Monday, February 8, 2010

c r a n b e r r i e s

It was early... (well, as in 9 am early) and I was still under my nice warm down comforter. The house was still quiet, and the morning rush hadnt begun. (and... I was in no hurry to start!) It had been a long week for me. Still caring for my husband on crutches... and trying to finish our hardwood floors. (crash course on home improvement!) It had been a while since I even picked my camera up. And... the times I did... I hated everything I came out with.

This particular morning I tried to think of a way to be creative. I didnt really want to photograph people. I wanted to take my time. To see the light... and perhaps clear my head some.

Then I remembered the cranberries. The ones that were supposed to have been made into salsa a few weeks ago. The cranberries that were beginning to shrivel. The cranberries that would be just perfect.

I took them out... in a little bowl... to a nearby park. I didnt care that I was laying on the ground, camera pointed at the cranberries. I didnt care about the crazy looks from the passers by. I finally felt and captured what I wanted to that day. All with a tiny bowl of cranberries.

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26 comments:

Marvett Smith February 9, 2010 5:58 AM  

How beautiful!

Janae February 9, 2010 7:00 AM  

I LOVE these. I have been thinking I need to get out and do some me photography too! LOVE that bright red color.

Salina February 9, 2010 7:12 AM  

EXACTLY what I've been thinking lately too! Now if the snow would melt, I'd be much happier! (of course the dead brown grass isn't much better, huh?)

Amanda February 9, 2010 9:07 AM  

okay i'm sitting here trying to figure out why this post makes me cry?!?! Love it! I need to do this! These are so beautiful! I think i need to schedule a play date in Utah! I'd love to just come hang out :)

Talia, Justin, and Turner February 9, 2010 10:57 AM  

So beautiful. Ü

Jaidean February 9, 2010 3:59 PM  

These are gorgeous!!!

Jen Harr February 10, 2010 12:13 PM  

you know I'm going to repeat myself every time I visit here....you put me in a state of awe capturing ordinary & making them extraordinary!! so fun seeing your work, Jen! mean it.

Michelle Wells Photography February 10, 2010 10:04 PM  

I get it. I do. :) It is so nice and to shoot just for fun and to love what comes out of it. The pictures are beautiful.

Shannon February 11, 2010 4:28 AM  

I truly get this. I just love your images and how beautiful and artful they are. I need to do this, but sadly it's still too cold.

Yvonne February 11, 2010 5:00 AM  

These are so pretty! I can see these in my kitchen. Love images like these!!!

Alissa Ferullo February 11, 2010 8:28 AM  

So pretty! I LOVE the grass shot - I want that on my wall! =)

Emmy McMillan February 11, 2010 10:53 AM  

I love the red cranberries against the dry grass. Especially love the grass shot. Makes you feel like you are laying in it looking out - hiding. Great work!

jackie February 11, 2010 10:02 PM  

these are just yummy! particularly like the first two, they work so well together. very inspiring.

jenilynd February 12, 2010 8:32 AM  

Great color!!! I am in the mood now for some Cranberry muffins!! You are amazing!

Kara May February 13, 2010 7:58 AM  

What a fantastic heart-felt post! I love EVERYTHING about it and the images are magical! I get lost in them - stunning!

Kara May February 13, 2010 7:59 AM  

What a fantastic heart-felt post! I love EVERYTHING about it and the images are magical! I get lost in them - stunning!

Hayley February 13, 2010 12:46 PM  

You inspire Jen :)

Shannon Pratt February 14, 2010 6:23 PM  

Love this. These are so amazing, beautiful work.

Kendra February 14, 2010 8:06 PM  

Yummy...these are stunning!

Chelsey February 16, 2010 8:49 AM  

Beautiful, Jen! Sometimes that's just what we have to do ... take out a bowl of cranberries and just be. Love all the beautiful bokeh.

Maria Hays February 16, 2010 6:36 PM  

Wow, these are AMAZING!!! I think the cranberries were definitely worth it!! Such amazing shots, beautiful light, beautiful processing and perspectives!!

I need to stop and take the time to do this more often too! I hope you have some of these hanging in your house or printed into cards.

Jessi February 18, 2010 10:44 AM  

You captured them beautifully Jen! Sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now and needed some time to get out and be creative.

Karina February 18, 2010 10:10 PM  

i love these. I love how beautiful you made these cranberries look... and evn the sticks, lol... i found myself staring at those sticks... you made sticks look beautiful and interesting and you are amazing!

ali hohn February 22, 2010 7:13 PM  

beautiful post jen. makes me want to go out and just shoot for myself too.

Haleigh February 23, 2010 4:52 PM  

Lovin' all of your fun shots lately! Your work is just fantastic. These are making me hungry :)

tanalicious February 25, 2010 8:54 AM  

love it.. you do such a great job. we need to go out and do that more often.

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