Saturday, March 1, 2008

Bowl of apples

Today's photo should more appropriately be a bowl of nuts. I saw lots of interaction today, but didn't photograph any. Today was town meeting day here. For all of you who don't live in tiny little towns with town meeting, boy are you missing out. :-). It's a very boring, tedious day interspersed with high drama and ugly confrontations--sometimes even between family members! It's a private citizen's perfect opportunity to rage against the machine, and it's a hoot. But it is tiring (although this year's was very short at only 4 hours instead of the usual 8 or 9) so oops, I forgot to change my ISO from last night's track meet. Most of the photos I took today are going to need some tweaking. I ran Noiseware on this one.Then I used Amy's daughter Allyson's tutorial for a simple frame. (Sometimes the simplest things in PS stump me the most.) Is it easier to see the edges of the photo this way? Thanks again, Allyson and Amy.
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26 comments:

  1. KellyMarch 1, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    I really like how the sidelight is hitting the apples. Nice job on the frame as well.

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  2. KristiMarch 1, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    These look yummy!!! Nice use of lighting!! Hope tomorrow is calmer for you!!

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  3. UnknownMarch 1, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    The shot is nice and clean! you got really good focus on all the apples. I see you are reading the escape? Is it a good book?

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  4. Mom2DrewMarch 1, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    The nice clean thin frame, frames the photos nicely. I love that you have town meetings too...how interesting. Do you hold an office or anything?

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  5. AnonymousMarch 1, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Love this photo it is so crisp and clean feeling!
    cari

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  6. MargaretMarch 1, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    Love the colors, composition, lighting of the shot. I like the frame. And once again, your journaling is fabulous!

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  7. RedsMarch 1, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful light on your apples! Love the frame!

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  8. For Over 29 Years...March 1, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    What a beautiful bowl. I love the colors in this.

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  9. Angela2932March 1, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    Your photos from yesterday are phenomenal! I love the colors in them and the composition! And today. . . oh, how I wish you could photograph town meeting nuts for us!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 1, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    I like the way it looks with the frame. Nice color and very crisp. Becky are you thinking about going to Chicago in June? just wondering.

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  11. SharonMarch 1, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    I love the colors here.

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  12. ValMarch 1, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    Looks great! I like the white BG

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  13. AmyMarch 1, 2008 at 10:34 PM

    Becky, I'll have to let Allyson know you used her frame tutorial, she'll be so happy it helped someone! Funny thing is that when I opened your blog, I could only see the first photo and thought a frame around it would be so nice and then when I went down a bit, I saw it! :) I love this apple shot, first I LOVE pottery, second the apples are so crisp, great focus!

    I read Escape in December, loved that book, but was amazed that people live in that type of situation. I can't even imagine...

    And yes, I used my fisheye today on the Tahoe shots. My dh needed me to photograph a house for him this morning, so I grabbed my fisheye as I was running out the door. So happy I did!

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  14. AprilMarch 1, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    haha..the sound of your town meetings reminds me of Gilmore Girls. I think i'll have to watch that tonight. anyway, i like the border around your picture i think it makes it stand out a little more. great dof.

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  15. Shanna JonesMarch 2, 2008 at 6:49 AM

    They look good enough to eat! Like the light and white balance in these.

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  16. GinnieMarch 2, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Clean, crisp, and clear... I love it!

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  17. bprincephotoMarch 2, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Lovely lighting. Love artistic photos like this. TFS

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  18. pakostaMarch 2, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    very prettY! love the light~!
    tara

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  19. BobbiMarch 2, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    That meeting sounds awesome lol. I really like this picture. It is simple and that works so well with it.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 2, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Ooohhh...I totally feel you about those tone meetings. Those things can be boring nightmares in which you have to wear a suit of armor to protect from the spewing objects being flown at you from a member of the opposing 'side'. So fun. I DO love your apples! They are so red and shiny.

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  21. KatieMarch 2, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    I love the bowl. Great photos!

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  22. ToriMarch 2, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    Town meetings... how cool! Totally reminds me of Gilmore Girls! Nice shot... those apples look yummy!

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  23. melMarch 2, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Yummy! love the lighting!

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  24. StaceyMarch 2, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    Love this shot. So simple and elegant.

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  25. MerileeMarch 2, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    These are amazing! They really look like they belong in an ad or something.

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  26. JaimeMarch 2, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    the apples are making me hungry! why do you gals always post food!! I am loving your flower from yesterday, it is beautiful!

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