The Nightcap... - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

scollins · 12-15-2009, 05:41 PM

Trying out some different things with my SB-600 off-camera.

Welcome any comments/critiques/suggestions on lighting, composition, etc.

**Vudoo4u2** · 12-16-2009, 06:18 AM

to my eye, the light is a bit harsh, perhaps a diffuser to even out the light, and perhaps warm it up a smidge

the ketel logo not being entirely on the shaker bothers me for composition, but I understand you cant exactly fix that

..(besides...gives the shaker some character...)

the glass isnt very focused as well, I keep getting drawn to the highlight on the edge of the martini glass which is oof

all comments made with the warmest regards

scollins · 12-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Appreciated! Yeah, the shaker bothers me as well but not much I can do about it. Maybe I can shoot the shaker again and just photoshop the logo it into this image. I'm not that good with PS, so that will probably look like hell...

One thing I noticed too is that the glass may seem out of focus, but it may also be the hazy liquid inside the glass giving it that impression. I'll probably edit out that bright spot on the rim also. Oddly, I never noticed it until you mentioned it, and now I can't stop looking at it!

I do need to get some light modifiers. I had an Omni-bounce on the flash, but it looks like I have may had it set up in a way that it provided too much direct light. I'm finding that working with flash is a huge learning curve!

**UdubBadger** · 12-16-2009, 01:20 PM

i think it would greatly benefit from a constant diffused light source instead (or in addition to) the flash. it just feels too dark even though your primary stuff is lit well.

i dunno... just my $.02

**Twizted_bunny** · 12-17-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

i think it would greatly benefit from a constant diffused light source instead (or in addition to) the flash. it just feels too dark even though your primary stuff is lit well.

i dunno... just my $.02

x2

and you never light a cigar with a zippo... lol

dcstep · 12-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Good suggestions about lighting so far. I'd also crop off much of the stuff below the bottom of the glass. Perhaps you're trying to show the "dark room, leather covered environment" but the image is so dark anyway that the extra canvas at the bottom is just empty space.

With all those olives, you'll need to watch your salt intake.

Dave

BillLee · 12-24-2009, 11:15 PM

maybe if you put a mirror under all the objects, then it would have a cool reflection.

12-15-2009, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
scollins PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Renton Shoots With: Nikon D300 Flickr: scollins1868 Posts: 140	The Nightcap... Trying out some different things with my SB-600 off-camera. Welcome any comments/critiques/suggestions on lighting, composition, etc. __________________ Scott C. Renton WA Nikon D300 w/MBD-10 \| Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR I \| Nikkor 50mm f1.8 \| Nikon SB-600 \| B+W Filters \| Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack \| Tenba Shootout Medium Sling \| Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT tripod \| Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead \| ProMaster Monopod NS \| Manfrotto 234RC Monopod head

12-16-2009, 06:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	to my eye, the light is a bit harsh, perhaps a diffuser to even out the light, and perhaps warm it up a smidge the ketel logo not being entirely on the shaker bothers me for composition, but I understand you cant exactly fix that ..(besides...gives the shaker some character...) the glass isnt very focused as well, I keep getting drawn to the highlight on the edge of the martini glass which is oof all comments made with the warmest regards __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

12-16-2009, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
scollins PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Renton Shoots With: Nikon D300 Flickr: scollins1868 Posts: 140	Appreciated! Yeah, the shaker bothers me as well but not much I can do about it. Maybe I can shoot the shaker again and just photoshop the logo it into this image. I'm not that good with PS, so that will probably look like hell... One thing I noticed too is that the glass may seem out of focus, but it may also be the hazy liquid inside the glass giving it that impression. I'll probably edit out that bright spot on the rim also. Oddly, I never noticed it until you mentioned it, and now I can't stop looking at it! I do need to get some light modifiers. I had an Omni-bounce on the flash, but it looks like I have may had it set up in a way that it provided too much direct light. I'm finding that working with flash is a huge learning curve! __________________ Scott C. Renton WA Nikon D300 w/MBD-10 \| Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR I \| Nikkor 50mm f1.8 \| Nikon SB-600 \| B+W Filters \| Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack \| Tenba Shootout Medium Sling \| Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT tripod \| Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead \| ProMaster Monopod NS \| Manfrotto 234RC Monopod head

12-16-2009, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	i think it would greatly benefit from a constant diffused light source instead (or in addition to) the flash. it just feels too dark even though your primary stuff is lit well. i dunno... just my $.02 __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

12-24-2009, 11:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillLee PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Shoots With: Nikon D90 Flickr: b.by Posts: 303	maybe if you put a mirror under all the objects, then it would have a cool reflection. __________________ Flickr

12-17-2009, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcstep PhotoN00B Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Shoots With: Canon 5D MkII and 7D with L-series lenses Flickr: dcstep Posts: 25	Good suggestions about lighting so far. I'd also crop off much of the stuff below the bottom of the glass. Perhaps you're trying to show the "dark room, leather covered environment" but the image is so dark anyway that the extra canvas at the bottom is just empty space. With all those olives, you'll need to watch your salt intake. Dave

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