Water in a glass problem

[Ballistics]

As I was posting this to ask for help, I pretty much came up with the answer on my own (I think so anyway)

The water in the glass is obviously refracting/reflecting the surrounding environment that isn't shrouded with black so in order for me to fix this issue,
is it safe to assume that I would have to surround the glass with a black backdrop?


cube by The Photo Major, on Flickr

 

[Ballistics]

Bumping for tomorrow morning.

 

[enzodm]

Not sure about this specific case. However, if you like this kind of experiments, a good book is Light: Science & magic, with chapters on difficult scenarios like shooting transparent, white and black objects, etc.

 

[Ballistics]

Not sure about this specific case. However, if you like this kind of experiments, a good book is Light: Science & magic, with chapters on difficult scenarios like shooting transparent, white and black objects, etc.

It's funny you mention that book, it's on the suggested reading list of my upcoming photographic lighting class.

 

[Judobreaker]

The darker the surroundings the less reflection and/or refraction you're going to get.
Turn off lights, maybe surround as much as possible with black backdrop. That kind of stuff will decrease/eliminate reflections you don't want.

 

[Ballistics]

The darker the surroundings the less reflection and/or refraction you're going to get.
Turn off lights, maybe surround as much as possible with black backdrop. That kind of stuff will decrease/eliminate reflections you don't want.

The room was pitch black.

 

[jake337]

Not sure about this specific case. However, if you like this kind of experiments, a good book is Light: Science & magic, with chapters on difficult scenarios like shooting transparent, white and black objects, etc.

It's funny you mention that book, it's on the suggested reading list of my upcoming photographic lighting class.

Its funny, I was just suggested this book by a senior member on another forum. Think it's going to be my first photography read.

Amazon.com: Light Science and Magic, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (9780240812250): Fil Hunter, Paul Fuqua, Steven Biver: Books

 

[Ballistics]

Not sure about this specific case. However, if you like this kind of experiments, a good book is Light: Science & magic, with chapters on difficult scenarios like shooting transparent, white and black objects, etc.

It's funny you mention that book, it's on the suggested reading list of my upcoming photographic lighting class.

Its funny, I was just suggested this book by a senior member on another forum. Think it's going to be my first photography read.

Amazon.com: Light Science and Magic, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (9780240812250): Fil Hunter, Paul Fuqua, Steven Biver: Books

http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/keenera/Art149.html

It must be a good book.

 

[immafreebeetch]

Funny. A friend of mine who took a photography class told me some things about this one just this morning. Can you try this one - use a white backdrop lights at the back then use black as reflectors. Or if someone has already done this can you please tell me what the effect is.

 

[immafreebeetch]

*white backdrop, lights at the back

 

[kundalini]

The room was pitch black.

It is not necessary nor particularly safe to be shooting in a pitch black room. Flash can kill ambient light in the room.

And yes, get the book.

 

[Ballistics]

The room was pitch black.

It is not necessary nor particularly safe to be shooting in a pitch black room. Flash can kill ambient light in the room.

And yes, get the book.

I like to live dangerously. Photography is serious business.

 

[Ballistics]

Funny. A friend of mine who took a photography class told me some things about this one just this morning. Can you try this one - use a white backdrop lights at the back then use black as reflectors. Or if someone has already done this can you please tell me what the effect is.

What do you mean by black as reflectors?

 

[bazooka]

LoL. I will also vouch that it is a great book, especially for technical shots like this. Another excellent book is http://www.amazon.com/dp/0817458980/nmphotonet-20 . I found this one to be even more helpful and practical.

 

[Ballistics]

LoL. I will also vouch that it is a great book, especially for technical shots like this. Another excellent book is http://www.amazon.com/dp/0817458980/nmphotonet-20 . I found this one to be even more helpful and practical.

For 5 cents (and 3.99 shipping) I'm going to buy it lol.