Double Whisky... by vignouse

Double Whisky...

...which is what I sometimes need as midnight approaches and I still don't have an image to post!

Best viewed on black if you can.
You make this look quite gorgeous! Good excuse for needing to pour this.
June 28th, 2015  
Elegant, Richard. Fav.
June 28th, 2015  
Had to fav! Was my Dad's favorite...well, it had to be Crown Royal and he loved his Crown at 5 o'clock. Thanks for making me smile, Richard. Lovely shot, lighting, love the crystal glass and the dark background.
June 28th, 2015  
Beautiful glass and reflection.
June 29th, 2015  
I see you did spring for a D750. I trust you are finding it as great as I did when I rented it some time ago.

Still a few things that niggle at me though, so I haven't sprung the cash for it. I'm looking for the 760 next year perhaps? Or the 820 with the new back-wired sensor from Sony and the 750's AF, with a few additions that the D750 sadly omitted (more focus points and all cross type please).

Or maybe the new Sony A7R II when available in August, but that it a huge investment with new lenses too. And even there, a few niggly things that I wouldn't pay $3,000 for.

Perhaps a D7300 with the refinements the D7200 left out. And if a 40mp sensor, back-wired, yes, that would probably be it.

Oh well, I'm never happy.
June 29th, 2015  
This is gorgeous! I especially love how the crystal pattern is captured. Beautiful composition. Fav!
June 29th, 2015  
When out of time, or in doubt, just shoot your shot. Best shot shot I've ever seen.
June 29th, 2015  
Slainte Richard. The spelling check didn't want to allow Slainte, which is the Irish word for health, a traditional salute..



June 29th, 2015  
Lovely. The reflection really makes this photo. Cheers!
June 29th, 2015  
@jack4john Here's right back at you... in Manx - "Slaynt as shee as eash dy vea, as maynrys son dy bra!" ("Health and peace and length of life and happiness forever!") Mrs S is Manx.
June 29th, 2015  
@aikimomm Thank you Phoebe... and I love your comment!
June 29th, 2015  
Beautiful lighting and reflection from the cut crystal! Cheers!
June 29th, 2015  
I'll drink to that, nicely done
June 29th, 2015  
I like it!
June 29th, 2015  
Definitely scintillators on black!
June 29th, 2015  
Fantastic shot, double entendre intended.
June 29th, 2015  
Absolutely gorgeous. Instant FAV
June 29th, 2015  
great shot. So what is in the glass? (looking for more specific than Whisky...)
June 29th, 2015  
Very pretty shot. Love the reflection.
June 29th, 2015  
On black it looks like a jewel in the night. Fantastic capture. Love the reflections and lighting.
June 29th, 2015  
Fantastic on black! The reflection is great!
June 29th, 2015  
Fabulous on black - almost like it's floating in space - love the reflection and the wonderful colors. That's one awesome glass.
June 29th, 2015  
I am not a whiskey fan but I am now- brilliant shot!
June 29th, 2015  
Beautiful glass and your shot really makes it brilliant in more ways than one.
June 29th, 2015  
Fabulous on black...great reflection, glass detail and rich whiskey tone
June 29th, 2015  
Neat image.
June 29th, 2015  
Wish I liked the taste but I certainly like the look. Wonderful rich colour & reflection
June 29th, 2015  
Cheers mate
June 29th, 2015  
@rleidner Monkey Shoulder - it's not an exotic whisky but it is a slightly unusual one being a blend of three malts: Kininvie, Balvenie and Glenfiddich. It refers to the repetitive strain injury which many workers in the maltings suffered from as a result of continually turning the barley. Your good health Sir!!
June 29th, 2015  
@frankhymus Ah, decisions, decisions Frank! Cameras are a bit like computers these days (and for the same reasons - advances in electronics) as soon as you buy one it's obsolete!

I've had it about a month now; it's a logical stable mate for the D600 and the D610, each one fitted wifh its own f/2.8 zoom: 16-28mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm. The D7100 normally wears the 105mm macro lens.

I'm quite happy with it I think: it's the one fitted with the 24-70mm, so the one that gets the most use.
June 29th, 2015  
The whisky was great I'm sure but I love the glass. Cut glass is a favorite of mine.
June 29th, 2015  
Very clever and it looks stunning on black. Fav
June 29th, 2015  
Reminds me of the scenes in Lost in Translation where Bill Murray is making the whiskey commercials in Japan. Brilliant shot, could easily be used by a whiskey manufacturer as a commercial. FAV
June 29th, 2015  
Wonderful shot - very appealing, if I wasn't viewing this in the morning I might just have to go pour myself one to toast your shot!
June 29th, 2015  
This just confirms my belief that alcohol should be served in a beautiful glass. Now I'll have to add: in the dark, with perfect lighting. Stunning.
June 29th, 2015  
Super shot Fav!
June 29th, 2015  
Stunning on black! Fav for me and thanks!
June 29th, 2015  
Hic! Nice - fav.
June 29th, 2015  
Love the honey colours which are highlighted even more in your picture. Great reflection too. Mmm, I love a tot of whiskey too.
June 29th, 2015  
That is beautiful....stunning warm tempting colours!
June 29th, 2015  
stunning - Fav
June 29th, 2015  
Looks very inviting!
June 29th, 2015  
Black is the only way to go for this image! Beautiful.
June 30th, 2015  
Sounds like the perfect solution to me. I'll keep that in mind haha. Nice shot.
June 30th, 2015  
Double FAV!
July 1st, 2015  
Yum. Talk about a two-fer!! :)
July 2nd, 2015  
Nice shot Richard and a good nights sleep to boot as we ll.
July 3rd, 2015  
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