Friday, October 20, 2006

Jammed


Because everyone should turn the marmalade jar on its side and see what it looks like from underneath. Because some things beg to be looked at from a different perspective. Because it tastes better after you've seen the subtle shades of orange cast through it by the morning sun. Just because.

Your turn:
After seeing this, what are you going to look at differently?

But wait, there's more: I posted a followup entry containing another image taken during this series. It's called Jammed redux. I hope you enjoy my not-quite-surreptitious peeks at the breakfast table.

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

I could never get into orange marmalade, though it is pretty. We're big on jam in this house. Marion berry from Oregon is the current fave.

Tracie Nall said...

I have this great strawberry/watermenon rind jelly that my mother-in-law made. I am going to have to go turn it upside down. That marmalade looks yummy!! anyone got a spare bagel?

Here from Michele today! Happy weekend to you!

Moogie said...

That is actually very pretty and it suprises me. :) I think I just may have a go at this myself.

Raehan said...

Ah, marmalade. As you show here, it is a spread with lots of character.

Shephard said...

That's beautiful... it looks like a big dinner plate from that angle. I love the colors.

I'm going to look at life from both sides now, the top and bottom, and still somehow...it's life's illusions, I recall...I really don't know jam... at all.

~S

Just a trumpet player said...

I'm playing a contemporary piece next week, printed on a transparent plastic sheet... I'll try looking at it upside down on reverse ; it might actually sound better !

But first, I need to get a jar of Marmelade ; You made me hungry !

Michele sent me ; have a great weekend !

Azgreeneyes said...

I can't think of anything in particular that I will look at differently: I think that I will have to look at most everything from a different angle, just to see what is most interesting!

From Michele's today

srp said...

Here from Michele, this time.

My dad just made some cornbread from scratch and it would taste so very good with that orange marmalade on top.

There are so many things I need to look at from a different perspective and most of them have nothing to do with photography. I believe this is called "personal growth"?

Carli N. Wendell said...

I am also surprised by what the bottom of jelly looks like. I would go home and look if'n I had any jelly to look at. I do not. I have not been in a jelly/jam/marmalade mood. I like Marmaduke. . . but he is not a spread. He is a dog.

Here is an article about the self-proclaimed world's most expensive marmalade.
http://www.luxist.com/2006/09/22/the-worlds-most-expensive-marmalade/

Kara said...

seriously, I cant stand looking at jam that close..it makes me think of icky squished things. I'm weird but I'm ok with that.
Here via michele today

Kara said...

seriously, I cant stand looking at jam that close..it makes me think of icky squished things. I'm weird but I'm ok with that.
Here via michele today

Snaggle Tooth said...

Think I want some toast now...
Gorgeous micro-cosm in there, btw-

My grape jelly's pretty consistant... I'll have to turn the cat upsidedown!

Unknown said...

That's an easy one, Carmi. My 87-year-young Aunt gets such a thrill placing a freshly-sliced Lemon into her hot tea when we hang out and talk at her place. She takes her spoon and has me look over her shoulder as she squeezes the lemon and the colors change. But then, my Aunt is so cool! Hope your weekend is a great one, Carmi!

Anonymous said...

There's something about orange marmalade on toast and tea that makes you feel good.

Jennifer said...

looks yummy! my mom made a ton of peach preserves this year and my boys love it! only every time i've had it out making lunch, i haen't had time to think about looking at it from another point of view... usually in a rush in the mornings! and i haven't taken many pix lately at all!

rashbre said...

There's a whole constellation inside that marmelade jar.

Karen said...

Well, since it's only 5:30 am, I'm going to look at my coffee differently. It's all I can manage at this early hour.

Stopping by to say hi, Carmi! Hope you have a great day

Anonymous said...

That is so pretty, Carmi.

Nice!

MorahMommy said...

This looks so yummy. Ummm! I wonder where you got the idea? :-)

utenzi said...

I like taking pictures of nipples but oddly enough I never post them. I think that comes under the "I value my life" heading. LOL There's something very interesting about the effects of texture and topography. Color too.

Not that there's anything wrong with jars of marmalade, Carmi. They have the huge advantage of not pissing anyone off if you post them. The other day I was waiting for an incubation to finish in my lab and I was taking pictures through a beaker in which I had some blue dye swirling just to see how the out of focus color would affect the resulting picture. It was very interesting but not very good quality. Just an experiment...

Michele sent me again!

kenju said...

Michele sent me back, carmi. I look at most things diffferently now that I have a blog and a digital camera. I am always looking for the next photo to post, and anything is fair game. You made me see the possibilities in even the mundane objects we have around us.

Young Lady said...

You never cease to amaze me. A very highly unique individual you are. I have never seen a photographer with such an eye as yours. I may not post every day Carmi in your blog, but I always check out your incredible pictures. The one of your daughter and you should be framed. I cried when I looked at it, a Daddy trying to capture his daughters youth. They grow up so fast. That one should be entered in an art show. Have you ever entered anything? Take care and keep on clicking that shutter!!

Prego said...

peanut butter and wheat toast. metaphorically? misfortune.

by the way, i've never been keen on the orange marmalade. i suppose i should give it a spread.


here via michele again.
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Anonymous said...

Nice image! What will I look at differently. Saw my apartment from the next building over at an open house. Hm, got to be aware of how visible we are in the living room.

Roshan said...

Hold on, I am toasting some bread

Gina said...

I am certainly going to take more photos of ordinary things from a different perspective!

All your photos on your blog are absolutely stunning! You have much talent! Thanks for sharing!