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Sep 22, 2013 10:40:11 #
Am trying to see if I can do a still life with a more contemporary feel. Not sure just what might define that.
mariak
mariak
square format
blue vase
a drink perhaps
Sep 22, 2013 10:50:47 #
mariak wrote:
Am trying to see if I can do a still life with a more contemporary feel. Not sure just what might define that.
mariak
mariak
Keep experimenting, these series are great and lighting is a work in progress always as there are more ways to light a subject. My favorite is the fruit. The colors shape and textures really got my eye. The blue vase I like but that is what could use a series of lighting changes alone to get a real feel for the characteristics of the glass. But this is good work.
Sep 22, 2013 10:53:50 #
I like these a lot! The richness of colors in #1 and the softness and color of #2 - very pleasing.
Sep 22, 2013 11:01:46 #
Nice! I really like #1 and #3. #2 seems too sparse to me and rather chilly.
I would play around with the table surface on #1. #3 could be a magazine ad. Great shots!
I would play around with the table surface on #1. #3 could be a magazine ad. Great shots!
Sep 22, 2013 11:01:53 #
Sep 22, 2013 11:38:32 #
These are very nice, especially the juicy pomegranates. Lots of rich textures and fabulous color. You might try repositioning the fruit in the bowl. The top right pomegranate's placement looks a bit far to the right to my eye. Otherwise, gorgeous!
Sep 22, 2013 13:42:00 #
mariak wrote:
Am trying to see if I can do a still life with a more contemporary feel. Not sure just what might define that.
mariak
mariak
On your first series, I liked #1 the best. I like the different approach you took on #1 in this series, although not as much as #1 in the first series, but think #3 is the show stealer in this series.
I want to try some some still life for the first time this winter when I can't shoot as much outside. I'm learning a lot from the work you're posting. You do a really good job. Thank you for sharing.
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Sep 22, 2013 15:08:09 #
Sep 22, 2013 16:19:41 #
katkase wrote:
Keep experimenting, these series are great and lighting is a work in progress always as there are more ways to light a subject. My favorite is the fruit. The colors shape and textures really got my eye. The blue vase I like but that is what could use a series of lighting changes alone to get a real feel for the characteristics of the glass. But this is good work.
Thank you,
I didn't have anything outside to shoot so thought I would practice inside to learn more about lighting. I may try playing with the vase a bit more. I was going for a sort of high key look, will try low key next and maybe backlighting.
mariak
Sep 22, 2013 16:21:07 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I like these a lot! The richness of colors in #1 and the softness and color of #2 - very pleasing.
thank you, the poms are really nicely colored this year. I have a friend with yellow ones I am hoping to get a few of next.
mariak
Sep 22, 2013 16:25:13 #
Abbeylayne wrote:
Nice! I really like #1 and #3. #2 seems too sparse to me and rather chilly.
I would play around with the table surface on #1. #3 could be a magazine ad. Great shots!
I would play around with the table surface on #1. #3 could be a magazine ad. Great shots!
Thank you,
The background on 1 is a piece of wallpaper and the one on 3 is holiday wrapping paper. Table surface is textured plastic over a stone tile.
2 was my attempt at a sort of sparse look.
3 was a fun bar shot.
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Sep 22, 2013 16:26:29 #
catfish252 wrote:
They are all very nice, I especially like the pomegranates
The pomegranates are nice this year, I hope to play with some oranges later as well.
mariak
Sep 22, 2013 16:28:16 #
Heirloom Tomato wrote:
These are very nice, especially the juicy pomegranates. Lots of rich textures and fabulous color. You might try repositioning the fruit in the bowl. The top right pomegranate's placement looks a bit far to the right to my eye. Otherwise, gorgeous!
Thank you, I believe you're right I will try to pay better attention next time. I get so caught up in the colors sometimes I don't notice all I should.
mariak
Nov 1, 2013 09:42:45 #
I did not realize I did not comment on this when you posted in Sept. I should have as this post has stuck in my mind for a while. I love the old-world feel of the poms, even tho' you were going for "contemporary", the shot has merit. I love the quiet frosty feel of #2. sorry I was so late to the party!
Nov 1, 2013 11:11:02 #
carlysue wrote:
I did not realize I did not comment on this when you posted in Sept. I should have as this post has stuck in my mind for a while. I love the old-world feel of the poms, even tho' you were going for "contemporary", the shot has merit. I love the quiet frosty feel of #2. sorry I was so late to the party!
Thanks Carlysue,
I appreciate the kind words. I love playing with the poms. I only have one left now and I've let it get all old and dry to play with later.
thanks again,
mariak
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