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baseballduck · 7 February 2010, 07:01 AM

Hello everyone,

I was killing some time on Jake's Rolex blog today and whudda ya know, one of JJ's Explorer II shots made it.

Here's the link for those of you who don't know it http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/.

Tyler

kyle L · 7 February 2010, 07:03 AM

I saw that as well. It's always cool when you go on Jake's blog and you see one of your pictures.

baseballduck · 7 February 2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I saw that as well. It's always cool when you go on Jake's blog and you see one of your pictures.

I can imagine!

If I may hijack my own thread, what kind of camera setup do you use Kyle? Your pictures are fantastic.

I'm trying to sell my D40 and upgrade to something better.

Tyler

JJ Irani · 7 February 2010, 07:06 AM

Thanks, Tyler.............just got very lucky with this shot. Natural light and macro mode helped!!

kyle L · 7 February 2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

I can imagine!

If I may hijack my own thread, what kind of camera setup do you use Kyle? Your pictures are fantastic.

I'm trying to sell my D40 and upgrade to something better.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler! I use a Canon Rebel Xsi with just the kit lens. It's a nice camera, easy to use and produces great results. A step up would be the T1i, I have heard great things about it.

kyle L · 7 February 2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, Tyler.............just got very lucky with this shot. Natural light and macro mode helped!!

Well it looks very good JJ.

HL65 · 7 February 2010, 07:09 AM

snow_rocks · 7 February 2010, 07:11 AM

JJ, king Tosser and master Photographer!

All others are mere imitators!

CoopJr · 7 February 2010, 07:17 AM

He has a new Daytona too!

Jocke · 7 February 2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, Tyler.............just got very lucky with this shot. Natural light and macro mode helped!!

What is the name of the photographer you hire?

Is he a afghan or is it your chinese automechanic?

Jocke

BTW. Do you know any New Zealander's?

snow_rocks · 7 February 2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

What is the name of the photographer you hire?

Is he a afghan or is it your chinese automechanic?

Jocke

BTW. Do you know ant New Zealander's?

In the summer time , JJ might fly to Sweden and impart some of his wisdom of the polychromatic world of pixels!

Jocke · 7 February 2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

In the summer time , JJ might fly to Sweden and impart some of his wisdom of the polychromatic world of pixels!

I will pray for that.

snow_rocks · 7 February 2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I will pray for that.

and send him an airline ticket, 1st Class of course!

Jocke · 7 February 2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

and send him an airline ticket, 1st Class of course!

That is what he pray for.

rfknauss · 7 February 2010, 07:30 AM

[QUOTE=Jocke;1630102]What is the name of the photographer you hire?

Is he a afghan or is it your chinese automechanic?

Jocke

Jocke, I think JJ's butcher takes the pictures for him!

snow_rocks · 7 February 2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

That is what he pray for.

Jocke · 7 February 2010, 07:33 AM

[QUOTE=rfknauss;1630126]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

What is the name of the photographer you hire?

Is he a afghan or is it your chinese automechanic?

Jocke

Jocke, I think JJ's butcher takes the pictures for him!

Sometimes his pics fells a little meaty.

snow_rocks · 7 February 2010, 07:37 AM

[QUOTE=Jocke;1630131]

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Sometimes his pics fells a little meaty.

But are they kosher?

Evan614 · 7 February 2010, 07:37 AM

Looks like they added some sharpen and change the contrast a bit.

JJ did you send him the image or did he find it, himself????

Kyle takes some great shots, but it appears he photoshops it, a lot!!

Jocke · 7 February 2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Evan614

Looks like they added some sharpen and change the contrast a bit.

JJ did you send him the image or did he find it, himself????

Kyle takes some great shots, but it appears he photoshops it, a lot!!

Of course they have to edit it, from the start it looks like a RADO.

I guess he send it with a $100 bill.

I don't think Kyle PhotoShop so much, he have a Canon and then it looks so.

joeychitwood · 7 February 2010, 07:47 AM

Are any of you aware of a thread describing some of the lighting and photographic techniques used by TRFers to take those beautiful watch photos? I have some high-end camera and flash equipment, but none of my photos even remotely approach the quality of JJ's, Kyle's or Jocke's. If no such thread exists, perhaps one of you could take some time and tell how you set up the lighting, camera settings, lenses, etc.

snow_rocks · 7 February 2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Are any of you aware of a thread describing some of the lighting and photographic techniques used by TRFers to take those beautiful watch photos? I have some high-end camera and flash equipment, but none of my photos even remotely approach the quality of JJ's, Kyle's or Jocke's. If no such thread exists, perhaps one of you could take some time and tell how you set up the lighting, camera settings, lenses, etc.

