Rhubarb Pie, Step 1

the thumbnail had me bamboozled completely

Hope this lifted you from the depths of bamboozlement. I hate when that happens! I don't have a pet so when I'm bored I shoot whatever's on the kitchen counter. Sometimes turns out to be among my best work. :-) Best, LM.

I was attracted to this image immediately. They are cut so evenly with the exception of one or two pieces which adds to the charm of the image. And then there is that fantastic light which is like the brown cane sugar which you will add in step 2. Well done and congrats

Thanks for your thoughts. I left a few strands visible to create a bit of tension in lieu of motion. I mean, it is a static subject. The beautiful directional light is from the kitchen window which is higher than the counter & serves as a cheap softbox. The white refrigerator on the left served as a fill source. Brown cane sugar you say? I'll pass that on to the cook as it sounds more interesting than the white refined stuff that passes for sweetener around this neck of the woods. Stay tuned for an assessement of the finished product. Best, LM.

Len, this type of original shots are my favourites. Very good composition, array of colors and forms. Visually pleasing image.

Preparing the rhubarb is my job. Making the pastery work is my wife's. We both get to demolish the pie, unless of course, my son happens by. That changes the dynamic somewhat. :-) I'll save you a piece. Best, LM.

Very very original and well-done. waiting for the next steps...compliments -koushik

Often the simplest of subjects are the most successful. Sorry, A.K. got the last piece. :-) Thanks for your interest. Best, LM.

Hi Len

 

This photo brings back so many memories..My mother grew rhubarb for years...could hardly wait for spring so I could go out in our garden and pick it and dip the raw rhubarb in sugar...thank you for this photo...I think it would look great framed and hung in my cottage kitchen :)

Thanks for taking the time. Glad you like it. It's yours for the asking. I'll send you the original 6mp file if you like & you can have some fun with it in PS or I'll be happy to enhance it for you first. It should make a 11" x15" print at 180 ppi & can easily be extrapolated up to 20 x 24 without too much image degradation. Send me an e-mail. Best, LM.

I you make it with the brown sugar you are going to have "FEDEX" (*_*) a piece to me. Have a great day and thanks for your recent comments.

Thanks for your participation. Sorry, but as I said in my reply to Koushik, A.K. got the last piece. :-) Best, LM.

Almost looked like cut sugar-canes. When I was a youngster, I loved chewing on sugar-canes. Lovely effective patterns.

Nice to hear from you. We don't get much sugar cane this side of the border but this rhubarb is always a welcome treat. Taken on a whim while assisting the cook as I thought, as you do, that the patterns were interesting. The pie was great too. Best, LM.

Beautiful and something new for a photographic subject. Color contrast are good.

Clarity is good and well defined...

Thanks for your kind comments. If you think this is realistic you should have tasted the pie! Yummy! Best, LM.

How would you handle subjects such as this? Best, LM.

Knew what I was as soon as I saw the thumbnail! Haven't had rhubarb pie since I last went home to visit my Mum. Thanks for the taste!

With a last name like yours surely this is common fare around your house. By now, of course, it's history. Take a number to be in line for a piece next year. Thanks for dropping by with your thoughts on it. I find that some of the simplest subjects give me the most satisfaction. (especially when my wife turns them into something yummy) Best, LM.

I live in Japan where few know what rhubarb is, and those that do think it is very exotic!

My garden here is tiny and the climate not suitable for rhubarb, unfortunately. My Mum has some in hers in NZ, where I will be soon. Yumm.