If Beth's focus is to try to get us to use our cameras more creatively and more often, then she surely accomplished that this week with me. I took pictures of things that I NEVER would think of taking pictures of and I'm still not sure I've captured the essence of still life photography. I tried though. I really tried.
I started outside and kind of looked for story pictures. Is that what I was supposed to do? I don't know.
I'm not real sure this one qualifies either but it's life and they're still and I used natural light to try to show how the cold weather reflected in the grasses sends the koi into very still, very quiet stages of hibernation. Besides, you know I'm not ever going to pass up an opportunity to shoot some koi pictures no matter how big of a stretch it is.
Then I came in the house and tried to get really artistic. I wasn't but I looked for something beautiful, added light, and took some pictures. The next time still life is our assignment, I bet I'll do better.
Speaking of better. If you want to see some really beautiful still life photography, you'll find it here at Ishouldbefoldinglaundry. And if you haven't already joined in, I dare you to start now.
I love the leaves in the birdbath. Something very peaceful about it.
ReplyDeleteI love the cut flowers with the clippers. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm just learning about still life too. My mom is an artist and I remember hearing about it but never paid attention. I love the last one, so simple.
ReplyDeleteThese are REALLY good. I can see that creativity runs in your family! I like how you took pictures of these things just as they are. I kind of was like, "oh, that definitely looks like still life!" Great job.
ReplyDeleteReally great still life captures!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures of your koi, it makes me sad that ours won't be swimming around begging me to feed them for a while...hate its so cold already though!
ReplyDeleteKeep shooting, you're doing great!
Love the fish. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the birdbath photo is really cool. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat captures. Love the one with the hydrangeas. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your shots! The birds are great.
ReplyDeleteThat fence one is captivating. Something about it really strikes me...is it that one "new"/"browner" piece?
ReplyDeleteI really like the birdbath shot. Very serene!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job! Great stills.
ReplyDeleteGreat ones! =) I loved your first one so much.
ReplyDeleteI like the floating leaves in the birdbath...beautiful...
ReplyDeletethis was my first time and i'm so enjoying everyone's pictures! wow for someone who didn't know where to start, these are great! I love the shovel!
ReplyDeleteLove the bird bath.
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