still life – Jill Orme Photography

6 Feb 2022

Vivid

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

It was a blustery day of alternating sunny spells that made me think I should be out and about, and rain showers that made me glad I wasn’t. R, who had gone walking, said on his return (a little bitterly, … Continued

8 Jan 2022

Cheery

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

I dickered and mithered over the purchase of these tulips, because I’m not really a fan of the colour red. But the choice was these or some slightly shabby purple ones, so in the end I plumped, and now I’m … Continued

24 Dec 2021

Gemmiferous

by JDO | posted in: Food, Fruit and vegetables | 0

Wikipedia tells me that “forerunners to modern Brussels sprouts were probably cultivated in Ancient Rome. Brussels sprouts as they are now known were grown possibly as early as the 13th century in what is now Belgium. The first written reference … Continued

19 Dec 2021

Plummy

by JDO | posted in: Food, Fruit and vegetables, Still life | 0

I’m not sure how long these plums had been in the fridge, because I’d forgotten all about them, and only remembered yesterday when R told me that he needed to move them to make way for other things, and asked … Continued

26 Nov 2021

Fruit Friday

by JDO | posted in: Food, Fruit and vegetables, My garden, Still life | 0

I do like fresh apricots, but I confess to having bought these yesterday with a view to making this image. The weather forecast for today was poor, and I thought they’d give me an easy, quick photo even if I … Continued

14 Nov 2021

Gold

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

For most of the day it was dark and gloomy, and I didn’t think there was much to be achieved by going out bug hunting. I was having a bit of a dark and gloomy day myself, owing to a … Continued

2 Oct 2021

Sunshine…

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

…in a vase. I’ve been nursing these sunflowers along for a week now, against the day when I might need to photograph them. Sadly, by the time that day arrived they were very much past their best, but they were … Continued

6 Feb 2021

Sacrifice

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

A dark and dank day, slightly misty, and though there were plenty of birds in the garden eating the food I’d put out, there really wasn’t enough light to capture them by. My mood had lowered with the light, and … Continued

19 Jan 2021

Stormy

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According to the weather forecast we have a major storm incoming, and the elements have been tuning up for it today. R managed to get outside a couple of times for fresh air and exercise before it got too wet, … Continued

9 Jan 2021

Marmalade season

by JDO | posted in: Food, Still life | 0

A dreich day: damp, cold, and dark. Outdoor photography was never going to happen, but luckily I had the ingredients to hand for a couple of batches of marmalade. I’m slightly dubious about the oranges, if I’m honest – the … Continued

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