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Kitchen Still Life

© Nikki McDonald

Kitchen Still Life

Uploaded: September 04, 2009 | Entered: January 03, 2016 07:52:47

Description

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

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 100000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125,125, FocalLength: 10.90 mm, Model: KODAK P712 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 04, 2009

You have done a Wonderful job with this still life Nikki! Excellent comp, detail and tones! Jeff #1176321

Susie Peek-Swint September 04, 2009

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! #7914641

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 04, 2009

It turned out beautiful Nikki, great work and very artistic

jo ann c. #7914977

Joy Rector September 04, 2009

I LOVE it!!! #7915115

Julianna J. Collett September 04, 2009

Great work - love the tones! #7915126

Nadya Johnson September 04, 2009

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! #7915263

David Phalen September 04, 2009

Terrific comp, light, shapes and tones!! Thanks for making the effort to rescue this shot!! #7915287

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 04, 2009

Wonderful details and tones Nikki!,
Amalia #7915334

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 04, 2009

You did a fantastic job of saving this wonderful shot, Nikki!!! :-) k #7916011

MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 04, 2009

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 #7916255

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 05, 2009

gorgeous Nikki... truly love the exposure and tones! #7916801

Mitch Spence level-classic September 05, 2009

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. #7917789

Marisol Pastor September 05, 2009

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! #7917798

John Connolly September 05, 2009

What a magnificient still life presentation Nikki! Your lighting, tones and darkroom technique are flawless! Very well done indeed! #7918255

Susan M. Hembree September 05, 2009

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! #7918722

Jessica Jenney September 06, 2009

Fantastic still life, Nikki! Gorgoeus tones, textures and lighting! #7919686

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 06, 2009

Superb job. #7919945

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 06, 2009

Fantastic work, Nikki!
~♥~Lisa #7921141

Christine Czernin level-classic September 07, 2009

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. #7924000

Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009

Congrats on your EP, Nikki!! This still life is absolutely stunning with ultra dramatic lighting, fine detail and great setting!!! #7929798

Joannie Bertucci level-classic September 09, 2009

A PS miracle worker you are Nikki! This is stunning with a flawless composition! Congrats on your EP! #7930317

Kim Andelkovic September 11, 2009

Beautiful image Nikki...great job. #7935456

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic January 05, 2016

Love the tones details and shapes! #11419408

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