Glassware + Reflections

[Manfred M]

In this shot, I worked to include a lot of reflected elements as seen on the black acrylic sheet all the pieces were sitting on.

[DanK]

Superb control of lighting


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[Chataignier]

Superb ! Sooo difficult to avoid unwanted highlights and shadows, this is brilliant
David

[royent]

I think I would like to see one with all the reflection.
Just a thought
Roy

[MrB]

Roy beat me to it, Manfred - I too was wondering why you had cut off part of the reflection.
Wonderful lighting, colours and shapes.

Philip

[Manfred M]

Roy / Phil - the reason that I cut off the bottom was for both compositional and practical purposes.

My sheet of Plexiglas is not super large, but I should be able to get more in if I just shoot shorter glasses.

I also find that I like the visual balance the way it is, but next time I shoot I will try for getting the whole reflection to see how that works out.

[DanK]

IMHO, the crop at the bottom where it is now creates a nice balance.


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[royent]

I'm sorry but my feeling is that it is like a full length portrait cut off at the calves. I can sense that there is something there and I'd like to now what. I realise that there can't be but if there where a gap between the reflection and the frame, it would help it..
Roy

[Chataignier]

IMHO, the crop at the bottom where it is now creates a nice balance.


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Me too

[MrB]

I accept Manfred's explanation that, due to the relative sizes of the glasses and Plexiglas, a complete reflection might not be possible. However, my eyes yearn to see more - for me the image seems incomplete. Nevertheless, to repeat - the lighting, colours and shapes are delightful.

Philip