Espresso Bagagli
sold as a mounted print to a mystery buyer
This is my second instalment in the “nostalgia” series, the one I’ve been
withholding from you. Because of it’s very special mood I consider this to be my masterpiece in this series and in general, to date that is.
Same general concept and techniques as in the other images from this series with the most important being the painted with light technique
more nostalgia:
Espresso Bagagli belongs to the following groups:
Object Studies & Concepts, Sold! , Still Life Photography and Technical PhotographyAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
Peter Hill, 8 months ago
A very evocative and well crafted image, Peter. I love the tones, the mystery, the suggestiveness. This is a rich palette and soaking in your theme.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Peter Hill’s comment, 8 months ago
Wow, thanks for this feedback Peter. I really is soaking in my theme isn’t it? It’s, like I said, the mood that makes it stand out of the crowd (well, 4 images is hardly a crowd!) ;)
Not that the others lack the nostalgic mood, it’s just stronger here somehow. It’s hard to put into words with my limited English.
awoni, 8 months ago
this is quite a special work, I really like it. I have to agree with Peter Hill on the tones, they all match really well, but also give a mysterious contrast.
Peter Zentjens in reply to awoni’s comment, 8 months ago
Thank you awoni.
I was wondering. Do the rest of you see the had in the background? Or did I make it so dark, it’s only barely visible on my screen, that it’s not showing on most monitors? As non are calibrated equally of course.
awoni, 8 months ago
You’re welcome!
I do see it, but quite vaguely. I do like that, makes it a bit more mysterious!
Peter Zentjens in reply to awoni’s comment, 8 months ago
Alright! That was the effect I was after, but I was afraid it wouldn’t show at all.
majo, 8 months ago
I must say this one has a bra in it as well so it may be favourited alot to :-)
Serious now I love your painting with light technic
Still not sure but sure one day I’ll pick one favourite
Peter Zentjens in reply to majo’s comment, 8 months ago
Nah, I think a lot of people are more interested in the normal contents of a bra, which isn’t in the picture, then in the bra itself. ;)
Thanks for the compliment majo! Cheers.
donald beynon, 8 months ago
i new you would come up with something stunning love the old stuff.i need more!!!!!!!!!! lol.
Peter Zentjens in reply to donald beynon’s comment, 8 months ago
Alright, alright! Take it easy!
I’ve got two new ideas, for which I have the props already, I just need time to shoot! ;)
Thanks a mill for the stimulating comment.
kcranmer, 8 months ago
Excellent still life shot!
Ann Garrett, 8 months ago
This is stunning, beautifully set up
Peter Zentjens in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks kcranmer
Peter Zentjens in reply to Ann Garrett’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you very much for this motivating comment Ann
Alan Findlater, 7 months ago
really nice work well done
Peter Zentjens in reply to Alan Findlater’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you Alan.
SharonAHenson, 7 months ago
This still life is so well done…breathtaking!
Peter Zentjens in reply to SharonAHenson’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you for the compliment SharonAHenson!
Lisa Kenny, 7 months ago
Peter i just love this ~ i wish i could take photos like this….
Peter Zentjens in reply to Lisa Kenny’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you Lisa, that’s very kind of you.
Rhana Griffin, 7 months ago
I love the richness of colour in this image Peter. You have created a wonderfully nostalgic mood with this piece.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Rhana Griffin’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you for confirming that I was successful in creating the mood I was after Rhana.
jerry alcantara, 7 months ago
very beautiful image ,lighting are amazing
Peter Zentjens in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks Jerry!
Glitter, 7 months ago
very very nice !
you can almost feel the “old days”!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Glitter’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks Glitter, much appreciated.
berndt2, 7 months ago
Very cool shot – and an excellent series. Love the colours and textures of the leather, which is what really brings home the ‘old times’ nature of the piece.
Peter Zentjens in reply to berndt2’s comment, 7 months ago
Yes, I know what you mean. It was such a lovely piece of antique that I had a hard time parting from it again. I borrowed it for this shoot. But just looking at it you could imagine stories about long travels on ocean liners, trains across Europe, people wearing high hats. That old leather case really sparks my imagination.
Thanks for your feedback Berndt2
JustPaula, 7 months ago
Fabulous work … I love tones its really great work :0)
Paul Hamilton, 7 months ago
fantastic tones
Peter Zentjens in reply to Paul Hamilton’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks Paul
Graham Jones, 7 months ago
Those lost edges to the shadows and the warm tones really make this image Peter. I confess I did not note the underwear until I read the comments :-)
Peter Zentjens in reply to Graham Jones’s comment, 7 months ago
You didn’t spot the bra? lol!
This image is a discovery trip. ;)
Thanks for your great comment Graham.
Helen Bascom, 7 months ago
Fantastic image. Very vintage
Peter Zentjens in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you Helen.
