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Archive 2007 · #251: Jammin'

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Well, Rocky and family have moved on, and so have I. Thanks to all of you who commented on the photo of Rocky the raccoon, but it was a candid shot that was never intended for the assignment. At any rate, I posted it since I was not sure if I would have time for anything else. Thanks to the extension, I got a reprieve. I like this one better, and I hope that you do as well.

Best regards,
Robert

Edited by relms on Jun 04, 2007 at 01:47 PM GMT (Reason: Corrected typo)

Jun 03, 2007 at 06:50 PM

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Excellent, Robert! Mouthwateringly realistic, these blackberries are

Jun 03, 2007 at 07:20 PM

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Thanks, Cal. I'll have to say that they were pretty darn good!

Robert

Jun 03, 2007 at 08:30 PM

Steven Roberts 1-time assignment winner

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Very very nice. I was wondering where you been. This is just fantastic. Lucky for the extension right?

Steve

Jun 03, 2007 at 11:35 PM

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Steven Roberts wrote:
Very very nice. I was wondering where you been. This is just fantastic. Lucky for the extension right?

Steve

The extension provided me an opportunity to devote a little time to the entry that I would not have had otherwise. Jane and I both have been extremely busy for the last couple of weeks, and we don't see much letup for the next two to three weeks, when we will be traveling a good deal. Perhaps we will get lucky and the theme will be "On the Road."

I always appreciate your taking the time to comment.

Robert

Jun 04, 2007 at 07:13 AM

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Robert, I completely understand as my schedule has been wild. I have been going from 8 in the morning until around 2 the following morning every day now going on a month and a half!! So, I know the pain. That is why my entry was "out of time" for this WA because that is simply it. NO TIME, but considering all that, you and Jane are still just in a league of your own with the quality and creativity of your work. It is definitely one to look for every week. Hang in there buddy. We will make it through

Steve

Jun 04, 2007 at 08:07 AM

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Love it Robert. Just an outstanding idea and execution. I really like the reflection...nicely done.

Jun 04, 2007 at 12:56 PM

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I like this one a lot better. The highlights and refelections here really help the berries stand out. Well done! - Marco

Jun 04, 2007 at 04:58 PM

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Steven Roberts wrote:
Robert, I completely understand as my schedule has been wild. I have been going from 8 in the morning until around 2 the following morning every day now going on a month and a half!! So, I know the pain. That is why my entry was "out of time" for this WA because that is simply it. NO TIME, but considering all that, you and Jane are still just in a league of your own with the quality and creativity of your work. It is definitely one to look for every week. Hang in there buddy. We will make...Show more →

Steve, you are kind to say so, but if Jane and I are in a league of our own, it is definitely a minor league. There are many, many talented people on this site, and our skills and creativity don't even come close to those of some. We are still learning and, hopefully, growing. There were two major reasons why we were thrilled to again participate on a fairly regular basis: (1) we missed the friends that we have made here, and (2) we missed the challenges and opportunities to learn from others.

I don't mean to diminish your compliment. I appreciate it and am humbled by it.

Best regards,
Robert

Jun 04, 2007 at 05:18 PM

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Tom Basore wrote:
Love it Robert. Just an outstanding idea and execution. I really like the reflection...nicely done.

Well, thank you Sir Tom. It is always good to hear from you.

Robert

Jun 04, 2007 at 05:19 PM

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M.Markovich wrote:
I like this one a lot better. The highlights and refelections here really help the berries stand out. Well done! - Marco

Thank you very much, Marco. Black on black is challenging, and it can be pretty boring. I had hoped that the reflections would enhance the shot, but this way I have an opportunity to double up - boring with reflections.

Jun 04, 2007 at 05:25 PM

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Oh yeah! Now THIS is more like we've come to expect from you, Robert! Simply excellent..........and delicious, too!

Jun 04, 2007 at 05:32 PM

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Great shot, and a great idea! We won't have any of these locally for at least a month.
-Nick

Jun 04, 2007 at 08:04 PM

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You are right, Philly, about the delicious part anyway. There will not be any repeat sessions with these models.

Robert

Jun 04, 2007 at 08:15 PM

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NIck,

These came from the local Publix. I usually don't pay this much for props, but considering that they pulled double duty, I suppose that they were worth the price.

Thanks,
Robert

Jun 04, 2007 at 08:18 PM

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Leave it to you, Robert my friend, to come up with a brilliant shot as the wire descends!

Not only was the bright blue racoon gorgeous but now you replace it with this delectable shot of blackberries, perfectly lit and composed, as always. Steve's right - you guys are in a class all your own. By the way, we get these lovely fruits at Costco for about 4 and a half bucks for an 18 ounce container-full. They'd sell a lot more of them if they'd put your photo on the box.

i'm eating them as I write. i don't need to say "Great work" but i will - Great work!

Fond regards,

Endre

Jun 05, 2007 at 12:03 AM

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The berries are beautifully lit, but I want to take notice that the bowl is so well handled, and seems to
slip serenely out of the darkness to tease us with its attractive grain and decoration.

Jun 05, 2007 at 12:30 AM

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Strad wrote:
Leave it to you, Robert my friend, to come up with a brilliant shot as the wire descends!

i'm eating them as I write....Show more →

Endre,

I don't recall the exact price for these, but they were considerably more than your price in California. I bought two small containers of them, but I had to fill the bowl with black grapes and then add the blackberries on top. D

Thanks for your generous compliments.

Best regards,
Robert

Jun 05, 2007 at 07:31 AM

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Photon wrote:
The berries are beautifully lit, but I want to take notice that the bowl is so well handled, and seems to
slip serenely out of the darkness to tease us with its attractive grain and decoration.

Jess,

In my other life (one of them, anyway) I am a woodturner. This bowl was turned from a storm-felled pecan tree. For the black treatment, I used a propane torch to burn it, and then randomly cut through the burned sides with an angle grinder to get the random striations. I had gone out searching for an appropriate container, and then remembered that I had this one at home. Duh!

Your thoughtful insight is always appreciated.

Best regards,
Robert

Jun 05, 2007 at 07:37 AM

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I'm glad Rocky is gone, because I didn't know what to say about that one. This one is great. I love the splash of color from the wood bowl, and the black berries are perfect.

Jun 05, 2007 at 09:01 AM

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