Still Life Open Invitational

[WhiskeyPete]

Hey all, constant lurker, rare poster here. Here's one I took in my P&S days:

[billmac57]

Lava and Pine



I keep trying different scenarios but they don`t work, this is my final attempt. It`s a piece of lava and a pine cone from Mount Teide on Tenerife.

[Shaman]

Glad you did it! I really like the simplicity and the contrast in shapes and lines.

[Too_Tall_George]

[lindyannajones]

When I started this thread, I had no idea so many people would take up the challenge. The response has been amazing and your posts creative and varied. Thanks so much.

Here's a link to a site on Flickr that features nothing but still life photography. I have found it very inspirational:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/alledges-stilife/

Originally Posted by Murtasma

The Egg

Here is my contribution, a still life using fishing tackle and a glass stone. It has a dual mean because this can also give life

Murtsama - this is so creative. I love your double meaning!

Originally Posted by MarioG

Delicious and nutritious.

MarioG - My kids always found asparagus not delicious but what do kids know about veggies? You saw the beauty there, too.

Originally Posted by firstrays

Here's one taken at California Academy of Sciences. They looked full of life to me!

firstrays - Zebras are always a welcome sight. I love the gaze in the eyes.

Originally Posted by iamrtl

Been doing a photography night class for a bit of interest this year. One of the units is still life. Here's one of the shots taken for that unit.

Hope you like it.

iamrtl - This is just amazing. I commend your patience, too, in setting up your scene!

Originally Posted by johnhawn

My first post. Still life.

johnhawn - What a beautiful first post. What could be better than curried veggies. One problem. The veggies are too pretty to eat!

Originally Posted by snaphappy24

I'm pretty new to the world of photography and I'm here to learn anything I can. Here is one of my first attempts with my new camera. Not quite sure I can hang with any of you, but I thought I would be brave enough to put something out there!

snaphappy - DPS is a good place to come to learn. This is a beautiful rose. Thanks for posting it here.

Originally Posted by Nathan deGargoyle

I just thought Hazel's bread and butter pudding would fit in here

Nathan - Hard to find a better comfort food. I can almost taste it.

Originally Posted by TTHW

Here's one of mine...

TTHW - This is so colorful and festive. You did a great job with your lighting, catching the edges of light really well.

Originally Posted by duna

I have the same problem when I try to work on still life projects!

duna - I know LOL gets overused at times but really...this just made me laugh out loud. Cats!

Originally Posted by WhiskeyPete

Hey all, constant lurker, rare poster here. Here's one I took in my P&S days:

WhiskeyPete - Aside from being a good example of DOF, there's just something about the appeal of keys. They seem to ask questions like keys to what? Nice photo.

Originally Posted by billmac57

Lava and Pine

I keep trying different scenarios but they don`t work, this is my final attempt. It`s a piece of lava and a pine cone from Mount Teide on Tenerife.

billmac57 - Oh, please don't let this be your final attempt! Still life just requires a different part of the brain. Photographers are, for the most part, unaccustomed to setting up their shot, aren't they? This is a good photo, especially because it includes objects that serve to remind you of a great trip.

Originally Posted by Too_Tall_George

TTG - This is so beautiful! You have a real gift for this genre. I hope you will check out the website mention at the beginning of this thread. I think they would love your work.
Thanks for reviving this thread, BTW.

[RustySterling]

Lindyannajones turned me onto this thread. Thought I'd revive it. Here's my entry.

[imik]

You know, i don't usually take those kind of pics but you have me interested... i have one i'd like to share though i'm not sure if it fits in the category correctly its of a pretty little flower growing up toward the light of the lamp at my mother's house.