Simple Life..
This one is some what experimental.. Wasn’t sure where I was heading with it but it does represent one of the simplest plants we know.. Wheat….It’s so simple and has been a staple food, well, forever! This image represents it’s timeless quality.

Basia McAuley, 4 months ago
Steven Agius, 4 months ago
Beautiful image Basia, excellent treatment work which really makes this a perfect picture. well done.
Basia McAuley in reply to Steven Agius’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Steven!
Sharon Hammond, 4 months ago
oooooooh lovely stuff Basia
David McLean, 4 months ago
sensational work Basia, everything about this is perfect, very very well done.
Stuart Adams, 4 months ago
excellent work, really effective job!
RoughDiamond, 4 months ago
Basia girl this is superb! You’re a master! x
Rebecca McLean, 4 months ago
Gorgeous Basia! So rich and warm….....excellent work!
Basia McAuley in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Sharon.
Basia McAuley in reply to David McLean’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much David :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Stuart Adams’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Stuart!
Basia McAuley in reply to RoughDiamond’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much.. Still not sure about the writing in the b/ground though?!
Basia McAuley in reply to Rebecca McLean’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Rebecca!
David McLean, 4 months ago
No Basia, the writing in the background is lovely
RoughDiamond, 4 months ago
NOOO the writing is superb! It adds huge depth and feeling and texture to the whole picture. It’s perfect … don’t you dare change a thing! I mean you can if you want cause it’s your picture but seriously, it’s perfect.
Basia McAuley in reply to RoughDiamond’s comment, 4 months ago
Ohh?! Thanks so much.. Didn’t know you felt so strongly about it! LOL!! But thank you so much.. I guess I just need more confidence.
Basia McAuley in reply to David McLean’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you for letting me know.. I seriously wasn’t too sure but now I’ll leave it alone! Thanks!
Norman Winkworth, 4 months ago
Lovely work.
tomg, 4 months ago
The staple of life. Good work …
Helene Kippert, 4 months ago
Beautiful treatment Basia
Karen Cook, 4 months ago
Beautiful Basia and I love the writing/texture too!!
Naomi Frost, 4 months ago
Brilliant – terrific experiment.
Anne Staub, 4 months ago
It works very well, very nice!
Deborah Parkin, 4 months ago
beautiful work again Basia – looks really good.
debsphotos, 4 months ago
Simply Magic work Basia!!! Looks fantastic!!!
MDossat, 4 months ago
It looks great. Everything flows perfectly.
Basia McAuley in reply to Norman Winkworth’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Norman.
Basia McAuley in reply to tomg’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Tom, that’s what I was meaning ;o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 4 months ago
Glad you think so Helene, thank you.
Basia McAuley in reply to Karen Cook’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Karen!!
Basia McAuley in reply to Naomi Frost’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Naomi!! ;o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Anne Staub’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Anne!
Basia McAuley in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Deb, glad to hear from you ;o)
Basia McAuley in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Deb!
Basia McAuley in reply to MDossat’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much MDossat!
ccrcats, 4 months ago
Really fine piece of work.
Basia McAuley in reply to ccrcats’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much ccrcats!
Anthony Mancuso, 4 months ago
awesome Basia, you certainly ended up somewhere good!
Basia McAuley in reply to Anthony Mancuso’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so very much Anthony!
Karin Taylor, 4 months ago
now this, is beautiful. altho i have coeliac disease, and am forbidden to eat the stuff, i can still appreciate the beautiful of golden wheat, the writing in the background really makes it so special…..a lovely image!
lilifrog, 4 months ago
Beautifull composition,well done!
Basia McAuley in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Karin! And glad you can still appreciate it even though you can’t have it!! I know lots of people with coeliac’s and there’s so much yummy food available now.. Take care with it :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to lilifrog’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much lilifrog!
justlinda, 4 months ago
Great work!.
Basia McAuley in reply to justlinda’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Linda!
SusanC, 4 months ago
oh, you’ve had so many comments on this already…its very good. Is the text something special?
I like the font…
its got a really earthy feel to it :)
Basia McAuley in reply to SusanC’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Susan! No, the text is just one of my PS paint brushes! I just liked it.
SusanC, 4 months ago
oh well as I said I really like the look of it, was wondering if it was something about the whole ‘staff of life theme’ .... its really nice, I love the light on the heads (is that right??) :)
Luis Correia, 4 months ago
Excellent work beautifully done.
