Jameson at night

Sharpness · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

Guys, tell me what do you like and what not in this postprocessed picture:

Metalstrm · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

I would crop closer to the subject and use the rule of thirds here. There is too much negative space on the right half. I also think it's important to show the whole name of the whiskey, but I'm not so sure about that cause I'm not a food/product expert.

PhotosGuy · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

And either the bottle or candle is crooked. Maybe WA distortion. That may be reduced with a longer focal length lens.
I like the overall "feel" of the shot, though.

Flo · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

I would move that candle in the foreground...I like the taper in the BG...if you were using the foreground candle for illumination, perhaps use a diffused light pointed upwards to the bottle out of frame?
I also like the mood.

Robbierob · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

nice attempt
I would move to a portrait format instead of landscape (it will help reduce the negative space and allow for a tighter crop on the bottle). Also it is too centered in the middle of the frame. put the subject to the side a bit and organize around it.

Sharpness · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

Thanks guys!

dgpilot · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

Lovely lighting, good work!

Right Cranium Imaging · 30th of January 2009 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalstrm

I would crop closer to the subject and use the rule of thirds here. There is too much negative space on the right half. I also think it's important to show the whole name of the whiskey, but I'm not so sure about that cause I'm not a food/product expert.

Agree with the closer crop, but close up and even Macro is becoming more popular within product shooting especially alcohol. I have seen a lot of just branding. Makers Mark for example has an Ad of just the neck of the bottle with the wax running down. ( This is one of their trademarks if you are not familiar)

Sharpness · 31st of January 2009 (Sat)

OK and what about this one?

midnitejam · 31st of January 2009 (Sat)

The original works for me...Its beautiful

Damian75 · 31st of January 2009 (Sat)

I would just drink it

F4 Cyborg · 31st of January 2009 (Sat)

the bottle is sharp, but there is no add to life around it, making it look as thought whiskey rules and not adds too.
Kinda like whiskey and everything goes foggy.
Yeah I know but for an add it needs a bit of focused life around it to blend with.
In to first one the candle in front needs a backing not seen by the camera that stops light from putting a hot line in the bottle.
The candle in back. Take one with it lite, another with it not and blend the flame in layers to get just the right glow and placement through out the rest of the shot. Add a couple glasses to give way to a gathering.
As added above portrait shot it will draw more attention to the size of the bottle. Maybe just a bit of reflective light to add enough to see the complete name.
Ahh or ya could just pour a bit and sip.

Sharpness · 1st of February 2009 (Sun)

Interesting thoughts.

midnitejam · 1st of February 2009 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by F4 Cyborg

the bottle is sharp, but there is no add to life around it, making it look as thought whiskey rules and not adds too.
Kinda like whiskey and everything goes foggy.
Yeah I know but for an add it needs a bit of focused life around it to blend with.
In to first one the candle in front needs a backing not seen by the camera that stops light from putting a hot line in the bottle.
The candle in back. Take one with it lite, another with it not and blend the flame in layers to get just the right glow and placement through out the rest of the shot. Add a couple glasses to give way to a gathering.
As added above portrait shot it will draw more attention to the size of the bottle. Maybe just a bit of reflective light to add enough to see the complete name.
Ahh or ya could just pour a bit and sip.

Cyborg, sounds like this could be some really good improvements. Image editing is ok, could you show us how you would apply these improvements?

griptape · 1st of February 2009 (Sun)

I think the original would be better if the candle was a whiskey glass.

30th of January 2009 (Fri)	#1
Sharpness Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 28	Jameson at night Guys, tell me what do you like and what not in this postprocessed picture:

30th of January 2009 (Fri)	#2
Metalstrm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malta Posts: 1,056 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jameson at night I would crop closer to the subject and use the rule of thirds here. There is too much negative space on the right half. I also think it's important to show the whole name of the whiskey, but I'm not so sure about that cause I'm not a food/product expert. __________________ Kristian D'Amato http://www.krisdamato.com - just my flickr at the moment.

30th of January 2009 (Fri)	#3
PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,325	Re: Jameson at night And either the bottle or candle is crooked. Maybe WA distortion. That may be reduced with a longer focal length lens. I like the overall "feel" of the shot, though. __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

30th of January 2009 (Fri)	#4
Flo Gimmie Some Lovin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. Posts: 43,900 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jameson at night I would move that candle in the foreground...I like the taper in the BG...if you were using the foreground candle for illumination, perhaps use a diffused light pointed upwards to the bottle out of frame? I also like the mood. __________________ you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.

30th of January 2009 (Fri)	#5
Robbierob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Orange Curtain (Orange County), California -USA Posts: 1,336 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jameson at night nice attempt I would move to a portrait format instead of landscape (it will help reduce the negative space and allow for a tighter crop on the bottle). Also it is too centered in the middle of the frame. put the subject to the side a bit and organize around it. __________________ It's nice to know that my ineptitude in the darkroom transfers over to the digital world... Gear: Canon 50d (gripped)-Canon 10d (gripped)-Sigma 10-20mm-Canon 85mm f/1.8 -580exII-oldie EF lenses http://www.flickr.com/photos/robbie_rob/

30th of January 2009 (Fri)	#6
Sharpness Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 28	Re: Jameson at night Thanks guys!

30th of January 2009 (Fri)	#7
dgpilot Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Jameson at night Lovely lighting, good work!

31st of January 2009 (Sat)	#9
Sharpness Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 28	Re: Jameson at night OK and what about this one?

31st of January 2009 (Sat)	#10
midnitejam Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parma Ohio Posts: 806 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jameson at night The original works for me...Its beautiful __________________ Midnitejam--The happiness in your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

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Damian75 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,621 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jameson at night I would just drink it __________________ Canon EOS 40D,30D, Canon 70-200 2.8L, 24-70 2.8L, 85 1.8, Canon extension tube, Elinchrom Lighting gear,  Website

31st of January 2009 (Sat)	#12
F4 Cyborg User is banned from forums Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 952	Re: Jameson at night the bottle is sharp, but there is no add to life around it, making it look as thought whiskey rules and not adds too. Kinda like whiskey and everything goes foggy. Yeah I know but for an add it needs a bit of focused life around it to blend with. In to first one the candle in front needs a backing not seen by the camera that stops light from putting a hot line in the bottle. The candle in back. Take one with it lite, another with it not and blend the flame in layers to get just the right glow and placement through out the rest of the shot. Add a couple glasses to give way to a gathering. As added above portrait shot it will draw more attention to the size of the bottle. Maybe just a bit of reflective light to add enough to see the complete name. Ahh or ya could just pour a bit and sip.

1st of February 2009 (Sun)	#13
Sharpness Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 28	Re: Jameson at night Interesting thoughts.

1st of February 2009 (Sun)	#15
griptape Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Posts: 2,036 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Jameson at night I think the original would be better if the candle was a whiskey glass.

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