Teddy '36

Peter Zentjens

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.

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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 as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Teddy '36 by Peter Zentjens
  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    Beautiful Pete, another great image to the series

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks my friend

  • SandraRos

    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

    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

    Taschja Hattingh

    Really great work – Peter! Love it!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks blush

  • Michelle *
  • 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

    Jeff Burns

    very well done

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Many thanks Jeff

  • bouldercreek

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Manuel Barca

    great contrasts in this!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Manuel

  • Kymie

    Kymie

    Awesome, love it

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks again

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Just beautiful. Love the old books and the wonderful lighting. Excellent work!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Carol.

  • KalaMarie

    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

    LYN EVANS

    Fabulous capture

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks for saying so Lyn, and for faving this.

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    wonderful

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks again bubbleblue, appreciate it!

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    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

    Marjorie Wallace

    This is just wonderful! An instant favorite for me.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks a million for that Marjorie.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    How beautiful!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Ellen. :)

  • ltruskett

    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

    Michael Breitung

    beautiful shot! I love the lighting!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Michael

  • Akkra

    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

    RachelJayne

    Congratulations on your RB homepage feature!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank yo Rachel!

  • Emilie Sykes

    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

    Jelynn

    super tones! love it

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Jelynn

  • halina123

    halina123

    Beautiful image,Love It

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Halina.

  • Alf Caruana

    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

    Waleska Luker

    Congrats on making the homepage. Adorable!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Waleska, it’s an honour being selected.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    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

    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

    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

    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

    greenfrog153

    Congratulations on making the homepage!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks a million Greengfrog153

  • KazM

    KazM

    C

  • KazM

    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

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on being featured on the Red Bubble teddy bear-themed home page.
    October 15th 2009.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks!

  • Paulo Nuno

    Paulo Nuno

    beautiful work.

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thank you Paulo

  • janrique

    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

    mlynnd

    Love it. Beautifully done …. Lynn

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Thanks Lynn, glad you like it!

  • SandraRos

    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

    lorilee

    Wonderful!!!!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Cheers Lorilee!

  • Marilyns

    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

    Edyta Pelc

    Absolutly wonderful!!!

  • Peter Zentjens replied

    Cheers Edyta

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown 12 days ago

    Love the tones and nostalgic feel to this!

  • Peter Zentjens replied 12 days ago

    Glad you like it Barbara

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