Nana's Kettle - 2021 Photo Challenge [Contest Pre Finalists March 2021]
© Christine Greenspan
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Uploaded: March 23, 2021 11:39:46 | Entered: March 23, 2021 11:39:46
My grandmother left Sweden when she was just 16. She journeyed to America alone, searching for a better life. All she had with her was a beat up old suitcase and this copper kettle from her mother. The curve of the spout and handle caught my eye this morning. I polished it for the photo shoot.
Exif: Camera: Canon Canon EOS 50D; Shutter Speed: 1/50; Aperture: f/8.0; ISO: 1250; Orientation: 1; Date: 2021:03:23 14:31:55
Oscar J. Pung March 23, 2021
Such a lovely still life, Christine. Very nicely done! #1758866Paul Coco March 23, 2021
What a great heirloom to have, Christine. Beautifully done. #11885657Adilson F. Ferreira March 23, 2021
Wonderful light and composition, Christine! #11885664Jacquie Palazzolo March 23, 2021
This is beautiful, Christine!! Perfect for the curves challenge! #11885698Janet Criswell March 23, 2021
Wonderful image and story, Christine! Beautifully captured! #11885710Tammy M. Anderson March 23, 2021
Love the light and comp. Beautifully captured! #11885739Candice C. Calhoun March 23, 2021
Beautiful photo and story! ccc #11885746Christine Greenspan March 23, 2021 1
Thanks very much, Oscar, Paul, Adilson, Jacquie, Janet, Tammy, and Candice! #11885771Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas March 23, 2021
Great setting, capture, colors, light and BG Christine! #11885779Jane E. Bentz March 23, 2021
Gorgeous tones, and I love the story behind the copper kettle! #11885797Christine Greenspan March 23, 2021
Thanks so much, Amalia and Jane! #11885807Leslie McLain March 23, 2021
Beautiful still life, Christine. #11885816Bob D. Hall March 23, 2021
Christine, this is beautiful and perfect for the assignment! I loved your story and the kettle reminds me of the song "All I want is a proper cup of coffee made in a proper copper coffee pot." #11885837Rudi Reiner March 23, 2021
Great composition Christine, what a special antique! #11885862Terry Korpela March 23, 2021
Nicely Done Christine! #11885871Christine Greenspan March 24, 2021
Many thanks, Leslie, Bob, Rudi, and Terry! #11885913Bojan Bencic March 24, 2021
Great shine and color, Christine. Excellent idea and capture. #11885955Christine Greenspan March 24, 2021
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