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    Over Poure

    I shot this on my back deck with one studio 400ws head off to the left.
    I was hoping I could get some creative criticism so I could do a better job next time.
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    Re: Over Poure

    Looks pretty creative to me, just wish it was a larger pic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by denebuff
    I shot this on my back deck with one studio 400ws head off to the left.
    I was hoping I could get some creative criticism so I could do a better job next time.

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    Re: Over Poure

    maybe try a different angle

    I am looking at the water drops and I suppose you used a flash if so try to get a different angle when shooting so you prevent the too bright side on the right of your picture where the flash reflects too much

    I still like the picture a lot, I am a fan of making such pictures myself. Good Work!!

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    Re: Over Poure

    Thanks DBL1973 I' have a larger file but this was all I had available on this PC.
    Denny G.

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    Re: Over Poure

    14m3r00
    This was shot with a Novatron 400 watt sec. studio head with a softbox.
    not a flash, what angle would you recommend?
    Denny G.

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    Re: Over Poure

    The soft box was in the 9 o'clock position.
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    Re: Over Poure

    Here Is a larger file

    Denny G.

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    Re: Over Poure

    Quote Originally Posted by denebuff
    I shot this on my back deck with one studio 400ws head off to the left.
    I was hoping I could get some creative criticism so I could do a better job next time.
    The stem isn't clearly defined, you probably need to use another head with barn doors, snoot, or grid to put light just on the stem to make it show up better.
    Or maybe even put light into the base of the glass form below (it's a very nice shape btw) and hope it reflects up into the stem.
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    Re: Over Poure

    Thank you so very much for your advise it is greatly appreciated.
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    Re: Over Poure

    It's a good idea. Maybe needs just a bit more DOF. I find the stem hard to find also, partly because it's such a non-traditional glass. So like Wombat said, something is needed to make the stem more prominent. I am also bothered by the base being cut off, I think that may also be making it hard to find the stem.
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    Re: Over Poure

    Great idea and shot. I'd agree a bit more light from underneath would work wonders. Might be good to also try and catch the shot before you have the water running down the stem itself, i.e. just the overflow from the rim of the glass itself? Well done. S
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    Re: Over Poure

    I can't thank all of you enough for your critiquing, I am planing to re shoot this and I will spend more time with the lighting, This shot was just on a whim but it had better potential.

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    Re: Over Poure

    Thanks for the larger file... Looking forward to the reshoot but I am impressed with you first effort too. Nice work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by denebuff
    I can't thank all of you enough for your critiquing, I am planing to re shoot this and I will spend more time with the lighting, This shot was just on a whim but it had better potential.

    Respectfully

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    Re: Over Poure

    You might get some more technical advice regarding your lighting set up etc if you post this in the Studio and Lighting forum. If you wish i can move it there for you.
    please do not edit and repost my photos


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    Re: Over Poure

    Gary Please Do!
    Thanks For Your Help.
    Denny G.

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    Re: Over Poure

    Quote Originally Posted by gahspidy
    You might get some more technical advice regarding your lighting set up etc if you post this in the Studio and Lighting forum. If you wish i can move it there for you.
    Gary Please Do.
    I appreciate your help.
    Respectfully
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    Denny G.

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