The stock market

Peter Zentjens

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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The stock market by Peter Zentjens
  • AlteredIllusions

    AlteredIllusions

    Peter, your attention to details – composition, light, balance, and color – is remarkable. Wonderful work

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    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

    majo

    Ik wacht met ongeduld op je meesterwerk
    dit is zeker al fantastisch belicht

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    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

    paulevelin

    very strong artwork

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you very much for the compliment paulevelin

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    Great lighting and composition and mood

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Jing3011

  • William Hallatt

    William Hallatt

    Your months of planning paid off my friend…great set-up!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    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

    Kathryn Potempski

    Excellent composition,and I love the finish Peter

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    thank you very much Kathryn.

  • Imber

    Imber

    ...fantastic lighting as well.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    thanks Imber

  • Gino Iori

    Gino Iori

    Great lighting & composition – well done Peter !

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Gino.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Excellent concept – beautifully photographed

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Sharon.

  • Peco Grozdanovski

    Peco Grozdanovski

    Wonderful work Mr. Peter.. My compliments!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Mr. Peco. And thanks for the 3 favorites too.

  • Ryan Houston

    Ryan Houston

    Cool stuff…wish I had those Benjamins… :)

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    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.

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Great lighting and superb composition.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Helen

  • MOC2

    MOC2

    Nice work.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks moc2

  • donald beynon

    donald beynon

    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 replied

    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

    donald beynon

    thanks peter your correct 65 is to young.your work does bring peace to me thanks.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    excellent composition, great lighting and well worth the prep time… super shot!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks a mill for your encouragement to continue with this type of work Andy. Much appreciated.

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Great one!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Jean,
    sorry for the slow response, see my journal for details.

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Pretty cool. :)
    The lighting makes this.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Birgitta,
    there goes a lot of effort in the light but then again, isn’t photography always writing with light. ;)

  • catblack

    catblack

    beautiful composition and colour and autheniticity too
    love it

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    congrats on the Home Page,wonderful comp and Techs, well done Peter

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you very much Kathryn for both the comment and congrats.

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Home page worthy!!!! Rock on Peter!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    I just can’t believe I’m on the homepage again! Thanks Von McKnelly.

  • Sashy

    Sashy

    outstanding still life!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks very much Sashy! I see you haven some great still lifes in your portfolio too.

  • Adriana Glackin

    Adriana Glackin

    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 replied

    Hi dabble, thanks for the comment and yes, I too am addicted to this technique.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    just stunningly beautiful.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Aglaia

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Congrats on Home Page!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks!

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Wonderful nostalgic image! Great composition and excellent lighting! Congrats on making homepage!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Joanne, happy you like the lot. :)

  • iffymood

    iffymood

    fantastic composition and thought has gone into this, great work.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Indeed, months of thought. :)
    I’m glad you like it Leanne

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Nice shot. Very 50s.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Mister.

  • CinB

    CinB

    lovely picture, great composition and antique feel to this shot
    nice work indeed

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you very much CinB

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Really love the setup here and the lighting is fantastic!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you, I’m happy you can appreciate it.

  • David Barnes

    David Barnes

    This is a genuine masterpiece. Wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery at all. Wow!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Wow, thank you David, that is a big compliment.
    You wouldn’t happen to know any art galleries, would you. :o)

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Nicely created, the warm light that pervades the scane gives a nostalgic feel

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    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.

  • Tanya Wallace

    Tanya Wallace

    Great antique. Love your composition and the tones and lighting are perfect!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    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

    Ken Mucke

    Reminds me of an old Dick tracy movie or Agatha Christie…..amazing stuff

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    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

    Matt Halls

    Another fine piece in your nostalgia series Peter…perfect combination of artifacts and so well exposed. Great work!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Matt

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    This a great shot, love the deep tone of sepia

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you SueAnne, glad you like this one too

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler

    Great picture. Lovely light

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Anette, much appreciate your comment

  • midzing

    midzing

    beautiful,,, well done

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    And thanks again, also for the fav’s and the watchlist, much appreciated.

  • LetMeShootYou

    LetMeShootYou

    Love this Peter – hey check out some of my similar work – might upload today :)
    Linda x

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Sure, let us see it!
    Thanks for the comment Linda.

  • Jodie Johnson

    Jodie Johnson

    wow, you’re lighting is stunning. great shot.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Jodie, nice of you to say so. :)

  • shanmclean

    shanmclean

    beautiful image! you have an outstanding portfolio :)

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Shan, that’s a big compliment.

  • Samantha Aungle

    Samantha Aungle

    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 replied

    And I really like you enthusiastic reply. Thanks ever so much Samantha!

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    I am such a huge fan of your nostalgic images and this one is a real classic…brilliant set up and photography

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Ken

  • ellena

    ellena

    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 replied

    Thank again Ellena. I borrowed the old calculator from a friend, like most of the subjects in my Nostalgia series.

