LPS #1, take 2

Nikolai

Well, how about steamy this time?

Magic Steam



Canon 30D + EF-S 17-85 + 580EX + tripod
Processed in PS CS3

Whaddayathink?

douglas

Very cool Nik, love the colors, lighting and swirl patterns

Nikolai

Douglas,

douglas wrote:

Very cool Nik, love the colors, lighting and swirl patterns

It's an honor hearing this from the King of The Kitchen! Thank you, Sire!

So, Doug, which one do you like more: chilled glasses or the steaming kettle?

douglas

Nikolai wrote:

It's an honor hearing this from the King of The Kitchen! Thank you, Sire!

So, Doug, which one do you like more: chilled glasses or the steaming kettle?

I like the steaming kettle better, the glasses were nice but the left glass with the fire above the glass didnt quite look right for me. Besides im working on a glass lol. will see how it works.

douglas

Dont take that the wrong way, i was just joking around by all means if you like the glasses better or reshoot please do.

Nikolai

Douglas,

douglas wrote:

Dont take that the wrong way, i was just joking around by all means if you like the glasses better or reshoot please do.

I never had a single doubt that you were joking :-)

The fact is, I'm undecided. Chilled... Steamy... Steamed... Chilling...

Here, in the SoCal version of the Wysteria Lane, we don't get neither Real Cold for the snow/ice (actually, it hit 90 today:-), nor any industry for the Real Steam. It's the 'burbs as far as you can see. Very,very nice to live , but not many chances for dramatic photoops

So the only hurricane I can get would be in my glass :-)

douglas

Nikolai wrote:

I never had a single doubt that you were joking :-)

The fact is, I'm undecided. Chilled... Steamy... Steamed... Chilling...

Here, in the SoCal version of the Wysteria Lane, we don't get neither Real Cold for the snow/ice (actually, it hit 90 today:-), nor any industry for the Real Steam. It's the 'burbs as far as you can see. Very,very nice to live , but not many chances for dramatic photoops

So the only hurricane I can get would be in my glass :-)

Glad to hear it. Also glad to see no hurricanes in your area. None around here either thankfully. Not much of anything around here actually lol, just have to try to get creative or travel a bit sometimes for photo ops.

System

Did ya really need to start another thread Nik?


I think your 1st image is much more interesting.

Nikolai

Truth,

truth wrote:

Did ya really need to start another thread Nik?

I think your 1st image is much more interesting.

It's a different image, with a totally different subject...

Thanks for commenting!

saurora

This is done very well Nik, but maybe not as 'original' of an idea as your drink shot. The steam is very magical, though...I'm leaning to the first one slightly. I reserve the right to change my mind, however!

Nikolai

Saurora,

saurora wrote:

This is done very well Nik, but maybe not as 'original' of an idea as your drink shot. The steam is very magical, though...I'm leaning to the first one slightly. I reserve the right to change my mind, however!

Duly noted! :saurora
Thanks!

adrian_k

Nikolai, Just to confuse things, I'm going to say that the kettle is far better.
And having just tried lighting steam, I can say with authority that that is very well lit.

saurora wrote:

This is done very well Nik, but maybe not as 'original' of an idea as your drink shot. The steam is very magical, though...I'm leaning to the first one slightly. I reserve the right to change my mind, however!

claudermilk

I love that shot. Very very cool.

BTW, it sure is hard to get the Chilled feeling here in SoCal right now. I'm just glad the housework is all inside at the moment.

salazar

Nikolai wrote:

The fact is, I'm undecided. Chilled... Steamy... Steamed... Chilling...

Here, in the SoCal version of the Wysteria Lane, we don't get either Real Cold for the snow/ice (actually, it hit 90 today:-), nor any industry for the Real Steam. It's the 'burbs as far as you can see. Very,very nice to live , but not many chances for dramatic photoops

So the only hurricane I can get would be in my glass :-)

Well, snow & ice here isn't a problem, the harbour outside the window is a sheet of ice as for as the eye can see. Funny how photos of it don't look cold.

I'm voting for the kettle and puff of steam. I like the shot for it's beauty and simplicity. Very pretty to look at.

Flyinggina

Yep. The steam. It is a literal interpretation, but beautifully executed. I love the lighting on both the steam and the spout of the kettle. Now could I borrow your drink photo?

Virginia

Nikolai

Adrian,

adrian_k wrote:

Nikolai, Just to confuse things, I'm going to say that the kettle is far better.
And having just tried lighting steam, I can say with authority that that is very well lit.

Thank you for your feedback!
Well, I can honestly say it took me about 40-50 shots in 3 sesssions to come out with this version, so, to your point, yes, it requires some work:-)

Nikolai

Chris,

claudermilk wrote:

I love that shot. Very very cool.

BTW, it sure is hard to get the Chilled feeling here in SoCal right now. I'm just glad the housework is all inside at the moment.

Yeah, they say it was 94 yesterday and it was the record hot - again...

Nikolai

Salazar,

salazar wrote:

Well, snow & ice here isn't a problem, the harbour outside the window is a sheet of ice as for as the eye can see. Funny how photos of it don't look cold.

I'm voting for the kettle and puff of steam. I like the shot for it's beauty and simplicity. Very pretty to look at.

Thank you for your opinion, I do appreciate it!

Nikolai

Virginia,

Flyinggina wrote:

Yep. The steam. It is a literal interpretation, but beautifully executed. I love the lighting on both the steam and the spout of the kettle.

Thanks!
Yes, this is my biggest concern for now with this shot: the literality of the interpretation. My biggest bet with it is the technical aspect, but we all know that technicality loses to artisticity more often than not...

Flyinggina wrote:

Now could I borrow your drink photo?
Virginia

GaryBakker

Nikolai wrote:

Whaddayathink?

Rank amateur here -- how in the heck did you do that? Muli-color lighting?

To answer your question -- what do I think? -- I think it's magnificent. But to your point Nikolai, I'd agree that it's technically magnificent as opposed to take-my-breath-away magnificent.

But then again, I'm the kind of guy who watches a magician and spends his entire time trying to figure our how the trick was done, as opposed to simply enjoying the magic.

Nikolai

Green,

Green Fleurdelis wrote:

Rank amateur here -- how in the heck did you do that? Muli-color lighting?

To answer your question -- what do I think? -- I think it's magnificent. But to your point Nikolai, I'd agree that it's technically magnificent as opposed to take-my-breath-away magnificent.

But then again, I'm the kind of guy who watches a magician and spends his entire time trying to figure our how the trick was done, as opposed to simply enjoying the magic.

Thank you for you time and comments!

Well, let me say for now that the secret lies with curves

Enjoy the magic!

Swartzy

OK....just saw this
Kind of cool Nik but it lacks that "got your attention and am keeping it" mood. I love the light and steam but something else needs to be in the frame enveloped by it or affected by it. You glasses shot was beautiful and a great contrast from hot to cold (hence, chilled/steamy).

My 3 cents worth (don't spend it all in one place)

Nikolai

Swartzy,

Swartzy wrote:

Kind of cool Nik but it lacks that "got your attention and am keeping it" mood. I love the light and steam but something else needs to be in the frame enveloped by it or affected by it. You glasses shot was beautiful and a great contrast from hot to cold (hence, chilled/steamy).

My 3 cents worth (don't spend it all in one place)

Thank you, appreciate the feedback!