Still Life #2

Jan Groover

Image One- Still Life with Velvet and Metal Fitting

It took me awhile to figure out where the metal was in this image, but I really do like the contrast between the black fabric background and the velvet in the foreground. I think it almost gives the velvet a metallic feel. I also like the way the light reflects off of the velvet. 

Image Two - Untitled 70-1-78

I thought this image was interesting. It seems like the utensils are hiding under the leaves, like dinner is set under a bush in a garden somewhere, hidden from view. 

Olivia Parker

Image One- Shell Beans

This reminds me of the Anne Geddes photos with the babies, except these are actual beans. To me this image  has an interesting look. At the same time it looks like some of the beans are falling out of the pods, while other a contently resting in their spots. It just looks very interesting to me. 

Image Two - Miss Appleton's Shoes 1976

I think I chose this picture because these shoes remind me of ballet slippers, they are delicate shoes with delicate ribbons. I also like how there is only one shoe in full view, instead of both. It is a nice simple monochromatic image.


Zeke Berman
(I just wanted to make a side note. I went to Zeke Berman's website, and he is by far my favorite out of this group of photographers)
Image One - Maple Branch

I like this picture and I'm not sure why. The planter with the maple leaf branch almost looks like a tea cup that you would use the spoon with. I think the drawings on the table are supposed to be a table and the plant stand. Maybe? But anyways I think it looks awesome.

Image Two - Tragic Spill

I like this one too, because the coffee cup is just hanging out up there on top of the unfortunate spill. Where did it come from? The spill I mean. And while reading the morning paper too. Now that is tragic, what would the world do without it's morning paper?