In Vino Veritas

Nothing to add here.

Any suggestions for improvement this welcomed very much.

improve ? wow

Nice! But I think I've seen this picture on the front of Hallmark cards for years. Nicely photographed, but very staged.

I did not see any pictures like that even tough I am sure shots similar to this one were done before. There is nothing SO ORIGINAL on this shot. I spotted this bottle at my girlfriend's house, brought it home and then I was just thinking whether to take picture just with the bottle or with something-the rose was just handy from one of the baskets I have at home and that's how this picture was born. I don't think it is some special shot and frankly said I was kinda affraid that it was too centered /to my taste anyway/ but on the other hand I like the softness of colors, that clarity of the shot. In my opinion it is a pleasant shot for eyes. I don't know people, but sometimes I get the feeling that some photography is not appreciated-I am not talking about this picture- simple plain photos are not the taste of many a thanks to digital enhancement the standard of today's photography is very high. What I mean by saying this is that normal photography is underrated, everybody expects something very unusual, something extravaganza and perfect. Does anybody share similar feeling about this?

Well, just so you know, I know my previous comment was a bit harsh. It's really very beautiful, and nicely taken. In fact, I think I gave it a decent score from what I remember, but yes, I think photography is a dynamic art. It has changed, but we've only had it for... 150 years? It's not that old, and from then to now, it has come a long way. So even if this picture would have stood out 30 years ago, 30 years is 20%.

 

I'm saying all of this because I want you to know two things. #1: I see this is a very beautiful picture taken by an obviously talented photographer, but #2, you're obviously talented! I'm sure you have more original stuff than this lying around. It's not like the rose was already sitting there, you just put things on a table and took a damn good picture.

 

Does that make sense? Anyway, I'm just a beginner.

I was not talking about the "bottle picture" but general. Ratings don't really bother me, not every picture is to everyone's taste etc etc etc.

See the thing I was getting at is a different angle I see. I've seen so many pictures catching a real life in a harsh way and other pictures which were really underrated or ignored. That's what I ment, that people are looking more into the artistic stuff like they will be looking for pictures of a very unusual circumstance or something not common. I don't know if I make any sense to you and you know what I mean :)

Mind sharing how you did the lighting? Would love to hear about that.

I love the simplistic set up here, the rose is a real decent punch of color but not as overstated as a red one would be. Simple elegance, IMHO.

Actually you are lucky, because I am a lazy boy and the setup is still here-did not have time to clean it up :)

2 x 500 wats halogen construction outdoor lights were used and the light from them was bounced of the ceiling from behind my back. I hope this helps :).

Thanks Peter, it's a start for me. :)

Thanks for your comments and ratings.

I am only a amateur,and learn a lot from other people. Many thanks for your (compliments )

My English is BAD

Gr Geert

Excellent shot Peter !

Well positioned, lighting is perfect and do like the reflection. Well done

I like this shot very much, still life says many things to different people and this says romance to me. I'm also glad that you gave the "set up" shot, I learn alot from seeing how others get their shot results, a simple set up for a picturesque shot.

Nice photo..!