Inspiring Photo: Tiny Treasures #15348419

Tiny Treasures

Uploaded: April 10, 2017 03:50:34 | Entered: April 10, 2017 03:56:41

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Part of a larger wall display of miniature forms in blown glass by Lino Tagliapietra. Here, all the pieces are worked in avventurina, a challenging glass typically showing "crystals" of copper, giving an all-over sparkle. One of the forms on the right is the Seattle Space Needle; an homage to Lino's adopted home town in America. POTD 5/13/17

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Joanna Kovalcsik April 10, 2017

Fascinating capture, Chris, and I was especially delighted to read about the Space Needle since I have just returned from that lovely city. Great capture... nicely framed and presented! Bravo on the light! It really accents the details of the glass and the recesses of the shadowbox. #1683726

Joy Rector April 10, 2017

perfect #11582025

Dayna Cain April 10, 2017

This caught my eye instantly. Absolutely stunning work Chris! (as usual!) #11582152

Chris Budny April 10, 2017 1

Thank you very much, ladies! When I saw this, I was briefly hopeful that I might be able to become a collector of Lino's glass at last, by purchasing one individual piece here… Where his big vases are $30,000 or more, surely a little miniature couldn't be too bad? Alas, this series is only sold as an entire wall installation, not individually :-) #11582199

Dayna Cain April 11, 2017

You might not have the actual glass but what you have captured here will get you gold. I am completely mesmerized by your photo. I can't quit looking. #11582370

Chris Budny April 11, 2017

I'm so glad you like it that much, Dayna! Thanks!! #11582485

Michael R. McKenney April 13, 2017

The lighting is great! My eye is all at once yet individually drawn to each piece because of the reflection on each one. It's hard to explain, but as others have mentioned, this is the kind of capture that sort of captivates the viewer. It is soft, yet sharply focused. A bit mysterious. Great photo! #11583014

Chris Budny April 13, 2017

Thank you so very much, Michael! I wish I could say I had anything to do with the lighting -- I shot with just available light, using a tripod (it was ceiling spotlights and some large windows).
I was like a kid in a candy story, at this studio, getting to photograph so much glass made by my "glass hero"... I believe this installation was 6 "cubbies" across, and 6 vertically... I chose just a 4x4 subset, so the pieces wouldn't appear too small in the final photo.
I'm thrilled that this resulting image has such a draw for you and the others who've commented on it! #11583045

Terry A. Stoa May 13, 2017

Woo-hoo! This is really cool, Chris - congrats on yet another POTD award. I especially like the composition, the lighting (subtle, interesting shadows) and the excellent symmetry of the "cubbies" for each piece. #11594022

Michele Peterson May 13, 2017

Congratulations on the POTD, Chris! Agreeing with all that has been written already, this is an image to keep looking at and to enjoy. And, as a Seattle-ite, I especially love that Space Needle! Beautiful pieces, and a fabulous capture. #11594024

Don Johnson May 13, 2017

Way to go Chris! Beautiful lighting on this POTD! #11594028

Mitch Spence May 13, 2017

Congratulations on the POTD, Chris. Gorgeous display beautifully presented. #11594033

Nancy L. Green May 13, 2017

Wonderful tones and lighting!! CONGRATULATIONS!! <>< #11594037

Joanna Kovalcsik May 13, 2017

Congratulations on this fine POTD, Chris! #11594098

Chris Budny May 13, 2017 1

What a great treat to come home to, today! Thank you all very much for the kind words! #11594099

Leslie McLain May 13, 2017

Congrats on a fantastic POTD, Chris. #11594207

Chris Budny May 14, 2017

Thank you, Leslie! #11594284

Michael R. McKenney May 14, 2017

A VERY well-deserved Photo of the Day! I still find myself going to this shot and spending a few minutes just looking at it. #11594363

Michael R. McKenney May 14, 2017

A VERY well-deserved Photo of the Day! I still find myself going to this shot and spending a few minutes just looking at it. #11594365

Chris Budny May 15, 2017

Thank you very much, Michael! #11594587

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures May 15, 2017

Congratulations Christopher on your POTD winner and best wishes for more!! #11594883

Chris Budny May 16, 2017

Thanks so much, John! #11594949

Louise Wolbers May 19, 2017

Great comp Chris. Glad someone dusted the shelves for you too. #11596099

Chris Budny May 20, 2017

Thanks Lou; wish I could have brought just one home from that Murano visit! #11596628

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