Baileys anyone?

[Michaelmjc]

I took this shot just a few mins ago, I think it turned out excellent.

[cmM]

I like the shot, very nice.
Irish cream ... not really my favorite :-P

[Michaelmjc]

haha not really my favourite either, but it went with the shot well.

[am_pitbull_terrier]

Thats what my Pit Bull Bailey is named after (my avatar) her full name is Baileys Irish Cream. My other Pit is named Kahlua. I think I need to stop before I change my chiuauas name to "CORONA" Nice Photo

[jfrancho]

The name of the product and some of the puddle are out of the frame. I would try the same shot with a portrait comp, and get the whole bottle and puddle in. I like the effect of the melting ice and lighting and the angle. Nice.

[Michaelmjc]

The name of the product and some of the puddle are out of the frame. I would try the same shot with a portrait comp, and get the whole bottle and puddle in. I like the effect of the melting ice and lighting and the angle. Nice.
The reason why the name "Baileys" wasn't in it is because there was a wicked reflection on it. So if I moved it up a bit to get the name in there would have been a big reflection that would have ruined the look. For the puddle of water, I didn't want the whole thing in it. I wanted it to look like that.

I've tried getting the same shot, and it isn't possible. I have taken over 100 shots trying to recreate the first one, and it just isn't working. I'll try tomorrow around the same time I took it. Mayeb I can get it again.

[jfrancho]

The dreaded glare. I wonder if a polarizer would help with that. I usually only use them outdoors, but sometimes they cut the glare down on a shiny surfaces, like the hardwood floors in my house. Also, I just thought of this: if you make the ice cube with distilled or deionized water, it will be very clear, like a diamond. That may have a cool effect. It's already a very good shot, but if you are able to improve it, please share.

[coatsie]

Like the shot - also like Baileys on the rocks (tons of ice!).

[Michaelmjc]

Thanks for the compliments. I've tried to get the same shot, but It wont happen. It's on of those shots that you can only take once.

[Michaelmjc]

after about 100 tries to recreate this picture I got one that was pretty darn close. I got the full "Baileys" name in it, and I got some water drops on it.

What one do you think looks better? I am stuck, I like both. There are some things I like about the first one, and theres others I like about the second.

The second one is a bit too bright I think, I liked the darker look to the first. I have kind of mixed emotions about this shot. But it is true, you can never take the same shot twice.

There will always be something different in it.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/mikeclarke/baileys-good55.jpg

[jfrancho]

I like both shots: the first for it's artistic qualities, the second for the fact that I wouldn't be shocked to see it in a magazine ad. I don't think the second is too light. I like the DOF in the second one, too. The edges of the bottle are softened, it draws the eye to the label. The mist on the bottle was a great touch - it looks like chilled Bailey's. BTW, that looks like the exact same ice cube.

[Michaelmjc]

I like both shots: the first for it's artistic qualities, the second for the fact that I wouldn't be shocked to see it in a magazine ad. I don't think the second is too light. I like the DOF in the second one, too. The edges of the bottle are softened, it draws the eye to the label. The mist on the bottle was a great touch - it looks like chilled Bailey's. BTW, that looks like the exact same ice cube.

Thanks, haha it is the same ice cube. I just photoshopped the bottle in.

[jfrancho]

LOL
I had it backwards...thought you ps'd the ice cube. Cool...

[Claire]

Mmm....Bailey's....

[VesselinG]

I love Bailey's... Think I could experiment with my empty bottle...

Nice pic, BTW :)

[Michaelmjc]

Thanks, It took a long time to get it right. I'd love to see some pics of your attempts.

[dandan]

Baileys anyone?

YES PLEASE

[Fer]

Thats what my Pit Bull Bailey is named after (my avatar) her full name is Baileys Irish Cream. My other Pit is named Kahlua. I think I need to stop before I change my chiuauas name to "CORONA" Nice Photo

OMG You are hilarious!!!!! LOL