Quaich

amunsie

E1, 50mm ED, f16, 1/30 sec, ISO100, Studio Lighting



Quaich is a Scots rendering of the Gaelic word "cuach", meaning a cup.

Centuries ago, they were built of wooden staves, and by the 17th century were often mounted in silver or made entirely from the metal.

Used for visitors welcomes or farewell cup by proud Clan Chiefs, worthy merchants or humble crofters, the quaich has kept its simple but beautiful shape and friendly purpose.

Of course, I had to drink the tastey single malt after this photo...:1drink

TristanP

Neat shot, nice designs on the cup. How did you light it?

DavidTO

amunsie wrote:

Of course, I had to drink the tastey single malt after this photo...

Yep, time to celebrate a great shot!

Skippy

Wow Look At That Craftsmanship

amunsie wrote:

E1, 50mm ED, f16, 1/30 sec, ISO100, Studio Lighting
Quaich is a Scots rendering of the Gaelic word "cuach", meaning a cup.

Centuries ago, they were built of wooden staves, and by the 17th century were often mounted in silver or made entirely from the metal.

Used for visitors welcomes or farewell cup by proud Clan Chiefs, worthy merchants or humble crofters, the quaich has kept its simple but beautiful shape and friendly purpose.

Of course, I had to drink the tastey single malt after this photo...

I love the design etched into the base of of the cup, and on the handle too, the lighting is great too.
.... you've set this shot up just beautifully .....so did it taste good
Thank you for sharing........ Skippy (Australia)

amunsie

TristanP wrote:

Neat shot, nice designs on the cup. How did you light it?

Thanks! Picked up the cup on a trip over to Stratford, ON. Big Scottish population around there and that's my heratige as well.

I used an AB800 shot through a poor-man's diffusion screen - tracing paper. I've got a 3x3 "frame" of 1/2" pvc and I bought a roll of 36" tracing paper from the art supply store in town. Got the tip from the book "Light Science & Magic".

Placed the light/screen at about 60° right of the camera and at a height where it was about 30° from horizontal.

amunsie

DavidTO wrote:

Yep, time to celebrate a great shot!

Thanks, bud! Single malts are one of those weaknesses I wish I could still afford.

Once in a while though - Duty Free is your friend.

I really like living in a border town

amunsie

Skippy wrote:

I love the design etched into the base of of the cup, and on the handle too, the lighting is great too.
.... you've set this shot up just beautifully .....so did it taste good
Thank you for sharing........ Skippy (Australia)

Skip,

The design is what made me want to buy that particular model. Had to twist the wife's arm as it was an extra $20

It's a traditional "thistle" design. Here's a link with a little bit o' history:

http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_quaich.htm

Was it good? Warmed my heart all the way down

docwalker

Burns Nicht is coming up. You have given me some ideas. Thanks.