Madrone Vessels [Contest Finalists March 2007]
Uploaded: March 14, 2007 19:23:30
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Christian Burchard turns madrone burl root on a lathe, while still green, hollowing the root
and scoring parallel rings to form these small vessels. The root then dries out,
shrinking and distorting, sometimes cracking unpredictably along the way.
The rim of the mouth is then charred or scorched, creating the dark edge.
03/07 Finalist - D&M
Bob Cournoyer March 14, 2007
Love the lighting/shadows/dof/comp (even thought there are only 2 of them)... :-)Bob
How big are these? #620805
Chris Budny March 14, 2007
Thanks, Bob... Believe me, I wish I'd purchased a third (and fourth, and fifth...) when I had the chance! He does some large sets, up to 20 pieces, each one graduated down in size from the last, until the smallest are less than an inch across.Margie Hurwich March 14, 2007
Love your composition and I agree with Bob, the dof (even though there are only 2) is wonderful! #4055349Chris Budny March 15, 2007
Thanks so much, Margie!Sharon Day March 15, 2007
Very nice shot, Chris!!! Great job with isolating it on a white background too! #4057336Chris Budny March 15, 2007
Thank you, Sharon! I shot it in my bathroom, on the white vanity countertop, which butts up to a white wall (that the vessel in back is leaning against.) There is a full-wall mirror just off to camera left, with the traditional bar of 8 light bulbs above it. I also had the bathroom's central overhead ceiling fixture on, and, a small halogen desk lamp, which I tried to direct into the front vessel to try and lighten the interior a bit.Dennis Flanagan March 18, 2007
Very good Chris. It has a lot of eye appeal. Ready to get that Canon yet? :-) #4067788Chris Budny March 19, 2007
Thank you very much, Dennis! I hope all's going well with you!Susie Peek-Swint March 30, 2007
Great shot Chris ~ I think the choice of just two vessels creates a good balance whilst leaving the right amount of negative space :)Chris Budny March 30, 2007
Thanks so much, Susie! #4113471Carol Teal April 24, 2007
Congrats on your finalist Christopher and good luck in the next round! #4205341Nikki McDonald April 24, 2007
A beautiful finalist, Christopher. Good luck. #4205383Bob Cournoyer April 24, 2007
Well, so much for my idea about odd numbers.. :-)Bob #4205410
Gail Vitikacs April 24, 2007
Big Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #4205661Holly Shao April 24, 2007
Excellent capture and details, Chris! Congratulation on this wonderful Finalist!Holly #4205804
Susan Fox April 24, 2007
Wonderful point of view and composition Chris!!! Congrats!!! #4206182Tamera S. Phillips April 24, 2007
One of your favs for last month! Yeah. Congrats again Chris. #4206425Chris Budny April 24, 2007
You're right, Tamera; my fav for March! Thanks, everyone! (Bob, glad to know there are exceptions to the rules!) #4206632Colleen Farrell April 24, 2007
Yay, Christopher, you got a finalist on your favorite for March! Big congratulations!! (We have madrones out here in Northern CA and I love the red bark--I've never seen it used in woodcrafting, though, especially for tiny little bowls!) #4206792Kaye Burazin April 24, 2007
A hearty congrats Chris . WTG with your wins this month! #4206805Esther Smith April 24, 2007
Congratulations Chris!! #4207913Jane M April 24, 2007
Congrats Chris, love the composition, colors and textures! #4208093Katarina Mansson April 24, 2007
Cool set-up, excellent composition, lighting, colors and textures. Congrats on the finalist! #4208510Megan p April 25, 2007
Beautiful Comp, color and DOF!! Congratulations!! #4209419Chris Budny April 25, 2007
Thank you all so much, folks! #4210735Janine Russell April 25, 2007
Chris, congratulations on your finalist. #4211162Dr Silly April 25, 2007
WTG Chris, congrats. :O)Sylvia Rossler April 25, 2007
Big congrats Chris :o) #4212691Chris Budny April 25, 2007
Thanks so much, folks! #4212844Carla Metzler April 26, 2007
Congratulations Chris! #4216263Chris Budny April 26, 2007
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