mug shot by northy

mug shot

a bit of "faience" for the "f" word challenge...
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/25183/friday-f-word-faience

this would be a piece of glazed earthenware... i think... it occurs to me, that i'm not entirely certain what "earthenware" is... pottery, i presume... this is a pinch mug meant for tea and i kind of love it although i find it much too awkward to drink from :)
dark and lovely.the textures are stunning.
March 31st, 2015  
cool mug - nice low-key shot!
March 31st, 2015  
love the dark tones and low key lighting of your images ..another stellar one!!
March 31st, 2015  
Big fan of your technique. Very distinctive. Nice "faience". fav.
March 31st, 2015  
Great shot
March 31st, 2015  
Awesome shot
March 31st, 2015  
Lighting is awesome, great photo
March 31st, 2015  
Awesome, a fav.
March 31st, 2015  
You tweaked my curiosity and looked up definition of Earthenware vs Stoneware and found I didn't really know the difference. More aware today. Nice captures.
March 31st, 2015  
Awesome shot, great lighting and textures. For me, tea has to be drunk out of nice china. I could imagine a nice chai in this though ....
March 31st, 2015  
Cool mug made to look awesome
March 31st, 2015  
Great use of negative space Sarah!
March 31st, 2015  
Fab lighting again. This looks awesome on black.
March 31st, 2015  
Very cool low light effect and shadow.
April 1st, 2015  
great detail & texture
April 1st, 2015  
Great lowkey shot, and such a cool mug.
April 1st, 2015  
Lovely shot.
May I ask...do you have some pro kit for these low-key shots of do you use domestic products like an everyday lamp?
You have a great way of making the simple look very cool.
April 1st, 2015  
@stevecameras tx Steve... the lighting in this is from a cheap basic ikea gooseneck lamp :)

here is a silly picture of the lamp http://365project.org/northy/365/2013-12-03

and here is one of it in action: http://365project.org/northy/365/2014-02-06

and the image i was shooting: http://365project.org/northy/365/2014-02-07

i do have some softbox lights, an external flash, and a flashlight that i like to use a fair bit... plus i use an app on my iPad for lighting in some cases... but this lamp is pretty much my first "go to" for lighting on set up shots...
April 2nd, 2015  
It works very well. Thank you for replying. :))
April 2nd, 2015  
I think the tea would dribble down my chin.. or worse! Fantastic shot! Fav!
April 4th, 2015  
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