Week 18 = Candlelight Photography. I usually try to photograph a living subject, and I think it probably would have looked a lot better if I had, but I decided to do a still life subject for something different this time around. Besides, it gave me a good excuse for purchasing a little knick-knack I would have never purchased otherwise, even though it made me happy to look at it. The little bird reminds me that spring is just around the corner! Although I took several variations of this image, I am only sharing my favorite one this week since we are out of town again. I hope you like it.
After reading several tutorials about how to photograph in candlelit situations, I opted to purchase a few more candles; locating one behind, one to the side, and one in front. I would have liked prettier candles but am delighted that the metal around the tea-light candles seemed to fit in with the overall image.
Even though the birdie was purchased to be the subject of the image, I really like the way the light falls on the frosted glass bottle, twine, and key. That may be my favorite part of the image!
What is it that makes you smile?