Over the edge - the cutlery gets vain

[rob marshall]

We are all vain. We all preen...

All shot with a Canon 5D Mk2 (that's vanity too!) apart from #3.



over_the_edge_2 by rob marshall images, on Flickr


over_the_edge_6 by rob marshall images, on Flickr


over_the_edge_5 by rob marshall images, on Flickr


over_the_edge_3 by rob marshall images, on Flickr

[Sam Smith]

I like them Rob. Number 2 I like best, because of the shadow of the fork and the contrast of the white plate sitting on the black table.

Sam

[FrankMi]

I like them all Rob, but 'where's the beef'?

As much as I like what you've done with these, I think I'd like looking at some roast beef, mashed potatoes, succulent green peas, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, ah yes, and a glass of Red to complement the dishes and utensils.

Hmmmmm.. there may be a reason I need to loose a little weight.

[rob marshall]

I like them all Rob, but 'where's the beef'?

Vegetarian. But I think you could guess that?

Viana asked (in a PM) about the lighting for these shots. I used a single studio flash head with a softbox. But to get the light even softer I shot it through a pop-out diffuser screen as well. You can just see the plate at the bottom of the shot. Sorry I couldn't get back further (not enough room in my 'studio'). The set-up creates a very soft even light.

[Viana]

Thanks for sharing your secrets, Rob.

Frank has a valid point with the food. However, I might use just one, single perfect pea, one perfect cherry tomato, a grape, fig, etc. What do you think?

[wendles78]

Hi Rob, I'm new here. I love these shots, and thanks so much for the lighting shot (I'm a beginner), it really helps to understand how you got to the finished product.
Wendy

[stg]

Extra shiny, extra glossy and sleek metallic surfaces, exactly the way they should be. I envy these!