[Jewelry making - Article 00146] - Re: [Orchid] Photographing opals

[Alberic]

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Hi Keven:

    I've never shot opals, but a couple of tricks recommended by friends
    who do: 

    (A) try shooting it while it's submerged in either distilled water
    or alcohol. 

    (B) add a polarizing filter, and try with/without water. 

    The fun part is going to be avoiding the reflection off the top of
    the water. You're going to have to be shooting nearly straight down
    into the water. The polarizer will help control that, but it may foul
    up the color flashes. (Do this in a dark room, at night, with the
    room lights off.) 

Hope this helps...
Brian.
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