Remembering Uncle Joe - Still Life: The smell of pipe tobacco always brings me back in time....

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

The smell of pipe tobacco always brings me back in time....

pixbyjnjphotos Loc: Apache Junction,AZ

Travesty wrote:

The smell of pipe tobacco always brings me back in time....

Not too many pipe smokers any more. It does bring back memories. Very nice composition. I really like the way you put things together and then, a great shot. Your work has always intrigued me. Have a GREAT DAY!

Dave Chinn

Travesty wrote:

The smell of pipe tobacco always brings me back in time....

Yea, I remember Uncle Joe ... he was the one that was afraid to cut the cake !!! Nice one Randy. Your still life shots are at the top of the scale.
Dave

R.G. Loc: Scotland

You have an excellent style that just seems to get better and better. I'm left wondering if it would look better if the pipe was less pristine. Perhaps if the pipe shared some of the antique grunge look of the background, the shot would convey a more consistent feeling.

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

pixbyjnjphotos wrote:

Not too many pipe smokers any more. It does bring back memories. Very nice composition. I really like the way you put things together and then, a great shot. Your work has always intrigued me. Have a GREAT DAY!

Thank you! .. :) You have a great day yourself!

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

Dave Chinn wrote:

Yea, I remember Uncle Joe ... he was the one that was afraid to cut the cake !!! Nice one Randy. Your still life shots are at the top of the scale.
Dave

Thank you so much Dave... You know how I feel about your style... "afraid to cut the cake" Good ol' Uncle Joe.. :)

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

R.G. wrote:

You have an excellent style that just seems to get better and better. I'm left wondering if it would look better if the pipe was less pristine. Perhaps if the pipe shared some of the antique grunge look of the background, the shot would convey a more consistent feeling.

Thank you so much and I wish I had an older pipe in my collection of misfits.. I do understand what you are saying and nobody loves old and grungy as much as I do... Your critique is well taken. Thank you R.G. :)

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

This section of the Hog is called "For Your Consideration" and that I did. First this is another example of your fine craftsmanship. I liked everything about it. If mine I would introduce a little more warmth on the left third of the picture, seems just a tad blue.
Now for the rest of the shot I noticed your use of old if not older looking coins, nice. The temperature looks to be 69 degrees. I wondered about the tobacco. Do you smoke? If not did you go out and buy tobacco just to make this shot. I wondered how far back from you subject do you get to get your depth of view. Saw the old lighter and thought it was a good touch. The glass jar looks a bit soft not to a fault but how does one accomplish that. Anyway these are all the things I considered. Wonderfull job Randy. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.

Some ashes and a last whiff of lingering smoke perhaps. Just a splendid image Randy, down to the last bit of change.

photosbytw Loc: Blue Ridge Mountains

Having spent 2 1/2 years in the interior of Alaska wandering in the remote locations as a young man. I carried a pipe. In the evening, I would be hugging a fire smoking my pipe and taking in the absolute beauty of the surroundings.

Thank you, i almost forgot those memories until I viewed your images. Thank you.

tw

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Great image.

Brought memories of my mother's father. Austrian immigrant worked the PA coal mines from age 11(water boy)14 miner (before WW I) until 65. He smoked pipes, had a rack of 3 or 4, each for a different blend of tobacco. Arms and shoulders that would make a body builder green with envy. Some times he would "forget" he wasn't allowed to smoke in the house and come in from his work shop to get something. Grandma would chase him out with a broom and he would slowly stroll out going "Yah Mama, Yah, I yust needed my..." while she whaled him on the shoulders and back "Get that smelly thing out of my house!" I think they both had fun with the whole show. At least he got his shirt or jacket dusted.

Thanks for the revived memories.

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

Jim-Pops wrote:

This section of the Hog is called "For Your C... (show quote)

Thank you Jim... I did smoke cigarettes for 26 yrs. but have been clean for 12 now... The tobacco was borrowed from a friend for the shot... I am lucky enough to have friends that make prop loans to me.. The appearance of the jar is part of the layering and filter process I do, but also did a bit of burning.. I can see what you are referring to on the warmth comment.. And I agree it could be warmed up a bit.. Did this early this morning and looks a bit different to me now, so I would agree... :) Thanks again Jim...

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

Frank2013 wrote:

Some ashes and a last whiff of lingering smoke perhaps. Just a splendid image Randy, down to the last bit of change.

Thank you Frank... I may do a redux on this image with a bit more warmth and a smoke whiff may be a topper... :)

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

photosbytw wrote:

Having spent 2 1/2 years in the interior of Alaska wandering in the remote locations as a young man. I carried a pipe. In the evening, I would be hugging a fire smoking my pipe and taking in the absolute beauty of the surroundings.

Thank you, i almost forgot those memories until I viewed your images. Thank you.

tw

Glad I could spark some good memories for you T.W. :) Thank you.. Smells can be one of the best memory triggers or even a picture that reminds of a smell...

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

robertjerl wrote:

Great image. br br Brought memories of my mother'... (show quote)

Wow! Thanks for sharing the memories! Glad I could help Robert... :) Thanks!