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14-Nov-2011

Good Intentions

I wasn't feeling well today so I stayed at home from work. I thought I might finally get the chance to sit down and read these books on photography. Having studied art history at school, I have some knowledge of the famous painters, styles and techniques of art. I really don't know much about the history of photography so I thought it would be a good idea to get some books from the library and do a bit of studying.
Still haven't read them as I somehow ended up matching up odd socks instead of reading.....

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Jola Dziubinska		24-Nov-2011 01:32
Beautiful capture of an interesting subject. V.

McGarva		15-Nov-2011 20:20
Looks like a chilled day ahead ... let me know if the photography book is good!

Frank Brault		15-Nov-2011 17:09
Now there are two books that I would want for rel and not in an electronic version. A fine still life with the cup and tissue. Hope you feel better and can 'dig in'. V

Guest		15-Nov-2011 16:21
Well done!

globalgadabout		15-Nov-2011 16:02
a well conceived scenario with a floral leitmotif...glad you moved on from sorting socks...V

pkocinski		15-Nov-2011 13:46
Wonderful still life.

Stewart Mitchell		15-Nov-2011 13:21
Classic still life image, well done :)

Ulla Inkeri Huhta		15-Nov-2011 11:48
I have the Annie Leibovitz-book, too. I like it, have on the kitchen table and am reading some for breakfast every day. Takes time...

laine		15-Nov-2011 09:58
You picked a good one to earn from..Annie L's work is amazing

Tom LeRoy		15-Nov-2011 07:51
Hope you are feeling well by now. reading is nice but shooting is better, like the one here. V

Yvonne		15-Nov-2011 05:16
We used to drive Dick' Mum almost over the edge with our huge pile of unmatched socks when the children were that age! This is a really lovely image... hope you're feeling much better after the rest day!

Raymond Ma		15-Nov-2011 04:58
Don't do it Mairead...matching odd socks is like entering the black hole of time. I always wonder where the missing ones have gone to? Feel better soon, it's cold season here too. V

Inga Morozoff		15-Nov-2011 03:42
Matching socks is the perfect activity when you're not feeling well. Hope tomorrow is a better day for you.

LynnH		15-Nov-2011 01:58
Sorry that you are 'under the weather'. At least your sock drawer with be organized! I like your composition and the various textures and tones.

Walter Otto Koenig		15-Nov-2011 00:54
Very nicely composed image with this arrangement and lighting. Harry Callahan said it is better to do photography, than to read about it. "V"

Brian Samuel		14-Nov-2011 22:46
That sounds like an awful lot of socks! Hope you feel better, or at least get time to read.

an nguyen		14-Nov-2011 22:32
Hope you feel better tomorrow , keep reading .

Stephanie		14-Nov-2011 22:27
Hope that you're feeling better Mairead! I have a bag full of odd socks that need matching up.... Beautiful still-life! :)

Ann...		14-Nov-2011 22:20
Ah the best laid plans....and just how many socks did you manage to match? ;)

lou_rozensteins		14-Nov-2011 21:54
Still your good intentions have made an excellent still life. Well done.

John Reynolds LRPS		14-Nov-2011 21:20
Wonderful still life capture. Taking photographs and putting them on pbase provides a prety good education. You soon get a sense of what has worked and what hasn't. V.

John King		14-Nov-2011 21:15
A splendid still life composition, especially with that charming cup and saucer.

Guest		14-Nov-2011 21:09
So sorry you are under the weather, but your photo is very lovely.

Mary Terry		14-Nov-2011 21:07
Nice cozy photo. I hope you're feeling better soon!

Alan K		14-Nov-2011 21:04
The tissue box combined with the tea cup (along with the shadowy background) give a good sense of a period of convalescing from the schnuffles. It's on such occasions that you need something easier than a book; may I recommend the DVD set "The Genius Of Photography"? (You can find it on Amazon.co.uk and doubtless a bunch of other places.) Video requires less focus than reading, much better when you're under the weather.

Kevin Chester		14-Nov-2011 20:54
LOL At Phil, if you stumble across any masters do let us know.

larose forest photos		14-Nov-2011 20:54
This is a lovely, cosy, comforting photo, just right for trying to ease through not feeling well. Hope you get better soon. V

Phillip Normanton		14-Nov-2011 20:44
I think I'd rather just look at the pictures - or better yet, go and take some - like you've done here pretty well!

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