tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45065473951263373482024-03-05T14:47:30.818+00:00ju-northju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.comBlogger445125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-32801388419111803822016-04-02T19:21:00.001+01:002016-04-02T19:21:22.277+01:00Mrs Beeton<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mrs Beeton's cookbook. She died at the age of 28 having written (or rather 'borrowed' many recipes etc from others including Florence Nightingale) a hugely popular book. I found this 2nd edition on a second-hand market stall which narrowly missed being thrown away. Such a fascinating read!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVqGRU5zOP0vvLbUqS-K885lPN9p3rsgBoBkYlJEoCPdow6GPqdyMfZL9PdKQeZXl90GOoO1R0MeJ2R-5A7cfB2MeDOU_yJ6mJKTDMY40nF9V6P1Q7ogAdrcPHxF3fxGXtGZj_wVVA-Q/s640/blogger-image--1943535944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVqGRU5zOP0vvLbUqS-K885lPN9p3rsgBoBkYlJEoCPdow6GPqdyMfZL9PdKQeZXl90GOoO1R0MeJ2R-5A7cfB2MeDOU_yJ6mJKTDMY40nF9V6P1Q7ogAdrcPHxF3fxGXtGZj_wVVA-Q/s640/blogger-image--1943535944.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-29952013638700922332016-03-27T09:46:00.001+01:002016-03-27T09:46:06.573+01:00Happy Easter!Happy Easter to all family and friends! After a long gap I shall endeavour to post more here. My blog was my first venture into posting images and visiting many inspiring blogs. So much creativity to be enjoyed and explored!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPBbmUVKWSXOJxfMVbH2mquvAZu5Nv8kIm6sLcIxsn7XBCmrrmlGCuo8jUqHU60n6h_dRS3FZXy5PA3_2OWllHax23WvFncT2hkRwiH3bW_nfwdZr_zKL5zERVzln1HrohU2jlaKFKkE/s640/blogger-image-1087589221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPBbmUVKWSXOJxfMVbH2mquvAZu5Nv8kIm6sLcIxsn7XBCmrrmlGCuo8jUqHU60n6h_dRS3FZXy5PA3_2OWllHax23WvFncT2hkRwiH3bW_nfwdZr_zKL5zERVzln1HrohU2jlaKFKkE/s640/blogger-image-1087589221.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-33377313455561864502015-12-23T08:13:00.001+00:002015-12-23T08:13:42.499+00:00Happy Christmas everyone!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsESzx_lBWsaFJjK29NCFf1Dvar1GTXfXyxItk9XFtmkB4BjQs_lnJwjd0DQyaZcXMVcm0hsdROmesMJMbRbQrRBZwjxenF3WNGwz0JJCcHKVzjMnKV2jz3W87n8kYJVXuPjuK1STUnY/s640/blogger-image-1137780680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsESzx_lBWsaFJjK29NCFf1Dvar1GTXfXyxItk9XFtmkB4BjQs_lnJwjd0DQyaZcXMVcm0hsdROmesMJMbRbQrRBZwjxenF3WNGwz0JJCcHKVzjMnKV2jz3W87n8kYJVXuPjuK1STUnY/s640/blogger-image-1137780680.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-63380391391801630352015-10-16T16:43:00.001+01:002015-10-16T16:43:20.489+01:00It's the thought that counts!Every month local residents receive a free booklet about our town, mostly adverts, but always with a contribution from a member of our Camera Club. This month it was my turn - but sadly they missed my name out ! Never mind, it was nice to see the pics in print!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDsauqRnqKMV02d61y6Yv8NmqCCXd-5KdzmxrWcJY4BO_oe6j7hjxiIEEjAIQ8Ks1XxGNuJfpvU5BLdyUBG1ZM5fWrnD-q_wAy_BTnHsur6kaFh4VIjrDjy1x4H7i3J1VAN6Y14MNAoE/s640/blogger-image--974697498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDsauqRnqKMV02d61y6Yv8NmqCCXd-5KdzmxrWcJY4BO_oe6j7hjxiIEEjAIQ8Ks1XxGNuJfpvU5BLdyUBG1ZM5fWrnD-q_wAy_BTnHsur6kaFh4VIjrDjy1x4H7i3J1VAN6Y14MNAoE/s640/blogger-image--974697498.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-84297917018493587592015-10-05T07:21:00.001+01:002015-10-05T07:21:50.782+01:00The conversationThe granddog and me. Taken by my son. A beautiful chocolate lab, Holly is now eleven years old. So gentle and patient - living with 4 children and a bossy cat, she has to be!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fqanV57H0c6SfQjDGA5XJLfIDTLz9B5Vno-YM9rDfkGg9fz2vHtEKekqRY30MjbLUSTWC4ALHsVhgPNHQb4nl5AdegGTQXFuQxJEZYoPVdm1mcQE_0DXzYMmt8MaGYFBNPY6EHkMvkM/s640/blogger-image--140128704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fqanV57H0c6SfQjDGA5XJLfIDTLz9B5Vno-YM9rDfkGg9fz2vHtEKekqRY30MjbLUSTWC4ALHsVhgPNHQb4nl5AdegGTQXFuQxJEZYoPVdm1mcQE_0DXzYMmt8MaGYFBNPY6EHkMvkM/s640/blogger-image--140128704.