Once again inspired by Christopher Boffoli and his tiny food worlds.
I had taken the cupcakes and fruit into school on the student teacher’s last day. The little HO train people were in my desk.
I thought “food scape” and some students photographed the little people shoveling in the icing. But I thought it might look like a food museum and there were falling sprinkles to be mindful of so
the little hand-painted mom picked up her baby out of the stroller and held it close. Maybe she is waiting for transportation.

March 13, 2013 | Categories: Baking, Cooking and Eating, Photography | Tags: Christopher Boffoli, clementines, food, fruit, miniature cupcakes, miniature people, miniature world, model railroad, photography, postaday, sprinkles, tiny food, travel | 10 Comments »
Seven surprises!
I’m thinking about Stef’s Three Daily Delights blog and how she faithfully lists three delights from her day. Thanks Stef for the inspiration.
Here are 7 surprises captured by the handy iPhone, save #2,shot with Canon 5D.
1. Jack found the fresh snow when he opened the front door Saturday morning. That’s my unpacked suitcase by the front door. Surprise!

2. My wonderful DIL Erika sent a hot cup of coffee out with Anna as I was watching the kids play in the snow in the backyard. (this is the only shot with the regular camera) Yes, that’s a Roadside America souvenir travel cup. Surprise!

3. Penny the Golden Doodle actually watches TV(Christmas Vacation) at Laura and James’ house. Matthew and I arrived Friday night and ate delicious bowls of chili and cornbread, after a 6 hour drive in the snow and traffic (usually a 3 1/2 hour trip).
Surprise!

4. My SIL James’ parents sent the wonderful gift of perfect, juicy pears. I sliced one and it disappeared in seconds. Thanks Chuck and Sharon.
Surprise.

5. Thursday afternoon I was stuck in traffic in the rain and saw this pink building and two pink vehicles for Bread and Pastries. This is the true color, not enhanced! Surprise.

6. Anna(9) baked a cake all by herself then took a sandwich bag, turned it inside out and filled it with buttercream and then snipped the tip of the corner off and proceeded to decorate the chocolate cake.

7. Kerry, the student teacher(Art Department) did some serious baking and made special message cookies for the last day of school before Winter Break. Surprise!

December 22, 2012 | Categories: Weekly Photo Challenge | Tags: baking, cake, Columbus OH, cookies, family, food, fruit, Golden Doodle, Pittsburgh PA, postaday, school, snow, travel, weekly photo challenge: surprise | 7 Comments »
This winter will be the winter of photography by candlelight. I mean you have to have a plan. Try something new. Challenge yourself. The early darkness seems a good opportunity to light candles and experiment with low light. Bought some red pears. They don’t look red in this photo but my goal is to not manipulate the images. Find the right white balance. Not going to poach these orbs in wine or make a pear tart. I’ll pack them in my lunch bag for school and slurp their refreshing juice at the end of my lunchtime – hurriedly before period 8 starts.
Will be doing some more candlelight images and dm looking for some human volunteers for portraits by candlelight, right in my dining room.


November 8, 2012 | Categories: Photography | Tags: autumn, available light, candlelight, food, fruit, home, postaday, still life, white balance, winter | 12 Comments »
My friend Barb brought these beautiful figs. I rinsed them and put them in a bowl to take out to the front porch. They looked so lush and colorful, I pulled out my phone and photographed them before we picked one to eat. They were perfectly ripe and delicious.

August 14, 2012 | Categories: Cooking and Eating, Garden, Photography | Tags: Figs, food, fruit, summer | 17 Comments »
When I get home from school I put the kettle on and make a cup of tea. Or a cuppa as some friends say. Unwind.
And I sit at the kitchen table, wait for the water to boil. I saw the fruit bowl reflected in the diner print.
I am sure it has been there before but today I saw it.

March 20, 2012 | Categories: Cooking and Eating, photo of the day | Tags: afternoon light, cup of tea, diner, eating and cooking, farm table, food, fruit, iPhone photography, kitchen, photography, pyrex bowl, reflection, tea | 23 Comments »

Shot this with my Canon 50D and 24-70mm EL series lens. Didn't think the iPhone could do it justice.
Mary and I were entertained for a delicious brunch where this fruit was served (with a side of pancakes and bacon) but doesn’t this look healthy?Seeds or seedless,
skins or peel?
Raspberries are my favorite.
Poached pears, a baked apple.
Fruit cup, fruit cake, dried fruit,
fruit bowl. fruit salad.
Fruit of the vine. Fruit tree.
Fruit roll-up, fruit tart.
Fruit Loops? Fruit flies.
Fruit. Just plain fruit.
p.s. If you want to vote on Keep or Pitch and see Cinderella, click here.
April 27, 2011 | Categories: Cooking and Eating, Photography | Tags: breakfast, brunch, cooking and eating, fruit, fruit bowl, photo of the day, photography, postaday2011, table setting | 13 Comments »
Waiting for just the right moment. Going to be mixed with fresh strawberries and served on Orange Granita.
Ripe
A simple bowl.
Tiles from Turkey.
Placed on a wide window sill.
Three mangos/mangoes sit.
The produce man asked,
“When do you want to eat them?”
as you make your purchase
on a Monday
at the stand.
“These will be ready
by Friday” he says
with authority.
(Almost.)

April 17, 2011 | Categories: Cooking and Eating | Tags: cooking and eating, fruit, fruit bowl, mango, mangoes, photography, postaday2011, still life | 8 Comments »

Hardy Virginia Still Life of Fruit-Which is Real?
December 12, 2009 | Categories: Things | Tags: apples, fruit, fruit bowl, oranges, pyrex bowl | 2 Comments »

Autumn Tree at Sand Hill Berry Farm
October 30, 2009 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: autumn, fruit, sand hill berry farm, tree, western PA | 6 Comments »
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