Waiting for the ceremony to start.... (photo approved in Pentax Premiere Collection)

mikerigel · 04:17 AM

Here's a photo I took 2 weeks ago at a friend's wedding. When I saw those glasses with the candles behind, I knew that could make a good photograph.
Taken with K10 and DA* 50-135mm.

1/125s f/5.6 at 95.0mm iso800

I submitted it without much faith to the Pentax gallery and it ended up in the premiere collection...

Comments welcome!

JCSullivan · 09-26-2007, 05:11 AM

How could it NOT! There is something quite captivating about the image.
Well done.

hamidlmt · 09-26-2007, 08:31 AM

Couldn't ask for more in a shot! Stunning!

AlexL · 09-26-2007, 09:42 AM

Wow, I love the repeating pattern created by the glass, and especially how the reflections are in focus.

**NaClH2O** · 09-26-2007, 09:46 AM

Most excellent Mike. Stunning capture, and I too love the reflections of the glass bases.

NaCl(a picture to be very proud of)H2O

mikerigel · 09-26-2007, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by JCSullivan

How could it NOT! There is something quite captivating about the image.
Well done.

Thank you. I think the very low light in the reception hall was perfect, and I like the purple table cloth adding colors to the overall image.

Originally posted by hamidlmt

Couldn't ask for more in a shot! Stunning!

Thank you Hamid!

Originally posted by gerbilbox

Wow, I love the repeating pattern created by the glass, and especially how the reflections are in focus.

Thank you! I took several ones that night, including some with the candle in focus and the glasses out but it doesn't look as good.

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Most excellent Mike. Stunning capture, and I too love the reflections of the glass bases.

NaCl(a picture to be very proud of)H2O

Thanks. I loved the reflections too. As mentioned above, I have other shots with the glasses completely out of focus but it just doesn't look as good, and the reflections are too blurry.

channeler · 09-26-2007, 03:15 PM

Yes, a stunning photo Mike. The refections and patterns in the glass are beautiful and also give a harmony to the scene. Excellent use of dof. You have a good eye for an opportunity for a great shot.

Paul

khardur · 09-26-2007, 05:04 PM

excellent shot Mike. I love the contrast between the warm candle light reflections and the cool tones in the glasses.

PaulAndAPentax · 09-26-2007, 05:17 PM

Outstanding! Congratulations! It is an interesting photo!

vievetrick · 09-26-2007, 05:28 PM

This is an amazing shot. Great eye!!!!!!

**Marc Langille** · 09-26-2007, 05:44 PM

You've captured reflected light, but the way in which it was captured makes it such an interesting image.

Yes, it's busy, but in the right way... the creation of a pattern within the confusion. I think any other composition or angle wouldn't be quite "right" in capturing the reflections. I hope that makes sense!

Beautifully done.

Cheers,
Marc

MRRiley · 09-26-2007, 06:37 PM

Outstanding shot Mike... Congrats on the Premiere Collection selection!

mikerigel · 09-27-2007, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by channeler

Yes, a stunning photo Mike. The refections and patterns in the glass are beautiful and also give a harmony to the scene. Excellent use of dof. You have a good eye for an opportunity for a great shot.

Paul

Thank you Paul, good thing the bride was late, it allowed me to look for something to shoot..

Originally posted by khardur

excellent shot Mike. I love the contrast between the warm candle light reflections and the cool tones in the glasses.

Thanks! Exactly my feelings too!

Originally posted by PaulAndAPentax

Outstanding! Congratulations! It is an interesting photo!

Thank you!

Originally posted by vievetrick

This is an amazing shot. Great eye!!!!!!

Thank you!

Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user

You've captured reflected light, but the way in which it was captured makes it such an interesting image.

Yes, it's busy, but in the right way... the creation of a pattern within the confusion. I think any other composition or angle wouldn't be quite "right" in capturing the reflections. I hope that makes sense!

Beautifully done.

Cheers,
Marc

Thank you Marc! yes, it does make sense and I agree with you.. as mentioned before, I have a few other similar shots, but this one is the one!

mtnbearhug · 09-27-2007, 03:34 PM

This shot is very elegant.. simple yet Beautful..

