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A lovely quiet time taking these today, although it took ages trying to get a shot I was happy with..and I’m still not totally pleased with some of the focus in a few. I wanted the background blurred but a few more seeds clear..maybe a slightly wider depth of field next time. I may try the lone seeds with the cloth up the wall too – I thought I wanted that separating line, but now I’m not so sure..anyway, it was a good learning day!
I found these gorgeous seed heads in the lane, which begged to be used with the bowl (who still felt he had not had enough attention yet)
Even our lunatic cat chilled out, he was rolling around and watching me all afternoon.
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Settle and Chase 
They are so quiet I can hear a clock ticking…and that’s all. A moment suspended.
(I like that first image very much; the way the “horizon line” is all blurry and disappears as it travels left. Very effective. )
Thanks Karen! Not quite as happy with the blur as I was with some of my others, but I do like the effect!
Quiet work is sometimes the best sort. These images are wonderful.
A little “horizon” in the background does not hurt at all, in my opinion…
Thankyou Alessandro..yes the horizon part is growing on me..
I quite like the line, actually. Especially in the first shot. Loving the quiet work btw I can feel the calm which is lovely. Am insanely jealous I would love just a day, an afternoon to be quiet it’s never-ending chaos here… still sometimes I manage to find quiet moments 🙂
Ah thanks Emily – oh I do know chaos too believe me…! I wish a quiet calm day for you soon x
I like the first one very much, Cath. And the second one works nicely, even though a bit of wider depth of the field wouldn’t hurt.
Thanks Sorin – yes, I think I might try that shot again in a few different ways!
Love that first shot…fading away…elegant somehow….
Thankyou!
You’re most welcome. 🙂
The first shot works very well for me, serenity!
Thanks Lesley, it was very calming taking them, I’m really enjoying finding simple lines..