Foto Friday

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It's Foto Friday time again at Rebecca's blog. The theme this week was STILL LIFE.

I had such a hard time with this theme and it wasn't until this morning that I even got inspired. I don't think they turned out very well, but here is what I have.

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After a while it got to be fun experimenting with different objects and combination of objects.

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I realized as I went on that I should have ironed my backdrop. Oh well! Next time.

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Once I got started I could have spent all day photographing different items. However, I decided I better stop so I could get something else done around here! :-)

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For more still life photos, check out Rebecca's blog (link at beginning of post).

Comments

  1. TracyMay 7, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    The lilacs are gorgeous! My favorite photo is the second one.

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  2. BonnieMay 7, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Oh my goodness, Terri these are beautiful!
    I think the 2 with the lilacs are my favorites.
    (I also think this will prompt me to go snatch some lilac cuttings and shoots from my parents house!)

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  3. Your Fellow SisterMay 7, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    I really like the fist one and the one that's black and white. Very pretty.

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  4. CherryDragonflyMay 7, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    They are so gorgeous! My favorite was the one with the flowers and the candle.

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  5. JemitMay 7, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Terri, these are outstanding and perfect! Awesome job!!!

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  6. DianneMay 7, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    All the pictures were beautiful but I liked the 1st one and the last one best. I loved the Lilacs and the Teapot.

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  7. AnonymousMay 7, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Love these! You did a great job.

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  8. UnknownMay 7, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    I agree, still life was tough. But those are gorgeous lilacs. I have never seen white ones before, just purple and pink.

    And here is how much I know about still life, I never even thought about a backdrop. You did the traditional still life and they all turned out amazing. See ... I learned something new. Thank you!!

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  9. JenniferMay 7, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    These are all really lovely. I too could have gone on awhile photographing things once I got started :). I really love the first photo. The colors white and green together....just stunning!

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  10. RebeccaMay 7, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    I am JEALOUS of your lilacs! Nicely done! I could practically smell them. My lilacs are sparse and not fully out yet-but the trees are old and have been neglected so I don't hold out much hope.

    I know what you mean about having fun once you started. Once I started grouping things I found myself sorta having fun but I only had 45 minutes to work on taking pictures before I had to post them so I couldn't take my time. maybe some other time. MAYBE. ;-)

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  11. Full of GraceMay 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    your lilac shots are gorgeous! They by far are my fav. but I like the teapot/teacup too :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    The first photo is exquisite! Beautiful lighting and color. I also like the 2nd photo. Great job!

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