Salutory words of wisdom from you again, Jill. Your reasons for moving to Spain are probably the same ones that enable you to enjoy living there. and I certainly do.
The photo is totally spot on - exposure and lighting are great. The composition (2 separate itmes/people) is, imho, a difficult one, but you have pulled it off very well.
Phew, before this 52 thingy I'd never done a staged still life and I've lost count of the number I've done now, so if nothing else it's stretching my repertoire in a way I would never have done without it.
Cheers.
Jean
and without the coffee I can't get my eyes open
What a gorgeous friend to have. And a lovely fresh start shot!
If it makes you feel any better Bruja[completely forgot your name!] Jill
Have no fear thoughI agree with you, age is irrelevant, especially as you get older and you don't need to live close to someone to be good friends wiith them. One of my friends lives in Paris but that works really well because we have a great holiday arrangement. She comes here for a holiday and I go and stay with her for mine
What lovely and well thought out shot, yes we have had a few orange and glass shots on here for this weeks theme, but as always yours is clean and un cluttered and straight to the point.
You really nailed this one Jill and I'm so glad your back on the up. Thank you so much Marcus. Like I've said before, I've taught myself how do to this just because of this challenge.
and I have to say your insight to the world is spot on, you really are a inspiration to me and other on this forum...
Great words again this week (as if I'd expect anything else from you) and they really ring true.
Beautiful clean shot. You've done really well to get so much detail in the orange and the orange works so well against the plain white background
) and I came away as the proud owner of a new KATA bag too. I also reckon that, underneath, us photographers are a passionate bunch, especially if some of the conversations I overheard have anything to do with it. 'My buffer's bigger than yours' 'Yeah, but mine's faster' ), about food and drink, about our beliefs, politics, ideas and ideals. We can be passionate about gardening, travelling, and, in my case, shopping.
, woodcarving. He started just a few months ago and this is his favourite so far.
I've caught up, cos here's my water shot too ......
love them both! Especially the water photo. The light/reflections/feet semi dipped work so well.
)
spot on! I can imagine how good that tastes on a hot morning!
Wow!
Mr B's really got some talent there. That wood carving is fantastic and you've really done it justice with that crisp, clear well-lit shot
I'm glad that you enjoyed the convention. Seems like it's given you a new spark for the photography on your doorstep! Maybe I'll manage to get there next year.
I'll pretend I didn't see the comment about 30 degrees :razz: (and I'll let you off since you picked a lovely theme for us
That water shot is brilliant too. Great colours and I love the play of the light on the water.
... excellent colours and love the way you've caught the ripples.
Wow!
Mr B's really got some talent there. That wood carving is fantastic and you've really done it justice with that crisp, clear well-lit shot
I'm glad that you enjoyed the convention. Seems like it's given you a new spark for the photography on your doorstep! Maybe I'll manage to get there next year. I would definitely recommend it, and I'll post some of the village pictures soon
I'll pretend I didn't see the comment about 30 degrees :razz: (and I'll let you off since you picked a lovely theme for us
That water shot is brilliant too. Great colours and I love the play of the light on the water. Thanks Sarah, mind you don't want to know what was in the rest of the bag
Caaaathc up!
Fresh start: vibrant colourful tasty
Passion: Good words as ever and a great shot that does justice to an amazing and a truly beautiful piece of art! Mr B is one talented fellow!
Water: Thats straight from a magazine - it has a really professional quality - maybe the light and the textures! Vunderbar!!!
Sarah's beaten me to it! I totally agree with every word.
How long did it take Reg to make that beautiful carving? Well he only does a bit a day and it took him 3 weeks. I love the intricate detail. What type of wood did he use? It's oak. btw - isn't there a part of the brain called the Hippocampus? The hippocampus is a major component of the brains of humans and other mammals. It belongs to the limbic system and plays important roles in long-term memory and spatial navigation.
Jean
Jill... well... I can't add anything to what's already been written. I'm glad you enjoyed the meet, it sounds like a great time. Superb pair of shots... love the wood carving, both the image and the carving itself. As for the water shot... grrr....
and it would be freezing too 
but I could never match that sort of thing, so well done Mr B...
Thanks Jon
Passion...brilliant photo, but what an amazing carving that is...and yes that's a hobby I've tried....
Water...that lovely looking pool and the blues are looking great with your little toes nicely painted...
Another winner from you...
and the Water shot is a la Hockney so I'm following in great footsteps (sorry, couldn't resist it )Thanks KJ but it's only 21C now and not heated so you'd get a bit of a shock
The wooden sculpter is a fantastic shot you have caught it really well
Water is lovely your feet really add to the picture and the lighting in the water is great
.)
If I was being picky, I'd ask you to move a little so that you're not at quite such an acute angle to the shops - I'd really like a better look at that hairdressers, and perhaps see a little more of the pavement for the Spanish touch.
2 great photos there! took me a while to figure out the first one, but it's very clever, even it is for an exibition. The second one is quite comical! Along with "out of context" I think it really signifies how some people need to take home with them so that they can truely feel comfortable. Visit a foreign country to find it's been modeled like home, so you don't really see the "real" country. It's all rather odd when you think about it. When we first arrived 5 years ago that area was nothing like it is now, but for some reason the Brits can't do without their 'home' comforts.
Love the words again. I'm not sure if you realise, but a lot of people think they way you do, but you unfortunately seem to amplify it somewhat, possibly as you pointed out due to your upbringing. I consider myself somewhat as an observer and I frequently will sit watching people and their behaviours, and what makes them tick. Me too, I'm an inveterate people watcher and learned to be very good at analysing body language so it has had it's advantages.
... Jeez, I've started to ramble on a bit! You've given me a bit of inspiration for my blog though.
The pictures KG, get back to the pictures darn it!
I love both photos, but I prefer the 2nd. It less staged (even though I know it wasn't you who set up the first one!). So no 2 from me gets a
Thanks KG, that's why I took it
Now... off to me blog
Ooooh Jill. Fantastic words again from you this week. Thanks Sarah
I think I've said this before, but so many people feel the same way that you do . . . you just seem to have a real knack for expressing it in words (or maybe it's just real openness). Either way every week I feel like I can relate to what you're saying. That's good. If it strikes a chord with just one person it's worth the telling.
Two great shots there. Thanks
I absolutely love No.1 even if it is staged. An unusual piece of art that's definitely put an everyday object out of context (although I don't quite get the recycling link :shrug
And the photograph itself is excellent - You've captured some great contrast between all that white and the blue sky.
No.2 : I probably like slightly less as an image, but the message behind it speaks for itself and is more meaningful in that it isn't set-up.
Thank you for sharing again. I feel like I've had another little insight into your life in Spain. Anytime Sarah, and I hope this challenge continues next year, although I'm not sure I'll have much left to say
As always, Jill, your words are very eloquent and I love the idea of 'passing as normal'. That's aspirational for me in much the same way as being a 'good enough' mother is/was.
Yet again, as KG and Sarah have said, you've tapped into so many people's innermost thoughts and emotions. Me and my big mouth
On to the pictures:
#1 I love the colours and the simple uncluttered composition. I don't care whether it was set up or occurred naturally :shrug::shrug::shrug: :bonk: I still like it. Thanks Jean
#2 Bang on theme.
I've never understood the desire to leave your home country and then take it with you in some form or other, and I could do without Marmite if I really, really had to.
Jean
It's a general store and hairdressers (British) in a spanish street.I like the first out of context shot
The second, I think I'm missing the point so I'll
any excuse eh! . I think the composition let's it down a little. Not quite sure why. I still like it though.
