Sunday, March 9, 2014

Still Life Photography: Jewelry

The Frugal Still Life Photography class has officially ended, but there's a few assignments I didn't complete, so I worked on a couple of them this weekend. First up, an assignment to create a still life with jewelry. I pulled out one of my old charm bracelets and built a scene around it with a silver thimble, an empty glass bottle and some skeleton keys. I like the composition of the still life and the story that is suggested (but not clearly told). I also like the color story. The focus is also nice and crisp throughout. I encourage you to click on the photograph to see it larger and more clearly.
Here's the pull-back shot:
The guest room studio has a southwest facing window, and I get some decent light near sunset. I threw a pillow case over the printer to create a backdrop. It was fun to pull out my charm bracelet, which was completed about ten years ago. The charms take me back to a distant time in my life: my 40th birthday; a job where I used to work; a dog which we used to have; the worry over Y2K; etc. 
If you signed up for Frugal Still Life Photography class, did you complete it? There are two more assignments I haven't posted: food (which I'm not sure I will complete) and free choice (which I plan to post tomorrow). I'm also planning a class review, which I hope to post later this week.
As always, all feedback is appreciated!

9 comments:

Missus Wookie said...

Little bottles like that always make me think of Alice :) Cool to see your charm bracelet too - always interesting to see what charms were chosen and I always want to know the stories :)

Sian said...

I like the colour story here too

ComfyMom~Stacey said...

I love charm bracelets! I have one of my moms from the 70s!

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

I'm ashamed to say that I signed up for this class but never participated in the assignments. Just didn't make the time for it. :o\ Anyway, I've enjoyed seeing your assignment posts and I love your jewelry composition.

sky-blu-pink said...

Great vignette that tells a story!

Karen said...

Reminds me to pull out my charm bracelet and put it on!

scrappyjacky said...

They are a really lovely little group.

Jo Murray said...

I really like the choices you made here Rinda. The items and the subdued colour give a vintage story to the piece.

Andy said...

Wonderful and charming choice of jewellery! I love little bottles like the one you captured!
Glad to see you well, Rinda! Sorry it been a while since I commented last! Andy