I had trouble deciding which one of the following I liked best. The first is a relatively simple composition that allows you to focus on the individual brushes, but the second has a bit more interesting angles and a bit of light on the larger brush. Other than that, they are pretty much the same picture but the first is cropped more closely.
The third brings the light a little further down and creates an interesting shadow adding a little more depth. However it is a very balanced shot that I think takes a bit away.
The last shot is simply one of some old bamboo brushes that I have had for eons so they are a bit special, even though I don't use them very often.
oh i adore paint brushes.... love photographing them....
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Love your close-up at the end and the very first one. gives us the opportunity to see into your thinking about painting.
ReplyDeleteI think this is so original and creative. Very nice close ups and use of negative space. I really like the different textures and your lovely use of light. V...neat that you are using someting that is close to your heart.
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I too love images of paintbrushes!! These are lovely and my favorite is the last one! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteI love that first photo, seems quite clever. Paintbrushes are a very appealing subject here and you've done a great series.
ReplyDeleteI like the landscape in the background of the first picture and the close up. I can imagine you sitting , painting the picture!
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I love the first and last photos the best. I really enjoyed how close up you got to the brushes. different object to take photos of & I liked that part of it.
ReplyDeleteYour well-loved paintbrushes made a wonderful subject!! I really like how you assessed each image with a painterly eye! I think the last is my favorite. Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteyes -- your first one echoes the lines of the trees -- great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love paint brushes, so nice to look at. The first and the last photos are my favorite. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteI love the first and the last one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful old bamboo paintbrushes!
i almost used paintbrushes for my still life too! i like the shadows in the photos and the great detail in your close up.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo, the second close-up and the last... beauty! What a choice of subject - inspired! Love that you took them out into a setting where you would paint :)
ReplyDeleteThe textures of the different brushes really come through in your photographs. Beautiful images! Especially love the last one.
ReplyDeleteOh the first and last shot are my favs. I think the first one would make a great header! And I just love the idea of photographing brushes.
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love the depth and layers of these.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great still life subject. I have a collection of paintbrushes. Beautiful photos. Really fantastic subject.
ReplyDeleteI somehow missed this series last week. I love that last close up of the brushes. I am a painter too. I can just imagine what that bamboo brush feels like.
ReplyDeleteLate with my comments - but I love the subject of your photos! It shows your creativity. The photos are wonderful (love the last one).
ReplyDeleteVery nice choice of subject and lovely images.
ReplyDeleteI loved the last photo the close up. The texture of the different pencil and their brush. How original to bring the pencils outdoors since you like to paint landscapes.
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