  • Suryani Shinta

    Suryani Shinta

    verry nice

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    this one is so vibrant ! almost alive… it reminds me those movie scenes in which we can see beautiful composition highlighted (in the morning) by the warm sunlight. warm and intense image.

  • Robin Pushe'e

    Robin Pushe'e

    Stunning Capture Peter.. the Sepia effect is marvelous!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    and all of that came from the light source / white balance combination. :)
    Cheers for the comment Robin.

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    great work!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Shannon

  • Susan Connors

    Susan Connors

    Ah, Peter, this is the perfect day for this piece!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Yes in deed and far from it, as perfect isn’t the word I’d be using for this day. I’m starting to get a wee bid worried about my life savings with all our major banks crashing. ;^)
    Cheers for the comment!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    How very appropriate this one at this stage of the world economy crisis

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Tell me about it. :(
    But I have RB to cover my losses. ;^)

  • Kobal

    Kobal

    great composition but the new Hundred dollar bills don’t seem very nostalgic.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    SSSSSsssssttttttt, don say that! You’re ruining the experience. ;)
    Thanks for you comment Kobal. Actually, I often deliberately put new items in my nostalgia shots, like the pills in Sex, Drugs and Rock’n Roll or the Senseo cup in Radio Electricity.

  • ClickChick

    ClickChick

    This looks so awesome!!! I can’t wait to try it!! Thanks so much for the article it was very informative!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Most welcome ClickChick, have fun trying and keep me posted about the results!

  • adornoir

    adornoir

    a greatly composed artwork with a strong message. well done!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you so much adornoir.

  • lindybird

    lindybird

    Amazing lighting, and stunning still life!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you, glad you can appreciate my little experiments… :)

  • catnip addict manor

    catnip addict ...

    this looks like it was frozen in time. the cigaette butts seem to be left behind as the very last worker gave up and quit or simple panicked and “offed” himself leaving behind the money he knew he couldn’t take with him to the afterlife. and so it sits there, finally at rest.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Wow, that’s an impressive comment.
    I’m a happy man knowing that this images stimulated your fantasy and made you come up with this.
    Thank you, and thank you twice for the fav!

  • catnip addict manor

    catnip addict ...

    ur welcome. iread into things alot. it often backfires on me

  • Downhill13

    Downhill13

    I like your series of these “painted with light” images. Do you stand behind camera with the flashlight? How big of a flashlight do you use? You said you expose for about 15 sec, and what aperture do you try to use? I saw on Emil’s tutorial that he suggest f8 for B/W and f11 for color. He said for digital f19-22. I would like to give this a try as well and any help is appreciated.
    Be well, Stan

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Do I stand behind the camera? No, the setup of the still life dictates where I stand. The one with the bottle for example, I had to be behind the bottle when the exposure started. I use the self-release in that case, position myself where I need to be, turn the flash light on and once the shutter is released I start my painting.
    How big a flash light? I wouldn’t know how to answer that one. It’s fairly big, it’s an emergency lamp that automatically switches on when the electricity goes down, or that you can use manually.
    The aperture is of course depending on what you try to achieve and the flash light you use. The DOF I want to reach of course also plays a very important roll. I have used f8 but I have used f22 too, depending on the situation.
    Thanks for the comment and good luck with your tries.

  • Iryna

    Iryna

    great still life!!!! love the light here… so intriguing :)))

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Iryna, and thanks for that fav, much appreciated!

  • Kaimarie

    Kaimarie

    excellent work

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Kai-Marie

  • Taschja Hattingh

    Taschja Hattingh

    What a treasure chest! Please join our group Nostalgic Art and Photography

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Hey Taschja, thanks for your comment and will do!

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    I appreciate you do a lot of thinking beforehand…good composition and of course mastering the light perfectly!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Gilberte!

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    fabulous

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    and thank you once more for all your comments and faves

  • Harald Gick

    Harald Gick

    HI Peter! I love your nostalgia series especially the stock market. Great work!!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Harald, glad you like them. :)

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Just love it:)

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Ralph. :)

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Another excellent image Peter, another personal fav and another well deserved feature for “Studio lighting”.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Simon

  • shhevaun

    shhevaun

    Love ur work! We seem to have a common interest in old gadgets!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Gadgets, gadgets!
    Antiques my dear.

    ;^p

  • Olitto

    Olitto

    Beautiful staged photography. Great composition and light and brilliant capture.
    Great work!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Olitto, glad you like it.

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Your still lifes are great Peter and this ones no exception, magnificent!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Garth, happy to see you can appreciate my work. Cheers.

  • photosbyflood

    photosbyflood

    Good Mornig Peter. This whole series is awsome and I think You are on a roll with this. This really shows some great talent and thought! Thank you!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Good evening :)
    Thank you so much for your kind comment

  • olgaaltunina

    olgaaltunina

    Great picture, Peter!!!!!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Olga, also for the fav!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning composition and capture!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks GerryMac

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