Still life

I have always wanted to paint but sadly my skills run to stick men only. We always have lots of art catalogues lying around and I love looking at still life paintings especially. The next theme over at the wonderful mortal muses flickr pool is 'still life' so I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to try out my version using my lens.
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29 comments:

  1. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 12:49

    Beautiful shot Justine!
    Greetings.

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  2. Lisa Gordon16 February 2011 at 12:57

    I cannot even draw a stick figure, so you are better off than I!! I like this one a lot. I am trying to think of a still life to do for a FLickr challenge I am interested in, but nothing is coming to mind. Hoping for some devine inspiration somewhere :-)

    Loving that bottle!!

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  3. Unknown16 February 2011 at 13:00

    As always, just wonderful! I love the drapery in the background and the shadowing it creates. A really effective still life!

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  4. chasity16 February 2011 at 13:16

    that is so beautiful justine....
    and is that a water jug?
    i've never seen a piece like that before.
    it is very cool.

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  5. Clare B16 February 2011 at 13:20

    I agree with Simone, the sheets and shadows are great. I also think your decanter looks a pit like a duck ready to peck at the grapes, but perhaps my imagination is getting ahead of me today.

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  6. Thoughtfully Blended Hearts16 February 2011 at 13:27

    Gorgeous photo...go take a beginner class in painting...you already know so much more than most beginners since you understand light, depth, texture and how to set up a still life...you know all of this (you may not realize you know it) all of these elements make up a great painting...all you have to learn is the "medium" which is paint and canvas!!!

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  7. SKCPhotos16 February 2011 at 13:32

    Beautiful still life shot. I have always wanted to paint too and draw put I am not good at it at all.

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  8. Rochelle@AFamilyofLooneys16 February 2011 at 13:42

    I love your still life. It would make a great painting. The water jug would be so cool to draw.

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  9. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 14:12

    This is very beautiful. I must attempt a still life, it will be a challenge.

    Becky Sue

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  10. Carol Blackburn16 February 2011 at 14:41

    Awesome still life photo, Justine. Love it!
    May I make a copy of it for possible future painting? I love how the carafe looks duck-shaped. Is it supposed to look like that or is it just my vision?

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  11. gina16 February 2011 at 15:46

    That is a beautiful still life! Wonderful balance of light and textures.

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  12. Angie Willis16 February 2011 at 15:50

    Lovely - reminds me of those veritas paintings where every object has a meaning.

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  13. Coneflower Ranch16 February 2011 at 16:11

    I can't draw either! Thank goodness for photography! lol! Lovely composition!

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  14. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 17:07

    Beautiful composition, light and exposure. I can see that you study still lifes - it's shows through here.

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  15. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 18:49

    I love the way you've draped the sheets and the shadows the folds create- they add depth and interest. This is beautifully composed - wonderful shot

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  16. Rosie Grey16 February 2011 at 18:51

    What a beautiful composition, Justine! I couldn't paint it (stick men describes also my range of capability) but I couldn't arrange something as beautiful to photograph either!

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  17. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 21:13

    Love the look and feel of this shot. I love how you kept the true colors and tones. Very nice!

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  18. Little Mochi16 February 2011 at 21:21

    I love the decanter... it reminds me of a little ducky ;) Another truly beautiful photo!

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  19. Tammy Lee Bradley16 February 2011 at 22:13

    Sweetness! Thank you for the shout out!! I have no idea what to do for this. xo tam

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  20. Jessica Vescera16 February 2011 at 22:44

    This is beautiful. I love the tones, light and the texture of the backdrop was so well thought out.

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  21. Ashley Sisk17 February 2011 at 00:09

    I like this set up and you know we love the shout out - I've gotta start thinking about my own still life. Although it's my preference in shooting, I've really got to think through this one.

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  22. Jamie17 February 2011 at 02:18

    Justine - you blow me away. What a gorgeous photo.

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  23. Pitterle Postings17 February 2011 at 05:12

    Now I want to get out my charcoals and do it in black and white! so beautiful!

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  24. Barbara17 February 2011 at 07:13

    I'm useless at painting! Thanks goodness for cameras... this is lovely Justine, beautiful tones and composition.

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  25. Kat Sloma17 February 2011 at 09:09

    Yay! It puts me in mind of the still lifes of the old masters. Nicely captured!

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  26. stella17 February 2011 at 15:39

    what to write ...
    ...combination of fantastic, wonderful balance of light and textures.

    wonderful

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  27. Marcie17 February 2011 at 23:16

    Beautiful still life. Love how you've composed this.

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  28. Becca17 February 2011 at 23:22

    Very beautiful still life. Love the decanter too. :-)

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  29. Anonymous19 February 2011 at 00:56

    This is beautiful. Perfect color. So soft but yet vibrant.

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