Flavours
Garlic and chilli prior to being mortar and pestled for bolognese sauce. They were crushed along with a dash of virgin olive oil, whole black and red peppercorns, rock salt and fresh basil picked from my garden. Eventually cooked and simmered slightly with a brown onion, a dash of red wine and kalamata olives thrown in the mix along with some chopped fresh tomatoes. I took this image because I loved the organic natural woody textures and tones that beset them in the kitchen light. :))
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John Robb
mmmm – great still life
(I’m thinking great bolognese as well)
salsbells69 replied
Lol..thanks John! You were quick..sauce is still brewing..it goes on a camping trip to cann river at the end of this week. thanks for dropping in:D
Kathryn Potempski
love the composition and shading beautiful
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Kathryn :))
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brian pendrey
greatl ighting and focus nicestill life presentation
salsbells69 replied
Brirose55~ Thankyou for your comment. Much appreicated, as always to hear from you! :D
Sharon Wormleaton
Nice work…..and your description was very good. You actually made me crave what you were having
salsbells69 replied
Lol..thanks Sharon..you should smell my house now..mmm..!
Maree Toogood
Fantastic work Sal, so what time’s dinner?
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou lovely Maree~! Dinner is anytime you want it ;)
jack01
would look very beautiful as a kitchen photo on the wall . oh and yummy spaggbol
salsbells69 replied
Cheers colly~! The spagbol has to make to Cann River this week for a week of camping..so it should be nice and brewed by then.
Rasendyll
Great recipe-and image!
salsbells69 replied
Rasendyll~ Thankyou :D
AlMiller
well done sal perfect light by the sounds of it you may need to make another pot as you seem to have a few people that want to come to dinner!
salsbells69 replied
Cheers Al~! Thanks for stopping in and taking the time. I am glad you like it. I think i got everyones gastric juices flowing any how! :))
stevealder
Hi Sal, This is a really nice image…...and, thanks for the recipe !!! Cheers, Steve
salsbells69 replied
Cheers Steve~! This is only a little piece of the recipe but if you would like it i could pass it on!
rochelle
this is great framing and lighting – I am about to cook bolognese – these ingredients will never look the same again
salsbells69 replied
rochelle~Thankyou so much for your kind words. I hope you enjoy the bolgnese. :))
Bouzov
mmmm, I can smell the garlic from here. Lovely
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Bouzov~! :))
blamo
good enough to eat great photo
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou blamo~! Glad you like it. :D
Colin Hollywood
Gorgeous, like an old master painting. Well done!
salsbells69 replied
Cheers Colin! That is a nice compliment. Thankyou :))
hilarydougill
Wonderful Still Life, great combination (all my favourites)
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Hilary. They compliment each other well..my favourites too!
blamo
tasted good salsbells
salsbells69 replied
:D
Mick Smith
OMG, I’m so hungry now. Sounds and looks great Sal. Perfect for a camping trip.
Mick.
salsbells69 replied
Cheers Mick, You know what its like… Long hard day swimming, hiking, exploring, and then its dinner time and you eat like a king. Can’t wait. Thanks for dropping by~! :))
Phil Thomson IPA
Wonderful rich, warm, delicious, Still Life Image, Sal !!! Makes my mouth water and can almost smell it from here !!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Phil~! Good to hear it has evoked those kinds of feelings for you! Means I am doing my job! Thankyou :))
Alan Findlater
very nice work well done
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Alan :))
Margaret Barry
Great still life. Fantastic comp., textures and lighting!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Margaret~! :D
Tom Gomez
My mouth is watering. Was the bolognese good? Silly question, of course it was …
salsbells69 replied
Tomg~I did have some ;) but its been prepared for a camping trip away. Thanks so much for commenting and taking the time to view. :D
Steve Taylor
Great comp. and lighting
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Steve :))
eltotton
Gorgeous composition and coloring. Great shot. Simple but beautiful.
salsbells69 replied
eltotton~ Thankyou~!
Janos Sison
great texture and details, and composition. beautiful warm lighting.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Janos ~ natural light was wonderful yesterday.
