Over at Gardening Gone Wild, the photo contest theme for the month is "Macro in a Mason Jar". It looked interesting, so I tried my hand at it.
I told you about it here and showed you my pics here.
I have decided to enter this one:
(Take a look at the larger image here)
It looks almost like a watercolor, and it is hard to tell if it was taken on land or in the sea. I like it for its softness, its mystery, and its ethereal qualities.
If you haven't guessed, it is garlic skins. I fluffed them up a bit and arranged them just so in the bottom of a quart jar. I originally used a pint sized jar, but my camera had a hard time focusing too close (I am over 40 now and can empathize with my poor camera! ;) Then the jar was set on a mirror, which probably added the swirly pastel watercolor look around the skins; I used the natural light from a nearby window and was pleased with the soft lighting.
If you have a minute, click on over to their site and take a look at the other great entries. I always enjoy looking at what others have created.
Have a great day and I'll see you again tomorrow :)
I thought it was garlic skins. That amazing! You have a talented eye!!!
ReplyDeleteThis picture is so cool! You are pretty amazing with a camera!
ReplyDeleteAwww! Thanks you two! I appreciate the encouragement :)
ReplyDeleteI love shooting macro.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty is in the details! :)
at first glance i thought your garlic skins were orchids! nicely done.
ReplyDeleteandrea @grwhryrpltd
Very nice, and very creative! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteStephanie - I like macros too. I like seeing things up close, where I can appreciate them better. :)
ReplyDeletegrwhryrpltd - Thank you! I took a look at yours too. Sorry about your jar! But your pic is stunning anyway :)
Aerie-el - Thank you! The same to you! I enjoyed looking at and reading about your pic. *That* was creative! :)
Garlic peel!?!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought of that.
So clever.... and nice.
Love it!
Annelie
Annelie - Thanks! :) I love yours too! I love how the sunshine looks "wavy" because of the mason jar, and the pastel colors of the flower and the coloring of the jar blend so well. The snow is a perfect addition to it all and finishes the composition well. Very nice! :)
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