Quail eggs were not on my radar when I stopped at the “No Frills” Superstore to pick up some last minute supplies a few weeks ago, but there they were, on the shelf with all the other eggs … who knew? Certainly not me! I gasped, a photo opportunity in the making …
I was enchanted by the tiny size, the lovely patterns, and the variations in colour. They went from brown to blue and everything in-between.
I quickly set them in my cart and carried on … it’s not that I didn’t have a ton of things to do when I got home, but I dropped everything and spent over an hour photographing these beauties.
To demonstrate scale, I used peppercorns in my little scene. Everyone knows the size of a peppercorn, so when set side-by-side, it becomes obvious as to how small these eggs really are when compared to regular eggs.
Of course I had to cook up a few … steamed in a double boiler in one of my new dishes …
A little play with kk_melancholy …
I’m so happy it’s January 2nd!! The tree is out, the decorations put away, and it’s time to get on with the new!
“app” happy wednesday is returning to it’s regularly scheduled weekly time! yay! thanks to all who expressed their interest in keeping this meme going, I’m so excited and happy. See you on Wednesday, January 7th!
Happy New Year everyone!
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These photos just scream beauty. You have the perfect stoneware to showcase them. What a successful shopping trip!! Happy New Year!
Such lovely images, Barb. The quail eggs are exquisite. Those beautiful, delicate shells are things of beauty. I have a German aunt who pickles them with dill, and serves them as nibbles with drinks. They’re delicious! All the best for a very happy new year, Bonny
To die for!!!! Save those shells. And if you hadn’t thought about it ‘blow out’ the eggs and save them whole. Maybe you should go back to the store and buy a whole bunch and sell them. Maybe someone should open a ‘co-op’ Prop shop online. Gosh the ideas are just flowing this AM…. I’m curious, did they taste any different?
Great ideas, Roxi! I will blow out a few eggs … and yes … I wish I could share them! But I couldn’t bring myself to eat them!!
LOL!!!! (I can understand)
So pretty Barb, I love the melancholy edit so moody. looking forward to app happy Wednesday. Happy New Year.
Yay, Viv! Happy New Year!
Great job! I almost fell over when I spotted some as well but did not take the opportunity like you did. I love the photos with the spices on them. Yum!
Those quail eggs are adorable!! Everything fits just beautifully…love those wooden holders, and your new stoneware!
Oh my, these are all so beautifully captured, Barb !
I’m in love with the last one … amazing tones !
Wishing you a wonderful 2015 !
Sylvia
What fantastic lay-outs you made with these pretty eggs. Nicer to look at than eat, I always find.
so very cute. they are tiny!
love these! We’ve raised quails since Sept and I just took them back to the farmer last week! (little beasts they were) BUT the fresh eggs will be missed! I see I missed a great opportunity for still life images again! haha!
lol, Rese! I want to know more … :)
goregous photos, such lovely gentle colours.
Hi Barb … such wonderful photos of your darling quail eggs. Isn’t it amazing how we stop to buy that “must have” for our photographs? :~) But that is what I just love being behind that camera … looking for unexpected beauty!! Wishing you another creative new year!
Barb, love the shots of the quail eggs but love those new dishes as well. They compliment each other beautifully….Your joy really shows through your post…..always exciting coming over for a visit….
Wow!!! I have never looked at the quail eggs closely! They are lovely, and you have really opened my eyes!! Al of your images are so soft and gentle!!
Love this post. But, how did they taste? Or did I miss that part in reading?
I’m here from your linked comment you left at Ms. T’s blog the Round Around Ranch.
Enjoyed my visit and happy I stopped by,
Oh wow…I would have done the same thing as you had I seen these in the store! But I’m curious, after I was done photographing them…what would they taste like? Chicken eggs…just smaller?
Very Interesting.
WOW! Amazing Barb!!
You definitely have that photographer’s eye. What great shots of the quail eggs. I love your point of view.
Omg…quail eggs in the grocery store?? How amazing is that and what a delightful post to demonstrate their cuteness and range of colors. Love it!!