delicious beverage C&C

Kofman13 · 02-08-2010, 08:43 PM

O|||||||O · 02-08-2010, 08:50 PM

It's not beer ... therefore, not delicious.

Looks a tad underexposed - like a stop or maybe half a stop.

I think I would like it more if the bottle was full, and maybe if the cap was visible next to it on the table (not sure about that last part).

From a technical standpoint, it just looks a tiny bit underexposed. Creatively, it just doesn't do a whole lot for me... I mean, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy a Snapple...if you know what I mean.

Felix0890 · 02-08-2010, 08:50 PM

Needs better lighting since most of it is coming from the back. The use of a flash or reflector would bring more highlights and details to the front and make it pop more. This could be fixed with PP, though.

Kofman13 · 02-08-2010, 08:54 PM

yeah im gonna process now see what i can do

thanks!

Felix0890 · 02-08-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kofman13

yeah im gonna process now see what i can do

thanks!

My favorite method is to use the dodge tool set to to midtones to bring out the colors. Then set it to highlights and use it on the glass to bring out the shine (play with the dodge exposure so you don't blow out the highlights). I use that method for bringing out eyes in portraits but it should work for this as well.

**Bitter Jeweler** · 02-08-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by O|||||||O

Creatively, it just doesn't do a whole lot for me... I mean, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy a Snapple...if you know what I mean.

That's what I find funny here. So many images of cans and bottles, yet nobody thinks about pouring the contents over ice, in a glass, with beads of sweat on the glass. It's always simple subject, no thought out still life.
Whats the point, really?

Kofman13 · 02-08-2010, 09:01 PM

ur just the master of cynical arent you

FattyMcJ · 02-08-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler

Quote: Originally Posted by O|||||||O

Creatively, it just doesn't do a whole lot for me... I mean, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy a Snapple...if you know what I mean.

That's what I find funny here. So many images of cans and bottles, yet nobody thinks about pouring the contents over ice, in a glass, with beads of sweat on the glass. It's always simple subject, no thought out still life.
Whats the point, really?

The man has a point.

**Bitter Jeweler** · 02-08-2010, 09:39 PM

Please, completely disregard everything I said and carry on, business as usual.

Kofman13 · 02-08-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler

Please, completely disregard everything I said and carry on, business as usual.

ahha i was joking

you do have a point though

about the bottles and cans etc

Tulsa · 02-08-2010, 11:16 PM

When you are taking a picture, think to yourself, Is this going to be appealing to a random person?
Its great to take pictures you like, I do it all the time, but to expect to get good comments by posting it on the forum is not realistic. Take your next photo to the next level, try something different with it.

SrBiscuit · 02-09-2010, 08:21 AM

underexposed and flat lighting.

02-08-2010, 08:43 PM	#1
Kofman13 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 414 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	delicious beverage C&C __________________ My Gear: Nikon D90 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor 18-55mm VR f/3.5-5.4 My Website: http://www.mkofmanphoto.com/

02-08-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,069 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 133 Times in 120 Posts My Gallery: (4)	It's not beer ... therefore, not delicious. Looks a tad underexposed - like a stop or maybe half a stop. I think I would like it more if the bottle was full, and maybe if the cap was visible next to it on the table (not sure about that last part). From a technical standpoint, it just looks a tiny bit underexposed. Creatively, it just doesn't do a whole lot for me... I mean, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy a Snapple...if you know what I mean. __________________ -Josh Flickr Gear ... Canon stuff

02-08-2010, 08:50 PM	#3
Felix0890 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami , FL Posts: 419 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Needs better lighting since most of it is coming from the back. The use of a flash or reflector would bring more highlights and details to the front and make it pop more. This could be fixed with PP, though. __________________ "Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language." -Walt Disney

02-08-2010, 08:54 PM	#4
Kofman13 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 414 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	yeah im gonna process now see what i can do thanks! __________________ My Gear: Nikon D90 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor 18-55mm VR f/3.5-5.4 My Website: http://www.mkofmanphoto.com/

02-08-2010, 08:56 PM	#5
Felix0890 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami , FL Posts: 419 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Kofman13 yeah im gonna process now see what i can do thanks! My favorite method is to use the dodge tool set to to midtones to bring out the colors. Then set it to highlights and use it on the glass to bring out the shine (play with the dodge exposure so you don't blow out the highlights). I use that method for bringing out eyes in portraits but it should work for this as well. __________________ "Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language." -Walt Disney

02-08-2010, 08:57 PM	#6
Bitter Jeweler *** Tool Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,212 My Photos Are OK to Edit** Thanked 258 Times in 216 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O Creatively, it just doesn't do a whole lot for me... I mean, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy a Snapple...if you know what I mean. That's what I find funny here. So many images of cans and bottles, yet nobody thinks about pouring the contents over ice, in a glass, with beads of sweat on the glass. It's always simple subject, no thought out still life. Whats the point, really? __________________ Posting photos in the General Gallery forum is like hanging prints in the basement...behind the furnace.

02-08-2010, 09:01 PM	#7
Kofman13 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 414 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	ur just the master of cynical arent you __________________ My Gear: Nikon D90 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor 18-55mm VR f/3.5-5.4 My Website: http://www.mkofmanphoto.com/

02-08-2010, 09:12 PM	#8
FattyMcJ I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 477 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler Quote: Originally Posted by O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O Creatively, it just doesn't do a whole lot for me... I mean, it doesn't make me want to go out and buy a Snapple...if you know what I mean. That's what I find funny here. So many images of cans and bottles, yet nobody thinks about pouring the contents over ice, in a glass, with beads of sweat on the glass. It's always simple subject, no thought out still life. Whats the point, really? The man has a point. __________________ My Flickr

02-08-2010, 09:39 PM	#9
Bitter Jeweler *** Tool Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,212 My Photos Are OK to Edit** Thanked 258 Times in 216 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Please, completely disregard everything I said and carry on, business as usual. __________________ Posting photos in the General Gallery forum is like hanging prints in the basement...behind the furnace.

02-08-2010, 10:07 PM	#10
Kofman13 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 414 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler Please, completely disregard everything I said and carry on, business as usual. ahha i was joking you do have a point though about the bottles and cans etc __________________ My Gear: Nikon D90 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor 18-55mm VR f/3.5-5.4 My Website: http://www.mkofmanphoto.com/

02-08-2010, 11:16 PM	#11
Tulsa I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tulsa Posts: 815 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts My Gallery: (0)	When you are taking a picture, think to yourself, Is this going to be appealing to a random person? Its great to take pictures you like, I do it all the time, but to expect to get good comments by posting it on the forum is not realistic. Take your next photo to the next level, try something different with it.

02-09-2010, 08:21 AM	#12
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