"Food" picture thread

Misled · 08/15/2014, 07:34 PM

Post your pics. I'll chime in tomorrow. If you post a dish, the recipe please.

toothybugs · 08/15/2014, 09:21 PM

What's the due date? Sunday evening or Monday?

Misled · 08/15/2014, 09:50 PM

Sunday, by like 8 ET.

NTP66 · 08/16/2014, 11:52 AM

I'll kick things off with my goofy entry.

Misled · 08/16/2014, 01:07 PM

Nice!!!

toothybugs · 08/16/2014, 08:20 PM

I tried all week to get a nice photo of a sunset over a bean or corn field, but EVERY EVENING clouds came over the horizon and blocked it. So I took a half crappy pic set tonight and was going to be miserable entering it, but decided to make myself a snack while uploading the set. Digging around the cupboard I found something everybody loves - sprinkles!!!

Patwa · 08/16/2014, 10:40 PM

Reef Bass · 08/17/2014, 09:05 AM

Misled · 08/17/2014, 10:54 AM

woodnaquanut · 08/17/2014, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Bass

Ken you have me stumped! What is that? All I see is Sanjay Joshi light intensity profiles!

Yes, I do need to get out more.

Reef Bass · 08/17/2014, 07:45 PM

Cake batter!

My youngest and I made a "tie dye" cake. It came out awesome. Tons of color manipulation fun for kids. And adults.

This was right before baking. 3 dye colors (red, yellow, blue) combine for 6 batter colors. They are just about as bright after baking. Fat bands of each color in the sliced cake.

A lot of small bowls though (6 for each layer, 12 altogether).

Misled · 08/17/2014, 08:09 PM

Ok Nick, pick a winner.

j0e_reef · 08/17/2014, 10:53 PM

My first post here.

Shot from Iphone 5

Neapolitan ice cream
Banana
Strawberry

Enjoy!

NTP66 · 08/18/2014, 05:19 AM

As usual, all great entries! As much as I wanted to choose the meat bus, I have to say that Reef Bass' picture is mesmerizing, and stood out most to me, so that's my choice.

The funny thing was that I originally thought it was just tie dye bowls - I had no idea that was batter in there. I think we all deserve a slice now...

Misled · 08/18/2014, 06:57 AM

Reef Bass, subject please!!!!

faithenfire · 08/18/2014, 09:23 AM

i'm late but i just love food photography
for your enjoyment

Patwa · 08/18/2014, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j0e_reef

My first post here.

Shot from Iphone 5

Neapolitan ice cream
Banana
Strawberry

Enjoy!

nom nom nom nom

woodnaquanut · 08/18/2014, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Bass

Cake batter!

My youngest and I made a "tie dye" cake. It came out awesome. Tons of color manipulation fun for kids. And adults.

Very nice. Congrats on the win!

When my kids were little I'd make a custom cake for bdays. One year the request was for a butterfly cake. You wouldn't believe how many butterflies it takes to make a cake!

So where is the 'after' pic?

d2mini · 08/18/2014, 09:34 AM

Ever think your dog eats better than you do?

Shot a series of these recently for Kroger's new dog food packaging. This was a salmon and sweet potato variety.

Here's a setup shot of a simple orange photo.

Misled · 08/18/2014, 09:37 AM

Who had the spray bottle???

d2mini · 08/18/2014, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misled

Who had the spray bottle???

Me. Glycerin and water mix.

Reef Bass · 08/18/2014, 09:54 AM

Dog food?! That looks like Reef Bass food to me. Did I miss an invite in the mail? d2Mini, now that's a food shot! I think it's neat how you got it to suspend in mid air like that over an all white background.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTP66

As usual, all great entries! As much as I wanted to choose the meat bus, I have to say that Reef Bass' picture is mesmerizing, and stood out most to me, so that's my choice.

Thanks. Jesse's meat bus was also my hypothetical choice (that just sounds wrong). The ambiguity and brightness of the colors in my entry to me made it unusual in a "food" theme, which is why I submitted it. I admit technically it's not a great photo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodnaquanut

Very nice. Congrats on the win!

When my kids were little I'd make a custom cake for bdays. One year the request was for a butterfly cake. You wouldn't believe how many butterflies it takes to make a cake!

So where is the 'after' pic?

Thanks John. Your line about the butterflies has me laughing, and I haven't even had much coffee yet.

As far as an after pic, imagine a macro of a plate with lots of Technicolor crumbs and frosting smudges. It was surprisingly tasty. My youngest's cousins wanted to pretty much body paint themselves with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misled

Reef Bass, subject please!!!!

This is going to ruin my reputation as a grouchy old curmudgeon, but this week's theme is "love". The image should invoke feelings of love in the viewer.

Reef Bass · 08/18/2014, 10:27 AM

d2mini, thanks for the setup shot. I like how with two light sources you basically have 4, reflecting the primary sources onto the sides and back of the subject, creating very even lighting overall and enhancing the edges. Your choice to fill the darker side with a warmer orangey light rather than a brighter whiter light works for me. And it looks like your trusty spray bottle saw some action too.

How long do your prepared shots stay "fresh"? Do you need to touch them up frequently? While it's probably not a huge issue with an orange, I'd imagine that eventually more delicate edible subjects, like a lettuce leaf, might dehydrate and wrinkle, fold or flop inappropriately or in a visually undesirable manner? How long is your working window?

NTP66 · 08/18/2014, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Bass

How long do your prepared shots stay "fresh"? Do you need to touch them up frequently? While it's probably not a huge issue with an orange, I'd imagine that eventually more delicate edible subjects, like a lettuce leaf, might dehydrate and wrinkle, fold or flop inappropriately or in a visually undesirable manner? How long is your working window?

