A few weeks ago, I was tagged by Kristin at The Kitchen Sink for the Ten Favorite Food Photos and have decided to take part in my first meme. It is timely as I have exciting news in my photography world. Before going on my recent trip to Europe, I bit the bullet and bought a new camera! I decided on the Canon Rebel XSi and must say that I am still shivering with excitement over this purchase. So, below is a little trip down memory lane with my old, dinky Canon Powershot SD600.
For me, one of the draws to blogging was experimentation and practice with photography. I still take most shots top down as I think they are easiest for an amateur and I have found that a somewhat consistent style of photography makes a blog look overall better. Perhaps my new camera will have me shooting from all directions!
It is funny that after I chose these 10 photos individually, I noticed a number of themes. Certainly cake and sweets turn up in many of my favorites. The question is, do I take the best photos of sweets because I love them so much or do I just think they are the best photos because I love the subject matter? Well, that is like a chicken and egg question… and speaking of eggs…I must love circular shapes because there are a lot of them here. Very feminine and voluptuous, what does it mean?
Thanks for gazing and reading. Stay tuned for an onslaught of yummies from my trip abroad.
September 16th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Oh what a neat meme! I remember loving your egg carton doodle photo when you first posted it – I love it now, too :)
September 16th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
You are making me wuite hungry with those pictures, especially since I am on a diet :)
I am seeing guacamoole for what might actually be cream of asparagus & mint soup.
And is that dates ? Oh my, yes, drool, sugary dates, with tiny brie cheese pieces inside ?
And fresh refrigerator cold bluberries perfect for eating with ice cream, or sour cream… next to donuts…
No fair. You’re an agent of the fat police trying to trick me into a caloric indiscretion (lol).
September 16th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
The cake one is my fav! I want to get a new camera too but I need to wait till Xmas time sadly… How is the Xsi? Thats the one I’m eyeing.
September 17th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
LOVING the pink eggs. If I ever get a dream kitchen, I may have to frame that and hang it in a happy place.
September 18th, 2008 at 8:51 am
I’m new to the food blog world.What is a meme?
September 18th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Oooh I like them! The pink eggs is my fave.
September 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I especially like the picture with the plums. The composition and the colors are just wonderful, and it’s rustic and modern all at the same time and I kind of just want to paint it. :) The pink eggs are also great.
September 18th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
I love all the round shapes too…
Beautiful pictures. Interesting that you think it is easier to shoot from above – I always have problems with my shadow when I try to do that! Probably partly because I tend to picture dishes mainly in the evening in poor light…
September 18th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Thanks for playing along, Caroline! What a gorgeous collection of shots. And congrats on the new camera!
September 18th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
wow! lookin good C…
September 18th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
The cake one is my favorite too…but is that really a surprise? Lovely collection! :-)
September 19th, 2008 at 12:31 am
What a great idea for a post. All the round, voluptuous shapes appeal because they are reminiscent of a sweet, chunky baby—round and cuddly. (But what do I know, I’m a mom, not a psychologist?!)
Funny… I remember the egg photo—the one where your husband drew all over them. Still, all these months later, how sweet is that?
September 21st, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I think you must be pretty talented, as these shots are gorgeous, alas with the dinky camera! love to see these- keep it coming!
September 24th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Gorgeous pictures. love the eggs!