let's drink to that! by summerfield

let's drink to that!

i will let you in on a secret. i have more than five thousand photos on 365 but you won't find a shot like this. that's because i've been purposely avoiding shooting something like this. why? because the few times i tried it's always been an epic fail. no matter that i follow the lighting instructions i still get those ugly reflections. in twelve years photographing experience, i will admit, this is the best i've done this, and i'm not happy. now don't be scolding me. i'm not being hard on myself. it's just that i know what my strengths are, and this is not one of them. so why am i posting this? because i have nothing else.🤣

and as the great Thomas Edison once said, "i have not failed, i just found ten thousand ways that won't work."

have a good night, everyone.

-o0o-

belatedly tagging this for the peter forsgard 52 assignments. for this week, it is black and white. come to think of it, i could tag the whole week for this prompt. maybe i will. or maybe i will not.😜
Well I think it’s just wonderful!
February 8th, 2022  
Looks great!
February 8th, 2022  
Wow, I think it's a success!
February 8th, 2022  
Looks like a great success to me. I love the effect.
February 8th, 2022  
Not to worry- I have tried a thousand times to do refraction shots- oil and otherwise- and like you have decided the technique is not for me- I like looking at other people's shots, but mine are awful. However, unlike you, I am no longer brave enough to post them- I resort to annfoolery instead! Good try!
February 8th, 2022  
I am struggling to find anything wrong with this one. Your composition is spot on and you’re execution is as well as far as I’m concerned this one gets a FAV
February 8th, 2022  
I personally would call this a success, but with that said, I totally understand what you are saying.
February 8th, 2022  
I think you have succeeded
February 8th, 2022  
Well you didn't fail this time! Fabulous!!
February 8th, 2022  
I thought it is a very nice shot.
February 8th, 2022  
how cool, love the see the glasses thought he glasses.
February 8th, 2022  
First of all, I think you did very well here. It’s a well thought out and well executed image. Secondly, this is what makes 365 so great. We are constantly challenged to leave our comfort zone and try something new. I know myself I have tried techniques I never would have done without the inspiration of this community. 365 is, as you are fond of saying, aces!
February 8th, 2022  
that is so amazing!
February 8th, 2022  
I think it is really great!
February 8th, 2022  
I have no idea what is wrong with this shot, looks great to me
February 8th, 2022  
As Kathy says... what's wrong with this? Only you know what you had in mind. So I shall let it be. I think it is a terribly well thought and executed photograph.
That Tom has a point!
February 8th, 2022  
Very clever and congrats on the number of photos - I'm trailing behind on 4900! fav
February 8th, 2022  
Oh yes, I see what you mean - when I enlarged it a thousand percent! It's beauful! And all those perfect ones you have seen? Photoshopped! They cheated!!

Lovely composition, great balance and my only real critique is that all those wine glasses are empty! SO! Fill one up, celebrate your fab photo. Cheers x
February 8th, 2022  
Looks pretty good to me. So when you have your fancy photographic studio and expensive equipment you can repeat this but for now settle for the great result that you have achieved.
February 8th, 2022  
This looks great! The glasses are lined up perfectly! Must fav! Well done!
February 8th, 2022  
I like it a lot! Way better than I could do!
February 8th, 2022  
Mine's a pint!
February 8th, 2022  
Lovely set up Vikki. I know what you mean about those pesky reflections. I've even tried shooting in near dark in an attempt to avoid them. I think Jackie @30pics4jackiesdiamond hit the nail on the head.
February 8th, 2022  
Cheers to imperfections and "failing"... but this is a lovely picture anyway!
February 8th, 2022  
Great shot and don't be so hard on yourself!
February 8th, 2022  
Interesting the way the glasses lined up and how they can be seen individually.
February 8th, 2022  
This is fabulous. I always enjoy seeing wine glasses lined up.
February 8th, 2022  
Stunning capture!
February 8th, 2022  
Well, I drink to the 'failure'!
February 8th, 2022  
Great effect with the glasses and I love the gyp to soften the composition.
February 9th, 2022  
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