I wish I could find it now, but I read an article a long time ago on how experts made foods look "fresh" during photo shoots. It was a pretty interesting read, especially when they got into the topic of "replacement" (i.e., wood glue instead of milk on cereal box shots, motor oil instead of pancake syrup, etc.). Not everyone did this, but it was interesting nonetheless.

d2mini · 08/18/2014, 12:46 PM

Yeah, I'll do some basic styling, and I'm not a full time photog, i just do it when needed at our graphic design agency, but a GOOD food stylist is worth their weight in GOLD and they are far and few between. There is all kinds of crazy things they do. A few of my favorite are stuffing ravioli with mashed potato, using play-doh instead of real ice cream, lightly browning a steak in a pan and then putting grill marks on with a blow torch... lots of cool stuff!

And here's some shots I just did using the elmers glue trick for cereal like mentioned above.

08/15/2014, 07:34 PM	#1
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,334 Blog Entries: 11	"Food" picture thread Post your pics. I'll chime in tomorrow. If you post a dish, the recipe please. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

08/15/2014, 09:50 PM	#3
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,334 Blog Entries: 11	Sunday, by like 8 ET. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

08/16/2014, 11:52 AM	#4
NTP66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 975	I'll kick things off with my goofy entry. __________________ Nick Current Tank Info: 90g FOWLR, Reef Octopus NWB-150 skimmer, MP40wES x2, Eheim 1260 return, BuildMyLED 20,000k XB LEDs, Apex Jr.

08/16/2014, 01:07 PM	#5
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,334 Blog Entries: 11	Nice!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

08/16/2014, 10:40 PM	#7
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08/15/2014, 09:21 PM	#2
toothybugs In Memoriam Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The smallest county in Illinois Posts: 1,986	What's the due date? Sunday evening or Monday?

08/16/2014, 08:20 PM	#6
toothybugs In Memoriam Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The smallest county in Illinois Posts: 1,986	I tried all week to get a nice photo of a sunset over a bean or corn field, but EVERY EVENING clouds came over the horizon and blocked it. So I took a half crappy pic set tonight and was going to be miserable entering it, but decided to make myself a snack while uploading the set. Digging around the cupboard I found something everybody loves - sprinkles!!!

08/17/2014, 09:05 AM	#8
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,240	__________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

08/17/2014, 10:54 AM	#9
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,334 Blog Entries: 11	__________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

08/17/2014, 07:45 PM	#11
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,240	Cake batter! My youngest and I made a "tie dye" cake. It came out awesome. Tons of color manipulation fun for kids. And adults. This was right before baking. 3 dye colors (red, yellow, blue) combine for 6 batter colors. They are just about as bright after baking. Fat bands of each color in the sliced cake. A lot of small bowls though (6 for each layer, 12 altogether). __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

08/17/2014, 08:09 PM	#12
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,334 Blog Entries: 11	Ok Nick, pick a winner. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

08/17/2014, 10:53 PM	#13
j0e_reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 2	My first post here. Shot from Iphone 5 Neapolitan ice cream Banana Strawberry Enjoy!

08/18/2014, 05:19 AM	#14
NTP66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 975	As usual, all great entries! As much as I wanted to choose the meat bus, I have to say that Reef Bass' picture is mesmerizing, and stood out most to me, so that's my choice. The funny thing was that I originally thought it was just tie dye bowls - I had no idea that was batter in there. I think we all deserve a slice now... __________________ Nick Current Tank Info: 90g FOWLR, Reef Octopus NWB-150 skimmer, MP40wES x2, Eheim 1260 return, BuildMyLED 20,000k XB LEDs, Apex Jr.

08/18/2014, 06:57 AM	#15
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,334 Blog Entries: 11	Reef Bass, subject please!!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

08/18/2014, 09:23 AM	#16
faithenfire it's all IMO Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 430	i'm late but i just love food photography for your enjoyment __________________ Looking for a 26 gallon bit of a underwater paradise. Current Tank Info: I am a caretaker of a 7ish year old 26 gal bowfront tank. I have watchman goby, a gold stripe neon goby, a rainford goby, pajama cardinal, possum wrasse and a clean up crew including a wall/rock climbing serpent star

08/18/2014, 09:34 AM	#19
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Ever think your dog eats better than you do? Shot a series of these recently for Kroger's new dog food packaging. This was a salmon and sweet potato variety. Here's a setup shot of a simple orange photo. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

08/18/2014, 09:37 AM	#20
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,334 Blog Entries: 11	Who had the spray bottle??? __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Current Tank Info: 80 gallon rimless Deep Blue lagoon

08/18/2014, 10:27 AM	#23
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,240	d2mini, thanks for the setup shot. I like how with two light sources you basically have 4, reflecting the primary sources onto the sides and back of the subject, creating very even lighting overall and enhancing the edges. Your choice to fill the darker side with a warmer orangey light rather than a brighter whiter light works for me. And it looks like your trusty spray bottle saw some action too. How long do your prepared shots stay "fresh"? Do you need to touch them up frequently? While it's probably not a huge issue with an orange, I'd imagine that eventually more delicate edible subjects, like a lettuce leaf, might dehydrate and wrinkle, fold or flop inappropriately or in a visually undesirable manner? How long is your working window? __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs Last edited by Reef Bass; 08/18/2014 at 10:35 AM.

08/18/2014, 12:46 PM	#25
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Yeah, I'll do some basic styling, and I'm not a full time photog, i just do it when needed at our graphic design agency, but a GOOD food stylist is worth their weight in GOLD and they are far and few between. There is all kinds of crazy things they do. A few of my favorite are stuffing ravioli with mashed potato, using play-doh instead of real ice cream, lightly browning a steak in a pan and then putting grill marks on with a blow torch... lots of cool stuff! And here's some shots I just did using the elmers glue trick for cereal like mentioned above. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.