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Kitchen Still Life
Kitchen Still Life
I shot this in the kitchens of the castle at Chenonceau in France which are half submerged in the river Cher. The castle spans the river and is supported on piers that sit on its bed. The kitchens are located in the huge bases which form the first two piers. Boats with supplies would draw alongside the castle and be unloaded directly into the kitchen.
The lighting is not good here on the sunniest of days, it was rainy the day I visited, and as you can see, I was shooting into the light.
Resubmitted for January 2, 2009
Category: Details and Close-up

Nikki McDonald

 
 
 
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You have done a Wonderful job with this still life Nikki! Excellent comp, detail and tones! Jeff


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September 04, 2009

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  I love the tones and mood here Nikki .. you did a great job toning down the direct light and bringing out detail ~ great comp and image!


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September 04, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  It turned out beautiful Nikki, great work and very artistic

jo ann c.


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September 04, 2009

 

Joy Rector
  I LOVE it!!!


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September 04, 2009

 

Julianna J. Collett
  Great work - love the tones!


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September 04, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  I just love this. A Fave for me! The somber light, and those bizarre root vegetables - what an awesome combination for a stunning still life! Superb work, Nikki!


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September 04, 2009

 

David Phalen
  Terrific comp, light, shapes and tones!! Thanks for making the effort to rescue this shot!!


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September 04, 2009

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Wonderful details and tones Nikki!,
Amalia


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September 04, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  You did a fantastic job of saving this wonderful shot, Nikki!!! :-) k


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September 04, 2009

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  This has such a unique feel NiK
Reminds me of an old movie and prisoners kept in dungeons and made to eat unappetizing foods...Don't ask me Why ;0)

I Really like it


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September 04, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous Nikki... truly love the exposure and tones!


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September 05, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  This is classically beautiful, Nikki. The simplicity of composition is so very appealing to me, with the lines of the window, wall, and table, the strong foreground element of the basket and foods, and the excellent use of light and shadow overall to define the forms. Whatever you had to do with it postprocessing was well worth it.


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September 05, 2009

 

Marisol Pastor
  Wonderful work Nikki. I agree with Mitch ... this has such a classic air about it ... not only because of the theme, but also the tones, contrast, light, textures ... A real beauty!


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September 05, 2009

 

John Connolly
  What a magnificient still life presentation Nikki! Your lighting, tones and darkroom technique are flawless! Very well done indeed!


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September 05, 2009

 

Susan M. Hembree
  I like this lots! So, elegant with the lead window in the BG. It seems more like a painting--lovely shadows and highlights. Very well done, Nikki!


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September 05, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Fantastic still life, Nikki! Gorgoeus tones, textures and lighting!


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September 06, 2009

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Superb job.


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September 06, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Fantastic work, Nikki!
~♥~Lisa


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September 06, 2009

 
- Christine Czernin

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  You did a marvellous job here, Nikki.the light and tones are just perfect. It feels like standing right there.
And it seems to be a fabulous place to visit.


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September 07, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congrats on your EP, Nikki!! This still life is absolutely stunning with ultra dramatic lighting, fine detail and great setting!!!


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September 09, 2009

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  A PS miracle worker you are Nikki! This is stunning with a flawless composition! Congrats on your EP!


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September 09, 2009

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Beautiful image Nikki...great job.


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September 11, 2009

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Love the tones details and shapes!


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