TEAM LOUISH
SETTINGS
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Exposure: 1/160
Aperture: 4.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 24.0 mm
Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
The aim of this shoot was to create a surreal image based on the impossibility of perfectly organised, tilted water, on a flat surface. The team of photographers achieved this by adhering the glasses to a flat plane of glass for stability and then arranging both the camera and the flat glass at the same, diagonal angle; by having them both at the same angle, they will counteract each other to give the illusion that the photograph was taken from a flat angle. Behind the foreground, the set up is a simple, blue sheet with one spotlight shone towards the backdrop to illuminate a rounded area behind the glasses. This gives a sunrise-type effect although it has been done with cold, blue colours. To create the vibrant shades within the glasses, the photographers have used different food colourings in water to maintain the transparency of the liquid but to differ it from the background. In addition, the flat glass provides a reflection that features a reversed version of the glasses, this adds to the surreal nature of the image as the clarity of the reflection gives the impression that there is a second set of glasses.
Overall, the result of their shoot was very successful as the contrast between dark and light background splits the image directly across the centre for a divided look. I think that my analysis of the method of this shoot will help me to investigate a way of similarly manipulating water within a glass. I am inspired to attempt to recreate the power and motion of a wave whilst simultaneously capturing it within the small confines of an ordinary, household glass. In this way, I can reflect on the movement and power of natural sources of water, such as the sea.
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Exposure: 1/160
Aperture: 4.0
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 24.0 mm
Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
The aim of this shoot was to create a surreal image based on the impossibility of perfectly organised, tilted water, on a flat surface. The team of photographers achieved this by adhering the glasses to a flat plane of glass for stability and then arranging both the camera and the flat glass at the same, diagonal angle; by having them both at the same angle, they will counteract each other to give the illusion that the photograph was taken from a flat angle. Behind the foreground, the set up is a simple, blue sheet with one spotlight shone towards the backdrop to illuminate a rounded area behind the glasses. This gives a sunrise-type effect although it has been done with cold, blue colours. To create the vibrant shades within the glasses, the photographers have used different food colourings in water to maintain the transparency of the liquid but to differ it from the background. In addition, the flat glass provides a reflection that features a reversed version of the glasses, this adds to the surreal nature of the image as the clarity of the reflection gives the impression that there is a second set of glasses.
Overall, the result of their shoot was very successful as the contrast between dark and light background splits the image directly across the centre for a divided look. I think that my analysis of the method of this shoot will help me to investigate a way of similarly manipulating water within a glass. I am inspired to attempt to recreate the power and motion of a wave whilst simultaneously capturing it within the small confines of an ordinary, household glass. In this way, I can reflect on the movement and power of natural sources of water, such as the sea.