Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Sometimes You Get Lucky

Rosemary Photography Available Light
"Rosemary" - copyright 2010 William Caldera

In preparation for dinner I cut a few sprig of fresh rosemary and placed them in a vase of water next to the couch. While gathering my geadr to go shoot last years Christmas card, I sat on my couch to run through the settings on my camera and format my cf cards. The winter sun on a late December afternoon was pouring through an open window just behind me. The quality of light illuminating some fresh sprigs of rosemary I cut earlier in the day was eye catching. With camera in hand, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to snap off a few shots. Next to the rosemary sat a glittery Christmas cone "thingy" that was refracting the sun light and projecting it into a cool pattern on the wall behind the rosemary. The was quickly changing and only lasted a few fleeting minutes. This is one of those serendipitous instances where everything comes together to make an interesting image. I just happened to have my camera in hand at the right moment. That should serve as a lesson for me to carry my camera with me more often.
Rosemary setup  Photography Available Light
"Rosemary" - copyright 2010 William Caldera

Rosemary Photography Available Light
"Rosemary" - copyright 2010 William Caldera

Rosemary Photography Available Light
"Rosemary" - copyright 2010 William Caldera