Minimalism in a Moment

Contemplating this week’s photo challenge theme, “Minimalism,” I found myself at my desk, lost on thought. The concept felt deceptively simple yet deeply complex—a balance between saying more with less. I stared at the blank notepad in front of me, jotting down fleeting ideas, none of which seemed quite right.

Then, as my thoughts wandered, the fountain pen in my hand caught my eye. Its clean, elegant lines and the simplicity of its function suddenly resonated. It wasn’t just a tool—it was the perfect embodiment of minimalism: form meeting function with no excess, no distractions. Inspiration struck, and I knew exactly how to approach the challenge. Sometimes, the answer is already in your hand—you just need to pause long enough to see it.

Fujifilm XT20 w 7Artisans 60mm Macro

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I'm going to love this week! Flat lays are one of my favorite things to do! I'm not sure how modern this is, but I think having to remind people to be kind is a modern thing. I don't remember having to be told this when I was growing up, we just tried our best to be.

Found this bunch of roses I specifically bought to use as a prop but forgot I had them.

Adding in some pink & white ribbon which I thought would go well.

Also trying out a different background today

Compositionally Challenged Week 50 - Hygge

Hygge is about taking time away from the daily rush to be with loved ones or enjoying life's quieter pleasures by yourself. It is about comfort, coziness, contentment. Our challenge this week is to capture what Hygge means to us.

Pretty music and flowers while I'm having my morning coffee always makes me feel comfy cozy. : )

"I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year."

--Scrooge, in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

This festive Blythe doll is Cinema Princess.

We hope everyone has a great day full of spooky fun! Thanks to everyone who participated this month!

These Blythe dolls are Simply Mango and Simply Guava…I made an effort this month to use different dolls than I usually think of for Halloween, and different colors overall, so I’m quite pleased with this flat lay.

52 week challenge - 20:52 Shot from above

I made this image in 2016 when I was practicing still life images. This image is inspired by Elizabeth Au Petite Gout. Her work is exceptional and in my humble opinion the best I've seen. Her vision for color and styling is beyond one's imagination. Thank you, Elizabeth for your beautiful work, I am a huge fan!

Thank you for your visits! Be well and have a lovely weekend.

Flat Lay / Knolling by the Calendar

March 30th - Pencil Day

Old used pencils,

sharpener and shavings,

old postcard written in pencil ...

Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art on crop. No extra sharpening, minimal postprocessing.

A little alternative to the normal red roses on Valentine day Day 45 of 365

AAW Sept 1 - 8: Shoot from Above

WIT: This is a small selection of my watches, so I shot a flat lay of them. I love watches, lol!

Made Explore

My contribution to this weeks theme "Flat lay" in the photogroup Fotosöndag.

Homemade seasoning

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Contains forbidden sugar, soy and palm oils, corn syrup, artificial colors, etc. It all makes for some unspeakably desirable tastes, but they are so bad for you! (This is the first bag of candy I have purchased in forever, and now I have to try and not eat them!!! HELP!!!)

Phlox and Mel put the finishing touches on the flat lay project for their Monster High art class.

recycled from

BaD 15 January 2018: Flat

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Week 7: Intentional Colour Palette

I wanted to get a bright punch of colour in my submission this week. Anybody need a lime for their mojito?

This was a bugger of an image to capture. I think I took about 60 fames before I got the one I was happy with 😂.

Flat Lay / Knolling by the Calendar

February 28th - National Floral Design Day

Pretty pansies on old paper written in pencil ...

Photo taken last year,

already been 'knolling' back then :-)

Another hoop flatl ay, this time using my led hoop.

A challenge started by Deanne Love on Instagram, which now has well over a 1000 photos with the tag myfavhoop. There are some lovely and creative images.

Flatlay still life

Preparing the build.

#22bikes

#Drifter

#etapAXS

still ife duck eggs-getting the hang of this flat lay--fun---

OS map with compass and measuring device.

Flat Lay / Knolling by the Calendar

March 7th - National Cereal Day

Crunchy Muesli Goji- & Blueberry ...

Creating something out of the remainder of a beautiful bouquet, now past its prime.

Image made for the Crazy Tuesday group's September 15 theme, "Flatlay."

Sony A6000 + Sony 85mm F1.8

Floral flatly with a hint of Easter. I received a couple of beautiful bouquets recently, and am always sad when they only last a few days, so this is my attempt to enjoy them a bit longer.

Flat Lay / Knolling by the Calendar

February 14th - Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day !

Onion, garlic, bacon

A bouquet of flowers on a manuscript, scissors and a coil of rope over an old wooden table

A whimisical piece of pop art created from a single shot of the translucent coloured plastic spoon that came with my partner's ice cream tub on a day out.The spoon was shot 'backlit' from above on a light pad and then reproduced and recoloured several times in Photoshop.

for# looking close... on Friday 'small figures' 'Pequeñas Figuras'

The weather is hot but the water is cool, so grab a float and jump into the pool!

This Blythe doll is Simply Guava for “Summertime” on Facebook. Her cute bikini is from Junie Moon.