:
Heck, Richard, I actually thought you did it!
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LOL Nah, I ain't that creative anymore. Seems like that part of my mind went dormant about 5 years ago. :rofl:

But that picture is sweet. Looks like an awesome idea. Especially for albinos. The color contrast will be super nice. :thumbsup:

I think the paint idea you mentioned will work out just fine though. Maybe keep the plexi wrapped in a cloth to avoid the scratches while handling or in storage.


Thanks for the ideas! :dgrin:
Rick
 
Loungelizard said:
I don't believe it was a box. If I remember, just the bottom was plexi, the sides and back were black cloth. I think if you did the sides and back, you might have a problem with flash reflection.
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I mean, a light box out of it, no flash required. I might try it just to see how well it might work. Could be a failure, or a success *shrugs* ^_^ Thanks though! sorry to be unclear, i do that alot..... :dgrin:
 
One of mine. Got some playing around to do with lighting and stuff. A word of advise, make sure your plexiglass and snake are clean. Mine are on paper towel at the moment, and the black shows EVERY tiny piece of lint and fuzz.

More pics

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Looks pretty good Kris. I imagine a can of air duster would help with the lint. Like just before putting the snake down there.

Been wanting to get some pics of mine, but they are all way to active for that right now. LOL


Turned out good. Thanks for sharing
Rick
 
Looks good bro. I haven't tried the plexi yet , been playing with black velvet myself.
 
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