I love our Moments this week:
I decided to experiment with water, so I took my camera to a nearby park and photographed the drink fountain, as you do. The sun was high and the light was bright, but I still had to increase the ISO for a shutter speed fast enough to capture individual water drops. Caught like this, the water seemed to shine. The only thing I wish I’d done differently, is polish the fountain before taking the shot!
This week, Monique’s husband started pulling up garlic from their garden. When she spotted some bunches drying on the pool table, she ran inside to get her camera. The soil hanging off the roots gives the image an earthy, rustic feel.
Monique says they haven’t grown a lot of veggies in their garden, and this hasn’t been their best year, but it’s hard to beat the feeling of bringing in freshly picked fruit and veggies from the backyard.
I must say, it’s a wistful dream of mine to have a garden and grow veggies—one day, when the dogs have stopped digging it up …
Midweek Moment is a weekly photographic endeavour in which Monique Mulligan and I team up to share our favourite photos on our websites. It’s a way of stretching ourselves creatively and a nice distraction from writing. Click here for more of our Moments.
Wow! Great photos. Your mid-week moments might be fleeting but they’re brilliant!
Thanks, Marlish! We hope it’s a bright spot, if only fleeting, in everyone’s day!
I’m impressed with your water fountain shot, Louise. Well done!
Thanks, Monique! As I say, I had to take quite a few photos to get it right (>100!), and I actually had to attempt it twice—the first photos looked fine on the small camera screen, but when I saw them enlarged on the computer, only a part of the water stream was in focus because I’d taken the shot at an angle. So I returned and took another lot of shots more square on, which worked better.
Louise, I so much enjoy mid-week moments. They always inspire me. Thank you!
Thank you, Gulara! It’s so nice to hear. I feel that it’s helping to improve our photography!
Wow doesn’t cover it. Louise your shots are amazing! Very professional.
I love the theme water, earth (and garlic) Three of my favorite elements.
I didn’t even notice the water and earth themes, but you’re right! We just need fire and air—maybe for another MM! Thank you for your comments, Penny. xx
LOL I love how pool tables tend to get used for everything but playing pool … ours use to have the washing basket on it!
Haha! I think any flat surface cannot be left unused! They’re particularly good for folding washing, and for cutting out fabric—you can spread it all out, and unlike a dining table, you don’t have to clear it up at mealtimes!