Phil Thomson IPA, 4 months ago
Wonderful Creation, Basia !!!! Great lighting, beautiful rich colours and an antique atmosphere about it !!!
felixx, 4 months ago
I like this treatment so much!! The layered writing works so well. Great image!
Brad Sumner GLP, 4 months ago
For an “experimental” piece, this is super! Hopefully, you will do a lot more “experimenting”! I agree with the others, keep the writing in the background!
DavidAmosPhoto..., 4 months ago
Basia…. I think this is one of your BEST!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO MAKE A CANVAS OF THIS!!!!
AWESOME!
rhinohawk, 4 months ago
keep that creativity flowing basia.
Miron Abramovici, 4 months ago
Amazing image! A simple life is a beautiful concept, but the writing on the wall adds to the feeling that it is an impossible dream.
Robin Webster, 4 months ago
This is beautiful Basia! Well done!!!!
Alf Caruana, 4 months ago
very Inspiring!! Basia very creative
Irish, 4 months ago
This is Beautiful!
Michele Duncan..., 4 months ago
Lovely lighting and composition!
jerry alcantara, 4 months ago
amazing
Ken Mucke, 4 months ago
excellent still life…love the lighting and rich tones
Ben Pacificar, 4 months ago
Nicely Done Basia!
SylviaHardy, 4 months ago
This is such beautiful work Basia!
mcquaid, 4 months ago
This is spot on,excellent for a postage stamp.Regards.
MhDkHr, 4 months ago
good work but,
my favorite shot among ur works is Dreamscape…
Antanas, 4 months ago
perfect
dougie1, 4 months ago
I make that nearly 70 comments. and you tell me you’re just a wife with a camera?
Correct that to Genius with a camera!!!!!
elliewinds, 4 months ago
really beautiful tones.
Mar Silva, 4 months ago
Very simple and beautiful! Great editing. This is a perfect picture and would make a great card:)
Mar Silva, 4 months ago
You have got a great talent!
cdwork, 4 months ago
Love, love, love this- exceptional work
Peter Barrett, 4 months ago
This is great!! I really like it! Great work!
Basia McAuley in reply to Luis Correia’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Luis!
Basia McAuley in reply to Phil Thomson IPA’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Phil, your comments are always much appreciated!
Basia McAuley in reply to felixx’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Karen!
Basia McAuley in reply to Brad Sumner GLP’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Brad! Might try some more experimenting today ;o)
Basia McAuley in reply to DavidAmosPhotography’s comment, 4 months ago
I’m so glad you think so, thank you! I haven’t thought about canvas but you’re right.. Would look pretty nice.
Basia McAuley in reply to rhinohawk’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks rhinohawk.. will try!
Basia McAuley in reply to Miron Abramovici’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Miron!
Basia McAuley in reply to Robin Webster’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Robin!
Basia McAuley in reply to Alf Caruana’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Alf :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Irish’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Mil.
Basia McAuley in reply to Michele Duncan IPA’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Michele
Basia McAuley in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Jerry and thank you for adding me to your watch list :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Ken!
Basia McAuley in reply to Ben Pacificar’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks BVPHOTO
Basia McAuley in reply to SylviaHardy’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you as always Sylvia!
Basia McAuley in reply to mcquaid’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks mcquaid.. never thought about a stamp but I see what you mean! That would be nice !
Basia McAuley in reply to MhDkHr’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks MhDkHr.. Yes, that’s one of my favourites too :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Antanas’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Antanas, your feedback is always very welcome
Basia McAuley in reply to dougie1’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you sooooo very much Dougie for your wonderful compliment! Never saw my self as a ‘genius’! :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to elliewinds’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Ellie.
Basia McAuley in reply to Mar Silva’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Mar for both your wonderful comments, much appreciated!
Basia McAuley in reply to cdwork’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much cdwork!
Basia McAuley in reply to Peter Barrett’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Peter!
dougie1, 4 months ago
i think thats 94? my case!
dougie1, 4 months ago
that should read:- i rest my case!
Basia McAuley in reply to dougie1’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks again Dougie!!! Have you been counting them?! ;o)
Mel Brackstone, 4 months ago
I love what you’ve done with this Basia, the colours, tones and overlay are just marvellous!
dougie1, 4 months ago
YES!
dougie1, 4 months ago
it’s an amazing pic, and amazing reaction, don’t you think. and i was right , don’t you think?
dougie1, 4 months ago
about you i mean?
