Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll

This is a still life from my Nostalgia series
It’s created with the “painted with light” technique and digitally enhanced. Here is a tutorial on my work flow.
Well, I hope you like my entry into this wonderful community which I discovered by happenstance. Cheers.
Update: I’ve been around for a while now, so don’t forget to check out the rest of my Nostalgia series like
Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll belongs to the following groups:
All About Your Best Work, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Nostalgic Art and Photography, Object Studies & Concepts, Retro Conglomerate, Still Life Fine Art and Food Photography, Still Life Photography, Studio Lighting (2 images per day.), The Thing and You're Accepted Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints











Michael Gatch
nicely lit and set up. Thank you for sharing your work.
Peter Zentjens replied
Wow! My first RedBubble comment!
Thanks Michael. Cheers
Ilunia Felczer
very nice done….!!!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks!
Frank McDonald
Welcome to RedBubble! Lets see some more of your fabulous work when you are ready.
Peter Zentjens replied
I will, I will! I’m just having a hard time what to select and with what to start! More still life? Travel? My water colors?
Thanks for the welcome and the compliment.
Bones
That is one hell of an image so clear, really like the bottle, the sparkle and the whiskey, it really tells a story great work
Peter Zentjens replied
You got me blushing, thanks for the praise!
Bones replied
That is no worries, you keep making my eyes happy I’ll be happy to try and make you blush
RoughDiamond
the title says it all
Kurt Tutschek
very cool one, peter. love the combination of the different things you used here.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks kurt, and another thanks to RoughDiamond before I forget.
Ian James
Nice still life image well exposed, great colours and a strong concept.
Tom Gomez
That is possitively obscene… I mean, Irish Whiskey, when there are so many wonderful Scotch Single Malt Whiskys …
Only Joking, it is quite a powerful image …
Peter Zentjens replied
Don’t worry, I know all about Scotch Single Malt Whiskeys…. ;)
Tom Gomez replied
NO, NO, NO, Important point, Whis”key” is Irish, Whis”ky” is Scottish.
Peter Zentjens replied
Oh no! I did it again! Bad Peter, bad bad Peter!
Tom Gomez replied
I’ll let you off this time, still like your work …
Peter Zentjens
Pfew. ;)
thanks!
Colin Tobin
Fantastic use of the light painting technique. It really works well with the subject.
Excellent work Peter, and welcome to redbubble!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Colin!
Antanas
great composition, perfect exposure
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Antanas!
RichardV
Excellent work. I like the flash on the bottle. Nice tones.
Peter Zentjens replied
Yeah, the flash is on of my big favorites in this shot as well, thanks!
Holly Werner
Excellent shot.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Holly!
Thanks everyone, you are a big inspiration of setting myself up to shoot more still lifes again.
kcranmer
The title is perfect as well as the image!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
thank you very much. Actually, the title popped into my head first, then I started constructing an image around it. Cheers.
Jeremy Harrington
great shot.. lovely composition and lighting.. well done
Peter Zentjens replied
thanks for your comment
MuscularTeeth
LOL superb work.
Peter Zentjens replied
ah, someone who can appreciate the humor in this as well ;)
MuscularTeeth
mate, i love all things vintage, and as for sex drugs and rock n roll – well you only live once
:)
Peter Zentjens replied
Well, as my still life work proves, so do I. ;)
niggle
Awesome image, well done love it
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Niggle.
AlteredIllusions
Impressive piece in the series!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks again AlteredIllus…
donald beynon
very nice work can’t wait to see more .
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Donald. More is coming. I have another one starting to take shape in my head and there’s still one in this series that I haven’t posted yet…
roybarry
A work of Genius, just fantastic!
Peter Zentjens replied
Wow, haven’t been called a genius often. :blush:
Thank you very much for this ego boost roybarry!
roybarry
Get used to it!!
Such stylish work, so very cool.
Peter Zentjens replied
If I wasn’t working (or pretending to) I would jump right behind my camera again! ;)
But I need more antique to continue this series…. Only have one piece left.
