Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll

Peter Zentjens

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

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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 as

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Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll by Peter Zentjens
  • Michael Gatch

    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

    Ilunia Felczer

    very nice done….!!!!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks!

  • Frank  McDonald

    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

    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

    RoughDiamond

    the title says it all

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    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

    Ian James

    Nice still life image well exposed, great colours and a strong concept.

  • Tom Gomez

    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

    Peter Zentjens

    Pfew. ;)

    thanks!

  • Colin Tobin

    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

    Antanas

    great composition, perfect exposure

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Antanas!

  • RichardV

    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

    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

    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

    Jeremy Harrington

    great shot.. lovely composition and lighting.. well done

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    thanks for your comment

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    LOL superb work.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    ah, someone who can appreciate the humor in this as well ;)

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    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

    niggle

    Awesome image, well done love it

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Niggle.

  • AlteredIllusions

    AlteredIllusions

    Impressive piece in the series!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks again AlteredIllus…

  • donald beynon

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Von McKnelly

    Oban 14 year old killer stuff.
    http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/oban.htm

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Sounds good, mmmmmm

  • Trace Lowe

    Trace Lowe

    Very nice work! Well done

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks again Trace.

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    well put together!
    very nice!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    ...and thanks again!

  • JustPaula

    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

    Daniel Rens

    Beautiful lighting, color, and composure. I love it!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Daniel!

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Excellent work!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    A big thank you Mark.

  • MrsO

    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

    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

    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

    MrsO

    Apologies Mrs Z x

  • MrsO

    MrsO

    x

  • Paula Delley

    Paula Delley

    I quite like this!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    I’m happy you do Paula. Thanks.

  • H M Bascom

    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

    H M Bascom

    I am looking forward to reading it.

  • Megan Dacy

    Megan Dacy

    Fantastic!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Megan.

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Great Coposition and perfect exposure and light !

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you!

  • Andy Harris

    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

    Rosina Lamberti

    Spectacular shot!..............perfect exposure and light !

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Rosina, much appreciated.

  • Manolya  F.

    Manolya F.

    I love it!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    And I’m glad you do, thanks HypNotiSes

  • Bardiebar

    Bardiebar

    Niceeeee!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    thanks for you enthusiasm.

  • Martin Tanton

    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

    Martin Tanton

    “Hardly touch the stuff, I was just quoting Ian Dury.” he said defensively. ;o)

  • andreasphoto

    andreasphoto

    very balanced setting – great

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Andreas

  • nick board

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Excellent done!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Jean, much appreciated

  • ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa

    ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa

    loveellyy

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Glad you like it igo.

  • Cliff Vestergaard

    Cliff Vestergaard

    Man look like a good night.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Lol! :)

  • Paul  Henderson Smith

    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

    Namueh

    Superb.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Namueh

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    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

    alistair mcbride

    Great image Peter,well set up and perfect colour and light.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Alistair

  • CinB

    CinB

    fantastic! really like this image, the bra draped over, the scattered pills, just a fab comp

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Definitely tells a story

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Lol, not the story of my life though. ;)
    Thanks for the comment

  • Phil Eckert

    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

    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

    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

    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

    David Harris

    Just brilliant!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks again David, also for the 2 fav’s you gave me.

  • Larasolnishko

    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

    Lauren Marr

    brilliant!!!!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    I love that word. ;)
    Thank you very much LozKat

  • Sirpete

    Sirpete

    First class idea well executed.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks a million Sir Pete. ;o)

  • annonymouse

    annonymouse

    very suggestive , great work !

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks!

  • Steve Chapple

    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

    Peta Ridley

    This is just great. I love it!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Peta.

  • Jameson

    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

    RockHouseCo

    Great Gallery!!! Rock on!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    I will! Thanks.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Excellent idea, great capture!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks so much Béla, for the fav too.

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    Amazing photo. One of my favorites!!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Glad to read that cammiecakes!

  • Stzar

    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

    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 Hadjikiriakou

    Eleni Hadjikir...

    i like this concept!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Eleni!

  • adornoir

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Ani Corless

    this whole series is stunning!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Ani, glad you like them all.

  • Melle

    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

    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

    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

    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

    anwarsalim

    nice concept… nice clarity

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you, glad you like it.

  • parmi

    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

    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

    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

    Emmahleee

    AMAZING

    sex drugs and rock and roll

    =D

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Many thanks. :)

  • Michael Bainbridge

    Michael Bainbr...

    Fantastic Work Peter

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Michael

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Fantastic. Love it.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Cheer sonjas, for all your comments and favs!

  • Peter Kurdulija

    Peter Kurdulija

    Phenomenal tones Peter!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Peter!

  • Hazel Dean

    Hazel Dean

    Sex Drugs & Rock & Roll the old way! Classic. Love It!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Why thank you Crazie-Hazie.

  • Danit Elgev

    Danit Elgev

    beautiful work!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Dani22

  • Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    Magical work, for sure !

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Milos!

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    I love this:) Beautiful

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks ever so much Vanessa

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    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

    Diane Swarts

    This rocks.

  • Diane  Swarts

    Diane Swarts

    This rocks.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Diane, and thank you for all those faves!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Excellent composition and work!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Mugsy, glad you like it. Cheers.

  • Michael Breitung

    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

    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

    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

    alaskaman53 9 days ago

    Goeie smaak van Wiskey.

  • Peter Zentjens replied 9 days ago

    Haha, merci! :)

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