Photo Post by Donna
OK—so with a subject like this you might think, how can a photographer not make a good shot? This shot was achieved with a strong back light as well as a strong side light to create shadows in the creases. The photo below is the same mushroom with a back light and a soft front light. Without the strong shadows the natural design that makes these mushrooms so beautiful is not featured. Lighting makes all the difference—so keeping playing with it even after you think you've got the shot.
So architectural!
absolutely point taken. Interesting too, because as a food person, and a forager, I would have taken them from above, because that’s how you find them. Or straight on. You would never find oysters with their bellies open to any kind of light.
Not to say I don’t adore the photos, perhaps because I seldom see oysters that way.
Lovely shots, as always, Donna. The top one seems to create more intrigue, but there’s something about the softness of the bottom one that I love — I want to crawl in and take a nap in one of those lovely, light-filled crevices.
Georga O’Keefe would have loved these photos, I could paint them as well as eat them…it’s almost as though they were two different subjects! I am learning so much…mostly that I think I need a new camera. and what can I make an impromptu light box out of at work…hmmm?!
The effect of the shadowing is incredible. Just beautiful.
Stunning!
Wow… I think these are some of your strongest pictures yet, Donna… almost abstract. Very beautiful.
This photo is amazing. It captures every nuance of the mushrooms. I feel privileged to view your work. Kim
Why am I more interested in the photography posts than the food posts? A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Those are awesome, Donna!
Gorgeous! I am really enjoying the added photo element to Michael’s blog. Thanks Donna!
These are some of my favourite photos of yours. Really fun.
Given what great photos you can get with real food, it boggles the mind that food stylists feel it necessary to use varnish and various other nasties to take photos of “food”.