Inspiring Photo: Moody Winery #10166679

Moody Winery

Uploaded: May 15, 2010

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We took a cruise with the old cars to the Moody Winery, in Madera, Ca. I re-arranged the glasses that were on the bar into a straight line and also got a reflection in the marble counter top. I used the D-700 Nikon camera and the Nikkor 24-120mm lens.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 5/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

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Philippe Vieux-Jeanton May 15, 2010

Pretty well done, Merna! #1269145

Merna L. Nobile May 15, 2010

Thank you very much Philippe! Merna #8614433

Renee Doyle May 16, 2010

Very nicely set up and captured Merna!! #8614449

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Thank you for your kind comment, it means a lot to hear from you. Merna #8614455

Michelle Alton May 16, 2010

A wonderful setup and execution, Merna. Right On! #8614560

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Hi Michelle: Thank you for your comment. It is wonderful to hear from you. Thank you, Merna #8615037

Carla Capra Anderson May 16, 2010

Awesome!!!
Love the lighting.
Happy Day,
Carla #8615376

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Hi Carla: You saw it first, thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it. Merna #8615396

Tammy Espino May 16, 2010

Did they wonder what you were doing?LoL Great capture! #8615513

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Hi my friend: Yes they did, but they were fully involved.
Girl, you sure have a winner in that curly high rise in Vegas. Congratulations, Merna #8615616

Joanna Madloch May 16, 2010

Great picture, Merna. Great symmetry and color. #8616095

john forrant May 16, 2010

Merna, excellent crop and comp. Do you have any where the reflection is a tad brighter? #8616098

Rita Hill May 16, 2010

Where's the cheese and crackers and where do I go for a nice sip of wine? Wonderful Merna. As always very well done. #8616125

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Hi Rita: I am happy you like my arranged image. I have been working on the old Santa Fe and just about ready to post it. Just get ready........Merna #8616188

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Hi Joanna: Thank you for your nice comments regarding my "Elements of Design" image. Merna #8616200

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Hi John: I was pretty lucky to get what I got. These glasses are sitting on a granite counter which has a spotted appearance. I did turn them toward an opened door hoping for as much light as I could get. As always, I really appreciate your perspective. Thanks again, for all your involvement in the club. Merna #8616224

john forrant May 16, 2010

Merna, you are welcome. Take my suggestions as just that, Sometimes I just wonder if something would lokke better if done a certainway. It does not mean there is anything wrong with the shot. #8616391

Merna L. Nobile May 16, 2010

Hi John: Don’t you ever hesitate to tell me what you think of my images. I value each and everyone
that writes to me with their suggestions. That is one of the many reasons that Carla and I wanted to have this club. The more ideas that are shared between us, we will all benefit from them. I am just thrilled that we are able to do this kind of work. We can look back a year from now and see how much we all have improved by what we see and say.
I wish you the very best and I hope that all your photographs are the ones that you have always dreamed of taking and sharing. Your photo buddy, Merna
#8616402

Emile Abbott May 19, 2010

Very nice arrangement and perspective in this capture Merna. well thought out and executed. #8621727

Merna L. Nobile May 19, 2010

Hi Emile: I was excited about this photo, it was the first time I took it upon myself to arrange it.
There is something about "Elements of Design" that catches my eye. Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on this image. Sincerely, Merna #8621779

john forrant May 19, 2010

Merna, That is why I joined: to enjoy the friendships started, to get feedback on my photos and to examint others work. I find that by critiquing others work, if done honestly and kindly,my photography gets better. Much of my growth over the last year or so has been from MasterPiece Membership here on BP. so glad I found BP. Happy shooing BTW I just posted 2 more skinky shots in the response to my original. Check them out when you can. #8621789

Merna L. Nobile May 19, 2010

Hi John: I had already noticed. I think that it is a great idea to put the before and after photos up so that you can really see the difference. If you have the time, maybe you could tell the members how to do this and we can get a better idea of what has been done and how it has been accomplished. Thanks for all you do! Merna #8621818

john forrant May 19, 2010

Merna, Unfortunately, I did not save the image as a PSD with all the layers so I do not remember exactly what I did. I need to be better at either writing down what I did or saving the layers/PSD so I can adjust or recall what I did. I know the basic set up as I described then I believe I played with the image in polar co-ordinates and blur motion till I got what I liked. May have done something else too. LOL Sorry....... #8621825

Christine Lobsinger May 19, 2010

Hi Merna, this is pretty awesome..especially in a bar/with the lower lighting...
love the setup.. the pov/and the granite below... very cool, if you ask me!
CHRISTINE
SMILING
PS Congrats to you on your EP #8622756

Merna L. Nobile May 19, 2010

Hi Christine: I am very happy that you liked my little experiment. My best, Merna #8623164

Irene Colling May 26, 2010

All around wonderful image Merna.

Love the composition, lighting, reflection and editing. #8646613

Merna L. Nobile May 27, 2010

Hi Irene: Thanks again for taking the time to let me know you like this photograph. It was a lot fun trying to make it work. Merna #8647462

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