Day No. 6
by Germaine

Comment by shalrath:
Wonderful composition, the first thing I noticed after looking at the guy was the 'ghost,' I'm glad you explained it!

Day No. 10
by Germaine

Comment by JunieMoon:
Party hardy. Nice texture on the step. Not sure I like the aqua tint on the glass, though I have seen some drinks that are mixed to look that way.

Day No. 9
by Germaine

Comment by rachelellen:
Interesting subject -- I thought for sure this was a strawberry top from the thumbnail image.

Day No. 9
by Germaine

Comment by Charlene:
I'm glad you mentioned the tissue paper. I'd never think of that and am always interested in how things are done. I'm (embarrassed to say) not sure what anise seed pods are, but I really like the image and composition. The processing reminds me of a post card, and this almost looks like it's on a white sandy beach somewhere.

Day No. 4
by Germaine

Comment by GinaRothfels:
Great candid.

Day No. 9
by Germaine

Comment by JunieMoon:
Great idea. You might get a better result by using nearly parallel sidelighting to give more form, shape and texture to the star anise seed.

Day No. 9
by Germaine

Comment by jonfrommk:
the tissue is very cool as it makes it almost appear that the pod is the inside of a much bigger flower. The soft tones are good although perhaps because the paper is so white it takes a little away from the pod itself

Day No. 9
by Germaine

Comment by Ken:
At first glance I thought it was a starfish on sand. Nice texture in the background and I may have to try tissue paper myself.

Day No. 9
by Germaine

Comment by Alicia:
Nice lighting on the paper and I like the BW treatment. This is an appealing photo - something that could go on the kitchen wall.

Day No. 8
by Germaine

Comment by citymars:
Great colors, and the water looks dreamy.