Good friends

[sandrac]

I was having fun the other day!

[Kaye]

Very nice Sandra. This is what I meant in my PM to you. There are endless options for still life photography.

I almost grabbed the fork and ate the cake whilst looking at the shot. Very realistic.

What did you use for your background?

[sandrac]

I have a light box upstairs my husband made me for Christmas last yr then my son got me three pieces of velvet one black that I used here, one white I thought the cup and plate would disappear and one royal blue. Thanks for the compliment been awhile since I did this. It just takes me awhile to think ofsomething to do!!

[Kaye]

Sandra, I think of many ideas for still life shots, but don't always have the time to set them up. I normally spend too long on this as I love it.

Think of some unusual glassware filled with water, perhaps colour the water, and put a bright coloured backdrop. Coloured wrapping paper is good for a background. Immerse something in the water and take a side view... just for some ideas.

Torch light under or behinds flowers I also love.

[DoctorJazz]

Hi Sandra,

This is so fun....love it!!
This is a great one for photographing the things you love.....how was the cake?

[craigpauli]

Absolutely stunning Sandra.

[amaethon]

Nice work Sandra!, if you need help finishing off the cake.....

[sandrac]

Kaye the color water sounds great
might try that
Sandy the cake was good but have to admit I enjoyed taking the pic more
Thanks Craig and Micheal I only bought one slice at the grocery store when I picked up the roses - that way I am not tempted

[DoctorJazz]

Sandra,

The cake wouldn't have looked nearly so appealing if not for your beautifully composed photo!! I love what you did, and the combination of colors.

[sandrac]

thanks Sandy
i really did quite a bit of thought
now to think of something for my next still life

[DoctorJazz]

Hi Sandra,
Just following up on this photo......are you planning a sequel?:)

[larwhi]

Very creative and pretty shot!

[mj702002]

Mmmm...Yummy Sandra....Very Creative! Like what you have done and how you set it up!

[Geneo]

This is a great shot! Really nice setup. You did good. I do have a couple of nits though- I wish that you wouldn't have cropped it so close on the left, and clone out that one hanging green leaf on the right. Otherwise, perfect.

[sandrac]

thank you for all the comments
yep the green leaf bothered me as well and before it was put on the birthday card it was gone
I shot several that day
but would like to try again
what I would like try that I havedone before isabiscuit smothered in butter and honey
don't ask why
Ididit yrs ago but know could do better now
and I am on a diet so can't have it LOL

[coffee]

This is beautiful Sandra. Nice setup and composition.

[sandrac]

thank you
I will have to try this again

[DoctorJazz]

Hi Sandra,

So good to know you are planning a sequel.:)
Looking forward to that.

[DrMatt]

Nice compilation :) I like the style you have chosen and the colour of the flower ! this is a good work and a nice photo

[sandrac]

thanks Matt
I need to do more
been taking birds as of late trying to get the nerve up tp start my potrait lesson

[wanda]

I agree with Sandy, all the elements here are what make such a wonderful still life photo, beautifully done Sandra