Of lavender and lace...

Posted by Margie (Auckland, New Zealand) on 11 May 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.

...not forgetting the crystal, china and silver!
I was invited to Mother's day brunch at my friend's house. We both have children (grown up) living far from home so it was a kind of communal commiseration consumption brunch!
:)
Happy Mother's Day to all the Aminus3 mothers.

I'm a beginner at this photography thing. Any hints, tips, constructive criticism or comments are welcome and appreciated.

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Comments (20)

Saeed from ahwaz, Iran

very very nice macro,good angle!
well done!
and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to ALL MOTHERS!

11 May 2008 6:47am

@Saeed: Thank you!

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

The DOF produces a really great effect on this one. Fantastic result.

11 May 2008 7:31am

@Ana Lúcia: Obrigado!

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Beautiful sharpen and DoF on lavander. And a nice table.

11 May 2008 7:31am

@Calusarus: Thanks, my friend does like things "just so".
:)

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

Hi Margie....that's a lovely photo - the dof is just right and the lavender on the table is a great touch.

11 May 2008 7:54am

@Ian Bramham: Thank you, Ian - it was a nice brunch too.

Baz from Teglia, United Kingdom

Really like the angle! Great photo!

11 May 2008 9:55am

@Baz: Thanks!

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Why is Mothers Day celebrated on a different day in the UK? I like the warm glow on this photo.

11 May 2008 4:20pm

@Observing: Yes it is a little weird, for once we follow America which is unusual for us colonials.
:)

Fred from Easton PA, United States

I like the perspective, very nice work .

11 May 2008 5:34pm

@Fred: Thank you Fred

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Mothers day is on May 25th in France.
Very nice composition. I like the warm tones!

11 May 2008 5:57pm

@standley: Thanks Standley

Amir from Tehran, Iran

Such a fancy shot, good job

11 May 2008 6:41pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Marvelous shot, the dof is stunning.

11 May 2008 8:01pm

@Graham Russon: Thank you Graham!

Cheryl from Boerne, United States

how pretty and elegant! nice capture--nice compo

11 May 2008 10:22pm

@Cheryl: Thanks Cheryl!

Jude from Auckland, New Zealand

How lucky that you have such a thoughtful friend! Has she provided any of your other photo objects? She must have an artistic soul.

11 May 2008 11:57pm

@Jude: Hm...not sure - I do know she's got a lot of "stuff" though.
:)

niña from New York, United States

really lovely! happy mother's day! :)

12 May 2008 3:18am

@niña: Thanks Nina!

Kate from New Zealand

Your daughter does sound very grownup indeed.

12 May 2008 10:08am

@Kate: Hahaha!

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Oh! Margie, this is absolutely beautiful and what an elegant table setting. I really love this.
Hope you and your friend had a wonderful Mothers day :)

12 May 2008 12:08pm

@MaryB: Thank you for the nice compliment Mary - it was a treat!

Henry from Boston, United States

This photo is a good lesson. You sent one photo from the same event to my wife on mother's day. While that photo shows more, this photo says more. This photo speaks of the care and intimacy. The other photo just shows components. Like the difference between a recipe for gourmet food and the dish itself. You see? Great job here. I like the warm tones and the selective focus.

12 May 2008 12:40pm

@Henry: Thank you!

akarui from Kagoshima, Japan

Very elegant picture and great use of DOF. Well done!

12 May 2008 11:11pm

@akarui: Thank you!

Kelela from Upland, United States

Hey, this is really good. Shooting at eye level with the subject gives you a more personal connection even though they are objects. I really like this!

13 May 2008 3:46am

@Kelela: Hey thanks! I was pretty pleased with it.
:)

Nataly from Santa Monica, United States

It`s a very pleasant image, Margie! Perfect composition and atmosphere. Very peaceful.

13 May 2008 3:38pm

Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico

Truly evokes the moment. Great composition.

14 May 2008 5:56pm

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