Von McKnelly
Outstanding still life and light painting work Peter….replace the bottle with Oban and I’ll be right over.
Peter Zentjens replied
Oban? That’s one I don’t know.
Thanks for the comment!
Von McKnelly
Oban 14 year old killer stuff.
http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/oban.htm
Peter Zentjens replied
Sounds good, mmmmmm
Trace Lowe
Very nice work! Well done
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks again Trace.
Glitter
well put together!
very nice!
Peter Zentjens replied
...and thanks again!
JustPaula
Very very good … they were the days!!! Love your gallery :)
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Paula, for both comments on my Nostalgia series.
Daniel Rens
Beautiful lighting, color, and composure. I love it!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Daniel!
Mark Peterson
Excellent work!
Peter Zentjens replied
A big thank you Mark.
MrsO
Uh oh – I think I’m in trouble…looks like my bra, yeah I might drink a little Jameson (but mine’s rare), the radio does date me a little, but no mother’s little helpers for me..I didn’t did I?
Fabulous shot of someone’s truth.
MrsO
Peter Zentjens replied
Did you really have to write that in public? Now my wive is going to find out and I’ll be in one hell of a trouble!
(Thanks for the fun comment MrsO)
MrsO
Uh oh I think I’m in trouble…looks like my bra, same brand of scotch, although I tend to lean for the ‘rare”, the radio era’s a bit long in the tooth, but as for the mother’s little helper’s, I didn’t did I..?
Tehre’s no doubt dear.. it’s a fabulous shot.
MrsO
Peter Zentjens replied
Lol, I think you had a drop to much. You already said the same thing more or less and that’s no Scotch. Better hope that no Scots will read this. ;)
MrsO
You do know I mean’t “There’s” when I said “tehre’s ” dear?
Peter Zentjens replied
Of course, hardly noticed the typo. Thanks MrsO for you enthousiastic reaction to my work. ;)
MrsO
Apologies Mrs Z x
MrsO
x
Paula Delley
I quite like this!
Peter Zentjens replied
I’m happy you do Paula. Thanks.
H M Bascom
Great work. The lighting is superb
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks again Helen. I’m writing an article on the technique I used for RB. It’s more work then I thought though so it will be a couple more days before I’ve got the time to finish it.
H M Bascom
I am looking forward to reading it.
Megan Dacy
Fantastic!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Megan.
Alessandro Pinto
Great Coposition and perfect exposure and light !
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you!
Andy Harris
another great one… lighting is super, concept is great and execution is excellent…!
Peter Zentjens replied
Three in a row, thanks a mill Andy.
Rosina Lamberti
Spectacular shot!..............perfect exposure and light !
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Rosina, much appreciated.
Manolya F.
I love it!!
Peter Zentjens replied
And I’m glad you do, thanks HypNotiSes
Bardiebar
Niceeeee!!
Peter Zentjens replied
thanks for you enthusiasm.
Martin Tanton
... all my mind and body need. Very good indeed.
Peter Zentjens replied
Great, a comment by an alcoholic. :o)
Just kidding of course, thanks a bunch Martin.
Martin Tanton
“Hardly touch the stuff, I was just quoting Ian Dury.” he said defensively. ;o)
andreasphoto
very balanced setting – great
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Andreas
nick board
Great stuff, love the radio
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Nick, the radio was my grandfathers and has a special place in my home.
Jacqueline Baker
i love the vintage feel….carry on like this and you will go far! Great work! :0)
Peter Zentjens replied
I sure hope so. :o)
If only I had more time…. I have several new antiques lined up for this series.
Graham Jones
All of this stuff looks strangely familiar but so much nicer in your capable hands Peter. Guess that I’m close to ‘vintage’ age then :-) Bummer…....
Great treatment, love the warmth in the image.
Peter Zentjens replied
Hey, then maybe you can pose for my nostalgia series. LOL :o)
Thanks for the comment Graham.
