This scene was lit from under the water. I took a regular tupperware pitcher, and put a rolled-up piece of black construction paper in it. I cut a portion out of the bottom for the light to come out sideways, pointed my flash in the top and stuck it in the water. Picture of the rig can be seen here
Two lovely things to take you back to your childhood :)
This is layers of liquids of various weights layered carefully into this glass and a golf ball sitting in the green liquid.Please view full to see the whole image.
I think the underneath side of the water's surface is quite attractive.
This was fun, hic. Tried several liquids, hic.
Evocative of sunny seas and white beaches?