Nuh Sarche, 7 months ago
great composition!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Nuh Sarche’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks NuhSarche
Robert Mrvecka, 7 months ago
great shot!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Robert Mrvecka’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks Robert
Matt Halls, 7 months ago
Incredible tones, lighting, colours, subject, everything!! Great work Peter.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Matt Halls’s comment, 7 months ago
Wow, thank you for your enthusiasm
Deborah Parkin, 7 months ago
beautiful work again Peter (great portfolio in fact,wish i had more time to comment) – love the colours in this and the lighting really adds to that vintage/nostalgic feel.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 7 months ago
Time and redbubble, a big conflict, I know exactly what you mean. So much to see, so many portfolios to explore, so little time.
Thanks you for the huge compliment and if you ever find the time, feel free to browse and comment a little more. I appreciate your time.
Lucindawind, 7 months ago
beautiful composition !
Peter Zentjens in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 7 months ago
and thanks a second time.
Geir Floede, 7 months ago
Just a phantastic shot.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Geir Floede’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you very much Geir, much appreciated.
Irish, 7 months ago
Great image!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Irish’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you Irish
Andy Harris, 7 months ago
great clarity and quality to the shot…. lighting is superb!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Andy Harris’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you very much Andy.
Kacholek, 7 months ago
Spectacular shot!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Kacholek’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks
Rosina Lamberti, 7 months ago
Excellent still life shot!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you.
MhDkHr, 7 months ago
Muy buen laburo peter…este me gusto mucho!
Un abrazo!
Peter Zentjens in reply to MhDkHr’s comment, 7 months ago
Muchas gracias señor. Solo hablo un poquito de Español pero l’entiendo. :^D
MhDkHr, 7 months ago
Como lo prefiere dude!
Peter Zentjens in reply to MhDkHr’s comment, 7 months ago
LOL. My wife isn’t home for a few days (she teaches Spanish), so slow down on the Spanish Hombre. ;)
paulevelin, 7 months ago
outstanding artwork
Peter Zentjens in reply to paulevelin’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks Paul
Jan Cartwright, 6 months ago
Lovely evocative image – makes me think of film noir. Well shot!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Jan Cartwright’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks Jan, much appreciated.
Cordelia, 6 months ago
Gorgeous, gorgeous shot. Speaks of time gone by. The subject matter and lighting work perfectly together.
AnnieD, 6 months ago
Beautiful tones….beautiful composition…...beautiful lighting!!
Jacqueline Bar..., 6 months ago
fantastic image. great lighting.
Craig Hender, 6 months ago
Awesome work of art! Fantastic detail and lighting. Well done.
Mark Malinowski, 6 months ago
beautiful toning and nicely composed – drawing the attention of the viewer toward the bag
Peter Zentjens in reply to Cordelia’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks for the compliments Cordelia.
Sorry for the slow response, see my journal for details
Peter Zentjens in reply to Jacqueline Barreto’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks for your ongoing support of my images Jacqueline and sorry for the slow response, see my journal for all the details.
Peter Zentjens in reply to AnnieD’s comment, 6 months ago
Thank you AnnieD, much appreciated.
My apologies for the late reaction, see my journal for the reason.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Craig Hender’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks Craig, much appreciated.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Mark Malinowski’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks Mark,
much appreciated.
Julene Mendenhall, 6 months ago
Brilliant! I love this image, well done!!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Julene Mendenhall’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks a million Julene.
Jacqueline Baker, 5 months ago
oooooh i love it! See what you made me do..i’m gonna have to add it to my favs now!
Sashy, 4 months ago
and another great one
Peter Zentjens in reply to Sashy’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Jacqueline Baker’s comment, 4 months ago
Lol, thanks for the fav Jacqueline
johnr, 4 months ago
cracking image and tones-well done
Peter Zentjens, 4 months ago
Thanks a lot johnr, much appreciated
CinB, 4 months ago
WOW this is my fav, love the old style feel.
is that an old hat box?
anyways love it
Peter Zentjens in reply to CinB’s comment, 4 months ago
Yes, that is a real old had box, and all the stickers on it are genuine too. I borrowed it from a friend of ours.
Thank you so much for all your comments, keep them comming. :)
denise romano, 4 months ago
Love everything about this.
Peter Zentjens in reply to denise romano’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Denise, also for the two favs
Ken Mucke, 4 months ago
Right out of a Phillip Marlow film…such a classic….brilliant
Peter Zentjens in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment, 4 months ago
And thanks again, for the third time, not to mention all the fav’s!
MrFordy, 4 months ago
Great series.
Thanks for the tut i’ll have to give it a go.
Peter Zentjens in reply to MrFordy’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks for the comment and your most welcome. Looking forward to see your painted with light images. Cheers.
