Monday, August 15, 2011

Thematic Photographic 158 - Made of glass


Coke of a different color
Toronto, ON, May 2011

On the surface, this week's Thematic theme is somewhat straightforward: If it's made of glass, we want to see it. The twist lies in the fact that glass is generally transparent or translucent, and sometimes plays games with exposure and composition. Despite the challenges - or likely because of them - glass has become one of my favorite subjects to shoot, and I hope you enjoy the experience for the coming week, too.

Your turn: Take a picture of something glassy or find one you've already posted online. Leave a comment here letting folks know where to find it. Visit other participants to share the joy. Repeat. And don't be afraid to spread the word. Thematic Photographic is our non-competitive weekly exploration of all things photographic. For more background, please click here.

17 comments:

Kalei's Best Friend said...

I love this theme!
http://afreshstartwithkalei.blogspot.com/2011/08/tp-158made-of-glass.html

Anonymous said...

A trip to the Seattle Glassblowing Studio this summer offered a feast of color and bounty of light-play. I’ve got a few shots over here in a palette of colors.

21 Wits said...

Thank you Carmi, from rough to glass I am ready! Here's to all things that shine.....I can't wait to see more!

http://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-158-made-of-glass.html

Gilly said...

Ooh! I loved this challenge! HERE is my effort.

Bob Scotney said...

Glassy eyed, that's me!

http://bit.ly/nfj0WV

Little Nell said...

Feeling much smoother this week - almost spiritual!

http://hangingonmyword.blogspot.com/2011/08/among-many-thousands-of-things-that-i.html

fredamans said...

This one struck a chord with me too; http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-made-of-glass.html

Tina´s PicStory said...

Thats my glass:

http://leckeresfuermenschundkatze.blogspot.com/2011/08/scavenger-hunt.html

Thanks for hosting :)

Barbara said...

I'm so glad I'm back playing TP! I've been in need of looking at things in new light, and you always provide that inspiration. My photos show glass in a way that we depend on, but other little critters couldn't care less.... here it is.

young-eclectic-encounters said...

This is such a great theme and a challenging one- glass is indeed hard to photograph- after the last time you offered this theme I went to an antique store and took photos of many wonderful glass object which has yet to make it to my blog. I guess I need to get with it and get them posted
However since I have been forced into a drastic change in diet I have been publishing recipies that I have tried and taking pictures as I make new recipies and I believe that serving myself on prettier dishes has helped make this morwe enjoyable I do have one glass picture I can share taken by me and put on my cookbook software
http://young-eclectic-encounters.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html
Post title is Apromise is a promise.
Not my best but I wanted to get back in the swing of things again and start sharing- I definately have not mastered the art of photographin glass- suggestions would be helpful here
Johnina :D

Mustang Sally said...

I've been MIA for a bit but I'm back for this one, you can see mine here

young-eclectic-encounters said...

I found a good glass photo and blog after some contemplation Just so you know that I really can take some good photos along with the not so good take a peek at
http://young-eclectic-encounters.blogspot.com/2011/06/advantages-of-insomnia.html
this was taken through my kitchen window. Being disabled and sometimes housebound i take alot of pictures through my windows and quite a few posts scattered throughout my blog taken through my windows.
Johnina :D

Catherine said...

I went to a craft show today. The second of the two photos in my post fits the theme nicely.

Max Sartin said...

Here's my glass entries and their stories.

Alexia said...

I wasn't sure that I had anything for this theme; other people's photos have been scarily good!

This morning I spent some time playing around with glass

Catherine said...

One more glassy photo from the craft show.

Chelle said...

Here's mine. http://snowshoediaries.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-made-of-glass.html