Break out the bubbly

Break out the bubbly · **1 Like**

Happy New Year.

Corgi · 01-03-2016, 12:39 PM

I like the picture very much, reminds me of the new Panic! at the disco video. "Death of a bachelor"

kjg48359 · 01-03-2016, 02:18 PM

Has a nice almost glowing tone that gives a cheerful feeling.

**PeggyR** · 01-03-2016, 07:29 PM

Excellent use of B&W. Nominated.

tsfiddle · 01-03-2016, 10:50 PM

Silvery black and white creates the stylish elegance of a 1930s-1940s celebration - Fred Astaire tapping against rhythms of clinking glasses -- I can hear big band music and echoes of Guy Lombardo's Auld Lang Syne. Light refractions of ghostly past dissolving into present with mysterious reflections of future's possibilities. Gorgeous range of tones and textures from the more abstract, painterly reflections in the champagne bucket, to the sharp details of the bottles and harlequinesque shapes of the candelabra against the larger areas of shadow and gradations in the background. I like the rhythm of verticals (candles and bottle necks) which feels like music and dance. At first glance, the bottles seemed to be in movement. Also contemporary -- the candelabra's facets reminiscent of the Waterford crystal ball sparkling in Times Square. Exquisite way to celebrate a season of transitions...Nominated!!!

**wmarkroberts** · 01-04-2016, 12:20 AM

Love the atmosphere conjured up by this one. Nominated.

mrmunoz73 · 01-04-2016, 09:44 AM

this photo takes me to a feast of December, nominated!!!

tsfiddle · 01-04-2016, 03:40 PM

Although I already commented last night, I'm still thinking about this photograph and had to look at it again. I noticed what looks like reflections of NYC architecture adorned with Christmas decorations in the "bubbles" around the champagne, which adds even more to the already festive seasonal feeling. When I mentioned Fred Astaire in the first comment, I realized also that those black and white musicals from the 40's were fantasy escapes from the stress, fear, and economic strains during WW II. Although we have different conflicts and financial concerns now, the "period" yet contemporary quality brings that full circle as we escape into celebration with hopes for peace in 2016 -- very touching...

Tessie · 01-04-2016, 09:00 PM

Festive.

Dushko_B · 01-08-2016, 03:52 AM

This is some advanced stuff. Agree with the comments above. There are two others I liked but this is the best. I hope it is genuine, because it stands out.

A bit of explanation would be welcome - how was what done and why. Just the basics, it would be too hard to monkey anyways so you don't have to worry (I think).

**Kerrowdown** · 01-09-2016, 05:35 PM

Liking the overall feel of this image.

cdmikelis · 01-10-2016, 10:02 AM

Stock photo - I mean it is stock photo style.

Sagi · 01-11-2016, 03:24 AM

For me this is great shot!

jeantree · 01-11-2016, 04:14 PM

Nicely done

slowpez · 01-12-2016, 08:03 AM

Nominated.

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01-03-2016, 02:18 PM	#3
kjg48359 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Just outside of Detroit MI Photos: Gallery Posts: 103	Nice Tone Has a nice almost glowing tone that gives a cheerful feeling.

01-03-2016, 10:50 PM	#5
tsfiddle Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 127	Silvery black and white creates the stylish elegance of a 1930s-1940s celebration - Fred Astaire tapping against rhythms of clinking glasses -- I can hear big band music and echoes of Guy Lombardo's Auld Lang Syne. Light refractions of ghostly past dissolving into present with mysterious reflections of future's possibilities. Gorgeous range of tones and textures from the more abstract, painterly reflections in the champagne bucket, to the sharp details of the bottles and harlequinesque shapes of the candelabra against the larger areas of shadow and gradations in the background. I like the rhythm of verticals (candles and bottle necks) which feels like music and dance. At first glance, the bottles seemed to be in movement. Also contemporary -- the candelabra's facets reminiscent of the Waterford crystal ball sparkling in Times Square. Exquisite way to celebrate a season of transitions...Nominated!!! Last edited by tsfiddle; 01-03-2016 at 11:39 PM.

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01-03-2016, 12:39 PM	#2
Corgi Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 73	I like the picture very much, reminds me of the new Panic! at the disco video. "Death of a bachelor"

01-03-2016, 07:29 PM	#4
PeggyR Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 298	Excellent use of B&W. Nominated.

01-04-2016, 12:20 AM	#6
wmarkroberts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 396	Love the atmosphere conjured up by this one. Nominated.

01-04-2016, 09:44 AM	#7
mrmunoz73 New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 29	this photo takes me to a feast of December, nominated!!!

01-04-2016, 03:40 PM	#8
tsfiddle Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 127	Although I already commented last night, I'm still thinking about this photograph and had to look at it again. I noticed what looks like reflections of NYC architecture adorned with Christmas decorations in the "bubbles" around the champagne, which adds even more to the already festive seasonal feeling. When I mentioned Fred Astaire in the first comment, I realized also that those black and white musicals from the 40's were fantasy escapes from the stress, fear, and economic strains during WW II. Although we have different conflicts and financial concerns now, the "period" yet contemporary quality brings that full circle as we escape into celebration with hopes for peace in 2016 -- very touching...

01-04-2016, 09:00 PM	#9
Tessie Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: California Posts: 100	Festive.

01-08-2016, 03:52 AM	#10
Dushko_B New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 11	This is some advanced stuff. Agree with the comments above. There are two others I liked but this is the best. I hope it is genuine, because it stands out. A bit of explanation would be welcome - how was what done and why. Just the basics, it would be too hard to monkey anyways so you don't have to worry (I think).

01-09-2016, 05:35 PM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Liking the overall feel of this image.

01-10-2016, 10:02 AM	#12
cdmikelis New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 17	Stock photo - I mean it is stock photo style.

01-11-2016, 03:24 AM	#13
Sagi New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9	For me this is great shot!

01-11-2016, 04:14 PM	#14
jeantree Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Photos: Gallery Posts: 221	Nicely done

01-12-2016, 08:03 AM	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Nominated.