25. Southern Comfort
by cempey on Mar.25, 2005, under March 2005
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Another studio shot. I’ve used one small flash to the right of the bottle and glass aimed at the background for a high key effect with another to the front left diffused by several layers of diffuser for a softbox type illumination. I did try to ignite the shot glass but it would not stay lit. Surprising for a 100 proof spirit. I’ll try this again another time with Black Sambuca. That one will work I believe. If not, more fun trying!
March 26th, 2005 on 5:14 am
How did you get the cracked effect in the shot glass?
March 26th, 2005 on 6:38 am
It was actually tin foil I placed behind the glass to reflect some light back into the liquid when it was lit from the front, but the foil wasn’t flat. I should have removed the foil for the side r back lit shots but neglected to.
February 10th, 2006 on 2:55 pm
Have you tried any macro shots with a viscous liquid in a glass?
March 21st, 2007 on 5:26 pm
Hi Chris -
Love the shot and was wondering if I could use it to illustrate something in my blog. I tentatively have it up and credited to you but if you want me to take it down just let me know. I’ll send an email as well.
Cheers
Rai