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"Time ripens the substance of a life as the seasons mellow and perfect its fruits. The best apples fall latest and keep longest."
- Amos Bronson Alcott
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“Life is like macarons… it’s always full of colour.” – anonymous.
The theme for "Smile on Saturday" for the 12th of July is "from right above". The subject of your picture is not important; it can be people, animals, plants, objects... even a part of a village, city, forest, anything really. Now a few months ago, I was inspired to buy some very colourful macarons, and I decided to try photographing them in different ways. For one photograph I laid down some delicate laser cut paper doilies flowers and snowflake patterns that I had been given by a dear friend on a black backing board. I then placed four of the macarons on top of four of either the doily or snowflake shapes. They made such a nice and vibrant contrast that I was very taken by the idea. Of course, this seemingly simple picture took ages, and many unsuccessful attempts, to perfect, as being directly overhead, the macarons were not quite in the centre and had to be adjusted by millimetres. Eventually I succeeded, and this was the result! I do hope that you like my choice for this week’s theme, and that it makes you smile!
Day 283/365:
10/31: October 2022: A month in 31 pictures
My new protoboards arrived today. Thanks to Barbara www.flickr.com/photos/62660212@N03/ for the heads up about the company. I'm really pleased and had to use one straight away. Still coming to terms with still life and flat lays with the iPhone. In some ways it's easier (camera weight and manoeuvrability aside) but I don't feel I have quite so much control. Certainly much less faffing and no bending...I really need easy just now.
'Flat Lay' on a flat tray.
Oven chips, and I enjoy a few really well done ones.
Smile on Saturday, or on any other day if it's chips.
There are already some flowers in the garden; snowdrops, crocusses, tiny roses, bergnia, helleborus, vinca, cytisus, winter jasmine and primula, but just very few.
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Er zijn al bloeiende bloemen in de tuin, sneeuwklokjes, crocusjes, roosjes, spaanse margrietjes, schoenlappersplant, helleborus, maagdenpalm, brem, winterjasmijn en primula, maar van alles wel héél weinig!
April 2023: A month in 30 pictures
Back home and in my still life comfort zone.
Lensbaby Velvet 56. A couple of textures added (my own).
Day 310/365:
Another quick flat lay today.
Apologies for not being very active again but after doing pretty well with recovery my back has taken a turn for the worse again. It's hard to sit at the computer for long.
I really appreciate your comments but please don't feel obliged while I can't reciprocate too much just now. I hate to post and run but having got this far I'm just trying to stay in the game. My osteopath assures me that each relapse should have a quicker recovery time so fingers crossed.
Day 106/365:
April 2022: A month in 30 pictures
I'm finding it increasingly hard to come up with ideas, life is busy and I am struggling to keep up with the 365. I'm not sure I will make it to the end, I have some serious thinking to do.
This started with the photography book, I then added the camera and negatives, then I remembered I had some old family photos I could use, including one of my father in his army uniform.
18-135 mm 1:1.8 - wouldn't that be wonderful ??
( although it says 1:1:8, LOL )
Crazy Tuesday - theme of September 1, 2020: Circles
I was really uninspired this time - hence no exuberant bokeh bubbles or similar, but a very simple 'flatlay' ; ))
This is part of a really cute (big) metal box I got from my sister for my birthday last year. It depicts a camera (main box) with a lens that protrudes from the box and which can also be opened.
HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday, everyone
Day 235/365:
Definitely Dreaming - Vegetables
iPhone spotlight image...again. I did warn that there could be quite a few of these. It's the easiest thing to do at the moment.
Thank you all for your good wishes. I have at last been prescribed something that is going some way to easing the pain with hopefully no ill effects.
Still a way to go before picking up the big camera though. I have been spoiled with the iPhone.
Day 118/365:
April 2022: A month in 30 pictures
Once again desperately trying to find something for a photo and I remembered these recycled sari silk ribbons I bought a few years ago...I loved the vibrant colours and was going to do something amazing with them, no doubt ;) Perhaps I'll get round to doing something other than photography with them now...watch this space...maybe.
Day 234/365:
I would love to have participated in Macro Monday this week. As the theme is Star as a tribute to Hans Holt, one of the administrators who has passed away.
