One week photo challenge : Photographing apples
Day 3
Today I used a soft metal wire to add interesting highlights to the dark composition. I played a little with the idea of creating an abstract shape.
Lighting.
I used a reflected flash light on top of the subject, but slightly on the right side. I also used a few black boards to darken the area around the subject.
Details
Nikon D 800
Iso 100
shutter speed 1/60 s
aperture f/ 9
One week photo challenge: photographing apples
Day 2
Here I added some layers and framed the subject using reflections and different materials. I also played a little bit with the colour contrast.
Lighting.
It took me a few attempts to get the lighting right in this shot. First I tried with direct light, but the shiny surface of the apple was reflecting too much….Therefore I had to use some backlight and a reflected light from the left, in order to avoid any problems. A black board on the left stopped the backlight from falling directly onto the subject.
Details.
Nikon D 800
Iso 100
shutter speed 1/60 s
aperture f/8
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One week photo challenge: photographing apples
Day 1
I’ve decided to dedicate this week to apples! It’s a challenge!
I’ll be taking pictures of apples for a week and posting them as I go along. Starting form today, this is my first photograph! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Lighting.
For this setup I used one flash light with a small soft box (from the right) and three black boards to darken the areas around the subject. I also used a white card on the left, to bounce the light onto the darkest area of the subject.
Details
Nikon D 800
Iso 100
aperture f/8
shutter speed 1/60 s
Comments are very welcome, but you are also welcomed to join me and take part in this challenge if you like! X
Organic black grapes on small plexiglass box, placed on black stone.
These small and sweet black grapes are coming from our vineyard.
Behind the scenes.
For the setup I used two lights and some boards. I placed the main light on the side and one soft light on the background. I also used one white to reflect some light on the darkest areas and one black to block the light on the opposite side.
Details.
NIKON D800
85mm/ ƒ/7.1/ 1/60s/ ISO 100
A small red apple on metal with dark background.
Behind the scenes.
I used a black stone base and droplets in order to add layers and texture. Shot with one light and I used a white board to bounce the light back onto the subject. I also used a black board to darken the background on the right.
Details
Camera Nikon D 800
Iso 100
Aperture f/7.1
Shutter Speed 1/60s
A low-key image featuring a ripe persimmon (kaki fruit) on metal plate with tiny droplets, on a dark background.
Behind the scenes.
For this setup I used two white boards (on the left) to bounce the flash light (which was placed on the right) on the back of the fruit and on the metal plate. I also used a black board to darken the background.
Details
Camera Nikon D 800
Iso 100
Aperture f/7.1
Speed 1/60s
One of my favourite pasta recipes!
I am still working on this…I’ll probably take some more!
Lovely and sweet breakfast smoothie, high in fibre and full of energy!
Plum and apple breakfast smoothie.
Ingredients
2 smoothies
4 large plums
1 golden delicious apple
2 tablespoons rolled oats
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable milk (almond, soy or rice milk)
2 ice cubes
Method.
1. Wash the fruit, then peel the apple and cut the fruit into large chunks.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of rolled oats, 1 tablespoon of honey (or agave syrup), two tablespoons of vegetable milk of your choice and two ice cubes. Blend everything until smooth.
3. Serve in two large glasses.
Breakfast smoothie con prugne e mele.
Ingredienti
2 smoothies
4 prugne rosse grosse
1 mela golden
2 cucchiai di fiocchi d’avena integrali
1 cucchiaio di miele o sciroppo d’agave (facoltativo)
2 cucchiai di latte vegetale (latte di mandorla, di soia, oppure di riso)
2 cubetti di ghiaccio
Preparazione.
1. Lavate bene la frutta e sbucciate la mela. Tagliate grossolanamente la frutta a pezzi e mettetela in un frullatore.
2. Aggiungete i fiocchi d’avena, il miele (o lo sciroppo d’agave), due cucchiai di latte vegetale e due cubetti di ghiaccio. Frullate fino ad ottenere un composto denso e cremoso.
3. Versate in due bicchieri grandi e servite.
It’s a red cabbage…But I see a warrior! 😉
For the setup I used one light and a white board on the opposite side, in order to balance the light and get more details in the dark areas.
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