Lemons in the Snow
Sep 1, 2011 16:42:54 #
I wanted to try something different instead of just taking photos of lemons on the table and we had just had a beautiful snow storm and the sun came out. I dipped the one half lemon in the snow to give the effect of a cool lemon. I always second guess my photos, thinking I should have added or taken away or used a different technique. Is that normal?
Lemons in the snow
Sep 1, 2011 16:56:09 #
Penny,
I love the idea and the effect. I'd have to say #2 is my favorite. It looks almost as if it was dodged to a vignette like we usedto do in the darkroom. If you "shgopped" out that little edge of the dish, it'd be an advertising worthy shot for sure. Nice, nice work.
Rocco
I love the idea and the effect. I'd have to say #2 is my favorite. It looks almost as if it was dodged to a vignette like we usedto do in the darkroom. If you "shgopped" out that little edge of the dish, it'd be an advertising worthy shot for sure. Nice, nice work.
Rocco
Sep 1, 2011 16:58:50 #
first off are these lemons or oranges? on my monitor they look like oranges.second I like the technique. Its inovative unique and a good example of out of the box thinking. As for your question in artistic endevours there is no normal. A little bit of self critiquing is healthy and how we improve. even critiquing others works as in how would I have done that shot differently. Constant self critique is a sign of little confidence. What I do when I despair is I simple open up the file of my shots called my favorites and start just looking at them. In a very short time my doubts and despair disappeaer. Not sounding egotistical but sometimes we ned to remind ourselfes just how good we are. Now if I could only get the desire for a nice frozen lemonade out of my mind.
Sep 1, 2011 17:01:10 #
Number two is very good. It shows some thinking and planning.
I call this a soft conception. This type of composing is, for sure a step above the average.
I call this a soft conception. This type of composing is, for sure a step above the average.
Sep 1, 2011 21:21:55 #
Thank you for your comments. And Sinatraman, I was wondering that myself when I bought them in the store, they looked pretty orange to me. But! They were definately lemons. It's funny when the idea hits you...you move to get the photo no matter what. I was standing out in the snow in my stocking feet so I could get the picture while the sun was still at the right position. Thanks again for your in put. I appreciate it.
Sep 1, 2011 21:34:33 #
You know you are hooked on photography when you do things no sane person would do just to get the shot. I rember in the mid 70's when twin funnel clouds came over our house dad was outside with his nikon taking photos (he was the head photographer for Ferris State College at the time. Mom was yelling at him to get in before the clouds touched down but there was dad happy as aclam shooting away.
Sep 2, 2011 09:19:56 #
Sep 2, 2011 14:15:31 #
I think the idea of putting the lemons in the snow was very imaginative! I too live in snow country and at about late Spring, you're so ready for warm weather. This reminded me of what all us snow dwellers start doing, and that's to start dreaming of the things we love to do in the Summer! Like drink a tall icy cold glass of lemonade! Something you might try when shooting fruits and veggies, is to spritz them with a spray bottle filled with water. It just makes them look fresh, and crisp, and appetizing. With meats, or fish, rub with a little bit of vegetable oil. A chef once told me that the eye's eat first, and he was right. Whether real food, or a picture of food, it should look inviting. Keep up those creative idea's!
Sep 2, 2011 14:19:22 #
Thanks for the info. You just taught an old dog new tricks :!: :idea: :D I have never tried food photography, if it looks yummy it wont last long enough to get the shot. abig tip of larry the hedgehog to ya :thumbup:
Sep 2, 2011 15:22:12 #
Nice ideas you have there!!! I like.
Some Happy Fruits! Several yrs. ago I had one plant that produced this about 1 or every 6 tomatoes.
Sep 2, 2011 15:48:33 #
Sinatraman,
A few more food shoot tips:
1. Put a teaspoonful of dish detergent in cereal milk, soup or black coffee and use a coffee stirrer to blow light bubbles to give those details at the edge of the bowl or cup.
2. Paint a roasted turkey with some diluted Worcesteshire Sauce to give it "golden brown" hilights.
3. Spray fruit and veggies with furniture polish, let dry and buff for high sheen (obviously peel before eating)
4. Dissolve a 1/4 tab of Alka Seltzer in prop drinks for high fizz/bubbly look
The pros have "set dressers" who do this stuff for 'em and make 'em look good all day long.
Rocco
A few more food shoot tips:
1. Put a teaspoonful of dish detergent in cereal milk, soup or black coffee and use a coffee stirrer to blow light bubbles to give those details at the edge of the bowl or cup.
2. Paint a roasted turkey with some diluted Worcesteshire Sauce to give it "golden brown" hilights.
3. Spray fruit and veggies with furniture polish, let dry and buff for high sheen (obviously peel before eating)
4. Dissolve a 1/4 tab of Alka Seltzer in prop drinks for high fizz/bubbly look
The pros have "set dressers" who do this stuff for 'em and make 'em look good all day long.
Rocco
Sep 2, 2011 16:49:48 #
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Sep 3, 2011 02:58:38 #
brandy sanders
Loc: louisiana
kramer96003 wrote:
Nice ideas you have there!!! I like.
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Sep 3, 2011 11:31:32 #
Thank you for all the ideas! Now if I could just find the right person that would purchase any photos..anyone have any ideas on that and has anyone sold any photos?
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