>I have noticed that those who photograph shells for a web page almost
>always use a midnight black background.
>
>I have been using a dark gray-blue background, as it appears to me that
>the times I have photographed on black felt, the contrast was too stark
>- especially with white shells.
 
 
Also, when you print out the photo it takes an awful lot of toner!
 
Peggy
 
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