Tag Archives: soft light
Hello Sunshine
I brought home some gerbera daisies from the grocery store the other day to see how they’d photograph. Plunked them down in front of a window in our office and got this: The petals remind me of chamois cloth here. … Continue reading
Mint Condition
I found the sweetest vintage teacups and saucers in an antique emporium a while back. The price was right, so I grabbed them. Shades of mint, pale blue and pink with a touch of gold. The flowers were a surprise. … Continue reading
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Tagged mint, pale blue china, pink, soft light, vintage teacups and saucers
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Petal Soft
I thought I’d give your eyes a rest from all the bright saturated colors of late. Here’s a shot of rose petals in soft morning light: Hope your week’s going well so far. . . . {carole}
A Change of Pace
Thought I’d give your eyes a rest from all the super-bright colors of the last post. Here’s a simple pink rose. . . . Great weekend, everyone!
I ♥ Tea
Thanks so much for the get-well wishes yesterday, everyone. You guys are the best! I’m feeling a lot better today–no more fatigue or body aches, just the sniffles. Something that often makes me feel better is a cup of tea, … Continue reading
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Tagged antique cups & saucers, bokeh, chocolates, crystal creamer, fireplace, Royal Doulton china, soft light, spoon, water glass
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Candy
Another shot of my “candy cane” tulips. It’s hard to believe they were almost red and white when I bought them. Each day they got more and more pale, and finally ended up looking like cotton candy. The vase of … Continue reading
First snow
We had our first snow yesterday. Only and inch or so, but enough to cover the ground. I had to get groceries, and found some lovely tulips at Whole Foods. They were surprisingly cheap and looked like candy canes before … Continue reading
Baubles
Happy Monday, everyone. Good weekend? This image of Christmas balls presented a bit of a challenge. The sunlight coming through the French doors was too strong, so I remembered a tip I once read about putting gauzy fabric over the … Continue reading
Tea for Three
I bought these cups and saucers about a month ago at a cool antique store. They remind me of the beautiful cups my mother and grandmother used for coffee and tea. No ordinary ceramic mugs for them–it had to be … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 