Basia McAuley in reply to dougie1’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Dougie! ;o)
happysweetmama, 4 months ago
Nice work!
Basia McAuley in reply to happysweetmama’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much!
Leah Highland, 4 months ago
Sometimes the ones we turn out on accident or with no purpose end up being the best of them all.
This is simple yet complex. Very intriguing work Basia.
Basia McAuley in reply to Leah Highland’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Leah!
Martie Venter, 4 months ago
Wow – this is so beautiful, Basia, love the golden toning and the way you have combined the wheat with the antique writing and background textures – beautiful spotlight effect, too!
joelgalleries, 4 months ago
Excellent shot. nice effect
Basia McAuley in reply to Martie Venter’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Martie!
Basia McAuley in reply to joelgalleries’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Joelgalleries.
Dennis Gay IPA, 4 months ago
G’day Basia,
To me this has a very haunting quality about it and while seemingly simple can hold a depth of meaning when one dwells on it for a while.
Great concept, execution and presentation.
GB
Dennis
Cliff vestergaard, 4 months ago
Food for thought. The colour and light are just magic. beautiful !
DawsonImages, 4 months ago
Beautiful treatment
Sonja Svete, 4 months ago
beautiful image, I love that darker handwriting layer and contrasted yellow brightness of the plant in the foreground!
micmac, 4 months ago
This is so beautiful ,warm colors and I love the background ,realy great .
Per Einar Gunn..., 4 months ago
So beautiful, love the texture and antique feeling, very well done!
StacyLee, 4 months ago
I love the writing overlay! Brilliant image!
Basia McAuley in reply to Dennis Gay IPA’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you again Dennis!
Basia McAuley in reply to Cliff vestergaard’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Cliff!
Basia McAuley in reply to DawsonImages’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks DawsonImages :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Sonja Svete’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Sonja!
Basia McAuley in reply to micmac’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Micmac
Basia McAuley in reply to Per Einar Gunnarsen IPA’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much!
Basia McAuley in reply to StacyLee’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks StacyLee!
Cathleen Taraw..., 4 months ago
Holey Weetbix! That’s fantastic Basia. The boys arer fascinated by this.
Basia McAuley in reply to Cathleen Tarawhiti’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much for your great reaction to this Cathleen! Glad your boys like it!
Rosina Lamberti, 4 months ago
fantastic capture!! the colours are fantastic!!!!
Basia McAuley in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Rosina!
John Conway, 4 months ago
excellent treatment Basia, love what you’ve done here
pentangled, 4 months ago
love it! :o)
Sande Elkins, 4 months ago
Beautiful and so creative!
Von McKnelly, 4 months ago
Bravo Basia! I love this too pieces!!
Ryan Houston, 4 months ago
Just curious what the text is…
Basia McAuley in reply to John Conway’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much John.
Basia McAuley in reply to pentangled’s comment, 4 months ago
Glad you do Pentangled! Thanks for the comment :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Sande Elkins’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Sande!
Basia McAuley in reply to Von McKnelly’s comment, 4 months ago
I’m so glad you do Von!! Thank you for your comment, I’m always very appreciative.
Basia McAuley in reply to Ryan Houston’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks for checking this out Ryan, the text is actually just a paint brush which I downloaded.
~ Fir Mamat ~, 4 months ago
Very nice, love the editing you’ve done here. Wow..faved.
Basia McAuley in reply to ~ Fir Mamat ~’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Fir!!
Kim Roper, 4 months ago
Stunning, love the colour, treatment and composition, fantastic image!
Basia McAuley in reply to Kim Roper’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Kim!
Tom Vaughan, 4 months ago
very creative and a beautiful image!
Basia McAuley in reply to Tom Vaughan’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Tom.
Kimberly Palmer, 4 months ago
This is breathtakingly beautiful. =-)
Basia McAuley in reply to Kimberly Palmer’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you very much Kimberly!
John Dekker, 4 months ago
works wonderfully well Basia….great shot
Basia McAuley in reply to John Dekker’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you for stopping by and commenting jd17!
Magee, 4 months ago
If only ALL experiments were this successful Basia!!
You’ve created a masterpiece! Stuning!
AnaCBStudio, 4 months ago
Very beautiful work Basia!