Taken with a Canon A1000. No big deal. Just fuss with the lighting, no flash!

kyle L · 7 February 2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Are any of you aware of a thread describing some of the lighting and photographic techniques used by TRFers to take those beautiful watch photos? I have some high-end camera and flash equipment, but none of my photos even remotely approach the quality of JJ's, Kyle's or Jocke's. If no such thread exists, perhaps one of you could take some time and tell how you set up the lighting, camera settings, lenses, etc.

I don't know, that wrist shot you posted the other day was fantastic.

MikeyTX · 7 February 2010, 08:00 AM

Are we going to take bets on how long it takes some scam artist to hijack Doc's wrist shot and use it on eBay ?

kyle L · 7 February 2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Are we going to take bets on how long it takes some scam artist to hijack Doc's wrist shot and use it on eBay ?

Anyway Joey, you seem to take pretty clear crisp shots! I usually just place my watch near a natural light source, like a window. From there it's all about angle, background, and the props you include in the picture. Jocke's a master at that.

MikeyTX · 7 February 2010, 08:27 AM

Ya gotta admit Kyle, that after what Doc went through, having his watch pictures boosted would truly suck swamp water !

TSW · 7 February 2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, Tyler.............just got very lucky with this shot. Natural light and macro mode helped!!

Superb shot JJ

joeychitwood · 7 February 2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I don't know, that wrist shot you posted the other day was fantastic.

Thanks, Kyle. I admire your photography skills. As far as someone stealing my photograph goes, it will be far less annoying than temporarily losing two watches and four grand. (BTW, no charges have yet been filed against the scammer, who was found to be conducting scams on watchzone.com as well.)

Subexplorer · 7 February 2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, Tyler.............just got very lucky with this shot. Natural light and macro mode helped!!

Great picture JJ, and a Big cumpliment being posted in Jakes´ Great Blog.

I´m very happy for you!
Best cordial regards,
Abel

Lamone · 7 February 2010, 10:00 AM

JJ's fame hasn't gotten to his head yet.
He still rides on public transportation with us "people".
Sorry for the poor quality picture, it was a snapshot, I didn't want to bother his highness.

7 February 2010, 07:01 AM	#1
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	JJ is even more famous! Hello everyone, I was killing some time on Jake's Rolex blog today and whudda ya know, one of JJ's Explorer II shots made it. Here's the link for those of you who don't know it http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

7 February 2010, 07:06 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Tyler.............just got very lucky with this shot. Natural light and macro mode helped!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	[QUOTE=Jocke;1630102]What is the name of the photographer you hire? Is he a afghan or is it your chinese automechanic? Jocke Jocke, I think JJ's butcher takes the pictures for him! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

7 February 2010, 08:00 AM	#24
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Are we going to take bets on how long it takes some scam artist to hijack Doc's wrist shot and use it on eBay ? __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

7 February 2010, 07:03 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I saw that as well. It's always cool when you go on Jake's blog and you see one of your pictures.

7 February 2010, 07:11 AM	#8
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	JJ, king Tosser and master Photographer! All others are mere imitators!

7 February 2010, 07:37 AM	#19
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	Looks like they added some sharpen and change the contrast a bit. JJ did you send him the image or did he find it, himself???? Kyle takes some great shots, but it appears he photoshops it, a lot!!

7 February 2010, 07:47 AM	#21
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Are any of you aware of a thread describing some of the lighting and photographic techniques used by TRFers to take those beautiful watch photos? I have some high-end camera and flash equipment, but none of my photos even remotely approach the quality of JJ's, Kyle's or Jocke's. If no such thread exists, perhaps one of you could take some time and tell how you set up the lighting, camera settings, lenses, etc.

7 February 2010, 08:27 AM	#26
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Ya gotta admit Kyle, that after what Doc went through, having his watch pictures boosted would truly suck swamp water ! __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

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