Milk Bottles, A Still Life

My first good image from my first session of still life in my entire life. I gathered up some milk jugs, some I found while out in the woods. The crate is from my great grandfathers fruit orchard he operated years ago. Notice the 'Steinberger Orchards.'

I recently acquired a Hasselblad 120mm 5.6 S Planar in chrome in anticipation of shooting some still life photography after being inspired by staying at a hotel which was decorated in black and white still life shots that were actually fantastic.

The shot was almost at closest focus. Shot at f/16 at 1/2sec on FP4 and developed in Rodinal 1:50 for optimum sharpness. I really like the way this image came together. And I'm very excited to get into shooting still life more!
Location
My Back Porch!
Equipment Used
Hasselblad, 120/5.6
Exposure
f/16 @ 1/2
Film & Developer
Ilford FP4 in Rodinal 1:50
Paper & Developer
Neg Scan
I love old bottles like that! I have a large collection of them at home from years of doing environmental work in NYC. You always dig up some fun turn of the century glass there. I love the crisp edges of the bottles against the smooth background. And the texture of the wooden crates is a sweet bonus. Well done for a first time!
 
Wow, I can't believe the response I've gotten from this! Very encouraging! Thanks so much. Brad, no orchards in the family anymore. That was quite a long time ago, 40's or 50's maybe? This crate is the only one known left in existence and I'm happy it's in our family. I would like to do a close up shot of just the lettering on the crate next, may need some major under-exposure and over-development to bring out the contrast in it..
 

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