The stock market
Isn’t another bad day (yet again) on the stock markets the perfect time to show you my latest still life in the “nostalgia” series, entitled: the stock market.
As usual, old and new elements are mingled together. The painted with light technique was used again, as well as digital manipulation to get the end result I was after.
It’s strange, I spent months planning this shot, preparing and getting the props and then in a few hours time it’s shot. It’s almost an anti-climax.
Well, I hope you enjoy it!
By the way, this is the fourth installment in this series, I’m withholding the second one which I consider my masterpiece in this series. I’ll probably upload it in a few days.
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A wallpaper based on this photo can be found here
Don’t forget to check out my other still life photography like Radio Electricity
The stock market belongs to the following groups:
Masterpiece: Photography, Object Studies & Concepts, Out of the Past and Still Life PhotographyAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters


AlteredIllusions, 5 months ago
Peter, your attention to details – composition, light, balance, and color – is remarkable. Wonderful work
Peter Zentjens in reply to AlteredIllusions’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Alteredlllus. I spent a lot of time on the details, that’s true, but that’s the part I love so much.
majo, 5 months ago
Ik wacht met ongeduld op je meesterwerk
dit is zeker al fantastisch belicht
Peter Zentjens in reply to majo’s comment, 5 months ago
Bedankt majo / thanks majo,
but the more I look at this one, the more I’m starting to doubt which of the two I favor. On top of that: tastes differ, so, I should upload the (for the moment) final one and let the community decide for itself.
Of course, the question of which one to add to the masterpiece group remains in that case…
paulevelin, 5 months ago
very strong artwork
Peter Zentjens in reply to paulevelin’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you very much for the compliment paulevelin
Jing3011, 5 months ago
Great lighting and composition and mood
Peter Zentjens in reply to Jing3011’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Jing3011
William Hallatt, 5 months ago
Your months of planning paid off my friend…great set-up!
Peter Zentjens in reply to William Hallatt’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you very much William!
It really does help to have to object in house for a while before you start working with it.
Kathryn Potempski, 5 months ago
Excellent composition,and I love the finish Peter
Peter Zentjens in reply to Kathryn Potempski’s comment, 5 months ago
thank you very much Kathryn.
Imber, 5 months ago
...fantastic lighting as well.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Imber’s comment, 5 months ago
thanks Imber
Gino Iori, 5 months ago
Great lighting & composition – well done Peter !
Peter Zentjens in reply to Gino Iori’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Gino.
Sharon Hammond, 5 months ago
Excellent concept – beautifully photographed
Peter Zentjens in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Sharon.
Peco Grozdanovski, 5 months ago
Wonderful work Mr. Peter.. My compliments!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Peco Grozdanovski’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Mr. Peco. And thanks for the 3 favorites too.
Ryan Houston, 5 months ago
Cool stuff…wish I had those Benjamins… :)
Peter Zentjens in reply to Ryan Houston’s comment, 5 months ago
Those are mine, unfortunately. :(
I say unfortunately because they are from a few years back and by now they are worth almost half of what we paid for them.
Anyways, thanks for the comment.
Helen Bascom KMA, 5 months ago
Great lighting and superb composition.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Helen Bascom KMA’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Helen
MOC2, 5 months ago
Nice work.
Peter Zentjens in reply to MOC2’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks moc2
donald beynon, 4 months ago
very cool i am in florida at my dads funeral he past yesterday at 6am ex navy seal 4 tours in nam 65yrs old funeral next saturday.love the work need more donald
Peter Zentjens in reply to donald beynon’s comment, 4 months ago
Sorry to hear about your dad Donald. 65 is way to young.
Good to read that in hard times like these you can still enjoy my work. I promise more will come. Cheers.
donald beynon, 4 months ago
thanks peter your correct 65 is to young.your work does bring peace to me thanks.
Andy Harris, 4 months ago
excellent composition, great lighting and well worth the prep time… super shot!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Andy Harris’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks a mill for your encouragement to continue with this type of work Andy. Much appreciated.
Jean M. Laffitau, 4 months ago
Great one!!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Jean M. Laffitau’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Jean,
sorry for the slow response, see my journal for details.
Birgitta, 3 months ago
Pretty cool. :)
The lighting makes this.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Birgitta’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Birgitta,
there goes a lot of effort in the light but then again, isn’t photography always writing with light. ;)
catblack, 2 months ago
beautiful composition and colour and autheniticity too
love it
Kathryn Potempski, 2 months ago
congrats on the Home Page,wonderful comp and Techs, well done Peter
Peter Zentjens in reply to Kathryn Potempski’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you very much Kathryn for both the comment and congrats.
Von McKnelly, 2 months ago
Home page worthy!!!! Rock on Peter!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Von McKnelly’s comment, 2 months ago
I just can’t believe I’m on the homepage again! Thanks Von McKnelly.
Sashy, 2 months ago
outstanding still life!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Sashy’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks very much Sashy! I see you haven some great still lifes in your portfolio too.
