Cornucopia of Chili Peppers
A variety of chili peppers spill out of a colander. Hardly a traditional cornucopia reminiscent of an end-of-summer harvest. But every bit as colorful. Back in the day, I considered myself an amateur expert of chilis. I collected seed and grew over a dozen varieties. From the relatively mild jalapenos to the hottest habaneros and Thai chilis. And became the neighborhood source for salsa – the hot and hotter variety. African Fire Park Stew, a North African incendiary dish with yams (sweet potatoes) and groundnuts (peanuts) was my favorite. Chili, the traditional kidney bean and ground beef dish would bring sweat to your brow.
“Cornucopia of Chili Peppers” was made with my favorite Olympus camera body and 12 – 40 mm lens. Lighting was a single studio strobe shot through a scrim on camera left and a white card on the right to reflect some light back to the chilis. This is my favorite lighting setup. It gives the subject dimension and shows detail and texture.
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maritravel
3 Dec 2020Gorgeous, gorgeous colours. Would almost tempt me to add some chili to my meal despite me enver doing so. It’s one spice (spice?) I can do without.
Ron Mayhew
6 Dec 2020Definitely, something best taken in small doses – as is much of life. Thanks.
ragnarsbhut
5 Jan 2021Ron Mayhew, are you a fan of the spicy stuff?
Ron Mayhew
8 Jan 2021Yes, but I especially like photographing the brilliant colors.
ragnarsbhut
8 Jan 2021Ron Mayhew, I do invite you to look at my blog, follow and leave me any comments.
ragnarsbhut
11 Jan 2021I am not surprised.
Ron Mayhew
13 Jan 2021😎
ragnarsbhut
13 Jan 2021Ron Mayhew, I know that chili peppers, particularly the hotter varieties, are probably better used in certain recipes than consumed fresh off the plant. For people who choose to consume them fresh off of the plant, regardless of the side-effects, do you think that prolonged exposure can be an influence in the buildup of the tolerance that people can have for these things?