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Pentax *ist DS
 06/04/2004 07:32:59 PM · #1
Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 06/04/2004 08:49:06 PM · #2
Maybe using a see-thru cup would give the ice/drink more contrast. You can try different/multiple lighting this way.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 06/04/2004 08:50:29 PM · #3
What are you trying to say with the shot?
OM System OM-1
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 06/04/2004 09:11:10 PM · #4
If shooting with a camera isn't working, try a shotgun....
Pentax *ist DS
 06/05/2004 05:57:59 PM · #5
I did intend to say shoot in my question.
I was trying to get a detailed shot of the ice cubes.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 06/05/2004 06:01:32 PM · #6
Maybe try shooting from the side, with large cubes? You might get a better sense of depth and more color. This image is in focus just fine, but is very two-dimensional.
Canon EOS-1D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 06/05/2004 06:07:12 PM · #7
Maybe fill it to near the top and use a more side-ways angle to get some height into the icecubes? I'd also use a small aperture to get a deeper DOF. Also be careful to avoid blowing out detail on the icecubes. I think I'd be tempted to underexpose slightly and bumb up brightness/saturation with editing.

Here's a shot I entered a while ago:


Message edited by author 2004-06-05 18:08:13.
Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 06/05/2004 07:44:42 PM · #8
Actually the shot isn't that bad. You only have a few small "blown out" spots which can easily be Cloned out. The cubes themselves look fine to me. Then you could adjust the contrast a little using Curves. And maybe play with the colors a little, etc.

BTW, I wouldn't try Spazmo's idea, you'll probably get punch all over the place using that technique. ;)
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