Sliced Tomatoes | High Key Still Life Photograph
"Sliced Tomatoes," a high key still life photograph (or, at least, tending toward a high key image), is quite a departure from my usual images. The tones are bright, the…
Old Woodworking Tools | Still Life Photography
Old Woodworking Tools. Long ago and far away, in a previous life, I made my way as a wood sculptor and cabinet maker. While I had a few basic power…
Bowl of Fruit | Still Life Photography
"Bowl of Fruit" is another in my Seasonal Fruit series of Still Life Photography. The chipped shallow bowl sits on a weathered, board whose paint is chipping. As with many…
Japanese Teapot with Roses
I love the stark contrast of the red roses and the textured black Japanese teapot. The old slate shingle and weathered box complete the composition. Reminiscent of a time-honored Japanese…
Seasonal Fruit | Still Life Photography
"Seasonal Fruit II", a still life photograph, is one of my new works. Actually, not exactly new. I created it a few months ago and promptly forgot about it -…
Tomatoes and Mushrooms | Monochrome Version
"Tomatoes and Mushrooms, Still Life" I have recently been considering some of my Still Life compositions as monochrome images. While the rich hues of the objects I tend to use…
Vanitas – Wanderlust | a Still Life
What is Vanitas? Vanitas, Latin for vanity, is a genre of still life painting that was popularized during the Dutch Golden Age in the early 17th century. The artists, through…
