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    The corniest of all corny subjects

    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.

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    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.



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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Well thought out and a nice job...

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    Beautifully lit Mike. I like that a lot.

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Nicely captured.

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

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

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    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.

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

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

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

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

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    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

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Thanks, everyone!

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    So are those hairs still considered "fly aways" ?
    Some would say they're a great example of a bad hair day.

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by chauncey View Post
    Mike...you should take pity on those of us with no teeth.
    I do. I've made lots of photos of wine.

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    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.



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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    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!

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Your photos show the freshness of the product, bravo

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Thank you to Sandy and Jean!

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Well captured Mike, enjoy your new season corn.


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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Very nice images Mike

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

    Thank you also to Peter and Binnur!

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    Re: The corniest of all corny subjects

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

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