Things Of The Heart - (enlarge)

Whenever I cannot go outside to take images, I often will set up

some of the things I love best, and practice taking images. This

image was taken in May of 2012. It was a rainy day and I thought I'd

try to take some images inside with available light coming from a

nearby window and lights that were on in the room. I did not have an

external flash back then. I am reading about how to do Still Life

Images, there is so much to choose from. This is one area of

Photography I can do when the Weather is not good, and while

Winter seems to want to hang on, I hope to get some done in the

next few weeks. While I was not so pleased with the lighting in this

image last year, I saw it and decided to see what I could come up

with. While all the items in the image are dear to me, the Glass

Lantern and Candle Holder (to the left under a Perfume Bottle) were

given to me by my Mom and Dad. Good memories. (any comments

or visits are always welcome, :) Gail)

Nice touch Gail.

Sincere thanks Jim. I hope you are doing well, in whatever part of the world you are in!!! You travel so much, I'm always wondering what marvels you are discovering on any given day!!!

kind regards, Gail

Strong composition, amazing texture and excellent post production. Very good work here Gail! Regards, Yannis!

A well set up Still Life , Gail . You've got quite a selection of memento's there . B/W was a good choice as well . Bill

Hi Gail,

  Wonderful b/w still life with beautiful details.  Take care, Patsy

Nice composition. Great processing and I like the B&W format!

A beautiful black and white result, Gail!

 

This image has in bw an interesting oldness touch that I like and this from processing you did.What I think that imo is not necessary to be there are those labels,maybe I don't understand there significance and has a meaning.

my best wishes for this first of March

Splendid B/W composition!

very beautiful   and good bw..

Lovely still very well composed with great PP. I would love to see this pic with the same PP but with just a touch of colours. Great work Gail.

Take care.

Patrick

Gail,

Textures, layer upon layer of textures. While the meld into one, I still see their individuality. nicely done. Thanks for this one.

Rick

Gail this still is wonderful as it has meaning with things from the heart, of those wonderful memories. Take good care my friend. Warm regards.

As has already been said, . . . many wonderful textures and patterns throughout your image here!

The lighting and processing gives the image the impression of a well executed Charcoal or Pencil work of art!

 

Cheers always,

Jim j.

Great vintage image, although not interested in crystal I like it very much for the good old movies feeling to it! Great still life, Gail, bravo!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

Thank you all for your very kind remarks. I have read them all, and will try to respond as soon as I am able,

sincere regards, Gail

very Good image (6)

This image gives you a meaningful, secondary way of remembering your parents.  These amazing objects go first, of course.

Your B&W rendering is technically and aesthetically flawless, in my opinion.  Yet I wonder whether the color original might be more suitable for expressing yours feelings in this instance.  In any case, it's a matter for you to ponder.  

My best always,

michael