Family Gifts
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The roses that were my Valentine’s gift have dried and the pottery vase from my daughter has just been waiting for the right ‘something’ to fill it. My plan with these photographs of my daughter’s pottery is to photograph as many of her pieces as possible before they’ve all been given away so she’ll have a record of her work.
I’ve mentioned before that I find roses difficult to photograph. Well, dried roses are even worse! LoL The camera picks up every very dry area and makes a spectacular blown-out highlight. You wouldn’t think a photograph of roses would be accompanied by some rather awful growling noises on the part of the photographer but maybe those growls added some texture. :-D
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Holly Cawfield
Renee Dawson
Your stills are so beautiful & inspirational Holly. I love the texture of the dried roses. The roses and the beautiful pot compliment each other so well. Your daughter is going to have a gorgeous portfolio of her pottery!
Holly Cawfield replied
Renee, that is a lovely comment….I’m still learning still life so it’s your comment that’s inspirational. Thank you so much!! :-)
DiEtte Henderson
I love your style Holly, you really know how to capture a still life. A fave for me.
Holly Cawfield replied
What a lovely thing to say DiEtte!!! Thank you for that kind comment and for the fave! :-)
Jan Piller
Gorgeous Holly!! This one looks great framed in the black.
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks Jan!! :-)
I like it with the black too….although I’m thinking this one might go on canvas.
Von McKnelly
Words can never describe perfection so I won’t even try.
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you Von….I’m very grateful for that comment! :-)
Janis Zroback
I think the photo is stunning….the vase is wonderful….where does she sell her work?
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you so much Janis!! I’ll pass along your comment to my daughter.
She hasn’t started selling yet….although I think it won’t be long before she is. Her big problem right now is that she keeps giving away her work ….which just may have something to do with the fact that the entire family has their hands outstretched as they cry, ‘gimme’. :-)
Kathy Reid
Holly you have achieved your task extremely well, the textures of the dried roses and your daughters rustic pottery compliment each other.
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you so much Kathy. I really wasn’t sure at first what to use with this vase and tried a few different things. I’m glad you think the roses work! :-)
Kate Adams
Well Holly I have studied this image for over 5 minutes and like Von say’s words cannot describe perfection!!.. Stunning!!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Wow Kate….I’m thrilled you think that. Thank you so much!!! :-)
lorilee
Beautifully done – just wonderful!!!!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you Lorilee….your comments are always so lovely! :-)
Dave Moilanen
This is a wonderful composition Holly! Everything just blends so well together. You picked the perfect background! It really compliments the texture of the roses and the vase. I just want to add that I really enjoy the mother and daughter teamwork that goes into you photos! All I have left to say is BRAVO!!! :-)
Holly Cawfield replied
Oh Dave…again such a wonderful comment. Thank you so much. It’s amazing to me how long a still life takes…and a big part of that for me is trying to work out a background I think, and hope, will work. I’m so glad you think this one does.
Ah….the mother/daughter team….it’s just the best fun. But then I have the best daughter ever! :-)
Dave Moilanen
That’s great Holly!! Cheers to you both!! :-)
Janis Zroback
If you are in Toronto…the summer oout door art show at City Hall is calling for submissions right now…
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks for the heads up on that Janis! I’ll check into that. I haven’t been to that for quite some time although I remember going year after year when my mother had her paintings in that show. :-)
Heather Rivet...
amazing work..your whole series is spectacular and the pottery is phenomenal..well done
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you so much Heather. I’ll make sure my daughter hears your comment! :-)
Lois Bryan
ooooooooooo!!!! Imagine you’re hearing a soooooft “ahhhhhhhhh!!” ... that would be me. Glorious!!!!! The lighting is extraordinary … oh … the whole thing is extraordinary!!!!!!!
Holly Cawfield replied
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) :) :-) What an enthusiastic comment Lois!!! Thank you so very much!!!Lois Bryan
... by the way … full size .. oooh la la!!!!
Carolyn Staut
Incredible lighting and detail. I just don’t know if my fav parts are the roses or the pottery. I LOVE that piece of pottery. Holly, you are tying all the pieces together to create such beauty and grace in your compositions. Not just simple artistry…..but you have shared the story with us as well. You have brought out the still waning beauty of the dried roses and their lovely textures as the light hits them. Okay…...I want to be pres of your fan club!
Holly Cawfield replied
Oh my Carolyn….thank you for this dear friend. I’ve already told Katie that you LOVE the pottery and now I’m looking forward to borrowing some more from her next week so it’s going to be interesting and fun to see what I can come up with for those pieces.
Rosalie Dale IPA
I love old things, and this really oozes ‘class’ ... well done.
Holly Cawfield replied
I love old things too Rosalie. They are so rich with the real and imagined stories of the past. Thank you so much for the comment! :-)
Barb Leopold
Holly you are going to have a fantastic series for making a calendar at the end of the year – for your daughter?? What a great way to showcase both your work and hers!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Barb, I mentioned your idea to my daughter and she’s thinking of ordering a number of them when I have enough for a calendar ….she’s thinking of selling them at a pottery sale. Thanks for the idea and the comment! :-)
Anna D'Accione
A great shot of a difficult subject, but I can see it was handled perfectly. Well done!!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you so much Anna! :-)
Béla Török
Awesome work, Holly!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks Bela! :-)
Angelique Brunas
Just perfect!
Holly Cawfield replied
Angelique, it’s very kind of you to say so. Thank you! :-)
Anaa
Wonderful composition ….all your rose images are so Fantastic !! :)
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you so much Anaa. I might have to try daisies or something next….just to keep the frustration levels down! :-D
rosedew
Fantastic composition and light!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks Rose!! You’re always so kind!! :-)
Elana Bailey
Beautiful work and treatment. Well done.
