attempt one

This is my first attempt at low key or should I say my best attempt today but too much light on the base. Tired rough day so quitting here for today. Any and all suggestions appreciated.
This is my wedding day champagne flute. A gift from our Matron of Honor and Best Man.

[Joan Robillard]

@roseolivia this is my first attempt at your challenge for a low-key photo. As I say too much light on the base especially.

[Sue Hecker]

It will be fun to play around with such a special memento. I love how the top part of the glass looks. Looking forward to more shots! Hope you can put your feet up tonight.

[Rose]

Beautiful glass, low key is fun to learn !

[Joan Robillard]

@featherstone I am sentimental. This add's extra pressure to try by the end of the week to do it right.

[Joan Robillard]

@silverhorn Especially fun without lights or anything. I used a flashlight which I held here. Thanks for commenting.

[Rachel]

Lovely low key and the tones are right but glass is very hard to photograph as reflects everything :-). I find people of non reflective objects easier :-)

[Gena Pegg]

Don/t know a thing about how to do this...but I do like the way the light reflects. You are really do well on your challenges. At some point I will start some. Sounds like you need a small vacation?

[Joan Robillard]

@roseolivia I'll make one mor attempt and then try something else.

[Joan Robillard]

@eyesmile I joined to be challenged and you get to say yeah or ney on a challenge. You already have a few skill sets. Jump into the deep end and give it a try.

[Richard Sayer]

You appear to have lit this from the front Joan - my experience is that if you wish to show the volume of a transparent object, it is better to light it from the side or from three-quarters behind. Don't be discouraged, you are making progress.

[Joan Robillard]

@vignouse Thank you Richard, I figured that out about lighting from the side. I watched an interesting vid this morning one of the things he did was hit it with light just as he took the picture. More to it than that but it has given me an idea.