Joanne Bradley
Beautiful composition! The lighting and the tones are superb! Excellent work!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you very much for the comment Joanne
Jean M. Laffitau
Excellent done!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Jean, much appreciated
ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa
loveellyy
Peter Zentjens replied
Glad you like it igo.
Cliff Vestergaard
Man look like a good night.
Peter Zentjens replied
Lol! :)
Paul Henderso...
my three ambitions in life, kidding. Brilliant idea and excellently delivered.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Paul. Would you believe this one was shot on a lonely night. :)
Namueh
Superb.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Namueh
Paul Vanzella
love the elements here an the light… great work Peter! Very classical in tones!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Paul, means a lot to me.
alistair mcbride
Great image Peter,well set up and perfect colour and light.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Alistair
CinB
fantastic! really like this image, the bra draped over, the scattered pills, just a fab comp
DawsonImages
Definitely tells a story
Peter Zentjens replied
Lol, not the story of my life though. ;)
Thanks for the comment
Phil Eckert
The essentials are important ;)
Peter Zentjens replied
Tsssss….
I hope you were able to look beyond the alcohol, drugs and sex. ;^)
Thanks for the comment!
Ken Mucke
Another brilliant piece…love the sparkle off of the bottle and the set up again is masterful….so well done
Peter Zentjens replied
The sparkle, hard tog et right, so glad you can appreciate it. :^)
Ken Mucke
I think it is the little touches ..like the sparkle that either makes or breaks an image
Peter Zentjens replied
Very true Ken
Vlad Savin
Awesome. I love the composition and the lighting, but be careful next time and control the highlight on the bottle just a little bit more. Other than that, a stunningly successful conceptual still life image.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks for your comment.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks for your comment.
David Harris
Just brilliant!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks again David, also for the 2 fav’s you gave me.
Larasolnishko
again one more wonderful work of deep creative artist.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you, again, and for such a big compliment too.
Lauren Marr
brilliant!!!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
I love that word. ;)
Thank you very much LozKat
Sirpete
First class idea well executed.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks a million Sir Pete. ;o)
annonymouse
very suggestive , great work !
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks!
Steve Chapple
This whole series is excellent. I like the way you’ve been able to develop a concept and then convert it to reality!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks for your praise Stephen
Peta Ridley
This is just great. I love it!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Peta.
Jameson
I love!! This is so beautiful! and my name is Jameson!
Peter Zentjens replied
I see it is, so I guess this image has a special kind of attraction to you. ;’)
Thank you for your kind words Jameson!
RockHouseCo
Great Gallery!!! Rock on!
Peter Zentjens replied
I will! Thanks.
Béla Török
Excellent idea, great capture!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks so much Béla, for the fav too.
cammiecakes
Amazing photo. One of my favorites!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Glad to read that cammiecakes!
Stzar
Wonderful work !! i love it
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Karön, as you can see, I finally found the time to comment on this one too and even to accept your invitation for the shipwreck. :)
Colin Cartwright
Rich strong colour, and sharp details on your famous trio, Peter!
Imaginative concept, superbly composed.
Thanks for the visit.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks for your positive feedback Colin!
Eleni Hadjikir...
i like this concept!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Eleni!
adornoir
man, this image seems to inhibit the traces of a witty and youthful event that has taken place. nicely composed – and the lighting is just amazing.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks adarnoir, glad you can appreciate this! Cheers
Taschja Hattingh
Wow! Peter, where have you been? We really are glad you joined our group! And to give tutorials on how you did it, is just PERFECT! We love you!!! Nostalgic Art and Photography
Peter Zentjens replied
Please Taschja, it’s to early yet to start blushing and that’s what you make me do! ;)
Burchett
I love it. Love the lighting, and the way it makes you “feel”
Peter Zentjens replied
I’m always happy when my “art” provokes feelings in somebody. Cheers Burchett
Taschja Hattingh
Congratulations! You are our second runner up in the Nostalgic music challenge of the group Nostalgic Art and Photography
Peter Zentjens replied
Yes! Fantastic. A big thanks to all my voters.