Holly Cawfield replied
Elana, I thank you for that. :-)
Sharon Johnstone
Gorgeous work Holly!!!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks Sharon! :-)
amko
Holly, you and your works of art are just amazing. You have such a great eye for the colours and textures in this series. Lots of applause to you and your daughter! :))
Holly Cawfield replied
Awww…Annemarie you’re such a sweetie. Thank you so much….and I will be sure to pass along your applause to my daugher. :-)
hardhhhat
Great work again Holly on the textures in this shot – I just love the delicate look of the shot they almost look like the petals are about to disintergrate.
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks HH! They were disintegrating!! This one was a matter of ‘if it isn’t one thing it’s another’ the whole time I was photographing and processing. :-D
Angel Warda
gorgeous! great lighting and comp!!!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you so much for that comment Angel! :-)
Megan Martin
This one is so great Holly! It really has an old time feel to it! So beautiful with the dried roses! I noticed you said you had difficulty shooting this but trust me it doesnt show! It looks perfect!!!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Megan, you are just so sweet with your comments….thank you so much dear girl! :-)
MidoriShop
I absolutely love it.
Holly Cawfield replied
I’m so glad you do! Thanks Midori! :-)
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks Sylvia! :-)
Renee Dawson
Well if you’re still ‘learning’ I can’t wait to see what you come up with when you’ve mastered it! ;)
Holly Cawfield replied
I’m grinning at that Renee….and ‘embracing the struggle’ to quote your journal of today because this day has been nothing but a struggle with still life. It all went into the recycle bin! :-D But there’s always tomorrow.
DarkStars
You’ve done these flowers justice. Congrats on your feature :)
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you DarkStars….That’s a lovely comment! :-)
Cheryl DeLong
Very nice :).
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks Cheryl! :-)
CarolM
Stunning!! Just gorgeous. I love the look a feel of your technique. Has a vintage feel. Wonderful detail in the roses and the pottery. Good lighting and great color control. Excellent!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you so kindly for such a detailed comment Carol. I really appreciate that!! :-)
LudaNayvelt
amazing work, just gorgeous
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank yo so much Luda! :-)
DottieDees
Wow Holly…I am your best fan now that I have found your work!!! This is amazingly beautiful! I cannot say enough about this still life..Your art work is just so amazing!! Artistic ability must run in the family…the vase is gorgeous too!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Oh Dottie….you’ve made me smile quite broadly with your wonderful comment. Thank you so VERY much!! :-)
Hena Tayeb
gorgeous
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you Hena! :-)
Heide Hoffmann
This is so beautiful! And no, I wouldn’t have imagined that it’s hard to make photos of roses ;-)..... always so much more to learn, isn’t it! You have done wonderfully well with this one.
Holly Cawfield replied
LoL Heide! Give me a daisy….a dandelion…or a tulip but no more roses for a while! :
D Yes indeed, there is just so much to learn in photography but of course that’s part of the fun. Thank you so much for this comment! :)Janis Zroback
Check their website…I don’t know if they have reached the deadline yet…I remember seeing the notice in my VAO newsletter…if not that one, there are some smaller ones like the Queen west show and the Cabbagetown show…if not a show, then check stores like Ardith One on Yonge and Lawrence and see if they would take her work on consignment…they specialize in hand made pottery…or they used to…
Holly Cawfield replied
You’re a wealth of information Janis!! Thanks for that!! I’m writing all these down so I can send the info to my daughter. :-)
scarlet james
Very talented family .. award wining winners .. beautiful work !!!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you Scarlet!! What a lovely comment! :-)
Janis Zroback
You’re welcome Holly….ask me anything…I’m a walking magazine…:)))
Joyce Dickens,...
Awesome image Holly! I love the textures, the warm ambiance, beautifuly composed and presented…...this may be a still life, but it just oozes atmosphere, love of life and is so inviting…...beautiful work once again! JD
Holly Cawfield replied
What a very thoughtful comment Joyce….thank you for that. I’m so glad you feel it has atmosphere and life…it’s so vital that a still life has that. I really appreciate this comment!! :-)
Sharon Mau
This is very beautiful Holly!
Congratulations on your feature in Still Life and Food Photography
Holly Cawfield replied
TWO features in Still Life? Wow!! Thank you SO much Sharon!! :-D :-D
pauldana
Beautiful in every way!
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you Paul….very, very much! :-)
Antanas
great work, well done
Holly Cawfield replied
Thanks Antanas! :-)
John44
And again I say: My hat is still off in admiration for you
Holly Cawfield replied
Oh my goodness….thank you John. :-)
jrdesign
The lighting on your still life shots is simply amazing!
Holly Cawfield replied
What a lovely thing to say JR!! Since ‘light’ is the thing that is uppermost for me in photography I especially appreciate this comment. Thank you SO much!! :-)
Faizan Qureshi
So painting-like! Love the light and the shadows.
Holly Cawfield replied
Thank you very much Faizan! I really appreciate that comment! :-)
Paul (Quixote)...
You did a great job here. Love the hues and the composition and the texture of the dried flowers as well
Heloisa Castro
perfect again…!!!
Suzanne Chouinard
Amazing textures shown in all your elements. We can almost touch them. Very artistc composition.
Carol Ritchie
Fantastic. Love it
Gene Praag
The color and texture is just amazing…..Wow!
maremarie 24 days ago
I think I commeted on one of your other pictures…....... this one is wonderful, too! :-)