Adriana Glackin, 2 months ago
I love this – and I think I’m addicted to this technique… This is such a beautiful shot – very nostalgic and reminiscent of a bygone era. =)
Peter Zentjens in reply to Adriana Glackin’s comment, 2 months ago
Hi dabble, thanks for the comment and yes, I too am addicted to this technique.
aglaia b, 2 months ago
just stunningly beautiful.
Peter Zentjens in reply to aglaia b’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you Aglaia
Rosalie Dale IPA, 2 months ago
Congrats on Home Page!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks!
Joanne Bradley, 2 months ago
Wonderful nostalgic image! Great composition and excellent lighting! Congrats on making homepage!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Joanne Bradley’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you Joanne, happy you like the lot. :)
iffymood, 2 months ago
fantastic composition and thought has gone into this, great work.
Peter Zentjens in reply to iffymood’s comment, 2 months ago
Indeed, months of thought. :)
I’m glad you like it Leanne
Mister, 2 months ago
Nice shot. Very 50s.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Mister’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Mister.
CinB, 2 months ago
lovely picture, great composition and antique feel to this shot
nice work indeed
Peter Zentjens in reply to CinB’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you very much CinB
kcranmer, 2 months ago
Really love the setup here and the lighting is fantastic!
Peter Zentjens in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you, I’m happy you can appreciate it.
David Barnes, 2 months ago
This is a genuine masterpiece. Wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery at all. Wow!
Peter Zentjens in reply to David Barnes’s comment, 2 months ago
Wow, thank you David, that is a big compliment.
You wouldn’t happen to know any art galleries, would you. :o)
DawsonImages, 2 months ago
Nicely created, the warm light that pervades the scane gives a nostalgic feel
Peter Zentjens in reply to DawsonImages’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks. Yes, the nostalgia is one of the reasons I work with this type of light, although I find it often hard to find the right balance in giving a nostalgic feel and plain overdoing it.
twallace010, about 1 month ago
Great antique. Love your composition and the tones and lighting are perfect!
Peter Zentjens in reply to twallace010’s comment, about 1 month ago
It’s indeed a wonderful piece and I’m jealous of the guy who owns it. I only borrowed it.
Thank you for your lovely compliments.
Ken Mucke, about 1 month ago
Reminds me of an old Dick tracy movie or Agatha Christie…..amazing stuff
Peter Zentjens in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment, about 1 month ago
O, you compliments get even bigger. You made me a happy man with that statement. To think I could recreate such an atmosphere. Thanks so much.
Matt Halls, about 1 month ago
Another fine piece in your nostalgia series Peter…perfect combination of artifacts and so well exposed. Great work!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Matt Halls’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks Matt
SueAnne, about 1 month ago
This a great shot, love the deep tone of sepia
Peter Zentjens in reply to SueAnne’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you SueAnne, glad you like this one too
Anette Tyler, about 1 month ago
Great picture. Lovely light
Peter Zentjens in reply to Anette Tyler’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks Anette, much appreciate your comment
midzing, about 1 month ago
beautiful,,, well done
Peter Zentjens in reply to midzing’s comment, about 1 month ago
And thanks again, also for the fav’s and the watchlist, much appreciated.
Linda Pelling, about 1 month ago
Love this Peter – hey check out some of my similar work – might upload today :)
Linda x
Peter Zentjens in reply to Linda Pelling’s comment, about 1 month ago
Sure, let us see it!
Thanks for the comment Linda.
Jodie Johnson, 29 days ago
wow, you’re lighting is stunning. great shot.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Jodie Johnson’s comment, 28 days ago
Thank you Jodie, nice of you to say so. :)
shanmclean, 22 days ago
beautiful image! you have an outstanding portfolio :)
Peter Zentjens in reply to shanmclean’s comment, 22 days ago
Thank you Shan, that’s a big compliment.
Samantha Aungle, 21 days ago
Hi peter, I really like the way you are so engaging in both your photography and your personal replies! It shines through that you truly excel in making worthy effort! And don’t worry, all the planning is very much worth it! Adore the old world of beauty! Thank you!
blessed be
Samantha
Peter Zentjens in reply to Samantha Aungle’s comment, 17 days ago
And I really like you enthusiastic reply. Thanks ever so much Samantha!
Ken Mucke, 3 days ago
I am such a huge fan of your nostalgic images and this one is a real classic…brilliant set up and photography
Peter Zentjens in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment, 2 days ago
Thanks Ken
ellena, 2 days ago
This picture makes me think about Italian Mafia…the old style..the objects, the cup of wine..and the money..:). The center piece, I don’t know how you got that money counter machine (I don’t know how else to call it), but it’s simply beautiful…a real “nostalgia”.
Peter Zentjens in reply to ellena’s comment, 2 days ago
Thank again Ellena. I borrowed the old calculator from a friend, like most of the subjects in my Nostalgia series.