A Good Book and Wine

FEATURED IN THE GROUP: #1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE
FEATURED IN THE GROUP: ARTISTIC LIBATION
FEATURED IN THE GROUP: CANON DSLR
FEATURED IN THE GROUP: Nostalgic Art and Photography
FEATURED IN THE GROUP: Wine – The Universal Elixir
FEATURED IN THE GROUP: Art of Glass
WINNER OF A CHALLENGE IN THE GROUP: Your Living Spaces
My first attempt at HDR
Camera: Canon 400D
Lens: Canon 28 -135mm
Editing Program: Photomatix Pro
No of views 368 – 17/11/2009
Favourings 35 – 28/11/2009



A Good Book and Wine belongs to the following groups:
Art By Bubble Hosts , Art of Glass (photography only, 3/day), Artistic Libation ~ Spirits In Art, 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.], The 100 - 499 VIEWINGS GROUP, The Scavenger Hunt and Wine - The Universal Elixir Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

LYN EVANS
Gosh my eyes popped out of my head when I saw this. Absolutely fantastic work my friend.
SandraRos replied
THANK YOU so very much my friend this really means a lot to me because I am not to sure if I really got this right but if you like it then I am happy that I have done something right in HDR
LYN EVANS
I think its fabulous….helping myself to the bottle and a good book :-)))
Béla Török
What a lovely still life, dear Sandra!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Bela I really appreciate that my dear friend
Tom Gomez
And an extremly good attempt too. Well done Sandra …
SandraRos replied
Thank you soooooo very much Tom I needed the reassurance
Jason Connolly
For your 1st attempt, it’s great, well done sandra..
SandraRos replied
Thank you so very much Jason I really appreciate that
Jane Brack
I love it! Gives it a very nice vintage look. Lovely composition as well!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Jane much appreciated
Tessa Bishop
Looks like the perfect night in to me! Beautiful image, very well executed.
SandraRos replied
Thank you Tessa that is a great compliment
Virginia N. Fred
Fantastic work, looks to me like you got it right on the first attempt…gina
SandraRos replied
I needed those words thank you so very much Gina
Joanne Bradley
Gorgeous! What a successful first attempt! Love your composition and subject matter! The wine in the glass is just lovely! I smell leather couches and a roaring fire as well!
SandraRos replied
Ooooh you make that sound exactly like I intended it to be I really appreciate this beautiful compliment
Vicki Ferrari
WOW! Fantastic Ros, of course!!
SandraRos replied
Wooow Vicki thank you so much for this one !!
Alf Caruana
wonderful work my friend, the composition is perfect
SandraRos replied
Thank you Alf you always know how to make my heart sing with such a great compliment, and this one I particularly appreciate
BigD
Old booze hound. :-)
SandraRos replied
LOL thanks buddy love your comment
Beve Brown-Clark
ooooOOOOooooo Flip’n A…..fantastic HDR!!!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you, thank you sweetest Bev that is so kind of you
DottieDees
Sandra this is fantastic….do you have any references on how to do this? Would love to give it a try too!
SandraRos replied
Thank you for this great compliment Dottie. You do this with an editing program called Photomatix. I have reached many of these HDR programs and this one is really the best give me a little time and I will send you a B-Mail with a link to the site.
Lois Bryan
OOOO BEAUTIFUL sweetie!!!!!! Well done!!!!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so VERY much my darling friend
Bev Woodman