Barbara Sparhawk
Like a painting from the 1700’s, such a joyful regard and respect for food, and the golden light is so appealing. Which is also true of your fabulous recipe. Wow.
salsbells69 replied
Barbara~ Thankyou. I think that is a wonderful compliment :D
photogenic
Am hungry. Alll these people waiting, for food, and for your shots! Where have you been?
salsbells69 replied
Hey Jo~ Thankyou very much. Been here..and cooking etc. lol
Cathleen Taraw...
mmmmm
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Cathleen~!! :D
andygibb
great light and detail…great ingredients too
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Andy~! :D
Dan Jesperson
You made me hungry… I can smell this picture – That’s a good thing!!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Daniel~! I am such a tease..lol..:))
Robert Mrvecka
love it!
salsbells69 replied
Robert~ Thankyou~!!!!
Carisma
A truly magnificent still life! I love the golden colours!!
salsbells69 replied
Carisma~ Thankyou! Much appreciated :))
goodwisj
Marvelous! Just Marvelous!
salsbells69 replied
Thanks goodwisj! :))
aspectsoftmk
wonderful colors and i love the set up…sounds like a tasty bolognese…..nice work…terri
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Terri~! :))
JayVee
Nice composition with wonderful lighting. Well done Sal
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou JayVee~ :))
Kaylene B
very well done. I love the low lighting.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Kaylenelise:))
Lucindawind
excellent ! the colour is fantastic
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Lucindawind~! :))
Trevor Armstrong
Great work Sal Well done.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Trevor:))
Darkmonkey
This is lovely – looks like an old master from the composition though the colours – love it!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Darkmonkey! Much appreciated:))
Robxavier
Wow this looks like a perfect photo for an italian Restaurant….................very nice
salsbells69 replied
Cheers Rob! :D
Quigi
Just superb all the way around!! Great work.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Quigi~!
Stephen Mitchell
Although a little dark and blotchy in the background (which might be another vegetable, but unsure), I really love the composition of this piece. Agree with other comments, this would make a great restaurant or kitchen wall-hanging.
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Stephen, the dark blotchy background is the granite mortar and pestle. The light wasnt strong enough as it was only natural light. Thanks for stopping by for a look. Your time and comments are appreciated :))
Michael Rowley...
nicely done salsbells,would make a great comercial shot !
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Michael. Dont know how to promote it as one though~!
Paul Scarsella
excellent work – your making me hungry!
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Paul ~ Glad it got the juices flowing!! :P
intheflesh
Simple pleasure, lovely colour
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much :))
Astrid Pardew
Really wonderful mellow tones!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Astrid:))
Samuel Pevehouse
mmmmmm….. great shot. the lighting is perfect.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Samuel~!
Anthony Hedger
great still life, love this
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Anthony~! :))
brion
Very nice. :)
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much brion :))
sticky
Nothing better than good food, except cooking and eating good food. Really excellent shot.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Sticky :))
Carlos Teófilo
In Portugal we love a lot. Great view.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Carlos:))
buddykfa
dam, s.b !!
I love this photo but after reading your side words, I think you must be a great cook!
Your photos and your food are delicious. And, I’ve spent my life as a professional chef, so please be complimented sincerely. I found myself wishing I could have sat down to eat with you for this meal. All wonderful ingredients :-)
peace
keep up the good photography and great meals
salsbells69 replied
Wow ~ what a compliment! Really chuffed you like this both as a chef and a photographer! I served it with spinach fettucini and quality parmesan cheese and a glass of red! Thanks very much for the encouragement buddykfa~! :))
AngelArtist
This is a very lovely image. I was hoping to find a nice photo of some Garlic, because I think Garlic is very nice. I would like to have some of your sauce on some spaghetti =)
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou AngleArtist :D I can give you the recipe if you like!