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-2015262702447914132015-09-24T18:50:00.001+01:002015-09-24T18:51:11.668+01:00DarkI set up a small dark "studio" (hardly merits the name - I could call it a box!). Here's the setup and three photos I took. 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Our visit this month did not disappoint - even the weather left behind the rain and winds that had been part of the landscape this summer. Hope you enjoy the photos!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVS_n8nMNoxUWFwfxSMGC7kJ4grdKEiYt8g14cfPIcKOSb4PqJsV2wjM3sC9MZaTquvsBcGL1LC63xUgi9KMp5sCgUmRlhRVBD65b0rmopJCcr1_FyDTA16l80p35a0_jvewo_cK67Hmo/s640/blogger-image--302826262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVS_n8nMNoxUWFwfxSMGC7kJ4grdKEiYt8g14cfPIcKOSb4PqJsV2wjM3sC9MZaTquvsBcGL1LC63xUgi9KMp5sCgUmRlhRVBD65b0rmopJCcr1_FyDTA16l80p35a0_jvewo_cK67Hmo/s640/blogger-image--302826262.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibf2GDrjPLhRb_QAx00fN3JvyWmusI0UciXxchjB8nFQaWoJ0g3AUMvknw0Cj9IGCfRAZBmHf9nm5mZGOOWwhYd3yQ_qbnT9zYYNBmBvRgkH0OhUQsBddDghLs2BYxClpt6hpPMZYvG_w/s640/blogger-image-973854708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibf2GDrjPLhRb_QAx00fN3JvyWmusI0UciXxchjB8nFQaWoJ0g3AUMvknw0Cj9IGCfRAZBmHf9nm5mZGOOWwhYd3yQ_qbnT9zYYNBmBvRgkH0OhUQsBddDghLs2BYxClpt6hpPMZYvG_w/s640/blogger-image-973854708.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iao8NW7MZtQFEDl9JAFSTXcUYnZ610tkLziu68OVGZTIyFV5Y4cG1xStC-bJL8rN0noJ8s5chO5ieoHpAHMCciZXGKLlDX0WOeWGwjRJTBGHMQ5ORuI_aO7_-ujSlIsBtV6YghwxiJI/s640/blogger-image-1661326768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iao8NW7MZtQFEDl9JAFSTXcUYnZ610tkLziu68OVGZTIyFV5Y4cG1xStC-bJL8rN0noJ8s5chO5ieoHpAHMCciZXGKLlDX0WOeWGwjRJTBGHMQ5ORuI_aO7_-ujSlIsBtV6YghwxiJI/s640/blogger-image-1661326768.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm8yTH9rN1KLeSz7CuIU6q9_eIlp9MGDtjqdDpPd7kyHuMidwx2fiuaTHOBFEB4Q96HHP2lv8rfk6xwRW21SMxv19UfJfVpPjvMu38JijUYETCtO8rS7MZmdGsY7iwVrgG8HRtj204yM/s640/blogger-image--1113241963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm8yTH9rN1KLeSz7CuIU6q9_eIlp9MGDtjqdDpPd7kyHuMidwx2fiuaTHOBFEB4Q96HHP2lv8rfk6xwRW21SMxv19UfJfVpPjvMu38JijUYETCtO8rS7MZmdGsY7iwVrgG8HRtj204yM/s640/blogger-image--1113241963.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NxaoR47hcKDKS9HXhyHcyo5OkHrXCJDafU4Pd-IYi1bRyEXZ9tvt20Rl6vbMJ1UXeNhuf85D2vmEwWW7I60jSmFuPDXyaU4V_C6PTKKGI3-XjC4NCCTffLYiWruSISeWMeBsr0jWKU4/s640/blogger-image-140521342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NxaoR47hcKDKS9HXhyHcyo5OkHrXCJDafU4Pd-IYi1bRyEXZ9tvt20Rl6vbMJ1UXeNhuf85D2vmEwWW7I60jSmFuPDXyaU4V_C6PTKKGI3-XjC4NCCTffLYiWruSISeWMeBsr0jWKU4/s640/blogger-image-140521342.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQ2gHPJO8LS_7buVjDRefO_DReEqW7peK4oK-bFXuLWZ2wy6p625tRDGKB1n6qm2UnZ-WzKDbckCe_sf0UG3OSZLtDqyfFV36oz3mT1-lziKM_OgEPVra_p2qAlH0p-oucSezoPH6T40/s640/blogger-image--230140543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQ2gHPJO8LS_7buVjDRefO_DReEqW7peK4oK-bFXuLWZ2wy6p625tRDGKB1n6qm2UnZ-WzKDbckCe_sf0UG3OSZLtDqyfFV36oz3mT1-lziKM_OgEPVra_p2qAlH0p-oucSezoPH6T40/s640/blogger-image--230140543.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-63995631697668856342015-08-04T13:17:00.001+01:002015-08-04T13:18:38.109+01:00Sausages When I lived in Blyth (UK) we had a wonderful butcher's called Maddison's. Always busy, double queues ( we love queues) their products were so tasty, especially the sausages. I really missed those sausages Then it closed down and the shop bought by another butcher. Decades later I have just discovered that this butcher bought the secret sausage recipe and sells them in a shop 5 minutes away from my house. I've been deprived of them all these years so thought they deserved a photo!<br />
