Welcome to episode 27 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge! After last week’s Halloween theme, I thought it might be appropriate to go to the sweet side of things: Candy!
Of course, everyone has their favorite candy, or maybe even more than one type of candy… Therefore, I’d like to challenge each of you to share your favorite candy and make it look irresistible to each of your readers! After all, what fun is candy, if it’s not the best things out there? Of course, you’re always allowed to use a bit of poetic license in your choice of candy; for me, strawberries are also a form of candy!
From about 6 years ago, when I was taking a course in food photography, I’d like to share these delicious M&M’s with you (yes, they may be out of date, but they still look good 🙂 ).
The bright colors of each of these little wonders just jumps up at you, yelling ‘pick me!’, so you know that you want one of them…
For those who’d like to participate in this weekly challenge, the rules are the following:
Create a pingback link to this post, so that I can create a post showing all of the submissions over the week (note: pingbacks may not appear immediately, as my site is set up to require approval for linking to it; helps against previous bad experiences with spamming)
Have fun creating something new (or sharing something old)!!
This should be a fun week and we may even learn about some exotic candies!
Technical Details
This image was captured with a Canon EOS 1D MkIII using an EF24-105mm f/4L lens. Exposure settings were at 1/160 second with f/11 and 100 ISO with studio lights; you might notice that with studio lights, I’ll often dial them in to get around 1/160 second at 100 ISO, as it works well for lots of subjects.
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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Yes, and I have even found some sources for Dutch licorice! Particularly, dubbel zout!
Wow, you are lucky! My husband also likes the dubbelzout, but I prefer the sweet varieties, like honey licorice. In this way I do not have to share my packet with him. 😉
A very sweet post! 🙂
have a sweet day 🙂
https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/tuesday-photo-challenge-candy/
With all of the candy you shared, I will 🙂
Have a wonderful day!
Nice!
Thank you!
Adorable and quite creative Frank!
I’ll see what I can do …. candy can relate to forgiveness, I know it.
A lot of forgiveness can be achieved with candy!
Licorice is one of my favorites!
Can you buy English licorice over there?
Yes, and I have even found some sources for Dutch licorice! Particularly, dubbel zout!
Wow, you are lucky! My husband also likes the dubbelzout, but I prefer the sweet varieties, like honey licorice. In this way I do not have to share my packet with him. 😉
En natuurlijk ook katjesdrop!
Da’s waar, ook zo lekker! Nog even en ik ren toch naar de winkel ondanks mijn goede voornemens…
🙂
Have squeezed in a late entry!! Still reminiscing after seeing the lovely photo of liquorice allsorts – a great favourite when I was growing up.
Thank you for playing this week, Judith! Can’t go wrong with licorice 🙂
🙂
Done. A little more creative license .. hope it’s ok Frank. So nice to participate with this again. 🙂
Thank you.
nice