Von McKnelly
I love the “stinking rose”! Sweet table top work and if I may I’m the king of bolognese sauce! :)
salsbells69 replied
Its a cook off then~~! Thanks Von :D
Corinne Pouzet
May i have your permission, Sal, to paint this ?
salsbells69 replied
Oh Wow! I would be honoured!! Never been asked that before!! I am really chuffed!!! Please..let me know how you go! :D
DawsonImages
Nice warm light, I like how you have arranged this still life
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou DawsonImages :D Glad you like this. :))
amarica
Ewwww ymmmy, beautiful capture and you make me hungry reading about it. Love it
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Amarica! So sorry for the late reply! :))
Amanda McLennan
I am feeling inspired to cook – and eat!
It really is a beautiful photo.
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Amanda! It is always good to hear that my images are inspiring..to cook at least!!! Thanks :D
zeebuzz
Lovely still life.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much zeebuzz :)
raoultiger
Impressive still life – adventurous recipe
salsbells69 replied
Thanks raoultiger~! It was worth the adventure ;)
lareejc
wow! even got my stomach growling for some of this delicious sounding ..whateve it is! it is neat that you added a bit of your recipe too!
Optimalxpozure
fantastic composition! the lighting works so well.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Scott :D
alfarman
what a wonderful image
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Stephen :D
Leno
my two favorite spices!
salsbells69 replied
Glad you like it Leno..thankyou for all the favourites too..very complimentary of you..~! Cheers :D
GailD
Brilliant still life Sal. Love it. Is it ok to stop by for dinner?
salsbells69 replied
Your more than welcome :)) Thankyou Gail :D
salsbells69 replied
Your more than welcome :)) Thankyou Gail :D
reflector
A great image – well arranged !
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much James :))
Cindy Lemoi
Excellent still life. Great lighting. Well done.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Cindy :))
Von McKnelly
I know I’ve been here before but it’s worth repeating…WAY COOL ARTWORK!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Von:))
andreasphoto
awesome still life. like painted. congrats
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Andreas :)) Lovely compliment.:D
nick board
Salbells i’ve just had a glass of white, and after looking at this and reading your recipe, i’m bloody hungry.
salsbells69 replied
lol…much better with red wine :))
thanks Nick :D
Graeme Pettit ...
Nice still life
salsbells69 replied
Thanks very much Graeme :D
Kate Adams
Stunning still life!!! your lighting is fabulous:)
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Kate~!! Thats a wonderful compliment..it was all natural lighting..on a warm summers day..great for that ambient ,mood :D
KevinKelly
WHO DOESN’T LIKE GARLIC, GREAT LIGHTING.
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Kevin :))..mm garlic..
Christopher Bi...
makes me feel hungry, sounds like a great recipe, lovely tones in this image too…c
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Chris..:D
Ellen
Beautiful still-life, very nice colors and light,well done!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Ellen ~!! :D
Victoria Jostes
this is an amazing still life: tone, comp, framing – all perfect. (so is the sauce! will have to try adding calamata olives – nice touch!!) :)
salsbells69 replied
wow..cheers Victoria! Thankyou :))) Gotta admit the sauce is yummm :D
Alain Safa
Haha. I love garlic..eat one garlic a day and keep the doctor away,,eat two garlics a day and ALL away,,wonderful taste my fried.
salsbells69 replied
lol@that little ditty! Very cool! Thankyou Alain!
Von McKnelly
We’ll have to swap recipes for I believe my bolognese sauce knocks one’s socks off. :-}}
Congrats on the feature.
salsbells69 replied
Lol..Thanks Von! I knew the socks had to come into it a some point! :)))))
Merry Christmas to you and yours…! Thankyou for all your support over 2008 :)))
Kathryn Potempski
brilliant comp Sal
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Miss Kathryn!! What a very cool stamp! Merry Christmas to you !!
James Godber
Spotted in your calendar. This is first class! :)
salsbells69 replied
James, thankyou!!
Tracey-Anne Pryke
your giveing me ideas! LOL!
salsbells69 replied
I am? Would love to know! Thanks Tracey!
dougie1page2
well done!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Dougie!!
Lena Prehn
i like this…. for some reason it reminds me of a vermeer painting…
salsbells69 replied
Lena, Thankyou very much :))))