Wine and Cheese

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• Dingo (11948)
• [2004-08-21 15:56]

Sure Jack, you can pour me a glass. It is a nice set-up, but improvement is possible...
For instance, I would have disabled the flash and have used only existing light from your room. This would have avoided the glare on the bottle - making it impossible to read the label - and wouldn't have "burnt" the white cheese. And you used a tripod, so long exposure times wouldn't have caused any problems. The only problem would be the backlight from the window, so you should probable have had to use exposure compensation of +1 or even +2. Give it a try and see the difference!
Anyway, TFS. Hope you enjoyed drinking as well as taking this picture ;o).

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• lacouette (721)
• [2004-08-21 19:38]

A good picture that could have been great. The subject is a little to centered and that harsh flash burn takes away the softness of this planned picture. Using a tripod and the right exposure time you wouldn't need the flash, or you could use a diffuser. Very good subject.

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• Nuco (0)
• [2004-08-22 3:52]

I agree with the two precedent comments.

I think that it may be interesting to take the shot from the left-top with a 30 degrees angle. This would recreate some 3D impression.

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• cloverstar (0)
• [2004-10-09 9:52]

Hi Jack. I know others have made suggestions, but a simple way to avoid using the flash is for you to stand the other side of the table, with your back to the window. This way the natural light would be perfect for this type of photography. I hope you don't mind me saying so.
I like the compositon with the bottle, glasses, and the candle is a nice touch.
If you prefer to use a flash, sometimes if you place a piece of paper towel over it, it can help with the harshness flashes create at times.