"A" is for Artichoke -- Take 3 (in color)

**Mike Buckley** · 28th October 2016, 10:14 PM

Thanks to Greg (FootLoose) for suggesting that I cut the artichoke in half and to Binnur for then confirming that doing so would create a nice photo opportunity. I had never seen an artichoke or a photo of one cut this way, so it was very enjoyable to see this view and then to photograph it.

For those who are not used to seeing my photos of food, this one is made in my style that presents food in a context we normally don't experience or at least don't notice.

Setup
The artichoke is held upright by a jerry-rigged contraption behind the vegetable that is narrower than its stem. A small continuous-light lamp is on the right side. A flag behind the lamp prevents light from falling onto the background. A flag in front prevents light from directly entering the lens and causing flare. A white reflector on the left front area brightens that side of the vegetable and the shadows in its center. A flashlight brightens the center of the background made of purple art paper just enough to create a pleasing glow around the subject.

"A" is for Artichoke -- Take 3 (in color)

**Shadowman** · 28th October 2016, 10:22 PM

Nicely done, great composition, looks like a ruffled ostrich.

**AlwaysOnAuto** · 28th October 2016, 10:42 PM

Nice cut-away shot Mike.
How did you cleave the artichoke so cleanly?

**Mike Buckley** · 28th October 2016, 10:56 PM

Thanks, guys!

Originally Posted by AlwaysOnAuto

How did you cleave the artichoke so cleanly?

I just used a sharp knife that had been recently sharpened by my butcher.

**cichlid** · 28th October 2016, 11:12 PM

This fantastic Mike. What stands out to me is the indication that you took time to make this shot. It no point and shoot.
Very nice.

**Rita** · 28th October 2016, 11:53 PM

"For those who are not used to seeing my photos of food, this one is made in my style that presents food as we normally don't experience or at least notice it."

You have certainly accomplished this. A great idea by Greg and Binnur and well executed on your part. I love it.

**Wavelength** · 29th October 2016, 03:08 AM

Excellent one

**mugge** · 29th October 2016, 03:38 AM

Beautiful colours. I do like the halo, it frames it so nicely.
Cheers Ole

**Mike Buckley** · 29th October 2016, 02:22 PM

Thanks, everyone!

**FootLoose** · 30th October 2016, 05:07 AM

Fascinating subject, Mike, with its various textures, lines and colours. I like the way you have lit the hairs on the choke.

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