still-lifes ... To Our Children's Children's Children ....

thanks .......

This is just wonderful. You really ought to show these "golden toned" farm shots ... they are gorgeous, and would do wonderfully together!! The ears of corn (city girl has forgotten the term for them) add the perfect touch!! Wonderful!!

Nice soft light and warm textures... so fine!

Outstanding work, Ken!

Indian Corn, and Wheat, the basics for how the Europeans survived on the North American Continent.....Is that why the title ? *R*

Thanks, Rog, (duh, me!) ... INDIAN corn.

This series is very appealing, Ken. There's such a great combination of texture, neutral colors and great lighting and it all works.

Thanks Kim - means alot coming from you ...... sol

 

Lou Ann - thanks - producing these 'themes' in sets of 3 is what I'm thinking too.

 

Roger - the title is from a Moody Blues album of course and the image symbolizes things we have passed down to our children for thousands of years - Food (wheat , corn and milk) .... Shelter (the wooden framework) .... Light and Warmth ( the Lantern) .

 

Becky & Steve - glad you like it .... (-;

I have to ask- do we truly pass these things on?

 

 

Exactly - that is the real message here. Exactly what will we be passing on to our children's children ?

 

Very good Knicki ...

Ha ... they were planting these in Neolithic times already. Let's hope we last a little longer .. sometimes one wonders! Ken, this one is even better. Someonhow more fulfilling. I'd love to see you add something live to one of these images one day ... haven't any of those eggs hatched yet?

Exactly John - we have been passing these things down to our children for a long time. How much longer will we be able to do so - considering the direction the world is taking.

 

Something alive - hmmmm - I'll give it a go. See which one of your models is willing to work with a Texan ...... (-;

You know something .... there is a Texan from Dallas among my models. How come you didn't meet her first !

Maybe I have ....... (-;

whoa... amazing...

thanks for sharing.

Best illuminated shot in the whole series, imo.

Thanks kay - Pete I agree ...... Was saving it for last - (-;

So when did you say that Paris Hilton is coming back for a visit to your farm...? John might like to bring his gear along for another model shoot...

Very nice composition! Congrats

Thats the balance I was looking for in the last shot, Ken. Superb lghting, warm natural colors, and strict, clear HARMONIZING composition. Great gelling of all ingredients..dunno about the title..as this shot brings out strong emotions in the viewer, it doesnt really need one..from it we all have our own stories/feelings/memories..for me.. childhood memories of the farm in Kenya, before electricity, where I spent my early years..

Not ready to count us out......I think we still have much to pass on, this very picture is the direction that the world needs, to know if it all comes apart there is still a small group of humans that care....and will survive.....! *R*

Hi Kenster, Beautifull stories you tell......and beautifull stories you get back.....Life is so difficult, but also worth living........Els.

Thank you Thomas ..

 

Roger - exactly ...

 

Els - exactly ....

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Was taking a sip of coffee when I opened your comment -- laughing and sipping coffee do not mix. Cleaning up my keyboard here - Big Smile - thank you Amelie' ....... (-;