Category: Albums

Photos shared during UCSD PhIG monthly meetings

17 Sep 2025 Themes Still Life & Storytelling: Heather

Heather share a variety of still life ‘formats’ – classical and storytelling. Her garden images tells of a abundant seasonal harvest. Her ‘classic-style’ tabletop still life images are excellent and humorous. She also had a beautiful abstract pattern image that was hard to decipher – mold.
The cherry tomato and peppers still life was one of the best images shared. Her explanation of cooling down the Japanese beetle in the refrigerator so they would ‘pose’ for a short time was entertaining and educational. Her bug & book still lifes were also favorites of the meeting.

17 Sep 2025 Themes Still Life: Cathy

Cathy shared some beautiful still life images, especially different variations of a sunflower composition. Her ‘loving books’ still life was a lesson in composition with particular notice given the angle of the book and its lighting. Her three sunflowers photos got a bunch of feedback with pretty much everyone in the group preferring the tighter black & white composition.
Getting feedback from the group is one of the best things about sharing images with other photographers. Participants sometimes provide a different interpretation, notice details, and can reaffirm your intent.