Angela Bonner, PPSA
July 2024 - Pestle and mortar with herbs
About the Image(s)
Taken with my Canon R5, 24-70mm lens. f/4, ISO 100
Visited a friend recently and noticed she had a pestle and mortar so managed to borrow them for a while. The background has been made from a stick on piece of wallpaper and the base is the back of a shelf from an old bookcase.
Except for little cropping and sharpening the image is as shot.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
10 comments posted
Awesome image Angela! The composition is well done and I especially love the lighting - the slight shine on the pestle and onion are like a catchlight you might see in someone's eyes! Posted: 07/03/2024 23:33:15
(Group 18)
A lovely arrangement of these items in to an excellent still life. I would consider tweaking it a little with an arty filter to emulate the style of the 'Old Masters' Posted: 07/07/2024 09:52:21
Thanks, Ian. Will give it a try. Posted: 07/07/2024 09:57:39
Kurt Reinhard
Great photo again, Angela. I liked the transition of the lighter colors on the left, and darker browns on the right. the green was also a good touch. Posted: 07/10/2024 00:03:19
Angela, well done. Well placed, well scene. Now for some suggestions. Blurring out the background just a bit, as need some separation, and the clear focus competes (especially with he wood grain - clearly above the onion and what looks like rosmary as the background almost looks like part of the subject) and makes it seem a bit flat. I like how the energy is to the left, and yet you balance it with the wooden tool leaning to the right. But these are minor suggestions that if handled I would find a very good pic to be an excellent pic. Posted: 07/10/2024 18:16:20
Yes agree re the background. Had blurred it a little but will try more.
Has now been accepted in international salon! Posted: 07/10/2024 21:39:00
Has now been accepted in international salon! Posted: 07/10/2024 21:39:00
Well of course it is. Now I feel terrible that I made suggestions....................not really, as this forum is for suggestions, that forum is for awards! Posted: 07/10/2024 22:06:08
Great subject! There are so many items that are in our homes and can make a nice photo. The light is very good and allows for detail in all the items. The green of the herbs gives a nice contrast to the garlic, onions and the mortar and pestle. The background could be a little more muted so as not to distract from the subject. Very nice! Posted: 07/10/2024 20:00:00
Wonderful composition and beautiful colors! I like the touches of green and how the light is shining on the grouping. I think I'd blur the background just a bit to see how that looks. It's a wonderful picture and congratulations on being accepted into a show!!! Posted: 07/17/2024 00:48:49
What creativity and innovation in turning common food items into a captivating image! The lighting is nearly perfect, the placement is great, the colors pop, and the composition is engaging.
It's fascinating to think that this image evolved from a simple visit to a friend, imagining it could transform into something greater-almost metaphorically a life story.
Great job, and congratulations on the show! Posted: 07/29/2024 15:26:04
It's fascinating to think that this image evolved from a simple visit to a friend, imagining it could transform into something greater-almost metaphorically a life story.
Great job, and congratulations on the show! Posted: 07/29/2024 15:26:04