Gin & Tonic

[summerbreezing]

Canon S2 IS 1/250s 6.0mm f8.0
This is an older shot that I particularly like. I didn't have any particular set up at the time other than natural light, hand held and did a little cropping and small colour curve. I haven't been able to replicate this since getting my 'grownup' Dslr! I would love to know if there is a secret to the exposure that I could use with my D80? I am also always interested in ways to improve what I am doing particularly with DOF and composition.
Thanks for looking

[wulf]

How close have you got? You should be able to equal and better the image, as long as you don't drink too many of G&Ts during the set up...

If I were going for a shot like this, I would be aiming to get the subject more sharply focused and I might also experiment with getting the straw running through the two opposite corners and putting the liquid line 1/3 of the way from the top, for a very precise looking result.

Wulf

[summerbreezing]

Thanks for the advice Wulf. Its a problem maintaining focus when you have consumed a few! The 18-200 can't get as close as the S2 but I would hope I can get a better focus using tripod and bearing in mind your hints.