Family Gifts

Holly Cawfield

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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Family Gifts by Holly Cawfield
  • Holly Cawfield

    Holly Cawfield

  • Renee Dawson

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    lorilee

    Beautifully done – just wonderful!!!!!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank you Lorilee….your comments are always so lovely! :-)

  • Dave Moilanen

    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

    Dave Moilanen

    That’s great Holly!! Cheers to you both!! :-)

  • Janis Zroback

    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 IPA

    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

    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

    :) :) :-) What an enthusiastic comment Lois!!! Thank you so very much!!!

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... by the way … full size .. oooh la la!!!!

  • Carolyn Staut

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Béla Török

    Awesome work, Holly!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thanks Bela! :-)

  • Angelique Brunas

    Angelique Brunas

    Just perfect!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Angelique, it’s very kind of you to say so. Thank you! :-)

  • Anaa

    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

    rosedew

    Fantastic composition and light!!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thanks Rose!! You’re always so kind!! :-)

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Beautiful work and treatment. Well done.

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Elana, I thank you for that. :-)

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Gorgeous work Holly!!!!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thanks Sharon! :-)

  • amko

    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

    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

    Angel Warda

    gorgeous! great lighting and comp!!!!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank you so much for that comment Angel! :-)

  • Megan Martin

    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

    MidoriShop

    I absolutely love it.

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    I’m so glad you do! Thanks Midori! :-)

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thanks Sylvia! :-)

  • Renee Dawson

    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

    DarkStars

    You’ve done these flowers justice. Congrats on your feature :)

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank you DarkStars….That’s a lovely comment! :-)

  • Cheryl DeLong

    Cheryl DeLong

    Very nice :).

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thanks Cheryl! :-)

  • CarolM

    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

    LudaNayvelt

    amazing work, just gorgeous

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank yo so much Luda! :-)

  • DottieDees

    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

    Hena Tayeb

    gorgeous

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank you Hena! :-)

  • Heide Hoffmann

    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

    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

    scarlet james

    Very talented family .. award wining winners .. beautiful work !!!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank you Scarlet!! What a lovely comment! :-)

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    You’re welcome Holly….ask me anything…I’m a walking magazine…:)))

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    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

    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

    pauldana

    Beautiful in every way!

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank you Paul….very, very much! :-)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work, well done

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thanks Antanas! :-)

  • John44

    John44

    And again I say: My hat is still off in admiration for you

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Oh my goodness….thank you John. :-)

  • jrdesign

    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

    Faizan QureshiAll Rounder

    So painting-like! Love the light and the shadows.

  • Holly Cawfield replied

    Thank you very much Faizan! I really appreciate that comment! :-)

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    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

    Heloisa Castro

    perfect again…!!!

  • Suzanne Chouinard

    Suzanne Chouinard

    Amazing textures shown in all your elements. We can almost touch them. Very artistc composition.

  • Carol Ritchie

    Carol Ritchie

    Fantastic. Love it

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    The color and texture is just amazing…..Wow!

  • maremarie

    maremarie

    I think I commeted on one of your other pictures…....... this one is wonderful, too! :-)

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