Sometime a photographic subject can appear quite ordinary in real life, but it can take on an entirely new dimension in a photograph.
Often it's not the subject itself that is of interest, but a singular attribute can be very appearing. One of those attributes that translates well to the flat plane is texture.
These photographs of otherwise rather mundane subjects come to life by exploiting texture. You can almost run your fingers through the coffee beans and smell the aroma!
Texture photos translate well into posters or computer background. The simple forms do not overload the senses, and consequently, they generate an aura of calm serenity!
Texture should not be overlooked as a photographic opportunity. It can be the basis of a remarkable image!
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Okay...the last one made me dizzy lol.
What is the last one?
Sally...
It's an interesting pattern all right! Thanks.
Rochelle...
It's the "grip" of a camera lens, shot in sunlight with a macro lens! Neat, isn't it? Thanks.
Hi Richard - I agree, and when I took a photography class in college, we spent two weeks photographing only textures and patterns. It does teach you to see things differently, and I was so fascinated that I spent many months with my macro lens, having fun with all kinds of interesting closeups of patterns and textures.
By the way, I can almost smell those coffee beans. Makes me want to go and make a fresh pot!
Texture is certainly a subjective thing to many, but one thing's for sure ... without it ... this would be a flat world. :)
Susan...
I would too if I didn't need sleep so much! Thanks for the nice comment.
Carol...
That's actually quite profound! Thanks.
Hi Richard...When I look at the beans I can almost feel the oily texture on them. At least they look that way to me.
Kate
I can smell the aroma in that coffee bean one Richard. Very good texture.
Excellent comments on texture in photography. Thanks for sharing your insight and the photos!
Richard, great points. It looks like you came from the "old school" of photography like I did...
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Now all I can think about is the different textures of chocolate....
Greta points, I love the coffee beans and it reminds me of some pictures I took on top of a mountaing covered with thousands of small stnes! It also makes me want some morning coffee! Thanks and have a good Sunday!
Good morning Richard,
I like your why's and how to's on photography my friend. Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge.
Richard, I saw the coffee beans and immediately wanted a good, rich roast. What a great shot! Texture in photos & life is very important, and thank you for the reminder! Now off to find that perfect cuppa joe.....
Richard - I was expecting finish, not image when I read the title. I remember your little contest last year, guessing the subject of the last photo. I like the beans. I am drinking my second cup of fine freashly roasted freshly ground coffee.
Richard, some of the best photo's are sometimes ones that I am just experimenting with at the times. Now, if I could only remember what I did!
I can't believe I'm saying this, but Richard, your post is "full of beans"!
Even the most simple photograph can come to life with the right photography technique and take a possibly boring picture to extraordinary. The texture pictures invite your senses along with visual appreciation like in your first photograph. Great post!
I remember that last picture, as I recall I won the guessing game to figure out what it was and I never received my toaster oven.
Hi Richard,
great photos!
You inspire me to go out and take more pics!
Thank you!
Richard - great blog, it has been featured in the Photography group.
Richard: I agree. Some of the most interesting shots I've ever taken have been of the simplest subject. I use this type of close-up technique when I am shooting high-end homes with very expensive fixtures. It gives the potential buyer a close-up look at the quality put into the home.
I am finding that a new camera that I have purchased allows texture to be a more predominate part of the scene than the old camera. . Good post.