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Mug with Dry FlowersPosted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 12 January 2009 in Miscellaneous. This is the first of a series of little challenges Mary Brooks Brown and I have set for ourselves. Every two weeks for the next few months we will each post our image of a preselected subject. Today's subject is mugs/cups. I began with just the mug, but eventually added the dry flowers. :-) I also applied textures, which is something I'm just beginning to explore. I failed to note the name of the creator of the texture, so I am unable to give credit as I am supposed to do. To see Mary's images, click on her name in the first paragraph. See Sue Henry, who inspired me to experiment with textures. *****THANK YOU FOR VISITING ANITA'S PHOTOBLOG!***** I welcome your honest critique, especially if they will improve my photography. If I have made a mistake in a flower identification, please let me know! A few words about the EXIF data, beginning in April when I began using Nikon D300 and the Sigma 105mm macro: My new camera and macro lens record the relative or effective f stop, not the one seen on the lens. For an explanation of this, go to the next to the last question at this site.
Comments (23)
Betty from New Jersey, United StatesBeautiful crispness to the dried flowers, Anita. And beautiful colors. Excellent processing. Will you be posting the link the Mary Brooks Brown? 12 Jan 2009 11:06am @Betty: Betty: Thank you! I'm glad you like my image. If you click on the name Mary Brooks Brown in my description above, that should take you to Mary's blog. I may add a clearer link to her image. Do visit her blog. Her interpretation of this exercise is quite creative. Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United StatesSimply marvelous, Anita. I love the still life and the treatment. 12 Jan 2009 11:17am António Pires from Lisbon, PortugalOf course, being an expert in the flower domain, you would have to add flowers. The balance of the composition, the colours and the processing make a beautiful image. 12 Jan 2009 11:34am Frida from SwedenBeautiful composition and I love the treatment you have given the image. 12 Jan 2009 11:39am Mary from Exton, United StatesAnita, This is beautiful, creative, and simply marvelous! I love it!!! 12 Jan 2009 12:20pm Marcie from United StatesWonderful! Love the simplicity...the color...especially the textures. Gotta try that!!! 12 Jan 2009 12:35pm Earnest from Oklahoma, United StatesQuite artful, Ania -- and a departure in style.. 12 Jan 2009 1:52pm Sue from Paducah, United StatesVery nice interpretation of the theme. And, interesting to compare Mary's image. Of course I have to add nice use of texture! You know that I'm a fan of adding texture. This post has me looking forward to more; more of the challenge series, and more of the texture work. 12 Jan 2009 2:34pm Ed Heaton from Atglen, United StatesGreat self project and very nice presentation! I love the textured look... 12 Jan 2009 3:20pm Ed Heaton from Atglen, United StatesGreat self project and very nice presentation! I love the textured look... 12 Jan 2009 3:21pm john4jack from Corvallis, United StatesWonderful composition. Superb processing. 12 Jan 2009 3:37pm Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United StatesThis is beautiful - the texture adds so much to the image - a really antique, well-worn feel - beautiful! Can't wait to go see Mary's now!! ps. This is also one of only a few I've ever seen from you at 40mm!! 12 Jan 2009 5:28pm @Betsy Barron: Thank you, Betsy! You noticed that I didn't use my macro lens. Good for you. I meant to mention that in my description, but forgot. I used the kit lens Ronnie 2¢ from London, United KingdomI like everything about this . . although it is an assembly of parts, it reads perfectly as one image and I do like the antique feel the texture has given. 12 Jan 2009 9:11pm Laurie from New Jersey, United StatesNow how can I put this? Ummm...This is simply...GORGEOUS! 13 Jan 2009 5:56am Carsten from DenmarkVery nice. 13 Jan 2009 8:10am David R. Ross from United StatesI'm imagining that the speckled cup inspired you to try the textured look. This seems a perfect composition/theme to try that technique. I delight in the very different but equally charming ways you and Mary responded to the challenge. 13 Jan 2009 5:47pm Colin Butterworth from AustraliaA very nice still life. The texture compliments the subject well! great shot! 13 Jan 2009 11:00pm Lorie from United StatesI like the contrast of the blue with the brown hues of the dried flowers. Also the texture is subtle but interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing the other assignments you guys have - great job! Lorie 14 Jan 2009 1:32pm Diane - Daily Walks from SF Bay Area, United StatesWonderful treatment here, Anita, combined with the classical composition! 14 Jan 2009 3:31pm John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United StatesLovely composition Anita, great choice of colors and textures. You definitely have a creative eye for this, great work. 15 Jan 2009 2:41am |
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