ornamental

© Angie M. Davis

ornamental

Uploaded: December 15, 2008 16:53:21

Description

Happy Monday!
f5.6, 1/2 sec, ISO 100; reflected natural light from window with a mirror; cropped and adjusted saturation a tad
I was experimenting with still life this past weekend - not one of my strengths yet so any suggestions are welcome (as always).

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 5/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Tamera S. Phillips December 15, 2008

This is beautiful Angie. Very nicely composed. #1052127

Angie M. Davis December 15, 2008

Thank you so much, Tamera!! #6896918

Joseph N. DiGilio December 15, 2008

I think this is perfect, Angie. Great color and the soft focus looks great against the jet black background. Nice work. #6897037

Angie M. Davis December 15, 2008

Thank you very much, Joseph! I appreciate your feedback! #6897084

Patricia Ronan December 16, 2008

I think this looks beautiful too Angie!! Super still life image:) #6900356

Angie M. Davis December 16, 2008

Thank you so much, Patricia!! I wasn't sure about where/how to place the ornaments in the frame so I'm very thankful to get these nice comments. #6900479

Jessica Jenney December 16, 2008

Fantastic colors, dramatic lighting and effects, Angie! #6900592

Michelle L. Frick December 16, 2008

Beautiful festive image Angie - I love the reds and greens! This would be beautiful on a holiday card!! #6900869

Sam Britt December 16, 2008

Great composition, color & lighting. Beautiful holiday image, Angie. #6900889

Angie M. Davis December 16, 2008

Thank you Jessica, Michelle & Sam!! #6901024

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 17, 2008

Fantastic selective focus, Angie!!!!! The colors are beautiful...great composition!!!!! :-) k #6904351

Angie M. Davis December 17, 2008

Thank you, Kitty!! #6904860

Max Aureli December 17, 2008

Beautiful Christmas composition!! Fantastic colors and shapes Angie!! #6904927

Angie M. Davis December 17, 2008

Thank you, Max!! #6904967

Sheila D. Robertson December 18, 2008

I like the color drama and the selective focus on this one. Nice work. #6909005

Angie M. Davis December 18, 2008

Thank you, Sheila!! #6909166

Jennifer L. Taranto December 19, 2008

perfect colors!! I love your comp & light!! great holiday still life you have here!! #6912845

Carol L. Fowler December 19, 2008

I think the soft ornaments and the sharp silver tops (what are they called anyway?) is very effective. I wouldn't change it. #6913013

Angie M. Davis December 19, 2008

Thank you, Jennifer & Carol!! #6913523

Becky J. Parkinson level-classic December 19, 2008

This is such a clever idea and the colors and composition are great. Very well done! #6914542

Angie M. Davis December 20, 2008

Thank you, Becky!! #6915337

Debra R. Harder December 20, 2008

Wonderful composition of these colorful ornaments, Angie. Your details are amazing too! Beautiful! Deb #6917532

Angie M. Davis December 20, 2008

Thank you very much, Deb!! #6917571

Renee Doyle December 21, 2008

Absolutely gorgeous christmas image Angie!!!! #6920085

Angie M. Davis December 21, 2008

Thank you, Renee!! #6920236

Sharon F. Morris December 24, 2008

Very Pretty Angie. Great color and composition. Merry Christmas :) #6937899

Angie M. Davis December 24, 2008

Thank you, Sharon! Merry Christmas! #6938769

Janet McNeil level-classic January 02, 2009

I love what you did with this!!! Beautiful comp and colors!! #6970366

Angie M. Davis January 02, 2009

Thank you, Janet!! #6973487

Stephen Zacker January 04, 2009

Like the simplicity and bold colors. Nice work #6981749

Lisa D. Greer January 09, 2009

This is awesome! Love it! #7008095

Angie M. Davis January 09, 2009

Thank you Stephen & Lisa!!! #7008436

Susan Fox January 21, 2009

Congratulations Angie! #7062825

Angie M. Davis January 21, 2009

Thank you so much, Susan! What a surprise and true honor!! #7064242

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 21, 2009

Huge congratulations on this wonderful Finalist.

UB. #7065607

Sam Britt January 22, 2009

Congratulations Angie!! #7070613

Angie M. Davis January 22, 2009

Thank you, UB & Sam!!!! #7070734

Carol L. Fowler January 22, 2009

Beautiful- congratulations! But now I am missing Christmas! #7071334

Angie M. Davis January 22, 2009

Heehee! Thank you, Carol!! #7071449

Lori Carlson February 22, 2009

Yeah! Finalist high-fives to ya!! This is a great still, Angie!! Well done! :0) #7193388

Angie M. Davis February 22, 2009

Thank you so much for your comments, Lori!!!! #7195354

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 04, 2009

Hi Angie... can you tell me how you did this... especially how you got the softness areound the edges and what the bg is? I agree with Michelle... this makes a gorgeous Christmas card. Sherran #7916504

December 16, 2009

I knew I would see this picture again. A very Big CONGRATS to you Angie for your Finalist Pick. A Very Well deserved Picture you have here. I wish you the very best in the next round.

Brian

#8225000

Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 17, 2009

Wow this is just spectacular. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.
JP #8226911

Jan M. Sarazen December 21, 2009

Beautiful Angie! congrats, love the way they seem to float #8238501

Karen Celella December 21, 2010

Belated congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Angie! #9117831

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