curriculum
Ok, so Hans Christian Andersen was never actually a part of my school curriculum…. but he should have been!!
So many of us were raised on those fairy tales, & still are today….
although somewhat more politically correct now.
[Canon EOS 1000D natural light]
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- Top Ten Finalist – Layered With Texture group challenge – March 2009
- Top Ten Finalist – An Apple A day…challenge – May 2009
- Featured – Domestic Art – Home Is Where the Art Is – March 2009
- Featured – Nostalgic Art and Photography – March 2009
- Featured – Still Life ~ Photography and Paintings – March 2009
- Featured – First Things – April 2009
- CHALLENGE WIN – All About Books Challenge – May 2009
- Featured- Domestic Art – Home is Where the Art Is – May 2009
- Group Avatar – Domestic Art – Home is Where the Art Is – May 2009
- CHALLENGE WIN – Books, Books & More Books – May 2009

A slightly different treatment on this one – more of a straight photo – just some texture to make the background a little bit more exciting.
curriculum belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), DSLR Users Only - 1/24 - Camera & Lens In Description Please., First Things, Images & Ideas, Layered with Texture, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Nostalgic Art and Photography, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Shameless Self-Promotion, Still Life Fine Art and Food Photography, The Addicted Photographerâ–º2 Per Dayâ—„ and The Grunge Art Gallery Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Glen Allen
great still life
Rosemary Scott replied
Hi there Glen, nice to hear from you :))
BigD
Excellent work
Rosemary Scott replied
Many Thanks BigD :))
Clare Colins
A terrific composition :)
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Clare :))
midzing
fantastic work Rosemary,,, love the textures, well done
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Wendy, glad you like it :))
N & L Williams...
This is wonderful still life, great use of texture and nice light.
LeanneRosemary Scott replied
I’m glad you think so, Thanks!
debb
LOVE – LOVE – LOVE- texture – comp – colors – everything !!! :)
Rosemary Scott replied
Awww, Thanks Deb! Glad you like it so much….. it looks good in the frame too, thanks for that :))
Kitsmumma
That’s fantastic Rosemary, wonderful work!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks for some kind words Sylvia, I appreciate it so much :))
Kim Calvert
This is great Rosemary, I love the vintage sort of look to it..very beautiful.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Kim, glad you like it :))
Simon Gladwin
I find this very comforting for some reason Rosemary! I like it very much. It makes me smile too.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Simon. I’m pleased it has evoked that response…Perhaps you’re feeling a sense of nostalgia…...
I’m pleased it didn’t send you running, screaming from the room :))
Di Jenkins
fabulous nostalgia & excellent use of texture & composition. GREAT work!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Di, pleased you think so :))
mariarty
Excellent compositon and lighting. Congrats on coming in the top ten in the challenge.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much! Glad you like it :))
Barbara Brown
This is a great image! tones and composition are just right!!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Barbara, glad you like it :))
micklyn
Very very beautiful! Well done and congrats on the top 10 and feature.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much micklyn :))
Greg Artis
Beautiful simple composition!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Greg, glad you like it :))
Lois Bryan
this image is so eye-catching … marvelous in color and composition … and of course the beauty of the old books topped by the simple goodness of a lovely red apple … well .. it just doesn’t get any better!!!!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanyou so much for such lovely comments Lois :))
Maria Medeiros
This would be prerfect for my classroom! I don’t have one right now, but hopefully in a couple of years! :) Love this! I have a few issues with the curriculum..lol but no issues with this beauty! :) Lovely!
Rosemary Scott replied
LOL! Yes, Andersen isn’t really appropriate in schools these days….. but I loved these stories as a child, & still do. I don’t read them to my own boys though…. it needs too much abridging!!!
Karen Tillotson
Gorgeous image Rosemary!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much Karen :))
Sharon Mau
This is beautiful Rosemary, I love the subdued colours and textures. Congratulations on your feature in Still Life ~ Photography and Paintings
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much for the feature Sharon, i’m pleased you like it so much :))
Waleska Luker
What a great priority!
Wow your image is stunning and it fits perfectly in our First Things Group.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much Walesksa, I’d love to add it to the group. I’ll do it right away!
becks78
wonderful! great composition and wonderful texture!
Rosemary Scott replied
I’m glad you like it so much Becks, Thankyou :))
KcranmerArt
Well since I’m going to be trapped indoors for the next several months…you definately gave me inspiration to start working on still life, love this shot!
Rosemary Scott replied
Excellent!! Glad I’ve given you something to do! [lol]
Glad you like it so much….... Take care of yourself :))
pauldana
Nice composition … great subject … well done
Rosemary Scott replied
Glad you like it so much Paul, Thanks very much :))
Hazeyann
lovely
VikaRayu
What could make a better composition than apple and books? Wonderful idea and processing!
Rosemary Scott replied
LOL – I was thinking of that old cliche of an apple for the teacher….. Thanks so much Vika :))
jeffwilson
Beautiful, great composition, thought provoking
Rosemary Scott replied
I’m glad you think so Jeff, Thank you so much :))
monocotylidono
Hi Rosemary, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Now you can add a challenge win to the brilliant list of accolades that this wonderful image has had. Well done for winning the All about books challenge of the Domestic Art – Home is Where the Art Is group!
Rosemary Scott replied
LOL!! Thanks very much George, & Thanks to the very kind people who voted for the image :))
SandraRos
Congratulations on winning the challenge with this glorious and awesome capture
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Sandra, It’s very exciting news :))
raindancerwoman
congrats on your win :)
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much raindancer :))
mochilady
congratulations on your win!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thankyou so much mochilady :))
Jennifer Barclay
Congrats this is a fabulous still life, well done on being featured in so many groups :-)
Rosemary Scott replied
Thankyou so much Jennifer….. I’ve been very lucky with this one… people seem to like it which is so wonderful :))
micmac
Yes….this photo had my first vote for sure…CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much micmac….. I’ve only just found out about the win….. I really appreciate your vote & support… YAY!! very exciting!!
Jen Ryan
Lorraine Creagh
Congratulations on the win Rosemary. Well deserved.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Lorraine…. for some reason this one has proven to be quite popular :D
hsien-ku
fairytales and an apple – sums up most of my teenage years! beautiful capture rosemary!
Rosemary Scott replied
Mine too… glad you can relate Judith :))
Heather Rivet...
outstanding
Rosemary Scott replied
many Thanks Heather :))