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I've written previously about how, in the absence of anything else to do during those quiet times in a hotel room, I have been known to take pictures of the faucets and other things in the bathroom, and I'll likely do it again if given the chance.
This image stunned me when I first previewed it on my camera. The multiple reflections revealed something new every time I came back to it. The black and white-based contrast made the chrome stand out even more than it would have had I shot it in color. It is images like this that make me glad I broke the bank to bring home a camera that allows me to shoot like this.
Your turn: What are you seeing in this picture? Do you like this one?
Wow! I never realized that a photo of a faucet could be so interesting, and I'm NOT being sarastic. I love all of the reflections on this. You captured it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLike it? I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow. The clarity is so amazing, and you can see so far in the reflection that shows so many different angles. Do I see a briefcase reflected in the faucet? I can't figure out what it is on the water knob, but it reminds me of the mushrooms in Fantasia, a little...the mushrooms' eyes.
What a cool shot! And I agree with the black and white idea. So much more dramatic than color here.
is this a hotel bathroom faucet Carmi?
ReplyDeleteAwesome capture I imagine it would be even more phenominal HUGE!
Is there an egg in the sink?
ReplyDeleteNow Carmi... you really missed your chance here. You needed to be naked in the background. You'd be Internet-famous if you had done that!
He he... here via michele!
This evokes a fresh clean feeling. Great photograph. I guess you'd have to make sure you're not nekkid when you take those shots.
ReplyDeleteI like all your photos, Carmi. The chrome faucet reflects all it's surroundings, doesn't it? I'm asking the same questin as Panthergirl? What's in the sink? It does look like an egg.
ReplyDeleteMichele sent me.
Very cool, Carmi!!
ReplyDeleteBTW, Michele says hello!
Wow - Very cool. I really like the way that came out....
ReplyDeleteHere from Michele's this afternoon - have a great weekend!
You know, in all honesty, if you had the right bathroom (decor) this would be an awesome picture for it. You could shoot a set of other items as well to hang on the wall.
ReplyDeleteI spy the camera, but not you.
ReplyDeleteI spy the sink in reflection.
I spy the beautiful grain in the granite (or the fake grain in the fake granite perchance)
I almost spy a drip... it's trying to be a drip... OK a little hanging drip.
Here from Michele this time.
One question.... did you wipe the faucet shiny clean before you shot? Or was the hotel cleaning staff just that good?
ReplyDeleteSRP: I'm saddened to say that the cleaners weren't THAT good: I wiped it carefully down with a towel before I started to shoot.
ReplyDeleteI set the camera on self-timer and stood just outside the door to avoid being caught in any reflections.
Wordnerd: It says you're a cool, creative soul. Good to have ya aboard!
Love it. The first thought was "What a freaking clean bathroom to have a faucet that shiney!" but then I fell in love with the little screen in the faucet with the drip just hanging there. I think it's a beautful shot. What camera were you using? This looks like a digital SLR shot!
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Certainly an interesting picture, it gives you a (distorted) glimpse of the rest of your hotel room.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I did wonder why you weren't reflected in the picture, and then I see you took it using a timer. Very clever!
Michele sent me.
nice photo--it looks like that put you up in a good hotel when traveling, one that they regularly shine the faucet!
ReplyDeleteStill life that becomes something living is one of my favorite subjects. You captured this one beautifully.
ReplyDeletePart of being a photographer is enjoying the accidental genius shots!
Even if the cleaners weren't that good, you'd still have to be in a hotel (or a very new house) to get a faucet like this one. Mine are old and tarnished and would never come up that shiny - the chrome is just worn off. I'm impressed that you didn't get nothing but reflections of the camera. You must have set up the angle very carefully. Anyway, I think it is amazing.
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Wow! You always inspire me to pay more attention to things that normally aren't paid attention to while taking pics. For whatever reason, snakes have been an object/symbol frequenting my life and I saw one in this immediately! I always love reflective shots...hidden stories within the story.
ReplyDeletei like the smal driplet of water
ReplyDeleteand of course, I like that you find stuff to do in the hotel, besides the mini bar.
This picture is reminding me of cookies and cream ice cream, and how delicious it is, and how much I want some right this very second.
ReplyDeleteWordnerd: it would be my honor. My next step is to figure out a way to get my photos online so that folks can order prints.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears!
I like this picture.
ReplyDeleteI like how in the handle you see the faucet and the sink. I don't see you though. Which is really good because however you took the shot, you're not distracting. Very cool.
Oh, by the way-here from Michele's.
Have a great weekend.
Here from Michele.... How did you keep yourself out of the picture? Did you see how it looks in sepia?
ReplyDeleteMichele is sending me back here. Maybe that's a sign I spend too much time online and not enough in the garden :)
ReplyDeleteI love the single drop of water hanging from the faucet - even though it kept pulling my focus.
ReplyDeleteIt's metal but it is also SO organic looking.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Terminator 2 molten metal guy.
This is a great picture, so much going on and because of the shape of the faucet the images it's reflecting are distorted and difficult to make out. Great!
ReplyDeleteCarmi, try smugmug.com for hosting your pics. There's a facility on there that allows people to buy your prints.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved pictures of reflective surfaces. There's always so much more to them than surface composition, and very often the photographer captures things unintentionally. Completely fascinating!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful B/W photo, Carmi. Worthy of a large scale print.
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