Still Life

**richard0170** · 06-25-2021, 01:35 AM - **8 Likes**

I can not find a still life thread. So I thought one should be started! I normally post mine on the Low Key photography thread, but this is a bit too narrow a thread for such a subject. If I am mistaken, and there is such a thread, please can someone point me in the right direction, and I will subscibe to that one. Here is a few shots to be going on with....

**Michail_P** · 06-25-2021, 02:38 AM

I love the color of the 1st shot.. A nice set you're sharing here, with a certain style and interesting objects.

**othar** · 06-25-2021, 04:36 AM - **2 Likes**

I like the setup of your pictures and the pp has a painterly vibe to it too, I am not that enthusiastic about the plastic animals though, they pull me out of the bygone times vibe the other objects create (the skull is fine though, how many people have a real one at home nowadays anyway

)

I don't have many images that qualify as still life, but I will definitely add some as soon as I have something to share.
For now an old image of mine, that I think fits the bill.

**robgski** · 06-25-2021, 06:14 AM

Very creative ideas in well composed images.

The inability to easily find the previous Still Life thread illustrates the reason for using PF Groups for related themes. Groups are easier to manage and direct attention towards, and don’t become buried under newer threads.

**ehrwien** · 06-25-2021, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by richard0170

I can not find a still life thread.

There's one in the Mini Challenges, Games, Photo Stories subforum: Still Life, Staged, and contrived shots - PentaxForums.com

**robgski** · 06-25-2021, 11:00 AM

Yes, that is the one I remember, only a few months old and already buried under threads. If it were in a “Still Life” group, it would have been easier to find and update.
I have finally cleaned up a space where I can compose a few still life images, this thread makes me eager to try.

**DWS1** · 06-25-2021, 07:44 PM

Very creative.

**i_trax** · 06-26-2021, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by DWS1

Very creative.

Years ago there was a guy ( Greek name? ) , in Melbourne , he was creating similar "artistic" images.
He was using his daughter as a model.
I really loved his creations.
Unfortunately can not remember his name , maybe it will come back to me.........

**richard0170** · 06-26-2021, 08:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by othar

I like the setup of your pictures and the pp has a painterly vibe to it too, I am not that enthusiastic about the plastic animals though, they pull me out of the bygone times vibe the other objects create (the skull is fine though, how many people have a real one at home nowadays anyway

)

I don't have many images that qualify as still life, but I will definitely add some as soon as I have something to share.
For now an old image of mine, that I think fits the bill.

Your image definitely fits the bill! As far as the plastic creatures go, I am afraid I am unable to obtain real ones ethically ( or indeed financially). I quite like them as, although they do jar a bit as being "out of time" with the other objects, to me they add a sense of humour to the images. The mouse has become a bit of a signature.

**robgski** · 07-03-2021, 05:23 AM - **1 Like**

This image could be the start of a still life, but one incorporating lightpainting. I need to hit a few antique and craft shops to pick up some more complimentary props

**richard0170** · 07-03-2021, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

This image could be the start of a still life, but one incorporating lightpainting. I need to hit a few antique and craft shops to pick up some more complimentary props

Nothing wrong in using a bit of light painting! Or flash for that matter. The props are definitely the hardest part I reckon.

A wet day gave me the excuse to do some work of my own:-

**robgski** · 07-04-2021, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by richard0170

The props are definitely the hardest part I reckon.

Too true, I barely get a spade into the dirt before the watchman enters the graveyard and I have to flee.

06-25-2021, 01:35 AM - 8 Likes	#1
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034	Still Life I can not find a still life thread. So I thought one should be started! I normally post mine on the Low Key photography thread, but this is a bit too narrow a thread for such a subject. If I am mistaken, and there is such a thread, please can someone point me in the right direction, and I will subscibe to that one. Here is a few shots to be going on with....

06-26-2021, 07:52 AM	#8
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	and very artistic Originally posted by DWS1 Very creative. Years ago there was a guy ( Greek name? ) , in Melbourne , he was creating similar "artistic" images. He was using his daughter as a model. I really loved his creations. Unfortunately can not remember his name , maybe it will come back to me.........

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06-25-2021, 02:38 AM	#2
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	I love the color of the 1st shot.. A nice set you're sharing here, with a certain style and interesting objects.

06-25-2021, 04:36 AM - 2 Likes	#3
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	I like the setup of your pictures and the pp has a painterly vibe to it too, I am not that enthusiastic about the plastic animals though, they pull me out of the bygone times vibe the other objects create (the skull is fine though, how many people have a real one at home nowadays anyway ) I don't have many images that qualify as still life, but I will definitely add some as soon as I have something to share. For now an old image of mine, that I think fits the bill.

06-25-2021, 06:14 AM	#4
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Very creative ideas in well composed images. The inability to easily find the previous Still Life thread illustrates the reason for using PF Groups for related themes. Groups are easier to manage and direct attention towards, and don’t become buried under newer threads.

06-25-2021, 07:13 AM	#5
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by richard0170 I can not find a still life thread. There's one in the Mini Challenges, Games, Photo Stories subforum: Still Life, Staged, and contrived shots - PentaxForums.com

06-25-2021, 11:00 AM	#6
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Yes, that is the one I remember, only a few months old and already buried under threads. If it were in a “Still Life” group, it would have been easier to find and update. I have finally cleaned up a space where I can compose a few still life images, this thread makes me eager to try.

06-25-2021, 07:44 PM	#7
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Very creative.

06-26-2021, 08:35 AM - 1 Like	#9
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034 Original Poster	Originally posted by othar I like the setup of your pictures and the pp has a painterly vibe to it too, I am not that enthusiastic about the plastic animals though, they pull me out of the bygone times vibe the other objects create (the skull is fine though, how many people have a real one at home nowadays anyway ) I don't have many images that qualify as still life, but I will definitely add some as soon as I have something to share. For now an old image of mine, that I think fits the bill. Your image definitely fits the bill! As far as the plastic creatures go, I am afraid I am unable to obtain real ones ethically ( or indeed financially). I quite like them as, although they do jar a bit as being "out of time" with the other objects, to me they add a sense of humour to the images. The mouse has become a bit of a signature.

07-03-2021, 05:23 AM - 1 Like	#10
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	This image could be the start of a still life, but one incorporating lightpainting. I need to hit a few antique and craft shops to pick up some more complimentary props

07-03-2021, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#11
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034 Original Poster	Originally posted by robgski This image could be the start of a still life, but one incorporating lightpainting. I need to hit a few antique and craft shops to pick up some more complimentary props Nothing wrong in using a bit of light painting! Or flash for that matter. The props are definitely the hardest part I reckon. A wet day gave me the excuse to do some work of my own:-

07-04-2021, 04:33 AM	#12
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by richard0170 The props are definitely the hardest part I reckon. Too true, I barely get a spade into the dirt before the watchman enters the graveyard and I have to flee.