Cherry Compote II [170812 Elements of Design ]
Uploaded: October 19, 2011 03:54:26
I couldn't resist a complete re-shoot of this setup; while I loved the first version, I didn't use a light tent, and wasn't keen on the reflected highlights.
So the reshoot is in the tent, daytime (vs. night) for more natural light, and a square crop vs. a 5x7. I like this one better already!
10/2011 EOD 2nd Place
The glass cherry rests in a chalice of turned ebony and tagua nut (aka vegetable ivory.) The chalice stands 1-3/4" tall. I've had a set of 5
of the cherries forever, and just picked up the chalice at a small-town festival in MA last weekend, made by a wonderful wood turner,
William Cudnohufsky, who specializes in tagua nut. I put the two together once home, and instantly thought I needed to try a photograph.
I used black foamboard at the back, and a big sheet of white paper, letting one edge curl up onto the foamboard,
and then carefully repositioned things until the b/w "seam" bisected the chalice where I wanted it to.
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Joy Rector October 19, 2011
excellent shot, love it #1416539Michelle Alton October 19, 2011
Superb artistry, Chris. #9746162
Melinda F. Schneider
October 19, 2011
Michele Peterson
October 19, 2011
David M. Montero October 19, 2011
I like using a light tent for that very reason Christopher. Well done! #9747306
Dr Silly
October 19, 2011
Bob Cournoyer
October 19, 2011
ABDULRAHMAN AL-SABAAN October 19, 2011
Awesome! #9748727
Carol Eade
October 19, 2011
Chris Budny
October 20, 2011
Leslie McLain
October 22, 2011
Chris Budny
October 22, 2011
Usman M. Bajwa
October 30, 2011
UB. #9773441
Chris Budny
October 31, 2011
Marcie A. Fowler October 31, 2011
Love it. Beautifully captured and presented. #9774816
Chris Budny
October 31, 2011
Kara L. Hendricks November 01, 2011
I flippin' LoVe this Chris!!! #9777130
Chris Budny
November 01, 2011
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2011
Kara L. Hendricks November 16, 2011
Good luck this month... This has WINNER written all over it! #9808075
Chris Budny
November 16, 2011
Tammy Espino November 16, 2011
Cool finalist, congrats! :) #9808638tony W. austin November 16, 2011
once again you have outdone yourself.. and I am so envious... great work #9808723
Lindley Johnson
November 16, 2011
Dayna Cain
November 16, 2011
Phyllis H. Burchett November 16, 2011
Fantastic Chris, congrats! #9809752
Michele Peterson
November 16, 2011
Agnes Fegan
November 16, 2011
Julianne Bradford November 16, 2011
So-o cool Chris! Congrats! #9810540
Errick L. Cameron
November 16, 2011
Renee Doyle November 16, 2011
Perfect!!! Congratulations Chris!! #9810926Ellen Hodges November 16, 2011
Huge congrats on a stunning finalist!!!! Very best luck in the next round!!! #9811130Patti Coblentz November 16, 2011
Alrighty then :)) So happy to see this perfection with a finalist, Chris...good luck next round!! #9811149
Sherran Andersen
November 16, 2011
Chris Budny
November 17, 2011
Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 17, 2011
Such an incredible capture Chris, huge congratulations on your finalist award! #9813228
Mitch Spence
November 17, 2011
Monnie Ryan November 17, 2011
Fabulous, Chris - congratulations!! #9813339Carla Capra Anderson November 17, 2011
Outstanding!
Bob Cournoyer
November 17, 2011
Monnie Ryan November 17, 2011
This just HAD to win, Chris - congratulations! #9814096Tammy Espino November 17, 2011
Congrats on your gold win!! :) #9814166Kara L. Hendricks November 17, 2011
hahahahaha... I amuse me... I swear it's starting to look like I know something you don't..lol
HUGE CONGRATS!! #9814212
Michele Peterson
November 17, 2011
Lindley Johnson
November 17, 2011
Nikki McDonald
November 17, 2011
Patti Coblentz November 17, 2011
WTG, Chris...so glad you followed your instincts! Congratulations on your gold win! #9814308Martin Cregg November 17, 2011
Inspiring! #9814349
Mary Beth Aiello
November 17, 2011
Val Feldman
November 17, 2011
Ellen Hodges November 17, 2011
Very huge Congrats on a fabulous winner, Chris!!! #9814446Jill Battaglia November 17, 2011
awesome winner Chris!! Big Congrats!! #9814514
Ken Smith
November 17, 2011
Gail Vitikacs
November 17, 2011
R. J. Laudenbacher
November 17, 2011
Chris Budny
November 17, 2011
JO ANN CLEVELAND November 17, 2011
Big Congratulations on this awesome Gold 2nd Place Winner Chris... fantastic!!!jo ann c. #9815169
Phyllis H. Burchett November 17, 2011
Congrats Chris on this fantastic winner! #9815410Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 17, 2011
HUGE Congratulations on your win!!! #9815442Naomi Weiser November 17, 2011
wow! congrats! #9815532
Joannie Bertucci
November 17, 2011
Katarina Mansson November 17, 2011
Congratulations Chris on your superb winner! #9815574Renee Doyle November 18, 2011
Knew this would be here!!! BIG congrats to you Chris on this outstanding winner!!! #9815696Jessica Jenney November 18, 2011
Congratulations, Christopher on your fabulous winner! #9815978
Chris Budny
November 18, 2011
Leslie McLain
November 18, 2011
Susan K. Snow November 18, 2011
I've been thinking about a light tent for a long time, even though I no longer have my studio lights. Do you use studio lights or daylight?I love the lighting you captured, the composition, and of course, the sharpness and clarity, beautiful color and tonality.
There is nothing sweeter than a winner when one has worked hard to achieve it. Congratulations on your winner, Chris!
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Martha R. Mazon
November 18, 2011
David Phalen November 18, 2011
BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #9816709
Christine Czernin
November 18, 2011
Chris Budny
November 18, 2011
David M. Montero November 18, 2011
YES! Happy to see it. Congratulations on scoring gold Christopher! #9817235
Sylvia Rourke
November 18, 2011
Lisa J. Boulden
November 18, 2011
Rona L. Schwarz November 18, 2011
WOW! Beautifully thought-out and set-up, Chris, and the technical execution is flawless! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GOLD MEDAL WIN! #9818099
Chris Budny
November 19, 2011
Mitch Spence
November 19, 2011
Gina Cormier November 19, 2011
Congrats on this gorgeous image!!!! #9818908
Chris Budny
November 19, 2011
Merna L. Nobile November 27, 2011
Congratulations!
Laura E. Swan
January 24, 2012
-Laura :D #9941036
Martin Cregg January 24, 2012
Chris - great lighting on this, as well as fantastic composition. #9941280
Chris Budny
January 24, 2012
Sylvia Rourke
January 24, 2012
Chris Budny
January 24, 2012
John Rivera
February 22, 2012
Chris Budny
February 22, 2012
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