Ruth Mayer
February 2025 - Radishes
About the Image(s)
I decided to get my light table out for this month but didn’t know what to use. I had been to the store and got some fresh produce and decided on the radishes from my salad. Played around with how to stylize them and this is what I came up with. You can change the color of the light on the table, and I liked a whiter light. F9 at1/4 sec and iso320. Tried to square up in PS, and added some contrast.
4 comments posted
A wreath of radishes with a tangle of roots. Every time I work in still-life, I'm exploring what works and what I can improve on. I belong to a FB group for still-life. I have learned so much from other photographers. Keep exploring new ideas. Your brought out wonderful detail in the leaves and the radishes. Posted: 02/11/2025 19:29:31
Thank You, I never know what is going to work on the light table. I was trying to be a little artistic. Posted: 02/17/2025 23:56:58
This is going to sound weird - but I think this is beautiful, and if I had thought of it, I would have arranged more radishes into a tight wreath, placed a red bow on it and used it for a Christmas card. Wouldn't that be a wonderful and unusual card? No one else would have one, and recipients would get a kick out of it, I am sure.
It is really nicely done - the shadows are missing, so it is very stark, but that allows those beautiful roots to play together. Nice shot! Posted: 02/19/2025 19:13:26
It is really nicely done - the shadows are missing, so it is very stark, but that allows those beautiful roots to play together. Nice shot! Posted: 02/19/2025 19:13:26
Ruth, you have an interesting study here and yes, you never know what is going to work on the light table. The back lighting shows the entire radish collection in a totally different light (no pin intended). The lighting brings out every detail of the radishes. It brings out the detail (veins) in the leaves, the red in the bodies. The roots add unity to the image. Good job. Posted: 02/20/2025 02:46:35