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ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-66380581981484485542015-07-27T10:03:00.001+01:002015-07-27T10:03:50.797+01:00VirolI took this iPhone photo of sweet peas from the garden in a Virol jar. Anyone remember Virol? I can remember being given a spoonful a day sometime in the 1950s. It was a malt extract which tasted like a spoonful of melted toffee, obviously thought to be good for growing children. Also rose hip syrupy bought in small bottles. Anything I have missed out?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0p-rLrCGpYS9dZcJ0FwJpxIFKYuvUsudrADg6X2DipZ0L8c-KKmAXObTfGkarrsQ7PUNHAoTFxcRLP1fVUwdwv0Ycg066F9jADrsX5L3_rChNl9mKcSQV-tJjvNsaRWzhIS0oy4iz-o/s640/blogger-image-805492297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0p-rLrCGpYS9dZcJ0FwJpxIFKYuvUsudrADg6X2DipZ0L8c-KKmAXObTfGkarrsQ7PUNHAoTFxcRLP1fVUwdwv0Ycg066F9jADrsX5L3_rChNl9mKcSQV-tJjvNsaRWzhIS0oy4iz-o/s640/blogger-image-805492297.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-14846436439642337722015-07-24T07:15:00.001+01:002015-07-24T07:15:53.157+01:00Time lapseOh dear! Just realized how long it is since I've blogged. I seem to spend more time on IG these days. So much beauty and inspiration there. This is an iphone image which I did for Kim Klassen's The Studio, another inspiring group of photographers. And now that I've learnt how to write a blog post on my iPad I'll probably do more!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIixOIXyEOqhOkZe58-pd7HkWmxvgDUL7L7FZu1ogy42jj9azyVE3IGEPUOdt7UeeZ_hlwVNuMzssMX-4TPc-gnvZK2rudS9STn3PZXgaJZrSsRODDDTKwEpph9CiBJS-ikcdhqKOFjFE/s640/blogger-image-1116757630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIixOIXyEOqhOkZe58-pd7HkWmxvgDUL7L7FZu1ogy42jj9azyVE3IGEPUOdt7UeeZ_hlwVNuMzssMX-4TPc-gnvZK2rudS9STn3PZXgaJZrSsRODDDTKwEpph9CiBJS-ikcdhqKOFjFE/s640/blogger-image-1116757630.jpg"></a></div>ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-62626104830771172352015-05-16T20:54:00.001+01:002015-05-16T20:54:19.027+01:00Following the prompts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes getting motivated to set up a still life can take some time - that's one reason I find having a prompt or an idea to work on so useful. These images are all in response to <a href="http://kimklassen.com/">Kim Klassen</a>'s Bestill52 and The Studio prompts. The image above was to find a sense of 'stillness' edited with Kim's LR preset - kk_eve. The aquilegia was the only one showing its head in the garden so far.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The jar of buttons was for a prompt on 'one thing' - I did a series of photos based on sewing items. The daisy clump (returned to the garden afterwards!) was for a Nature theme. Both were photographed on a mirror.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A small Greek bowl (a holiday present) came in handy for a Studio theme. Love being part of this supportive group! <br /><br />ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-57495207796238184512015-04-20T17:20:00.003+01:002015-04-20T17:20:44.039+01:00Take one thing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Choose one item - or in this case two! - and take different shots. This was a challenge in <a href="http://kimklassen.com/">Kim Klassen</a>'s Bestill 52 class. Had to coerce HI to pretend to be sewing - he's such a willing helper! The reels of thread (old aka vintage) came from a second-hand market stall. Must have got rid of loads of items like this over the years. Never throw anything out, at least small things!<br /><br />ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-36158250471121337762015-04-03T16:26:00.005+01:002015-04-03T16:26:58.742+01:00Happy Easter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing you all a very Happy Easter, and for those of you who are not well at this time or have undergone surgery, a speedy recovery and freedom from pain.<br />
