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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsThe Wonderful World Of Whisky Art
The Wonderful World Of Whisky ArtErnie Button was putting a Scotch glass left out overnight into the dishwasher when he noticed something a white, chalky film on the bottom of the glass. He held it up to the light and, upon closer inspection, could see a series of fine, lacy lines running along the inside of the glass.
As a hobbyist photographer whose work often focuses on showcasing the beauty of everyday objects, Button was intrigued by this discovery. "Wow, there's something to that," he recalls thinking.
And thus was born Vanishing Spirits: The Dried Remains of Single Malt Scotch, an ongoing photographic project Button has created to highlight the beautiful but often overlooked science of how liquids dry.
After first noticing the patterns left behind in his glass, Button began experimenting with other Scotch residues, shining different colored lights on them and photographing them up close. The results were strangely beautiful. "A little celestial, or extraterrestrial, almost," says Button.
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WilliamPitt
Mar 2013
OP
Wow, he must have to generate a LOT of empty scotch glasses to find good pieces.
talkingmime
Mar 2013
#2
Oh, don't forget the comparative analysis! Which BRAND gives the best colors!
talkingmime
Mar 2013
#14
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)1. Whew! For a moment there I was afraid...
...that Jesus was going to be revealed in the bottom of the whiskey glass.
On a personal note, that hasn't happened to me...yet.
talkingmime
(2,173 posts)2. Wow, he must have to generate a LOT of empty scotch glasses to find good pieces.
What a shame! Poor dude.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)3. Sad, how some have to suffer so greatly for their art.
talkingmime
(2,173 posts)4. This is a seriously tragic "case".
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)6. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it
Personally, I'm hoping to be the FIFTH rec...
talkingmime
(2,173 posts)8. I wonder if he needs help in the concumption process!
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)9. Calling dibs on the Irish Whiskey subcontract
talkingmime
(2,173 posts)10. Good idea. I wonder if he needs brandy assistants.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)11. Sure, rye not?
You might gin up a draft proposal...
talkingmime
(2,173 posts)13. I just shot one out.
sharp_stick
(14,400 posts)12. I was thinking about
how I could convince my wife that trying this with different kinds of whisky might be entertaining and you know... for art and stuff.
talkingmime
(2,173 posts)14. Oh, don't forget the comparative analysis! Which BRAND gives the best colors!
And is there a difference in results between single-malt and double-malt scotch? The possiblities are endless!
Aristus
(66,275 posts)5. Whoooooooa! DUDE! The Colors!
Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)7. Only amateur drinkers leave anything in the bottom of the glass.
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)16. Thread win.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)15. I think they are beautiful!
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