I would love to blow that up and place it in my home!!!

GREAT shot!!!

roentarre · 09-27-2007, 06:36 PM

The lighting is so sophisticated. Warm and rich sentiment flows through.

Congrads on the shot added to the premier!

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09-26-2007, 05:44 PM	#11
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Mike, this is a classic example of photography You've captured reflected light, but the way in which it was captured makes it such an interesting image. Yes, it's busy, but in the right way... the creation of a pattern within the confusion. I think any other composition or angle wouldn't be quite "right" in capturing the reflections. I hope that makes sense! Beautifully done. Cheers, Marc

09-27-2007, 03:34 PM	#14
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	Elegance This shot is very elegant.. simple yet Beautful.. I would love to blow that up and place it in my home!!! GREAT shot!!!

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09-26-2007, 05:11 AM	#2
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	How could it NOT! There is something quite captivating about the image. Well done.

09-26-2007, 08:31 AM	#3
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	Couldn't ask for more in a shot! Stunning!

09-26-2007, 09:42 AM	#4
AlexL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 137	Wow, I love the repeating pattern created by the glass, and especially how the reflections are in focus.

09-26-2007, 09:46 AM	#5
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Most excellent Mike. Stunning capture, and I too love the reflections of the glass bases. NaCl(a picture to be very proud of)H2O

09-26-2007, 11:53 AM	#6
mikerigel Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 354 Original Poster	Originally posted by JCSullivan How could it NOT! There is something quite captivating about the image. Well done. Thank you. I think the very low light in the reception hall was perfect, and I like the purple table cloth adding colors to the overall image. Originally posted by hamidlmt Couldn't ask for more in a shot! Stunning! Thank you Hamid! Originally posted by gerbilbox Wow, I love the repeating pattern created by the glass, and especially how the reflections are in focus. Thank you! I took several ones that night, including some with the candle in focus and the glasses out but it doesn't look as good. Originally posted by NaClH2O Most excellent Mike. Stunning capture, and I too love the reflections of the glass bases. NaCl(a picture to be very proud of)H2O Thanks. I loved the reflections too. As mentioned above, I have other shots with the glasses completely out of focus but it just doesn't look as good, and the reflections are too blurry.

09-26-2007, 03:15 PM	#7
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Yes, a stunning photo Mike. The refections and patterns in the glass are beautiful and also give a harmony to the scene. Excellent use of dof. You have a good eye for an opportunity for a great shot. Paul

09-26-2007, 05:04 PM	#8
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	excellent shot Mike. I love the contrast between the warm candle light reflections and the cool tones in the glasses.

09-26-2007, 05:17 PM	#9
PaulAndAPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 390	Outstanding! Congratulations! It is an interesting photo!

09-26-2007, 05:28 PM	#10
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	This is an amazing shot. Great eye!!!!!!

09-26-2007, 06:37 PM	#12
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Outstanding shot Mike... Congrats on the Premiere Collection selection!

09-27-2007, 09:00 AM	#13
mikerigel Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 354 Original Poster	Originally posted by channeler Yes, a stunning photo Mike. The refections and patterns in the glass are beautiful and also give a harmony to the scene. Excellent use of dof. You have a good eye for an opportunity for a great shot. Paul Thank you Paul, good thing the bride was late, it allowed me to look for something to shoot.. Originally posted by khardur excellent shot Mike. I love the contrast between the warm candle light reflections and the cool tones in the glasses. Thanks! Exactly my feelings too! Originally posted by PaulAndAPentax Outstanding! Congratulations! It is an interesting photo! Thank you! Originally posted by vievetrick This is an amazing shot. Great eye!!!!!! Thank you! Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user You've captured reflected light, but the way in which it was captured makes it such an interesting image. Yes, it's busy, but in the right way... the creation of a pattern within the confusion. I think any other composition or angle wouldn't be quite "right" in capturing the reflections. I hope that makes sense! Beautifully done. Cheers, Marc Thank you Marc! yes, it does make sense and I agree with you.. as mentioned before, I have a few other similar shots, but this one is the one!

09-27-2007, 06:36 PM	#15
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	The lighting is so sophisticated. Warm and rich sentiment flows through. Congrads on the shot added to the premier!