As you can see from my photos, for the first time in my life I have used onion skins to colour the eggs. My mum always used to do it - I had to watch a Youtube video to remind myself what to do! Never too old to learn! The bird's nest I found on the pavement (minus eggs) after it had been blown down, the egg carton I painted white and the ranunculus were one of a rare finds in this area at this time! Hope you all get some sun to enjoy the start of Spring!<br />
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For this week's BeStill 52 challenge the setup had to include something hanging in the background eg bunting, twine, string etc I already had some mini bunting which I made for Christmas, so I whipped it out to use with this seed packet (I will get round to planting!) and some gladioli bulbs (ditto). Edited in LR and then transferred to Elements to add <a href="http://kimklassen.com/">Kim</a>'s texture 'follow'. ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-89696567842038914772015-01-27T16:19:00.001+00:002015-01-27T16:19:18.629+00:00Clementine setup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As part of <a href="http://kimklassen.com/">Kim</a>'s course The Studio' I've been playing around with a clementine (only one left in the fruit bowl!) and an old jam jar. The setup is in the hall with a glass door to the left. The cheesecloth backdrop has been stuck to the wall with masking tape and the base is a tile from a DIY store. Some light has been bounced back onto the scene with a white foam board (black on one side) balanced on a chair. I'm always fascinated to see others' setups, so this might be a small glimpse into the 'portable studio' which is a too grand name for what is a table and a chair! Texture used is kk_magic waterfront, 24-70 lens.ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-25408353866145641822015-01-22T15:45:00.001+00:002015-01-22T15:45:04.973+00:00Citrus?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The challenge in <a href="http://kimklassen.com/">Kim</a>'s Bestill52 class this week was to shoot a still life with the theme 'citrus'. I'm almost sure kiwi fruit may not be classed as citrus so you might have to use your imagination here and think 'lemon' or 'orange'! It was set up in the hallway, in front of a glass door, south facing, but no sun today so I used a white foam board for extra light. After adding Kim's LR preset 'lightairypastel' I added her texture 'flow' in Elements. The knife is a vintage fruit knife which belonged to my mother so it's about 75 years old. In other words, an old knife! Now to eat the props!ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-52075600025397182842015-01-13T13:03:00.000+00:002015-01-13T13:03:20.027+00:00A spot of sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a short window of opportunity when the sun shines in through the south-facing windows to catch a shot like this, so a quick set-up with the reflections of the glass on the wall behind. We're having a week of high winds with the threat of some snow - I'm not a fan of snow, rather have sun or clouds. I suppose tulips are a foretaste of spring - already in the shops along with daffodils. Hope you are finding some spring flowers where you are!<br /><br />ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-56525301928527194192015-01-05T15:43:00.001+00:002015-01-05T15:43:36.211+00:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope the transition from the old to new went well for you all! We had a bit of a rocky start with eldest son in hospital with pneumonia but he is on the mend now. I've had a bit of a block when it comes to photos but got round to shooting these dried hydrangea today - it's tricky with reflections but I enjoyed it all the same. I find I'm putting more on Instagram these days using the iPhone and editing with apps. It's a whole new world! (There's a link on the page to my IG photos if you're interested!).