Ode to Alf Caruana
FIRST PLACE IN A CHALLENGE: Canon vs Nikon
FEATURED IN THE GROUP: Freedom to Shine
FEATURED IN THE GROUP: Nostalgic Art and Photography
Entry to the challenge in Canon vs Nikon
“What we want you to do is find an image that really, really inspires you, perhaps that image that really got you into photography, and then we want you to do your own response to it. Recreate it? Do one that could be part of the series? You can do what you like but it must be your own response.”
Camera: Canon 400D
Lens: Canon 28 – 135 mm
First off all I would like to thank Alf Caruana for giving me permission to use his awesome work as my inspirations. The old master series that Alf did has never ceased to blow my mind. Here is a link to Alf’s work
LINK
The photograph of Alf that I used as my inspirations was:
Old-Masters-Series – Print 4
My take on Alf’s Work
Ode to Alf Caruana belongs to the following groups:
Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Domestic Art - [2/24, NO PEOPLE, PETS, or FLOWERS. INSIDE shots only.], Friends of RedBubble, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes) and Passionate About Vintage Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Lois Bryan
Oh SANDRA!!!!!!!! Fabulous, fabulous!!!!! I’m so excited about this … Alf is one of my all time favorite photographers here … and your interpretation of his beautiful image is PERFECTION!!!!!! I’m just soooo excited by what you’ve done!!!!! Oh, goodness!!!!! Beautifully, beautifully done, girl!!!!! WHEEEEEEE!!!!
SandraRos replied
THANK YOU, THANK YOU my sweet friend ! Your compliment means so much to me. I really enjoyed doing this challenge but is very hard to copy a master !!!
Graham Ettridge
Sandra, words escape me…. I like the original by Alf Caruana, however I find your interpretation simply mindblowing, warm, inviting, homely, mellow and comforting. I agree with Lois Bryan, it is PERFECT!!!!! A truly beautiful piece :)
SandraRos replied
Thank you Graham I absolutely love your words and I am so glad you think this is good. It gives the word Master a whole new meaning because now I know you do not archive what Alf has done by the drop of a hat. His work is so amazing !
Taschja Hattingh
Wow! Tot die neute is daar! Wel gedaan vriendin!!!! Die blare is perfek, jy is so oulik! Weereens die titel van Queen of still life with inspiration!
SandraRos replied
Thanks vriendin my eiers is net nie hoog genoeg gestapel nie ! Mmmm dit is nou ‘n eier probleem maar ek gaan dit wragtag nie weer oordoen nie !
Taschja Hattingh
Nee, wat jy het goed gedoen! Tik jou self op die skouer en se agter my aan…Well done!
Marie Sharp
Move over Alf…..Sandra has arrived!! This is super fantastic!!
SandraRos replied
LOL Marie !!! Thank you so much for that great compliment but I think I will have to practice for a few more years to get to Alf’s standards. You are so very kind to me.
Béla Török
Great work, dear Sandra!
SandraRos replied
THANK YOU my sweet friend and you make me feel so good that you have also favored this one. GREATLY appreciated
John44
Wel wel Sandra ..Ek seh die volgende in Hollands:
Inspratie van deze persoon ? Alf of niet ..Wat hier te zien is is top klasse!
Waarlijk (regtig soos jy se) een meester stukje
Zeker voor een non professional , zoals 98 van ons allemaal in RB
Misschien door het flits licht een klein beetje te veel scahduw , maar dat is niet erg
Ik ben onder de indruk en maak jou een groot kompliment , plus dit geef ik een FAV
Op de 0-10 schaal een 11 (elf) :-)
Hartelijke groet
John
SandraRos replied
Baie dankie vir hierdie pragtige kompliment en mooi woorde. Ja ek het ‘n probleem gehad met die flitslig want hy was te sterk en kon nie een in die huis kry wat vir my ‘n flouer lig wou gee nie, maar toemaar dit is maar een van daai goed. Dit was of te donker of te lig !! LOL Dit is baie moeilik om ‘n meester na te maak en hierdie persoon is besig met sy meesters graad in Skone Kunste. Die reeks fotos waarna ek verwys in sy portifulje is deel van sy Meesters graad. Weereens baie dankie vir jou komentaar ou stoute Kabouter
John44
Mmm een heerlijke reactie
Groete
Stoute Kabouter :-)
ps
Kom jy oorspronklyk van England Sandra?
( door die foto’s van daar)
SandraRos replied
Nee John ek is nie oorspronklik van daar. Gebore en groot geword hier in Suid Afrika. Ek is die derde geslag van Ierse afkoms so dit beteken my oupa grootjie is van Ierland. Ek dink vandaar kom my groot liefde vir Engeland en ek is bevooreg om elke jaar of 2de jaar daar te gaan kuier. Het baie goeie, jaare lange vriende ook daar.
lollipoppins
I LOVE IT!! Such a brilliant entry!! Looks like Squealia finally has some competition!
SandraRos replied
Thank you for this beautiful compliment it was really great fun to do this and a real learning curve. I still think that Squealia has a superb and fantastic entry she has done that extremely well ! I love your group keep up the great work that you are doing !
Vicki Ferrari
Excellent work Sandra! And that challenge does look very exciting! I haven’t seen Alf’s work before but will be heading over to check it out!! Great photography! Love the tones!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much Vicki for your lovely words and your support.
Renee Dawson
This is absolutely FABULOUS Sandra! Very well done my dear.
