ALPS MOUNTAINEERING SQUARE DINING TABLE

served up in my kitchen.

Finally had a semi-free Saturday to start playing in the Cliche Saturday scavenger hunt. This one's for the hearts category (duh!).

Can anyone give me tips on lighting photos like this (from above)? This was just with window light, because I tried some with my speedlight, and they were a little scary. I would have liked to have kept my aperture at f/8 or narrower, so the heart and table would be in focus, but with just available light and a tripod that won't let me take photos in this direction, that was out of the question (unless I wanted a seriously high ISO). I suppose I can ask on the creative tabletop photography group too.

I will be back later to check other Cliche Saturday posts -- my family is needing me right now.

HCS!

The living room on the first floor is an oblong space, which wasn’t easy to furnish. It exhibits the – albeit ever changing – modern design treasures of the couple. The sofa was designed by Milo Baughman in the 50s. The photograph above it is by artist Martin Denker. The two leather chairs are works by French designer Pierre Paulin, the book rack a piece by Charlotte Perriand. The black and white wooden chairs are by Joe Colombo, the “Artichoke Lamp” by Danish designer Poul Henningsen (Louis Poulsen). The carpet was custom made (Asha Carpets).