<br /><br />ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-72889840454342868792014-12-15T12:55:00.000+00:002014-12-15T12:55:24.291+00:00'Tis the season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As part of <a href="http://www.kimklassen.com/">Kim Klassen</a>'s BeStill 52 class, week 28 the challenge was to place a chair in front of a window or glass door, together with a few simple objects. This time of year it's a challenge to catch some light suitable for indoor photos but the sun was shining so I had a go. I'm always on the lookout for an old typewriter - really old - the black ones with round keys. Very hard to find although there must be a few lurking in lofts somewhere. However I did find this cushion and cover for 50 pence in the market so this will have to do!<br /><br />ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-22221749373276951592014-11-21T09:32:00.001+00:002014-11-21T09:32:40.526+00:00Pewter again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, I've sent these photos off to the Pewter Society to see if the plate is genuine or not. Not that it will make any difference - it's just out of curiosity. You know when you've found just what you were looking for and you love using it. Don't you?!ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-48429128942541582932014-11-14T10:11:00.000+00:002014-11-14T10:11:30.467+00:00Found and loved<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a pewter plate, actually a birthday present from HI. I found it in an antique shop and was told it was Cromwellian. (Cromwell - 1599-1658). It's battered and bruised and looks as if it might have spent time buried in the ground, but what do I know? it might be a good fake. Going to do some research. Anyway I didn't like to tell them I only wanted it for a photography prop but I must say I love it. See the little 'trap door' thingy at the top?- this must have been where you poured the hot water in to keep the food warm. Will take some more photos with it as you don't get the idea of the depth of the plate. Going to be busy ....ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-7110236910493122832014-11-11T18:07:00.000+00:002014-11-11T18:07:02.628+00:00Second part<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the lamp(?) which was in the last post - it's lying on the floor waiting in the wings as it were. Two different edits, both in LR and text added in Elements. Hoping the sun might make another appearance soon!ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-21520191478521275982014-10-21T15:52:00.000+01:002014-10-21T15:52:29.171+01:00Still life with apple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Still trying to get the blog into gear and thought I would make the most of the sunlight coming into the south-facing window. As you can see from the setup, I'm using black boards for a background and to block some of the light and although the camera is set up for a 'from above' shot, this one was taken with the camera on a cushion on the floor, using live view. 24-70 lens. The board was a length of wood picked up on the beach and cut into thirds which my willing assistant carried for me. Guess who ... I took some shots using the iron cobblers last and the small ornamental teapot which may get an airing later!ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506547395126337348.post-36009807018723232062014-10-18T12:03:00.002+01:002014-10-18T12:03:42.527+01:00At the beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've had such beautiful weather this week - a walk on the beach is always a must! This is Holly belonging to the Blyth family - she can look so fierce but is a real softie - she has to be with 4 young children and a cat in the house! Love using this triptych by <a href="http://kimklassen.com/">Kim Klassen</a> which is so easy to use in LR<br /><br />ju-northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133246789821330730noreply@blogger.com5