A couple of years ago I created a simple still life image, which I still enjoy viewing.
The image is titled Riedel. Here it is:
Riedel
As simple as the image appears, so, too, was the work that went into creating it. It is surprisingly straight-forward.
The image consists of four Riedel wine glasses.
I photographed them inside a light tent, with a blue backdrop. Using a ruler I aligned them precisely so that I could produce a symmetrical image.
The lighting setup consisted of two desk lamps (one with a tungsten globe and the other with a fluorescent globe), each placed on the outsides of the light tent on the left and right. This produced the orange glow visible on the stems and bases of the bowls.
The backlighting was achieved with my Canon Speedlite 580EX II positioned outside the light tent, to the rear. I triggered it wirelessly with a pair of my PocketWizard PLUS IIs.
There was very little post-processing involved: just some simple straightening, cropping, contrast and sharpness adjustments, plus some clone-stamping of a few distracting specular highlights.
A simple setup, but an effective result to my eyes.
Xenedis Photography 
Nice shot here mate – nice and creative – i really need to get out of my “must only shoot landscapes” mode!!!
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Thanks Tim.
Like yourself, I am passionate about seascapes, but I have a few other photographic interests such as portraiture and still-life, so when the seascaping is not happening, I can switch gears and work my alternative subject matter interests.
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