This piece, Floating Table with Cup, is by Mark Manchester, who is a key grip and amateur photographer.
According to Mark, this photograph was taken using a Pentax 750z digital camera while working on the set of Being Erica, during the summer of 2008. The picture was cropped and slightly colour amended in iPhoto before being printed on an Epson R280 printer.
Mark writes: "The interest to me at the time was the number of reflected elements visible. The table is reflected in the window of the building that was a location for our television show. The building across the street which acts as a background was being lit by reflections of sunlight hitting our building. The green and black squares shown are the reflection of the building we were in. The cup in the foreground is also the cup on the table.
"As a key grip, I play a role in the lighting of a set. Light, shadow and reflections all fascinate me and create a richness of texture which helps become that temporary world for the actors and storytellers. On occasion I will record an interesting image as I see it. Lucky for me the sets have been lit by a talented team of professionals... I merely take advantage of proximity."
Don't be so modest, Mark! This is a beautiful fleeting moment that has been captured forever by someone who noticed it and the resulting masterpiece will be treasured by a lucky bidder in our silent auction.
Thank you very much to our generous anonymous donor!
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