11 Glasses

Uploaded: November 03, 2004

Description

Lens - Sekor KL 127/3.5.
Film - Fuji Velvia @ EI 64.
Glasses are filled with water & food coloring, resting on a round mirror. White frosted plastic used for background. One Novatron strobelight behind background @ 240 ws, firing directly into the lens. Metered via Minolta Flash Meter IV w/reflective attachment, reading through red glass in middle.

Comments

Barbara L. Brands November 03, 2004

Nice! Really nice! #185165

Eleanor Caputo November 03, 2004

Simply gorgeous! wonderful lighting and use of color and shadow. Perfect. #888614

Dan Holm November 03, 2004

Gorgeous shot, Michael! Excellent setup, composition and capture! Love it! #888632

Karma Wilson November 03, 2004

If I were a judge I'd pick this as a winner. Lovely and lots of effort!

Karma #888668

Darren K. Fisher November 03, 2004

I think I have seen this some where else or one very close to it. Which ever the case, I loved it then and love it now. The colors, lighting, and the effort to get this awesome image makes it a winner. #888716

Ellen L. Zaslaw November 03, 2004

GorJus ! #888971

Kathleen R. Struckle November 03, 2004

Great image Mike!! Love the lighting & color!! #889013

Susana Ms Heide November 03, 2004

WOW!! This image stands out from the rest!! Those colors are AWESOME and the clarity and sharpness is perfect! I ditto the "winner" comments!! #889038

Jane Summa November 03, 2004

You've really outdone yourself with this shot. The mirror effect, clarity and colors are superb! #889106

Cora Miller level-classic November 03, 2004

VERY well done!! #889217

Pu Chen November 03, 2004

Just beautiful. Nice set up and great shot, Michael! #889227

Gary A. Meier November 04, 2004

I agree with Karma! This is a winning photo! #889817

Kathryn (Love) Scheet level-classic November 04, 2004

colors and lighting & shapes and reflection are wonderful!
very outstanding as a whole!!
#889973

Judy S. Fung November 05, 2004

Wow! This is gorgeous, Michael! #892206

Wendy Stevenson December 16, 2004

Congratulations Michael on this fine image making it to the finals. Best of luck in the second round of judging!! #978532

Leonard Pierce December 16, 2004

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #979220

Judy S. Fung December 16, 2004

Congrats, Michael! #979262

Barbara L. Brands December 16, 2004

Hi Michael!! I KNEW this one was a winner the first time I ever laid eyes on it!!! Congratulations! :o)b #979593

Susana Ms Heide December 17, 2004

CONGRATS MICHAEL!! I hope we see this in the next round!! #981160

Judy S. Fung December 17, 2004

Michael, congrats on your second place win! #982399

Susana Ms Heide December 17, 2004

I just knew it!! This HAD to be a winner!!! CONGRATS!! #982661

Paul C. Gazzanigo December 17, 2004

Terrific image, Congratulations! #983056

Leonard Pierce December 18, 2004

CONGRATULATIONS on your very well deserved Second Place win, Michael!!!! #985583

Kristi A. Howson December 19, 2004

Congratulations Michael...fantastic array of color and shape...wonderful lighting!!!!! #986903

Murry Grigsby December 20, 2004

Congrats on your win Michael!! #988797

Nancy Grace Chen April 20, 2005

Just browsing through old winners here... great setup and fantastic lighting!! A late congrats to ya.

Nancy #1271021

Laura Clay-Ballard April 23, 2005

I'm loving everything about this one! #1284542

Rick Richardson May 17, 2005

Very clean look. Nice arrangement. And thanks for not being afraid to give a little detail on setup - more should do this. #1362096

Tonya R. Boles September 09, 2006

I just saw your photo here, and its being claimed by someone esle.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/divi/204608551/ #3287551

Lisa G. Bennett October 24, 2006

I love this! Congratulations! That is a shame about the rip-off. #3494625

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 02, 2010

Fantastic winner Michael! Congrats...

jo ann c. #9010492


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