Still Life with Cherries

Uploaded: February 10, 2018 18:33:20 | Entered: February 10, 2018 18:35:24

Description

PG101 Classic Still Life Theme
Life size glass cherries, and a small, jagged bowl made from, of all things, recycled Snapple bottles...
2/18 Finalist - D&M

Comments

Michele Peterson level-classic February 10, 2018

I love this! The glass cherries are beautiful, and the color of the cool Snapple bowl complements them perfectly. Then add in the shadows and you have created a fabulous scene. #1703738

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 10, 2018

Beautiful work, love the lighting/shadows..You must have quite a glass collection... :-)
Happy Theme Day #11677685

Michael R. McKenney level-classic February 10, 2018

GREAT. You nailed the lighting! #11677686

Mitch Spence level-classic February 11, 2018

My, what beautiful pieces these are, Chris. Your whole collection must be some fantastic array to see. The shadows here are lovely. #11677730

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 11, 2018

Thanks so much folks! For being a totally "what about trying this idea?" kind of experimental set up, I've been pleased with several of the results!
And yes, I do have a lot of glass at home; for 15-20 years (starting somewhere in my mid-twenties) I actively collected studio glass. I've essentially stopped collecting now - but sometimes make an exception like the mini-sized 5-inch vase in the "Ode to a Venetian Urn" image. #11677788

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 11, 2018

Beautiful glass cherries, arrangement, and shadows. #11677793

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 11, 2018

Thanks so much, Amanda! #11677825

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 12, 2018

Woot Woot for your beautiful theme win, Chris.. :-) #11677952

Kathryn (Love) Scheet level-classic February 12, 2018

great job! love the shadows and lighting! #11678070

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 12, 2018

Thank you both, Bob & Kathryn! #11678082

Terry A. Stoa March 25, 2018

All of the above... love the lighting, too. I've seen some of those glass cherries at a relative's place - tried some shots but nothing as effective as yours. The red and blue pair nicely. #11687054

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 26, 2018

Thanks so much, Terry! #11687171

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic March 28, 2018

Stunning finalist! congratulations! #11688029

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 01, 2018

Thank you very much, Margaret! #11689637

Michael Bradley level-classic April 13, 2018

Excellent depth of field!! #11692274

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 13, 2018

Thank you, Michael -- I think I did focus-stacking of a few frames for this... #11692345

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