Wow!! Sandra this is incredible. I am not a great lover of a lot of HDR work out there but this is wonderful!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Bev this is just the most wonderful compliment and I really appreciate it, you give me great joy with your great words
walela
Fabulous shot!
SandraRos replied
THANK YOU !!
Clive
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!....Talk about the Master’s touch Sandra, that is fantastic work my friend, no hesitation, into the faves xx☺
SandraRos replied
Here I am sitting again trying to scratch my big head because my darling friend is making it grow. Thank you my friend, as always you are so good to me, and I am sending you a great big hug for this one.
Marita McVeigh
really nice work!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so very much Marita for this lovely comment
Wayne Cook
One sip and I must open the tattered cover,
Caressing the Paper lest it escape with this much loved words
The letters dripping from the yellowed page,
Like a picture, across my mind, that I took,
I would print it, but I have no tools,
I can’t touch it, lying passive in my brain,
Soon, it will fade,
Like the childhood,
I innocently, betrayed
Now, I read, I weep,
The book shakes from my
Restless sleep
Where did those letters go?
SandraRos replied
I could not have asked for a bigger and better compliment than this ! Wooow a poem to go with my capture ! Wayne you are such a darling and this means such a lot to me thank you soooooo very, very much !!
CarmenHolly
Oh yes … just perfect for the effect. It is soooo funny..I have those same novels only they are book plates & I did a HDR with mine too…my HDR doesn’t look near as good as yours. I didn’t post mine for I was not please with it…Yours is great. A fav. for sure.
SandraRos replied
Thank you sooooo very, very much Carmen this is really such an awesome compliment
Songmistress
MARVELLOUS! Instant fave.
SandraRos replied
Thank you I so much appreciate this and having you choose this as a fave is as good as getting a feature in a group
IngridSonja
1st class for a first attempt!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Ingrid
Taschja Hattingh
GREAT! Jou HDR lyk baie beter as my eerste poging! Well done!
SandraRos replied
Dankie Mev Dierbaar. Ek moet darrem erken ek het vir Leon gehad om my te help en my bietjie tou wys te maak.
CraigsMom
SandraRos replied
THANK YOU, THANK YOU Mary-Ann a feature in this group always makes me jump with joy, put on my red shoes and do some serious dancing. Sending you a big hug out of Africa for this feature !!
RakeshSyal
A stunning work, my compliments and congratulations, Sandra!
Warm regards from India!
Rakesh
SandraRos replied
Deares Rakesh thank you so much for leaving me such a beautiful compliment I really appreciate your words. I am so thrilled this is my first comment from India !
Kind regards to you out of Africa
Jaytee
are you serious? this is your first attempt, jeez i cant wait to see what you do in a few months of doing it. this is yummy stuff for the eyeball for sure, i mean its amazing looking,really , i love it.
SandraRos replied
Wooooow weeee what a great compliment my head is still reeling and I am jumping with joy !!
Ray Mosteller
Excellent treatment. Great job.
SandraRos replied
Thank you EVERY so much Ray !!
sigfusson
I must say how beautifully this treatment fits this image. You’ve added the perfect amount of depth, texture and interest to make this excellent shot stand on it’s head. The framing, composition and lighting are absolute perfection. Instant fav. and a well deserved feature image too. Cheers, S.

