Inspiring Photo: Reflective #11815977

Reflective

Uploaded: June 03, 2011 11:00:36

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Granny Smith apples before the pie

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Linda S. Smith June 03, 2011

Love this photo Jon. Great capture! #1382421

Phyllis H. Burchett June 05, 2011

Fabulous still life capture! #9444955

Jon M. Lamrouex June 05, 2011

Thanks folks! It is one of a dozen or so for a magazine article concept. Always fun to have an assignment with no rules! #9444993

Chris Budny June 20, 2011

Love those greens against the the black! What do you use for your reflective surface? #9469233

Jon M. Lamrouex June 20, 2011

The reflection is from a mirror about 2' sq. I positioned everything against a photo black background and used my position and the lighting in the studio to make sure everything was absolute black.

This was a very fun still life and won many praises from the editor.

The lighting really gave depth to the image though and that took a little experimentation.

Thanks for the comment and question. It made me think about the how and why all over again. #9469264

Chris Budny June 20, 2011

Thank you for the info---I'm thinking about some quite close-up/macro shots, and I wanted a black background and black reflection---but my early attempts so far have been plagued by a faint "double reflection"---ie, the top-most surface of the glass reflects very slightly, then the mirroring surface at the bottom of the glass also reflects, as the primary reflection.
I was wondering if you used black plexiglass, which perhaps might help me overcome that "ghosted reflection", but then, maybe not...? (Essentially, I think I need a top-surface reflector, to avoid the thickness of the glass creating 2 reflective surfaces.)
I don't think it would matter so much on a larger, pulled-back scene like this---but when I pull in tight to the small object I'm shooting, the extra reflection bugs me. #9469273

Veronica Beaudry July 04, 2011

Great image. Beautiful composition. Using black as the background was a great choice. I love the reflection. Fantastic. #9506080

Usman M. Bajwa July 08, 2011

Great light and depth in this wonderfully executed still life, Jon. CONGRATZ on a well deserved POTD for now and some more Gold later, Good luck!

UB. #9515255

Mary K. Robison July 08, 2011

Tasty-looking apples are twice as nice in this beautiful reflection capture, Jon.
Congratulations on your POTD! #9515264

Chris Budny July 08, 2011

Glad to see this again; congratulations! #9515277

Katarina Mansson July 08, 2011

Superb image - congratulations on your POTD! #9515289

Patricia A. Casey July 08, 2011

Wonderful reflection shot...thank you for sharing your tech info on this one...Congratulations on the very well deserved POTD! Cheers #9515302

Deborah C. Lewinson July 08, 2011

Congratulations on your POTD, Jon, for this striking image!

Debby #9515323

Joy Rector July 08, 2011

congrats on the POTD #9515342

Nancyj E. Hovey July 08, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #9515356

Roger S. Moore July 08, 2011

Great image and well executed. Congratulations on your POTD! #9515369

Anthony L. Mancuso July 08, 2011

Great image Jon...congrats on your POTD! #9515376

Richard D. Love July 08, 2011

Congratulations, Jon. Beautiful light and reflections.

Rick #9515420

Cathy Barrows July 08, 2011

tasty and beautiful...congrats #9515466

Shirley A. Kinney July 08, 2011

Beautiful, Jon. Congratulations on your POTD. #9515565

Anne McKinnell July 08, 2011

What a gorgeous still life! I really like the one apple outside the basket. Congratulations Jon on your wonderful POTD! #9515722

Daniella Puente July 08, 2011

GREAT! congratulations... #9515761

Jon M. Lamrouex July 08, 2011

Thanks to everyone. This was a great project. Getting POTD is icing on the cake.

Jon #9515841

Heather Loewenhardt July 08, 2011

The lighting and tones and reflection are phenomenal. Congrats on POTD. #9515980

Michele Peterson July 08, 2011

Very nice! Love the colors! Congratulations on your POTD!! #9516099

Lindley Johnson July 08, 2011

Beautifully executed still life, Jon! The light, background, color, reflection - everything is perfect. Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! #9516218

Summer A. Kozisek July 09, 2011

Gorgeous still life Jon, congratulations on your POTD! #9518371

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 12, 2011

Great light and reflections Jon, a wonderful POTD! Congrats! #9525119

Lindley Johnson July 29, 2011

Congratulations again, Jon! #9563836

Chris Budny July 29, 2011

Going for the triple-play! Congratulations! #9563858

Linda L. Ruiz July 29, 2011

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Jon M. Lamrouex July 29, 2011

Sometimes the photography gods are on your side.

Much appreciation to all who have commented. It means a lot to me.

Jon #9564379

Merna L. Nobile August 05, 2011

Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile
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