Arie Intveld
Peter, your entire “painted with light” Nostalgia series of images is SUPERB! This one is my favourite and I love the old Philips radio .. very nostalgic for me.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Arie, this radio is rather special to me as it was my grandfathers and I keep it as a loving memory to him.
Thanks for the favs.
Ani Corless
this whole series is stunning!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Ani, glad you like them all.
Melle
brilliant work Peter. The whole nastalgic series is fantastic. Would of loved to live back in those days. Your lighting and affects are perfect. Nice
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks so much Melle for your appreciative comment. Cheers!
Simon Whittaker
Another excellent peice Peter, I love the look and feel of this series.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Simon, I’m happy to see this series is appreciated because I pour my very soul into it. ;)
Jacqueline Baker
ooooh congratulations on your work being featured in the Nostalgia group that’s so cool :0)
Peter Zentjens replied
Well excuse me, it’s not only my work that is being featured. :^p
LOL, thanks so much Jacqueline, that group has made me very happy to be a photographer. :)
Taschja Hattingh
Lois Bryan
I absolutely love your work … was talking to someone about it a while ago and was heartbroken to realize I had, somehow, missed “favoring” this image!!! I’m thrilled to see it Featured in Nostalgic Art … Favorited now for sure!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Wow, you were talking about my work to someone. Now, that is very flattering indeed! I complete forgive you for not favoriting this. ;)
Thanks ever so much.
anwarsalim
nice concept… nice clarity
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you, glad you like it.
parmi
Congratulations on you Top 10 placing in the Bright & Shiny Challenge and for being featured in All About Your Best Work!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you parmi,
to much honour for sure.
jacqleen
OK…...............coming way down here was hard…........but OMG…what an amazing shot and treatment and well deserved FEATURED IMAGE…..........just Brilliant….........and I also LOVEEEEEE the TITLE !!! :)
Peter Zentjens replied
And I love your enthusiasm. :)
Thanks Jacqleen for coming all the way down here. ;)
andrew j wrigley
brilliant image! clean and sharp!
Peter Zentjens replied
Ah, yes, me old Dimage 7HI wasn’t a bad camera (isn’t actually) at all. :)
Emmahleee
AMAZING
sex drugs and rock and roll
=D
Peter Zentjens replied
Many thanks. :)
Michael Bainbr...
Fantastic Work Peter
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Michael
sonjas
Fantastic. Love it.
Peter Zentjens replied
Cheer sonjas, for all your comments and favs!
Peter Kurdulija
Phenomenal tones Peter!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Peter!
Hazel Dean
Sex Drugs & Rock & Roll the old way! Classic. Love It!
Peter Zentjens replied
Why thank you Crazie-Hazie.
Danit Elgev
beautiful work!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Dani22
Milos Markovic
Magical work, for sure !
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Milos!
Vanessa Anderberg
I love this:) Beautiful
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks ever so much Vanessa
Etienne RUGGER...
Your nostalgia’s serie is amazing in colours, light and composition !!
Very very very well done
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Etienne, and thank you too for expressing your thoughts about my work in a bMail
Diane Swarts
This rocks.
Diane Swarts
This rocks.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Diane, and thank you for all those faves!
Mugsy
Excellent composition and work!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Mugsy, glad you like it. Cheers.
Michael Breitung
woow your still live photography is awesome! great looking through your photos!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Michael, I’m happy to see you like my stuff. :)
Cheers!
Paulo Nuno 24 days ago
Great work,very well executed!!
Peter Zentjens replied 9 days ago
Thank you very much Paulo,
I think I already said this, but some of my replies have vanished into thin air.
matt572 16 days ago
Awesome Pic, My fav drink.
Peter Zentjens replied 9 days ago
Thanks Matt,
I’m pretty sure I already posted this, but there seem to have gone missing a few of my replies!
alaskaman53 9 days ago
Goeie smaak van Wiskey.
Peter Zentjens replied 9 days ago
Haha, merci! :)