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Foraging for Fun

October 19, 2015 by Barb 5 Comments

I spent this past Sunday morning outdoors, foraging for relaxation and a few photos to work with for The Studio | Online prompt. Foraging is good for the heart, mind, and soul wouldn’t you agree? I’m so lucky that I can walk out the door and into a natural reserve where there is no shortage of inspiration. I need it like I need air to breath.

It goes without saying I’m smitten with succulents, leaves, and rustic wooden backgrounds. And there’s nothing I love more than a quirky succulent … there’s just something so fun about them. I watch as they sprout up and spray outward, reaching for the sun (and probably more space.) I rescued these two from my Upcycled Toolbox Planter which had become extremely crowded over the summer.

I’m also a lover of repetition … leaves, leaves, and more leaves …

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… so perfectly imperfect … I was shooting outdoors so I didn’t use studio lighting as did Kim in her lesson, instead I used kk_SoftLightMoreLeft to slightly enhance the natural light coming from the left …

Foraging for Fun, Barb Brookbank, Keeping With the Times

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That pot of succulents on the top shelf is so funny; it’s been struggling all summer and I love it to pieces!
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Foraging for Fun, Barb Brookbank, Keeping With the Times

Filed Under: Still Life Tagged With: lightroom, lightroom preset, succulents

Comments

  1. Eileen says

    October 19, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    Hello, your images of the succulents are pretty, I like the earthy colors! Happy Autumn!

    Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  2. odile lm says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Such a lovely post today Barb! You’re a garden fairy, giving life to any tiny bit of plant!
    I love your pictures, so harmonious and coherent, as always, in colors, textures and mood…
    What a privilege to live in the middle of such a generous nature!

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  3. Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life says

    October 19, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Barb,

    What a beautiful post — gorgeous photos of your succulents. Most enjoyable visit — thank you

    Brenda

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  4. Linda says

    October 21, 2015 at 5:55 am

    Wonderful photos as ever Barb and I love how the colours of the dried leaves match the succulents. Perfect… :-)

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  5. Sue says

    October 27, 2015 at 5:43 am

    Your images are such a delight! I so love your potting bench photos and the stories they create. Bless you for sharing!

    Reply

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