...The Line Of Duty
by todbedy

Comment by blindjustice:
I like the trees, they have an ominous feel, like beings ushering the souls to the underworld, or protectors?

mugsplat2.jpg
by todbedy

Comment by IreneM:
You're a brave man ;-) This is a REAL mess. I was actually thingking of trying this - thank goodness I saw this picture first....

Espresso Explosion
by todbedy

Comment by Ivory:
Great capture! Congrat's on your blue.

Espresso Explosion
by todbedy

Comment by Pug-H:
Obviously the oil was the right thing to use, as it has the perfect viscosity for such a splash. Well done.

Espresso Explosion
by todbedy

Comment by riversong:
This is a fantastic image and story!! Congratulations!

mugsplat2.jpg
by todbedy

Comment by sherpet:
WOW..... this is a mess, and you did dam good with the one you entered thats for sure.....

Espresso Explosion
by todbedy

Comment by bvy:

Originally posted by vxpra: Originally posted by todbedy: .....After a convincing my self that the cleanup wouldn't be too bad...I decided to use motor oil... That may be the funniest thing I have read this month!!!

That line's a gutbuster, alright.

Congrats on the ribbon!

mugsplat2.jpg
by todbedy

Comment by bvy:
I don't think I've luaghed so hard at any picture I've ever seen here -- especially in light of the background story that goes along with the shot. This is hilarious!

Espresso Explosion
by todbedy

Comment by todbedy:
Ok...that didn't work..just check out my portfolio for the picture

Espresso Explosion
by todbedy

Comment by todbedy:
I actually didn't even use a flash on this one. I used the most powerful light source i know of...then sun! Set up was pretty simple. I had an old white particle board set on top of 2 crates and a white construction paper back drop taped to the side of my house about 2 feet behind the mug. I put a TON of newspaper below to catch any stray drops of oil. After I felt that i got my shot (or just sick of cleaning up) i burned everything...except the mug.

Here is one of the pictures taken right after the one I submitted for the challenge.