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Published: 2009-11-20 22:55:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 7257; Favourites: 277; Downloads: 0
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I wanted to create a sense of welcoming, a sense of entering “IN”. Tea is a drink that many friends share, I chose a china cup because it would allow transmission of light. This would create a sense of transparency which is what many of us feel when we are with friends who know and accept us for who we are. It is not often in life that we can remove the masks that we wear and allow our true creation to show.I chose a scene with strong backlighting to help create that sense of transparency. As any photographer knows, doing so almost always results in compromise and sacrifice within the overall image. Some of this technical stuff was just allowed to fall where it may. Other parts of the image, like the tea cup were managed to ensure they retained detail and the level of transparency that I was looking for.
While I have named this image “Tea Time” it is really more about friendship and the ability to be transparent with those we are close to.
to my muse.
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I love the earthy-wood feel to this piece. Well done!
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thanks... the box below is for wine. It is one that I made as a gift and had painted by a friend.
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No words.Beautiful cup.Today, on DA very many teacups.But i like old cups and other old dishes.My mom like this,too.We have very many and different dishes in our home,and now,i begin to continue to collect dishes.Maybe,dishes collection is passed from my mom...)))
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This cup was from my grandmother. She gave me a number of them that she had collected over the years before she died. (She has been gone for many many years)
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Used this here [link] thanks for the inspiration!
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That shot is beautiful 8D
would it be okay with you if i used it as part of an alice in wonderland invitation?
(I didnt want to use it without consent first~)
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be my guest.... credit would be nice if possible.... but not necessary.
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Alright 8D thankyou~
ahahaha~ theres no way i cant credit you, your work is wonderful~! That, and no one would belive i took a wonderful photo like that.
If you like i can send you a copy when it's done so you can see how your work was used 8)
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I ended up not using the photo because the colors didnt match the rest of the invitation.
It was an absolutely beautiful photo though. I wish i could have used it.
thankyou
~B.C
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I don't know if I've seen a photo with so much thought put into it (or at least where anyone else explained 
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Thank you Michelle,
Part of what you see in terms of the sharpness is camera related. The other part is that I think often photographers are happenstance artists.... they come across something and just shoot without any thought. Initially I painted, so thinking about a shot and like in this care actually constructing it is part of the process for me. Art is not just "shooting" a picture. It is about the process, and many photographer I think.... forget the process and go for volume
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Yeah, I understand what you're saying. I'm probably bad like that with my photography 
and You're welcome of course
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That is a lovely cup.. I treasure things like that.. They add an elegance the world lacks now.. Having tea with friends in something I miss.
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thanks Ann,
It was my grandmothers. She gave me a number of them before she passed away.
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How wonderful.. I don't like the things I find today.. So big and cluncky.. I wul have tea with you any time..
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and you would be welcome....
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broke out the studio today. I am teaching a processing class and I wanted material.... so I made some. Maybe I will post it.... shinny metal, royal blue cloth, extreme dynamic range. All the stuff that requires processing skill.
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thank you that is very kind.
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Thanks,
The DOF could have been a bit better, it is fine towards the camera but I would have liked the handle to be clearer. But I had light and other limitaitons so I did what I could do.
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Lovely shot and a lovely sentiment.
A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.
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quite true....
a friend is someone who sings you your song when you are lost and have forgotten the tune.
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Your photographic works are admiring. You've captured still life quite well. The colors and composition are subtle that I sometimes think they are paintings instead of photographs!
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thanks,others have made similar comments.
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I love the warm light in this picture, just looks like a good relaxing morning!
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the light at this time of year is quite spectacular because the sun in so low on the horizon. Given that the weather has been exceptionally warm this year, I have spent more time that usual outside.
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Spending time outside makes me feel so free, I see and feel things I didn't think I could. Your photo truly gave me a sense of peace and relaxation.
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learning to "see" is a difficult task. often our brains get in the way.
thi sis a video that my son sent me on how we see. It is quite interesting and even funny [link]
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Thanks Lili,
the cup is from my grandmother. I inherited a whole whack if cups and saucers from her.
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Lucky you, these are beautiful pieces !!
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Thank you for this Becky, I appreciate it.
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You are so very welcome Wayne 
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