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Monday, February 8, 2010

c r a n b e r r i e s

It was early... (well, as in 9 am early) and I was still under my nice warm down comforter. The house was still quiet, and the morning rush hadnt begun. (and... I was in no hurry to start!) It had been a long week for me. Still caring for my husband on crutches... and trying to finish our hardwood floors. (crash course on home improvement!) It had been a while since I even picked my camera up. And... the times I did... I hated everything I came out with.

This particular morning I tried to think of a way to be creative. I didnt really want to photograph people. I wanted to take my time. To see the light... and perhaps clear my head some.

Then I remembered the cranberries. The ones that were supposed to have been made into salsa a few weeks ago. The cranberries that were beginning to shrivel. The cranberries that would be just perfect.

I took them out... in a little bowl... to a nearby park. I didnt care that I was laying on the ground, camera pointed at the cranberries. I didnt care about the crazy looks from the passers by. I finally felt and captured what I wanted to that day. All with a tiny bowl of cranberries.

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25 comments:

  1. Marvett SmithFebruary 9, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    How beautiful!

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  2. JanaeFebruary 9, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I LOVE these. I have been thinking I need to get out and do some me photography too! LOVE that bright red color.

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  3. SalinaFebruary 9, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    EXACTLY what I've been thinking lately too! Now if the snow would melt, I'd be much happier! (of course the dead brown grass isn't much better, huh?)

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  4. AmandaFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    okay i'm sitting here trying to figure out why this post makes me cry?!?! Love it! I need to do this! These are so beautiful! I think i need to schedule a play date in Utah! I'd love to just come hang out :)

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  5. Talia, Justin, and TurnerFebruary 9, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    So beautiful. Ü

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  6. JaideanFebruary 9, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    These are gorgeous!!!

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  7. Jen HarrFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    you know I'm going to repeat myself every time I visit here....you put me in a state of awe capturing ordinary & making them extraordinary!! so fun seeing your work, Jen! mean it.

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  8. Michelle Wells PhotographyFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    I get it. I do. :) It is so nice and to shoot just for fun and to love what comes out of it. The pictures are beautiful.

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  9. ShannonFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    I truly get this. I just love your images and how beautiful and artful they are. I need to do this, but sadly it's still too cold.

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  10. YvonneFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    These are so pretty! I can see these in my kitchen. Love images like these!!!

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  11. Alissa FerulloFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    So pretty! I LOVE the grass shot - I want that on my wall! =)

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  12. Emmy McMillanFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    I love the red cranberries against the dry grass. Especially love the grass shot. Makes you feel like you are laying in it looking out - hiding. Great work!

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  13. jackieFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    these are just yummy! particularly like the first two, they work so well together. very inspiring.

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  14. jenilyndFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Great color!!! I am in the mood now for some Cranberry muffins!! You are amazing!

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  15. Kara MayFebruary 13, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    What a fantastic heart-felt post! I love EVERYTHING about it and the images are magical! I get lost in them - stunning!

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  16. Kara MayFebruary 13, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    What a fantastic heart-felt post! I love EVERYTHING about it and the images are magical! I get lost in them - stunning!

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  17. Shannon PrattFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Love this. These are so amazing, beautiful work.

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  18. KendraFebruary 14, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Yummy...these are stunning!

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  19. ChelseyFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful, Jen! Sometimes that's just what we have to do ... take out a bowl of cranberries and just be. Love all the beautiful bokeh.

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  20. Maria HaysFebruary 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Wow, these are AMAZING!!! I think the cranberries were definitely worth it!! Such amazing shots, beautiful light, beautiful processing and perspectives!!

    I need to stop and take the time to do this more often too! I hope you have some of these hanging in your house or printed into cards.

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  21. JessiFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    You captured them beautifully Jen! Sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now and needed some time to get out and be creative.

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  22. KarinaFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    i love these. I love how beautiful you made these cranberries look... and evn the sticks, lol... i found myself staring at those sticks... you made sticks look beautiful and interesting and you are amazing!

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  23. ali hohnFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    beautiful post jen. makes me want to go out and just shoot for myself too.

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  24. HaleighFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Lovin' all of your fun shots lately! Your work is just fantastic. These are making me hungry :)

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  25. tanaliciousFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    love it.. you do such a great job. we need to go out and do that more often.

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