Unfortunately because of my back problem I'm unable to use my big camera with macro lens. So another spotlight iPhone shot as my tribute to him. RIP Hans and HMM to all.
Day 63/365:
Another flat lay today. Lensbaby Velvet 56...because it happened to be on the camera.
Tulip album: www.flickr.com/photos/28992287@N03/albums/72157665899084647/
……A turn to ’Tabletop photography’ today for my iPhoneaday 365 shot #036. Shot on my phone in Apple RAW & edited in Lightroom. Press Z or 'Pinch Out' to pixel peep. This still life is ‘flat lay’ in natural light (plus a white card on the right) on a black backdrop with Blutac to hold the 1½” cream pots in place - and all for Smile on Saturday which this week has for its theme ‘two same’. No cream (or Milk) was spilt in the taking of this shot. HS😊S, Alan:-)
For the interested I’m growing my Shutterstock catalogue regularly here, now sold 106 images :- www.shutterstock.com/g/Alan+Foster?rid=223484589&utm_...
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Today I had a nice lunch out with my parents and my daughter - she wanted to say goodbye to her grandparents before she heads back to Kingston for second semester. It has been raining all afternoon and I felt chilled after we got back home so I thought a hot cup of tea was in order.
Thanks for your visit. I hope everyone has had a good day. :)
“I try to construct a picture in which shapes, spaces, colors, form a set of unique relationships, independent of any subject matter. At the same time, I try to capture and translate the excitement and emotion aroused in me by the impact with the original idea.”
– Milton Avery
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Day 362/365:
I realise I should have put a 3 instead of a 2 but I didn't think of the title until it was too late but it is most definitely the countdown to the end of the 365. If not my last then certainly the last for a while. I think my son and daughter-in-law would prefer me not to do another one as the last one I did was the year my grandson was born and this year my granddaughter was born...there seems to be a pattern here and I think their family is complete now. ;)
Lensbaby Trio 28 with Velvet setting. Late in the day as I'm still trying to shake this wretched bug off. So fairly low, artificial light.
The cake inspired me for the photo because my husband and I have been very happy to eat it ... hahahaha ... Actually life is like cake ... when you have it you have to take advantage of it and enjoy it, sometimes there is and others are not.
La torta me inspiro para la foto por que a mi esposo y a mi nos ha echo muy feliz comerla ... jajajaja ... En realidad la vida es como la torta .... cuando la tienes hay que aprovechar y disfrutarla, aveces la hay y otras no.
#FlickrFriday
#WhyNot
Sacher Torta.... Yummi Dessert
Some you may recognize, some you may not. I have a plate that sits off to the side in my studio that collects things I've photographed and other "potentials" because you just never know. Hope it makes you smile!
For the group: "Smile on Saturday", "Flat Lay"
If you visit the notes, I've embedded hyperlinks that will take you back in time to the original post. OK, It's a bit nuts I'll admit that, but it was fun and made me smile, you too perhaps??
Today I made some granola. It isn't my first time making granola but it is my first time making apple and cinnamon granola. The house smelled so good when it was baking. :)
Shared to the "Smile on Saturday" group theme: Begins with G.
Thanks very much for your visit!
#FLAT LAY
Broken windows and empty hallways
A pale dead moon in the sky streaked with gray
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it's going to rain today
Scarecrows dressed in the latest styles
With frozen smiles to chase love away
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it's going to rain today
Lonely, lonely
Tin can at my feet
Think I'll kick it down the street
That's the way to treat a friend
Bright before me the signs implore me
To help the needy and show them the way
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it's going to rain today
Songwriter Randy Newman
Listen to the song on youtube;
Well, hello there. I've been a very poor Flickrite lately. I'm trying to get back into the habit of taking photos but I'm a bit out of touch.
Just to give an update: My back is improving, at last, it's been eight months so I am very relieved to be making some progress. I now know what the problem is and I'm on the right medication which should help in the long term. Just as I was getting on my feet (so to speak) I went down with a horrible (non Covid) virus which I am now getting over.
I won't be able to catch up with all your images that I have missed but will start afresh and hope to view and comment over the weekend. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Lensbaby Trio 28, Sweet setting with Omni Swiss Cheese filter and macro filter. Double exposure, second exposure using the Omni.
The letter is to my father from his brother during WWII.