Great case, great cue?

[poolpro2]

In my meager quest for knowledge, the only thing I think I know, is the pointed pin was not popular after the early 70's?

The woods used look really interesting, I am 99% positive the two tone butt piece is natural. The forearm is nicely figured, rings simple, and the bumper has a phillips screw through it.

Great is only my personal opinion on the case - I love it, there are a couple of dings and the metal is starting to tarnish, otherwise it looks brand new (inside and out). It has 1 sleeve to hold a shaft the rest is open.

I am working on my picture taking.

Thanks







Thanks

 

[KJ Cues]

Did you have a question or are you just showing-off?
KJ

 

[pescadoman]

Picture tips.

1. Proper focus!!! Use smaller F stops(11 and higher) to expand focus on your depth of field(most family portraits are taken at this). Alternately, if you want to isolate a particular piece in a scene use wider (2.8-6ish). There are lenses that go wider, but you get the idea. I know of no non SLR that can...

2. Convey a feeling or story by using angle, light, and framing.

3. Light is EVERYTHING

4. Light is EVERYTHING

5. Light dictates how images are seen. Their depth, color, softness and harshness...and so on and so on. Managing light separates a drab photo from something you mount on your wall at 24x36

None of these pictures are focused properly. I imagine the camera used was set on a broad spectrum focus point. If the focus point can be changed to a single point, do so and experiment. In your images the camera chose the incorrect focus each time. It could also be that the camera is older and has a delayed shutter. Moving after focus lock can cause focus problems... I think now that is what happened....

Also, the angles you are using are unflattering and at that distance with those angles you will always struggle to get focus without a tripod...

 

[poolpro2]

Sorry, that was a pretty vague post.

I am curious about the cue, I don't really think it is anything special. There aren't any markings that I see, but it doesn't look like a production cue (to me). I was kinda showing the case off - no clue who it is, I just like it.

As for the pics - digital camera, and compared to earlier attempts these are Pulitzer material.

Thanks for any help

 

[Lexicologist71]

To make focus easier, lay the cue perpendicular to the camera so that it is all about the same distance from the lens. Look for focus confirmation from your camera before pressing the shutter button fully. Get light from several sources but position them on either side of the subject (cue) so that they don't reflect off the cue into the lens. Pescadoman also has several good tech tips.

 

[poolpro2]

Thanks for the suggestions. I see what you guys are saying about the lighting and positioning, next ones will be better.