Category: Still life

Embracing Indoor Activities

Interiors, Photography, Still life

Just before Christmas, we experienced an unusually warm spell of winter weather, with temperatures soaring to a surprising +7°C (43°F) for a couple of days. This unexpected surge caused all the snow to melt away, leaving the landscape in a dull, uninspiring gray hue. The atmosphere has been heavy with drizzle and fog, shrouding everything in an almost melancholic veil, not very inspiring to say the least. the week ahead, it is supposed to get colder, and there’s even a possibility that we might see some snow, which could bring a much-needed touch of light and cheer to our surroundings. With the weather keeping me indoors, I have spent the last few days reading a books I’ve been meaning to get to, binge-watching my favorite TV series, and unfortunately, spending way too much time scrolling through social media. This endless cycle of news updates has so much depressing news, making it even more difficult to shake off the gloomy vibe.

John’s Cellpic Sunday

Christmas eve

Captures from Finland, Cities, Still life

Today is the most important day of Christmas, filled with the joyous arrival of Santa on Christmas eve, who brings gifts and cheer for everyone, and we celebrate it surrounded by the warmth and laughter of family and friends, creating cherished memories that last a lifetime, as we gather around the beautifully decorated tree.

Merry Christmas to you all !

celebration of 107 years of freedom

Captures from Finland, Still life

Yesterday, December 6th we celebrated the Independence day of Finland. It was a awesome reason to enjoy Champagne 🥂

For Debbies Six Word Saturday

Cellpic – a glass of cider

Photography, Still life

We went to have lunch and I decided to enjoy a cider while my husband chose a beer. We did also enjoy some good food 😂

For John’s Cellpic Sunday

Monochrome Madness #6 – Everyday Objects

Black and White photos, Still life

So this is posted for Sarah of Travels with Me, who’s prompted this week’s challenge for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness. The first three I took this morning after I saw the topic. Tinka was just having a sip of water, while I was having my morning coffee. I thought I’d cook something with pasta today so I’ll have to choose witch pasta to use. I came to my study and thought that should I apply some makeup on, or not 😀 Probably not.

I mean, those are okay shots or do I have anything in my archives I could post. Off course I have, so I found few and convert them to monochrome . As always, all the images can be enlarged by clicking on them even if in a gallery.

Flower of the day

Flowers, Still life

I should say flowers of the day. Here are some still life photos of the flower bouquet I got myself for Easter. I took these and wanted to play with the idea of creating an art photography type of images.

That was the aim, did I succeed I’m not sure. I had fun editing the images, that I know. The rose captures my mood today, that’s for sure.

I read that , for photography to be Fine Art, it must be more than just a literal representation of something. The image must communicate that it was deliberately curated by an artist to convey an idea, not just snapped by a camera to immortalise a scene.

Cee’s FOTD

Bound in Time

Photography, Still life

The essence of age and wear.“Bound in Time” Old, rusted chains and weathered ropes are tightly bound to metal rings attached to a wooden surface of the ship. The chains, thick with visible rust, tell a story of exposure to the elements over time. The frayed and worn ropes add character, while the aged wooden surface bears lines, cracks, and discoloration that caught my attention.

I thought this rustic image, evokes a sense of history and nostalgia.

Flower of the day – tulip

Still life

The arrival of tulips in stores signifies the start of a vibrant and colorful season. With advertisements promoting their beauty and availability, it’s hard to resist the allure of these elegant flowers. Personally, I can never resist the enchanting appeal of tulips

Their diverse colors and graceful appearance make them a perfect subject , whether you prefer capturing their vivid hues or showcasing their elegance in a minimalist style. Over the years, I’ve collected a delightful array of tulip photos, each one trying to capture the unique charm and beauty of these flower’s. Now is the time to indulge in some color therapy and celebrate the arrival of spring to the store’s.

Here’s to a joyous and vibrant Friday, filled with the enchanting beauty of tulips!

Sweet memories

Photography, Still life

I was trying to get shots with theme. Create a movie scene – and as I was at it very late in the challenge this was one idea. I did not end up using these, but since I took and edited them why not share them – I did take them and edit them on my mobile.

Last rays of light fell on to the bed, where the lonely lady had placed her loved childhood toys to rest on the pillows. I hoped to create a different mood by changing the colors and contrast and light. The last one is the most positive, the two first ones I wanted a to create a more sad and lonely mood to to them


Posted for John’s Cellpic Sunday

Big and small tool

Black and White photos, Still life

These bigger and smaller tools are from Verla’s Groundwood and Board Mill,  Finland’s first factory museum.

Verla was named a World Heritage site due to its status as a unique and culturally and historically significant example of an industrial settlement from the turn of the 20th century. 

 Cee’s Fun Foto Prompt – Any Kind of Tool.

cavalcade of accessories

Still life

This photo cavalcade shows a collection of jewelry and accessories that I have collected over the years. I like the natural materials and colors, such as wood, metal, leather, and stone. I also like that there added some colorful beads and tassels to make them more fun and unique. I hang them on a lamp in my room, so I can easily see them and choose what to wear. I took this photo , using a low angle and a dark background to create some contrast and focus on the jewelry.

I was bored, and this is the continued efforts to fill time in-house – yesterday I posted more “artistic” versions of the these necklaces. Here I did several variations of editing on a singular photo. The change need not be big to change the atmosphere of still life photo.

Abstract- Three versions

Still life

It is cold and did not feel like going out, so what did I do instead, I took photos of my dress jewelry that is hanging conveniently on my lamp next to my desk.

This image was the only more abstract version, as the focus is on a lamp detail. I am sharing with you the original and three processing versions of it. Is this abstract photo art or not and what do you feel is the best version ?

Jewelry – enhanced blues and reds
Jewelry -Blues and aqua enhanced
Jewelry -Black and white with touch of red and blue

Las but not least the original one. The header is an added plus 🙂

Jewelry -Original

XingfuMamas One-to-Three Photo Processing Challenge: December 2023

trapped in a circle of life

Still life

I feel like I’m trapped in a circle of life
That never changes or grows
I want to break free and explore the world
And see what else it shows

But I’m afraid to take the risk
And leave my comfort zone
I don’t know if I can handle it
Or if I’ll be alone

So I stay in the circle of life
And pretend that I’m okay
But deep inside I know I’m not
And I wish I could get away

Linked to Six Word Saturday at Debbie’s here

Bright Sunny Sunday

Photography, Still life

During the past weekend I have been trying to do presentable graphic art, monotype. I have to admit that I did not actually manage to do that. They fall in the category of not good not bad.

Saturday was bleak and grey, No inspiration coming from the weather then, but Sunny Sunday was cold but bright. I took these photos with my cellphone, mobile phone as I would say.

View from my desk

I have posted these for Cellpic Sunday , and One Word Sunday – I was Bright enough to post these together 🙂

Cooking oil is used to clean the color palette and the metal palette were we paint our creations
View at the class room