Michael Hrankowski
November 2024 - Topping Off
About the Image(s)
Leica Q3; 28mm Summilux f/1.7; 1/60 sec @ f/1.7; ISO 2500
Image captured during a wine tour in Provençe, France
Denoise and sharpening in Topaz Photo AI with finishing edits in Lightroom Classic
6 comments posted
Michael,
I wish you had given us more information about what is going on there. At first I thought it was an operating room, and I guess,. in a sense, it is. I like the concentration that the two wine experts are giving to their work, but I couldn't
figure ou what they were doing. Please expand to let us know what
is going on. An interesting journalism subject. The lighting works so well for you. Posted: 11/01/2024 19:43:21
I wish you had given us more information about what is going on there. At first I thought it was an operating room, and I guess,. in a sense, it is. I like the concentration that the two wine experts are giving to their work, but I couldn't
figure ou what they were doing. Please expand to let us know what
is going on. An interesting journalism subject. The lighting works so well for you. Posted: 11/01/2024 19:43:21
Hi Joan
...sorry, I thought it'd be obvious from the photo. Here is a description of what "topping off" is courtesy of amleswines.com:
Topping a barrel of wine is the act of filling empty headspace at the top of the barrel - or ullage - caused by absorption and evaporation. It is a routine procedure and is extremely critical to ensure the wine is healthy and maturing appropriately.
Wood barrels are porous and naturally absorb liquid over time. Evaporation also occurs in even the most ideal settings (stored at 55 degrees F and 80 percent relative humidity). This causes a need to top off the barrels every 4-6 weeks - a preventative but critical measure to avert wine spoilage.
Barrels can be topped off with some of the extra wine kept aside specifically for this purpose. Posted: 11/01/2024 20:20:16
...sorry, I thought it'd be obvious from the photo. Here is a description of what "topping off" is courtesy of amleswines.com:
Topping a barrel of wine is the act of filling empty headspace at the top of the barrel - or ullage - caused by absorption and evaporation. It is a routine procedure and is extremely critical to ensure the wine is healthy and maturing appropriately.
Wood barrels are porous and naturally absorb liquid over time. Evaporation also occurs in even the most ideal settings (stored at 55 degrees F and 80 percent relative humidity). This causes a need to top off the barrels every 4-6 weeks - a preventative but critical measure to avert wine spoilage.
Barrels can be topped off with some of the extra wine kept aside specifically for this purpose. Posted: 11/01/2024 20:20:16
Michael, interesting shot that really tells a story. You captured the lighting perfectly. What is also neat is the combination of old and new technologies. The barrel, the can, and the cellphone flashlight! The two workers are so sharp and the background perfectly blurred. Really like the photo. Nice job. Posted: 11/06/2024 21:34:23
Thank you, Andres! Posted: 11/06/2024 22:26:54
Michael, I must admit that I had to study your photo a moment to figure out what was happening, since the cell phone was blocking the tip of the spout. Like Andres, I appreciate the old and new technology, especially using the cell phone to light the barrel's hole. The lighting on the man's face is especially dramatic. I like your composition with the lines of the men's arms and the spout. Great journalistic shot! Posted: 11/07/2024 18:27:38
Michael, I appreciate the explanation as well. I agree with Andres as well in that the old and new really adds to the story here. The lighting is perfect. I was curious how you managed to get so much in focus at f/1.7? Posted: 11/12/2024 22:07:00