(Kim's 1412 texture, multiply, 100% opacity)
It was a nice little break from doing our taxes, my least favorite thing to have to be doing,
to put together this simple still life and to spend a few moments photographing it.
I think Kim is right.
When we pause, even for a few minutes, to be still enough to enjoy a little touch of beauty
and to capture it in a photograph, it calms and refreshes the soul.
(Kim's 2303, hardlight, 30% opacity)
This little thyme plant normally resides on my kitchen windowsill.
It thrives there in its sunny spot.
It thrives there in its sunny spot.
(Kim's avery texture, lighten, 20% opacity)
For this still life, I set a few of my favorite cookbooks on top of an old crate
and used the thyme plant as a living bookend.
Simply lovely.
Now, if I just didn't have to finish those darn taxes!
For this still life, I set a few of my favorite cookbooks on top of an old crate
and used the thyme plant as a living bookend.
Simply lovely.
Now, if I just didn't have to finish those darn taxes!
(Kim's grunge texture, hardlight, 30% opacity)
still following,
I love seeing homes with wonderful light...and am admittedly envious of that light. You've set up a beautiful scene with the thyme.
ReplyDeleteI shot this right in front of the dining room window on a rather gray day. I used my 50mm lens pretty wide open.
DeleteBeautiful! And I agree with Evelyn - that light is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jill! It was a rather gray day, but right in front of my dining room window the light, combined with using my 50mm lens fairly wide open, made a nice result.
DeleteSuch gentle loveliness, it's really pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sarah!
DeleteI love your little pot of thyme... so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI rather like it myself. It's a cheery touch on my kitchen windowsill.
Delete'When we pause, even for a few minutes, to be still enough ...it calms and refreshes the soul." HowEVER you fill in the ellipses, there is refreshment in the "pause" and "stilling". You are SO talented in arranging/creating still lifes. I've never met you in person, but I suspect they reflect your soft, gentle nature...♥
ReplyDeleteRebecca, you are such a blessing and encouragement to me!
DeleteSo beutiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Donna!
DeleteSuch beautiful images Elizabeth, the lighting is just perfect!! My mother in law gave me a Joy of Cooking cookbook when I got married. It was so well used it fell apart.
ReplyDeleteI found my Joy of Cooking, in mint condition, at the Goodwill!
DeleteLovely still life and editing. It is a precious thing to take those few minutes to SEE AND APPRECIATE all of the beauty around us
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, Jeanne!
DeleteNot only is your photography beautiful, being reminded that it is called "still life" speaks to me today. I think I need to take a deliberate break and capture the art of still life.
ReplyDeleteI miss you friend! I'm so happy to have you stop by!
DeleteWonderful! Your first image, the composition and texturing - just fabulous! Thyme is such a pretty herb. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteJune, that one is my fav, too!
DeleteWhat a fun texture application!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kristy!
DeleteBeatiful. And I love Deb's Smitten Kitchen blog. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Smitten Kitchen's blog as well!
DeleteSo lovely and sunny! I agree that taxes are so unpleasant -- it's one of the few times I turn to diet soda. Hope you got them done on time!
ReplyDeleteSharon, I'm glad to say I got them done for another year!
DeleteRoxanne, that one is my fav as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. Your thyme plant is so lovely and airy and the pot it is in is beautiful. Love the background through the window . . . it gives a wonderful color behind your plant. I actually had the fun and pleasure of seeing a live cooking demonstration by Julia Child a few years ago. It was a blast . . . she was just like she was on her TV show.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! And a nice break from taxes. I loved the thought that a photography break brings a calm refreshing to the soul. So true - I need more of that. It's always a great change of pace.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
These shots are terrific. I love Smitten Kitchen's blog…..some really great recipes.
ReplyDeleteLoooove this post... totally agree about photography refreshing you and simply stoping for a moment.
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