Basia McAuley in reply to AnaCBStudio’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Ana!
Basia McAuley in reply to Magee’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Magee!
Magee, 4 months ago
You’re welcome! Do me a favour. Slip this little ‘n’ in where it belongs, before 50,000 people think I can’t spell for peanutz!! lolol!!
nick board, 4 months ago
Terrific piece of work, so many idea’s and directions on the rb.
joolz, 4 months ago
Great work Basia. Love the writing in the background.
Basia McAuley in reply to nick board’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Nick!
Basia McAuley in reply to joolz’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Joolz! I was originally thinking of getting rid of that writing but after so many wonderful comments regarding the b/ground writing, it’s staying.
amarica, 4 months ago
Absolutely gorgeous work Basia
Basia McAuley in reply to amarica’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much amarica and thanks for adding this one to your fave’s, much appreciated.
amarica, 4 months ago
You are most welcome. I love how you made something so simple into such a lovely work of art.
Basia McAuley in reply to amarica’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you again!
Lucindawind, 4 months ago
absolutely gorgeous !
bug71, 4 months ago
Stunning feel to this piece
Michael Rowley..., 4 months ago
great work basia,very different and simple yet eye catching,great work….mick
microshutter, 4 months ago
What a wonderful shot, gr8 colour
lurline, 4 months ago
A striking image! Great detail and colour! :)
Basia McAuley in reply to lurline’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you very much lurline!
Jacek Walczak, 3 months ago
HO… BASIA this is so beautiful & creative…. simply lovely – well done
Joanne Bradley, 3 months ago
Wonderful image and subject. Great lighting and color showing such detail!
Basia McAuley in reply to Jacek Walczak’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you so much once again Jacek!
Basia McAuley in reply to Joanne Bradley’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Joanne for your lovely comment.
julie anne gr..., 3 months ago
this is very impressive and i love the colors
nykonian, 3 months ago
I can see a lot of comments have been offered on this…. and I can understand why…. the colors are spectacular… and the background… tho unexpected… is a wonderful addition to a timeless subject.
lareejc, 3 months ago
This is another absolutely perfect piece of art too! I love the colors of the wheat and that background is so interesting! Very well done!
brilightning, 3 months ago
Very nice Basia, the text in the background really sets off the colours in the wheat.
Rosina Lamberti, 3 months ago
amazing
Steven Sandner, 3 months ago
Lovely work, love the perspective. Hope to see more, thanks for sharing.
Gary L. Suddath, 3 months ago
thats masterful,superb
Ata Alishahi, 3 months ago
beautiful :)
zeebuzz, 3 months ago
Wonderful piece. I like this.
Basia McAuley, 3 months ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you once again for all the wonderful comments and support!
Kathryn Potempski, 3 months ago
Good composition, expression, and lightning. Well done Basia your work is beautiful full of talent and that special eye such a lovely shot!, brilliant .
Glad to see your back 0×0x
bdog09, 3 months ago
nice work
Basia McAuley in reply to Kathryn Potempski’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you so very much Kathryn for your lovely comment.
Basia McAuley in reply to bdog09’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Dan!
peter hoenderdos, 3 months ago
Very very nice. Love the colour
Rivergirl, 3 months ago
Another stunning image Basia, love your work!
Sherry Osborn, 3 months ago
I love this!
ZacharyReed, 3 months ago
beautiful
Birgitta, 3 months ago
I like everything about this. Strong, bold colours-this is quite rustic.
Love it! :)
Shannon Clough, 3 months ago
This is beautiful! I look forward to seeing your future “experiments”!!
Basia McAuley in reply to Shannon Clough’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Shannon, there’s plenty more here where than one came from!
Serge Ah-Wong, 3 months ago
Wow u got like 1000 comments lol.
Amazing work this is beautiful :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Serge Ah-Wong’s comment, 3 months ago
Ha-Ha! Thanks so much Serge! And thanks for taking the time out to look through my work :o) Much appreciated!
julie anne gr..., 3 months ago
luv this
Basia McAuley in reply to julie anne grattan’s comment, 3 months ago
Glad you do! Thanks Julie!
Darren Henry, 3 months ago
OK… I don’t normally comments on flower or plant photos, because I don’t understand what makes a good one… However… This one reached me… I can’t explain it, but it actually made me have an emotional reaction… Very strange… But also very exciting!
Really great job!!!
Ciska, 2 months ago