Mirror Mirror ....
by ekmai

Comment by nico_blue:
I think the reflection and composition work well here. not sure what to make of the image being flipped upside down though... Great lighting as well btw. 8

Celebrate with a Bottle of Nines
by ekmai

Comment by ekmai:
Thanks for your comments guys. The 9 lights are actually bokeh highlights from the windows in the background.

I used some black card to cut out a number 9 shape (about 1cm high), and glued the "hole" in the nine with a bit of cotton, which you can see. so then I used an elastic band to secure the entire black card with the 9 hole in it on the lens. Any bokeh highlights then took on the shape of the 9. Interestingly, when I stepped down to f22 the entire image took on a 9 shape. Basically, you can get some cool effects with hearts, stars, 4-leaf clovers, etc The vignette look is simply because the shot was taken at night so the building in the background was surrounded by darkness.

Hope that helps :)

Celebrate with a Bottle of Nines
by ekmai

Comment by colorcarnival:
This is cool. I love the light on the bottle too.

Celebrate with a Bottle of Nines
by ekmai

Comment by AJSullivan:
This is pretty neat. Like the vignetted look of the soht. Would love to know how you set this up.

Celebrate with a Bottle of Nines
by ekmai

Comment by ahjenny:
I thought this was a really neat picture!

Celebrate with a Bottle of Nines
by ekmai

Comment by poser:
would like to know how this was done.

Celebrate with a Bottle of Nines
by ekmai

Comment by Niecy:
Excellent, this is the best IMO yet, very creative, perfect lighting, and the DOF is right on. Very interesting concept.

Purple is my favourite colour
by ekmai

Comment by Eisbaer:
This would make a fantastic kid's book. Great job!

Purple is my favourite colour
by ekmai

Comment by ekmai:
A big thank you to all of you for your feedback. @Crayon, LOL, that is actually a great idea; I never thought of that :)

Purple is my favourite colour
by ekmai

Comment by ambaker:
Wow! It is obvious that a lot of work went into this winner. Congratulations on a very well deserved blue.