“Photography is like making cheese. It takes a hell of a lot of milk to make a small amount of cheese just like it takes a hell of a lot of photos to get a good one.” – Robert Gillis
I won’t call this a good one, but… at least it’s the best one of the session. I made a lot of attempts at this image just to come up with what I have. I played with the light, moving the flash all around, played with the perspective, and sporadically would eat a piece of the cheese then needed to cut another slice. Each time I tried something new I presented myself with the opportunity to learn. In this case I learned more about my wireless flash: such as standby mode does not work in wireless (see page 73 of the SB-800 manual.) I also enjoyed nibbling on the subjects during and afterwards. 🙂
11 Comments
pj
That quote calls to mind a related one by Ansel Adams —
“Twelve significant photographs in a year is a good crop.”
Glad you got the shot you wanted before the food was gone.
Monte Stevens
I’ve heard that from him before and a good reminder. I don’t like the shot because I rushed everything about it and not because I wanted to eat it all. 🙂
Paul
Monte, you sure make a tasty looking photo! 🙂
Monte Stevens
The smoked gouda and sausage were the best combo but not the healthiest to eat. 🙂
Earl
Mnnte, looks like a wonderful antipasto to me. I think you did a good job with the white on white plate and background.
Earl
That should be Monte…rather then Mnnte. 😉
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Earl. Yes, it was good and I’m still nibbling on the cheese and sausage.
QPB (Mary Ann)
Learning how to best use my flash is next on my list of skills to learn. And that looks delicious 🙂
Monte Stevens
That’s what we need, a goal. Have fun with it and let us see what you come with.
Jim | SpinView
Mmmm. Breakfast here, but I’m rethinking meals for later… Like Earl said, good job with drawing out the plate, not just on one side. I don’t have a flash yet, so I don’t think I could achieve this shot with natural light!
Monte Stevens
Any type of reflector would probably work. All the flash did was fill in the shadows for me. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals!