Teddy '36

A long, long time ago somebody here at Redbubble asked me if I would shoot a still life with a Teddy bear. Of course I couldn’t say no to such a fine and kind lady. She did, however, have to develop a great deal of patience. :)
Here we are, a couple of months after the request. This rather low key still life is part of my Nostalgia series. As usually created using my painted with light technique , my trusty Pentax K10D, and my even more trusty (and a lot older) Pentax-A 50mm 1:1.7 lens.
Teddy '36 belongs to the following groups:
! 100% !, All About Your Best Work, Alternative Process and Experimental Photography, FOR THE LOVE OF TEDDY BEARS, Just Brown, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes), Nostalgic Art and Photography, Passionate About Vintage, PENTAX , Retro Conglomerate, Still Life Photography, Studio Lighting (2 images per day.), Technical Photography, Teddy Bears United and You're Accepted Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters












Alf Caruana
Beautiful Pete, another great image to the series
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks my friend
SandraRos
BEAUTIFUL, GLORIOUS, FANTASTIC !!! This is a very special capture and you have also captured my heart with this one !!
Peter Zentjens replied
Wow, wow, wow!
Thank you for so much enthusiasm Sandra. Very much appreciated, because I spend hours on the composition alone, as simple as it may seem.
Cheers!
Taschja Hattingh
Whohooo!! At last! And hear he is creeping out of the pages of a book! Wonderful Peter, just wonderful!!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Sorry to have kept you waiting so long Taschja, I sure hope it was worth the wait. ;)
Taschja Hattingh
Really great work – Peter! Love it!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks
blushMichelle *
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks for the feature Michelle, I’m honoured
ozzzywoman
Peter Zentjens replied
I’m finally shooting still lifes again, and both my new photos have been featured by you, thank you very, very much for so much encouragement!
Jeff Burns
very well done
Peter Zentjens replied
Many thanks Jeff
bouldercreek
Love it.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks
SandraRos
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Sandra, I’m happy that I didn’t disappoint the Teddy Bear groups. :)
faithimages
Love the lighting
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks
Taschja Hattingh
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Taschja, the ongoing support of your group is a big source of inspiration to continue my Nostalgia series.
Sylvia Gonzales
Very Beautiful Image…...Congratulations on this Amazing Art being Featured in all those Groups!! Well Deserved!!! : ) Syl
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Sylvia, it’s a very big pleasure to receive so much credit for my work. Cheers
Aimelle
I like the intimacy feel from this one. A beautiful serie Peter
I just hope you’ll never get tired of making those special pictures of yours
have a nice day
Peter Zentjens replied
Once again, thank you Aimelle.
I’m hoping with you, but the support I’m getting here at RB is a very good drive to continue my work with this series.
Manuel Barca
great contrasts in this!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Manuel
Kymie
Awesome, love it
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks again
CarolM
Just beautiful. Love the old books and the wonderful lighting. Excellent work!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Carol.
KalaMarie
The soft lighting and tones are lovely and the little bear tugs a bit at the heartstrings. <3>
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you KalaMarie, for a very beautiful comment
LYN EVANS
Fabulous capture
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks for saying so Lyn, and for faving this.
bubbleblue
wonderful
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks again bubbleblue, appreciate it!
i l d i l a z...
I love the nostalgic feel of this image!Lovely work.
Peter Zentjens replied
That feel is what I’m hunting for, thank you!
Marjorie Wallace
This is just wonderful! An instant favorite for me.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks a million for that Marjorie.
Ellen
How beautiful!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Ellen. :)
ltruskett
ya gotta love this little critter…........
Peter Zentjens replied
Haha, thank you Linda. He is constantly staring at me with his cute beady eyes here next to my screen. Who knows, maybe even inspiring me for another shoot. ;)
Michael Breitung
beautiful shot! I love the lighting!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Michael
Akkra
A beautiful shot Peter. I love the cozy sense it gives me, I feel like a kid again. This is a fave :o)
RachelJayne
Congratulations on your RB homepage feature!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank yo Rachel!
Emilie Sykes
Lovely. The warmth and memory of this shot seem to be the epitome of coziness and comfort. The depth of color in the center of the picture seems to suggest the warm envelope of memory. Well done!
Peter Zentjens replied
Wow, thank you so much for that comment Emilie for that type of mood is exactly what I’m hunting for when shooting most of my Nostalgia series.
Jelynn
super tones! love it
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Jelynn
halina123
Beautiful image,Love It
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Halina.
Alf Caruana
congrats on the Home page buddie great to see
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you my friend, I’m feeling incredibly honoured and I could do with a little moral boost today, so perfect timing too!
Waleska Luker
Congrats on making the homepage. Adorable!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Waleska, it’s an honour being selected.
Joanne Bradley
The light captured and the nostalgic mood created is magic in this shot! Congratulations on the homepage feature!
Peter Zentjens replied
Which artist doesn’t like his/her work being described as a little magic?
Maria Dryfhout
Well deserving to be on the RedBubble homepage… so cute.
Tells a story…..
Peter Zentjens replied
Yes, again there is a story, thank you for “reading” deeper into my images and for the fav’s and comments!
micmac
The light and golden tone are magic,fantastic shot …CONGRATS ON HOME PAGE!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank yo Micmac, like I just said on another comment, which artist doesn’t love it if his/her work is described as magic!
Sanne Thijs
Congrats on the homepage!!!

Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Sanne,
and thank you especially for incorporating my work in your blog! Much appreciated indeed!
greenfrog153
Congratulations on making the homepage!
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks a million Greengfrog153
KazM
C
KazM
Terrific Teddy
Worth the Wait
Nicely Nostalgic
HomePage Honour
Well Warranted
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks for both the comment and the bmail KazM, much appreciated.
Sharon Mau
Peter Zentjens replied
Beautiful homepage, isn’t it? :)
Thanks Sharon!
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on being featured on the Red Bubble teddy bear-themed home page.
October 15th 2009.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks!
Paulo Nuno
beautiful work.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Paulo
janrique
Wow – absolutely terrifically gorgeous. Such an excellent shot in every way. Congrats on all the features – well deserved.
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Janrique, I’m very honoured to get so much credit for my work. Cheers!
mlynnd
Love it. Beautifully done …. Lynn
Peter Zentjens replied
Thanks Lynn, glad you like it!
SandraRos
Congratulations so happy to tell you that this was my suggestion and it was used by RB exactelly as I suggested it !!
!
Peter Zentjens replied
I know you did. :)
I went to the homepage forum topic to say “Thank you” to you, but I’ll say it again:
Thank you Sandra, your support means a great deal to me!
lorilee
Wonderful!!!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Cheers Lorilee!
Marilyns
oh ! this is an exquisite image peter!! everything so perfect! light , warm color and composition, without speaking of this lovely teddy bear! i can see many features for it ! so well deserved:):):)
Peter Zentjens replied
Thank you Marilyns, kind of you to say so!
Edyta Pelc
Absolutly wonderful!!!
Peter Zentjens replied
Cheers Edyta
Barbara Brown 12 days ago
Love the tones and nostalgic feel to this!
Peter Zentjens replied 12 days ago
Glad you like it Barbara