After Every Meal
Uploaded: March 21, 2010
Not sure why, but have thought about this little picture for quite awhile, and just now got up the courage to attempt it and submit it.
f/5.6, 1/125 sec, 55mm, ISO 250
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
Mel Hughey March 21, 2010
Michael this is cool, I like it.. LOL.. was thinking of something simular.. Nice job.. #1250581Michael R. McKenney March 21, 2010
Thanks Mel, for your encouraging words! #8470149Kathleen Brennan March 21, 2010
Great idea, and perfect DOF! Wonderful image! #8470188Michael R. McKenney March 21, 2010
Thank you Kathleen! #8470193Beth W. DeBor April 27, 2010
What a great image, Michael. You can almost taste the toothpaste and I love the way the faucets sparkle in the background. #8573871Michael R. McKenney April 27, 2010
Thanks Beth. As I mentioned above, I have always wanted to do this shot, but was always afraid to try it. I do appreciate your encouraging comments! #8574350Ronald F. Fischer April 27, 2010
Great idea and very well done! #8574610Michael R. McKenney April 27, 2010
Thanks, Ron, for your kind words! #8574762Nancy J. Locke May 04, 2010
Awesome shot!!! I have never seen a toothbrush and toothpaste look so good in a photo.Love how the bristles are taking the weight of the toothpaste.
Beautiful colors.
Cheers, Nancy J Locke #8588444
Michael R. McKenney May 04, 2010
Thanks so much Nancy! #8588455Tammy D. Ferren October 16, 2010
Have been enjoying browsing your gallery, Michael! This one really caught my eye....very creative and perfectly done! #8972813Michael R. McKenney October 16, 2010
Thanks Tammy! #8973279Karen Celella January 07, 2011
Terrific idea and execution, Michael! Love your DOF with the lovely bokeh and the colors and details are fabulous! #9147834Michael R. McKenney January 07, 2011
Thank you, Karen, for your kind words.Also, I must admit that I had to look up bokeh; you must be a pretty smart lady. But I got to learn a new word and that's a plus. #9148503
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