SandraRos replied
Just step closer to me so that I can give you a great big hug and noisy kiss on the cheek! (Mmmwhaaaa ) Thank you my sweet darling partner this means the world to me and there is not enough words to thank you for this very special feature.
andreisky
Supa! Cheers, Sandra!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Andrei, cheers to you as well my sweet friend
Robin Webster
Wow!!! If this is your first attempt at HDR I can’t wait to see what you come up with after more practice! This is awesome! Congratulations on your features!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Robin, why do I feel under pressure now ? LOL thank you my sweet friend I appreciate the compliment
Virginia N. Fred
Congratulations

SandraRos replied
THANK YOU, THANK YOU Gina you know that the Canon group is VERY, VERY close to my hart and a feature in this group is always a highlight in my life and a HUGE, BIG compliment. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
sbc7
nice job before or after the wine?
SandraRos replied
LOL I am not a wine lover but love to photograph any thing alcoholic as I think it makes for beautiful photography. Thank for the compliment
Hans Bax
Ha Sandra, ik loop wat achter en had deze gemist….
Prachtig stilleven, in schitterende tinten! Wow!
En inmiddels 3 keer gefeatured! Driemaal gefeliciteerd!!!
Fijn weekend en groeten,
Hans.
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much my sweet friend. Your compliment is beautiful and your words makes my heart sing
pinkT
Nice job on a first attemp to HDR.
SandraRos replied
Thank you
Karen Tillotson
Stunning work!!! Congratulations for all your features of this magnificent image!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Karen that is very sweet of you
ldeiter78
Wow – outstanding work Sandra. If this is your first attempt…. I can’t wait to see how they look after you’ve mastered the technique!!!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you my dear friend, it is so great to hear from you and your comment is truely appreciated
Kelly Dean
beautiful!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Kelly
midzing
beautiful image, well done
SandraRos replied
Thank you I appreciate your comment
SandraRos replied
Thank you for the fave as well that is really an honor
Yool
That is just what i need…..superb image my friend !!!!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Mariola what a beautiful compliment !!
Scott Hendricks
I love the old feel this has. You have capture two things that seem to improve with age. I have been known to enjoy both simultaneously on a regular basis.
SandraRos replied
Scott what great and fantastic words thank you so very much for this lovely comment I really, really appreciate it.
micklyn
Really turned out gorgeous! love the old world feel to this!
SandraRos replied
Thank you sweetheart I appreciate that
Clive
Heartiest congratulations on the feature as well Sandra…..What an Artist….WOW !!!!!
SandraRos replied
xxxxxxxxx…............... all those kisses are just for you !!
Clive
Awe…...Thank you x♥
Malcolm Chant
Hello Sandra, I reallyu don’t know how I missed your great collection of art, I just had to add you to my list, & this shot is one of the best i’ve come across .
it would take forever to to write about it, so i’ll just say Well Done.
Malcolm OH & it’s my favorite
SandraRos replied
Thank you so very much Malcolm for your great words and beautiful compliment I really appreciate this SO much
Lynda McDonald
another terrific stilllife by Sandra !............congrats
SandraRos replied
Thank you Lynda this is very sweet of you
Taschja Hattingh
SandraRos replied
Yipeee yipeeee kan jy sien hoe dans ek hier op die tafel met my rooi skoentjies aan !!!! Dankie vir hierdie voorreg !
Gene Praag
What can I say that has not already been said…...Beautifully done!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much Gene I still appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment.
Hans Bax
En een 4e feature!!!! Van harte, Sandra!
Paola Svensson
Fantastic composition Sandra!!! Well done!
SandraRos replied
THANK YOU so very, very much Paola
Andrea Ida Rausch
Wow, this is really a fantastic stillife! All the features well deserved!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Andrea your comment is really appreciated
Anne-Marie Bok...
Kan wel zien wat jou favoriete wijn is he….lol! Prachtig!
terezadelpilar
SUPER JOB….LOVE THE IDEA!
terezadelpilar
CHEERS!
SandraRos replied
Sweetheart I am so sorry that I missed this lovely compliment thank you so much. I will poor us a brand new glass and say cheers !!!!!
SummerJade
Fascinating! I love the look of the old books, and the wine looks pretty good too! lol Great atmosphere here. ☺ ♥
SandraRos replied
Jade I am so very sorry that I missed this comment I don’t know how that happend so I would like to say a very belated THANK YOU !!!
JamieGreen
I’m so glad you did this with Photomatix, it’s a great program and you have used it really well. This is subtle and beautifully shot…an instant fave. This is my kind of place, between a good red and a good book. Well done
SandraRos replied
Jamie I am so very sorry I just do not know how I missed this beautiful comment from you but I would still like to say thank you so very much !!! Photomatix is an awesome program to use I absolutely love it !!
Lois Romer
what a great first attempt at hdr wonderful
Barbara Morrison
Beautiful still life!
Lebogang Manganye
really fascinating work, i dont even know where to begin with the detail. lovely. now i need tips
SandraRos replied
LOL That is so sweet of thank you for your lovely compliment
nneri12
Devastatingly
SandraRos replied
Thank you kindly that is so sweet of you
DEJAN ALEKSOVSKI
Great composition ….this is art ….one of the best today :)
SandraRos replied 16 days ago
Woooow Dejan that is such an awesome and wonderful compliment thank you so much. I am so sorry I took so long to thank you
Esther's Art a... 16 days ago
Congratulations, Sandra !! You won the challenge, How do you spoil your self at home ?

SandraRos replied 16 days ago
THANK YOU, THANK YOU Esther that is really brilliant !!! I am so happy about this it makes me dance all over the place. Thank you to each and every member that voted for me you have all made my heart sing !!
Yool 16 days ago
Congratz my friend on your so well deserved challenge win :))
SandraRos replied 16 days ago
Thank you so very much Mariola that is so kind of you
Heather Nel 16 days ago
Congrats special lady ….. well deserved : )
SandraRos replied 16 days ago
A big thank you to YOU my special lady
RakeshSyal 16 days ago
Congratulations
SandraRos replied 16 days ago
Thank you so very much my sweet and kind friend
Ursula Rodgers 4 days ago
Congratulations, this work has been featured as part of the Artist Showcase for the Art of Glass group, December 2009.