Storm in a glass of water

In English this is known as "storm in a tea cup". I tried to

visualize the concept before, but was never satisfied with the

results. So I did the shooting again with new lighting and a new

camera position.

Nice execution.

the glass looks warped a quarter of the way down

Nice! Well done!

I think the concept is excellent Jan and the lighting is superb. I haven't had any experience with highspeed flash photography but I can appeciate the patience and creative vision required to light glass successfully. Well done.

 

As for 'the glass looks warped a quarter of the way down' is that a critique of the photographers work or the glass manufacturers choice of design?

I really like the detail. I thought it was a Tempest in a Teacup... Anyway, the glass IS warped 1/4 way from the top. This makes it stronger.

very good idea, well done

 

bravo

Yes, you are right, the shape of the glass is warped. Thought it might emphasize the top of the swirl. However some people took this as sign that the swirl was simply copied into the glass (which it wasn't).

If something is interesting, than it's this. Can you please describe some technically information about this? Thanks, DDD

you have stirred quite a storm Jan

 

:-D

Actually the setup was quite simple: The glass was standing on a white cardboard inside an improvised light-box (IKEA curtain). Two external flashes from either side for the lighting.

 

And the secret of the swirl: A 5 Euro milk frother.

yours is much better than my try this afternoon. I tried doing the same thing but the result is amazing in yours !

 

Brilliantly done !

 

Have a lovely day

 

Isa

Such a clever idea so well ejecuted. Darn! Wish I had thought about this...

I love this shot. The glass is not warped, this is a normal English pub pint glass. The bulge is to stop the glass slipping out of your hand once you have had a few beers.

Yes, I also tried to use a wine glass first but was unable to produce a decent swirl. Same effect as it was shown in your picture. Apart from this I think your picture still has a good potential if you increase contrast.

Neat Idea, Perfect !

Great image, and well conceived and certainly original.

 

Well done

my comment was well..just a comment. i like it i just thought it was weird and wasn't thinking the glass was made this way. thought maybe it was altered. kind of a weird place to have the glass flow out like that. especially since this particular glass seems to be proportionate every where else. good photo. thanks for posting how it was made. ikea is taking over the planet!

Yes, Bryan - and the warped glass was also from IKEA ;-)

Very cool effect. I really like this a lot. Well done!