Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Something a Little Different and WOYWW

Instead of a card today, I am posting a photo that I took recently.  I have been taking some photography classes with a fantastic teacher, Beth Reynolds, over the last year.  I've learned how to take my DSLR camera off the automatic mode, and use some of those dials and buttons!  Her students are in a Facebook group, and in that group Beth posts weekly one word challenges.  This week's word was "cup".  As I was washing some beautiful china cups and saucers that I aquired recently (more on that later), I put them on the windowsill to dry, the sunlight hit them, and I saw my photo op.



I love how the gold is highlighted, and the reflection of the cups in the window.  This is Noritake china, wouldn't they be lovely to have a cup of tea in?  They are so light and delicate and translucent.  I found these at a new second hand store in the next town where the owner sells everything for $1!  Needless to say, I will be frequenting that store.

So my workdesk these last few days has not had anything happening on it, as I have been working quite a bit on the computer with some photos.  So what has Tuckercat been doing, you are wondering,  if he has not keeping me company by the craft table?  He's been snuggling up with his favorite golden retriever, Logan.


He loves that dog!

Thanks for looking.  I'd love to hear your comments.

Check out the other desks at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

16 comments:

  1. Love the pic of the cups, Perfect, and glad to see Mr tucker spending time with Logan, x x joined as a follower, Have a great week, Hugs May x x x

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  2. i've been planning on playing around with those dials and buttons but haven't gotten around to doing it. good for you, great photo!

    happy WOYWW, and thanks for sharing!
    hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  3. The shadows in the "Cup" picture are amazing. looks like you're getting a good handle on manual camera work!

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  4. Our photo class up next will start on taking our camera into manual mode, woo hoo! I'm so excited! lovely cup picture! waving hi from the hills of NC :)

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  5. Wow! Really a bargain! Great photo! :^) patsy

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  6. Those cups look perfect for a lovely cup of tea - tastes much nicer in proper china! It is a great photo too - my SLR (not digital yet, still film!!) is always on automatic... well done you.

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  7. Great photo Barb and what a fantastic buy :)

    I have added my name onto your list of followers, I do hope that's okay??

    Have a great WOYWW and a fab week, Karen #108

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  8. great photo of the cups and of the fur babies. I am offering up some blog candy so come leave a comment on my blog and get a chance to win! Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Vickie #90

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  9. Wonderful photo Barb..I'm a bit of a china junkie so can appreciate these in any light..but really, the sparkle of clean white and the gold is wonderful.

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  10. That is a great photo, Awwwww the piccy of your furry friends is sooo cute, i wish mine would snuggle together, i'm afraid my pooch just wants to play with the cats and they are not so keen, they are friends but a quick lick 'hello' in the mornings is about all they do. Hope you have a great crafty week Lou x

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  11. Beautiful pic of the cups. Hope you enjoyed this WOYWW. Zo x 89

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  12. The pet picture is so cute! And those cupes are lovely indeed. They would make tea very chic!

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  13. Late as usual with my visits for WOYWW but it’s been great having a peek into your crafty world this week.
    Just look at the way the light is catching those cups……… Think I need a cup of coffee now!

    Have a good week and …………………………………
    Happy Crafting!
    Sue
    x

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  14. Some lovely photo's there!
    I'm working my way through this weeks WOYWW - I’m finally on the home straight!

    Sheena
    xxx

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  15. Sorry I missed this particular week's WOYWW, Barb. I love that photo. I am a great tea drinker and love bone china - years ago I had a Noritake tea service and it was lovely to drink from. Your cups are relly pretty - you must be thrilled to have found them. Hope the photography classes are going well.

    Shoshi

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