Radises

thanks

Your work with plants is creative and beautiful, Karen.

Vegetables don't get that much play! Here is a good example as how versatile they can be.

Hi Karen,

 

Are these in ice? This is so kool looking, love it!

 

Pat

Pat,

 

Yes, they are in a block of ice. I also waited for a snow storm, threw out the ice block and swept away the snow so it went in the cracks. Then let a few more snow flakes fall. For awhile my freezer had 6 frozen cubes of flowers and veggies.

 

Karen

A notable image in the very selection of your subject matter. Also is the fact that this is such a departure to the normal run-of-the-mill still-life. You've captured the brilliant colors of the radishes yet retained the subtle textures of the ice including the various fractures. Appears at first glance as if it might be a realist painting. I applaud you for seeking an alternative approach in this particular image's creation. Perfect composition, did you work to achieve the radish layout before freezing? If so, this is even more masterful. Had a look at your portfolio based on the image “Red Velvet” which I was not particularly fond of. At least this image led me into your much deeper portfolio with many more interesting images. Keep up the good work. Really appreciated your landscape and xpan folder as well.

Philip,

 

Thank-you for comments on the frozen radishes. I have been experimenting with frozen fruits, vegetables and flowers for a little over a year. All are placed in plastic containters, set in the water upside down. My container is ideal about 12 hours after freezing, the center is still water and objects have bubbles on them. Once placed upright, I often use a flash from various angles to light up the center. In the case of the radishes, the block was older, the ice turns completely white (and often cracks). It was a snow storm so I laid the block in the snow, waited and swept the snow into the cracks and waited again for a few flakes. I have to say that radises are fabulous for this sort of project., where as cranberries float. It takes a lot of experimentation.

 

You have a very nice folder of images yourself. As usual, I am humbled.

 

Karen