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much Renee I really enjoyed doing this challenge not matter what the outcome is going to be.
missmoneypenny
Another excellent still life Sandra – good luck in the challenge
SandraRos replied
Thank you my sweet friend, it was much fun no matter what the outcome of this challenge is going to be I enjoyed doing it.
Alf Caruana
Sandra when you asked to recreate this work I had no idea you where going to produce such a beauty. Your interpretation of the image is just spot on!
I am honoured that I was able to provide some inspiration, but you have created this beauty yourself and I take my hat off to you. best of luck in the challenge.
SandraRos replied
Alf you have made my day I am singing and dancing THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!! Your wonderful words means such a lot to me and it does not matter what the end result of this challenge is, your comment has made me a winner in my book. ALL your old masters are an inspiration and a delight to me !!
Squealia
Yay this is fabulous, brilliant, superb, far, far, far, better than my attempt at a reconstruction! Well done
SandraRos replied
Squealia in my book you are my most formidable challenger I think your entry is TOP SHELF !!! (Whispering in your ear) I think you are going to win this one ! Thank you for your kind and very gracious words I really appreciate it. No matter who the win’s this one it was great fun and I enjoyed the game.
Hugs to you out of Africa
AnnDixon
This is fantastic, the colours are amazing, and the clarity, well !! it speaks for itself,
SandraRos replied
Wooow Ann thank you for this magical and beautiful compliment I really appreciate it my dear friend
Hans Bax
Echt prachtig! De oude meesters in de schilderkunst zouden het graag als voorbeeld nemen om na te schilderen!
SandraRos replied
Baie dankie Hans jou woorde is baie waar dit is by die ou meesters wat ons leer.
midzing
brilliant work,,, I love Alf’s work,, and your interpretation on it is beautiful,,, well done
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much for your kind comment I am a great fan of Alf’s and adore his work
Stuart Thorpe
A real pleasure to gaze at your still lifes. ..good interpretation.
SandraRos replied
Thank you Stuart I really appreciate your comment ! Just by the way I just LOVE your avatar !
sonjas
great image.
SandraRos replied
Thank you Sonja very kind of you and much appreciated by me
walela
Wonderful image!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much for your comment
Karen Tillotson
stunning....your still lifes are always wonderful!
SandraRos replied
Thank you, thank you Karen for this beautiful comment !!!
PaulAlbert
The Camera make doesn’t matter ! when the Heart and Soul are brilliantly displayed ! for at this moment the Smile is ever present and warmly Enjoyed ! Frenchie ! said that but “I must agree” ! paul
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much my sweet friend your words is so beautiful and so much appreciated. Thank you for always being there to support me. Hugs to you
Stuart Thorpe
Hee hee, yes, the Avavtar is good huh?! credit to my wife, who styled me & took the shot as part of a series we did in an exhibition to raise awareness on breast-feeding…now you know the story!
SandraRos replied
Your wife is a star because it is just BRILLIANT !!!
Stuart Thorpe
Thanks Sandra, I’ll tell her that!!
Gazart
Alf is one of my favourite photographers over on Photonet- a very hard act to follow but you have done wonderfully well with this still life, Great textures and tones. Cheers, Gary
SandraRos replied
Gary your words and compliment pleases me to no end ! Getting a wonderful compliment like this from a photographer of your stature really makes my day and makes me dance with pure joy !
andreisky
What a wonderful still life, Sandra! I tried to get this loft lighting so many times ;(
This is absolutely superb!
Cheers,
A
LudaNayvelt
amazing work, instant favor
SandraRos replied
Thank you ever so much Luda and for the favor that is really appreciated
Bonnie T. Barry
This really brought me back to my grandmother’s home, to everything homemade and simple and warm and loving. Tells a story we all need to revisit and relish!
SandraRos replied
Thanks Bonnie I am so thrilled that you liked this one so much
VanillaDolphin
Congrats on your win =) Great job!
SandraRos replied
Thank you that is so very kind of you and I appreciate you leaving me a comment
lollipoppins
YOU WON! Congratulations!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Lolli this was the BEST challenge ever !!
kathy s gillen...
beautiful work, and congrats on your win
SandraRos replied
Thank you Kathy that is so much appreciated.
BigD
You are the best when it comes to this types of compositions, Sandra. Well done and congratulations on your first place.
SandraRos replied
Your words and compliment is really appreciated and I must admit this is the type of photography that I really enjoy.
solareclips~Ju...
SandraRos replied
Thank you so very much for this feature, it was a wonderful honor to get a feature in this group and my hart is singing !!!
Kate Purdy
Evokes good nostalgic feelings…beautiful work and sincere Congratulations!
SandraRos replied
Thank you kindly for this lovely comment Kate
Taschja Hattingh
SandraRos replied
Jy is my hartedief en jy maak my hart sing, baie dankie !!
David McMahon
Great image and a wonderful evocation of the original.
SandraRos replied
Thank you for your great words David that is really such an awesome compliment
Sharon Mau
This is very beautiful!
I invite you to add this lovely image to Still Life ~ Food Photography and Paintings
SandraRos replied
Thank you apprecaite you comment and invitation
Starz
congratulations for your features ~ your work is so beautiful !!
SandraRos replied
Thank you appreciate your comment
Paul Woloschuk
Lovely subtle tones in this image Sandra.
SandraRos replied
Thank you Paul that is so kind of you and I really appreciate you beautiful compliment
Danica Radman ...
masterpiece. nothing less
SandraRos replied
Wooow that is a beautiful compliment thank you so very much !!
Barbara Morrison
Beautiful brown tones!