The corniest of all corny subjects

[Mike Buckley]

Now that fresh corn on the cob has become available in my area this week, I look forward to enjoying it regularly and often in the coming months.

EDIT:A second photo has been added later in the thread.

Setup
The background is black velvet. A medium continuous-light lamp fitted with a diffusion sock to reduce its brightness is on the rear left. A black card between it and the camera eliminates flare. A white reflector in the right front area redirects light from the rear lamp onto the right front area of the corn. A small continuous-light lamp on the left brightens the kernels and defines their shape by creating shadows on their right. A flash unit set to low power in the right rear area and above the scene back lights the top leaves and some of the silk. A black card placed between the flash and camera eliminates flare. A reflector at a 45-degree angle to the tabletop in the left front area and above the scene redirects light from the flash onto the brown area at the top of the silk.

[rpcrowe]

Well thought out and a nice job...

[John 2]

Beautifully lit Mike. I like that a lot.

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured.

[Dave A]

So are those hairs still considered "fly aways" ? Well executed Mike. The yellows are so natural.

Dave

[Rita]

You are right, it is a "corny subject". But, it is a really well done corny subject. If it tastes as good as this image looks
you are in a win win situation.

[Rainforest]

Really nice Mike and the information is great. Now some time in the pot and butter.

[Barbara Ponder]

I have to agree with Susan, I feel myself needing to take a chomp of it! Great image!

[mugge]

Mike, the 'stringy bits' are well done. The corny thing looks very delectable. Beautifully done. I now need to do some housework or my wife will have a cornary
Cheers Ole

[Mike Buckley]

Thanks, everyone!

So are those hairs still considered "fly aways" ?

Some would say they're a great example of a bad hair day.

[chauncey]

Mike...you should take pity on those of us with no teeth.

[Mike Buckley]

Mike...you should take pity on those of us with no teeth.

I do. I've made lots of photos of wine.

[Mike Buckley]

Setup
A small continuous-light lamp is on the left. A reflector on the right is being lit by a flash light to indirectly brighten that side of the scene.

[skitterbug]

I liked the first shot and we'll have our own sometime in July. BUT the second, close up of the kernels is a WOW! Love your work!

[bje07]

Your photos show the freshness of the product, bravo

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you to Sandy and Jean!

[ST1]

Well captured Mike, enjoy your new season corn.


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[bnnrcn]

Very nice images Mike

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you also to Peter and Binnur!

[Wavelength]

Excellent images...i always like how you use light