SueAnne, 4 months ago
This beautiful, I love all texture and deep colors
Peter Zentjens in reply to SueAnne’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you SueAnne, much appreciated. Also thanks for adding me to your watchlist.
Mugsy, 3 months ago
Excellent work!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Mugsy’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Mugsy!
midzing, 3 months ago
beautifully shot,,, well done
Peter Zentjens in reply to midzing’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you midzing
Alison Cornfor..., 3 months ago
Brilliant lighting!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Alison Cornford-Matheson’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Alison, that’s very nice of you to say.
Dorit, 2 months ago
What a brilliant piece of work. The arrangment and lighting is fantastic. You’ve captured the mood so well. The whole series is just great. Congratulations!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Dorit’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you so much Dorit, for your time, you enthusiasm, all those fav’s you gave me and for putting me on your watchlist.
Ken Mucke, 2 months ago
This one has so much elegant age to it….so brilliant again….Id love to own the whole series …maybe one day…..Brilliant work
Peter Zentjens in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment, 2 months ago
Wow, if a photographer like you would by my work, wow…
Just the “declaration of intention” has made my day. Thank you so much.
Sue Wickham, 2 months ago
How could I have missed these! What an stunning series. They are all brilliant, but I think this one is my favourite.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Sue Wickham’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you very much Sue. Glad you like the series as a whole, and this one, well, it’s turning out to be the most popular in general. :^)
ellena, 2 months ago
A masterpiece indeed. I love the tones, the light, you got it all together in a good composition, the gloves…the bra..so misterious Congratz., you’re very talented!
Peter Zentjens in reply to ellena’s comment, 2 months ago
Kind words, glad you like it. Thanks Ellena
Suryani Shinta, 2 months ago
wonderful
Aimelle, about 1 month ago
ohhh I love the rich colors and tones and artistic feeling I get from this. probably my favorite from the serie. brilliant lighting !
Aimelle, about 1 month ago
oh and I was wondering what was the exposure here ? (if I may ask)
thank you
Peter Zentjens in reply to Aimelle’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you for your lovely comment Aimelle. Of course you may ask that question! I don’t really remember the exposure, I think it was 15 sec. And never forget, it’s a stitched image. I think this one was a combination of one or 2 exposures.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Suryani Shinta’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks!
Aimelle, about 1 month ago
thank you very much for the information Peter.
I gave it a try last week but I have a long way to go before getting such an amazing light as a result ! still I enjoy painting with light =)
have a nice day
Peter Zentjens in reply to Aimelle’s comment, about 1 month ago
Ha, what can I say? The ones you see here aren’t exactly my first try. :o)
Keep at it Aimelle, it’s something you need to get the hang of, and once you got it… It’s a little like riding a bike. ;^)
BarbBarcikKeith, about 1 month ago
Superb work.. wonderful series too.. and thanks for stopping by.. always appreciated.
Peter Zentjens in reply to BarbBarcikKeith’s comment, about 1 month ago
likewise Barb,
thanks for you comment!
Larasolnishko, about 1 month ago
I like your experiments with retro style…all 4 images are outstanding…
It is great composition and can be brought into wonderful painting
Peter Zentjens in reply to Larasolnishko’s comment, about 1 month ago
Ah, but it already is a painting, in a way it is at least… a painting with light.
Thanks you so much for your comment.
Kate Hall, about 1 month ago
love your style! :-)
Peter Zentjens in reply to Kate Hall’s comment, 28 days ago
Why thank you very much Kate, also for putting me on you watchlist. Cheers!
Geoff Coleman, 25 days ago
Interesting shot – could you indicate which category of purchaser you sold it to eg RB member, mystery buyer, etc.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Geoff Coleman’s comment, 25 days ago
Oh, yes of course, sorry,
it was a mystery buyer, I’ll put in the description
Racheli, 17 days ago
What a gorgeous brilliant art work, impressively Peter, as all of yours!
Peter Zentjens in reply to Racheli’s comment, 17 days ago
Many thanks Racheli, glad you like my work. :)
Shanina Conway, 17 days ago
Brilliant series Peter, your light technique gives a fantastic glow;)
Peter Zentjens in reply to Shanina Conway’s comment, 16 days ago
Thank you Shanina, also for the fav’s you gave me.
Birgitta, 9 days ago
You have a terrific talent with lighting. :) Love that!
If there’s anything that draws me to a particular photograph, it’s
dramatic lighting. Don’t see enough of it! Reeeeeeally like this, Peter.
Peter Zentjens in reply to Birgitta’s comment, 7 days ago
Thank you for the huge compliment Birgitta
Stephen Chapple, 5 days ago
Moody brooding lighting creates an old worldy effect here. Well suited to the series and again clever outcome from an idea….
Peter Zentjens in reply to Stephen Chapple’s comment, 5 days ago
Again, thank you, I’m glad you like this series