OBJECTS d’art is in the eye of the beholder

This ceramic pot looked like an intriguing OBJECT d’art not for the design but because of the condition it is in and its solitary presence in an abandoned garden.

A couple comments suggested a narrower dof being applied so here it is, let me know your thoughts. Ironically this image was originally going to be used but I couldn’t find it in the folder I use for uploads, I thought it had been deleted.

40 thoughts on “OBJECTS d’art is in the eye of the beholder”

John & Lois March 18, 2012 at 12:22 pm

Lovely color and texture . . . makes me wonder what was planted in the pot and why it was left to crumble.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:58 pm
  
  This is filled with mystery.
  
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Steve March 18, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Great find….love the colour, texture and decay

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:57 pm
  
  Almost like an ancient ruin.
  
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thellinoTony March 18, 2012 at 12:51 pm

This is great, broken but beautiful!

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thank you Tony!
  
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kim andrew March 18, 2012 at 1:02 pm

How sad that it was left to crumble away in an unused garden. Good photo.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:56 pm
  
  Odd that it was discarded like that. Thanks for stopping by!
  
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lyur March 18, 2012 at 1:51 pm

what a pretty pot that was…I think it was broken before the gardeners left and by its size I bet this Objet d’art saw her glory days and lives on in photos, nice photo

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:56 pm
  
  I think you are right that the pot was broken and it was just left behind. I should have asked the owner of the property if it was up for grabs.
  
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Danudin March 18, 2012 at 5:18 pm

I hope that the Genie that lived in it gave heck to the idiot what broke it!

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:54 pm
  
  From you lips to God’s ear!
  
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Iris (Rose) March 18, 2012 at 9:03 pm

Great find, would like to see with a smaller DOF so the focus is all on the pot 🙂

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:49 pm
  
  Hi Rose! I added another photo to this post showing a narrower dof. Check it out and let me know your thoughts.
  Thanks for taking the time to visit the site and share your thoughts.
  
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Bobbie March 18, 2012 at 9:24 pm

The pot is gorgeous, in design and in color; making it all the sadder for it to have been cast aside and broken that way.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:54 pm
  
  So true about it being cast aside. Thanks for taking time to stop by!
  
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Sherrie March 18, 2012 at 9:59 pm

Hi Patty,
Beautiful! I love putting “stuff” in my garden that doesn’t belong there. Gives it character. Have a great day!

Sherrie

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:53 pm
  
  Thanks Sherrie! I know what you mean about putting things in the garden that doesn’t belong I used to do the same thing.
  
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paintedmeadows March 19, 2012 at 9:58 am

Oh my gosh!! I want it! Beautiful. Would look great in my garden. I like things like that, even broken. Great find. I agree about a close up of just the pot.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:50 pm
  
  Thanks Rhonda, I did think of you when I decided to post this because you like artful items in your garden. I added another photo to this post showing a narrower dof. Check it out and let me know your thoughts.
  
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Mats March 19, 2012 at 10:28 am

Nice capture, very nice details and colors. Well done indeed!

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:52 pm
  
  Thank you Mats! I added another photo to this post showing a narrower dof. Check it out and let me know your thoughts.
  
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Tammy March 19, 2012 at 8:22 pm

I love this huge pot…it would look cool w/ plants coming out of the broken area…

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorMarch 19, 2012 at 8:51 pm
  
  Oh what a good idea using it like a strawberry jar! Wish it were mine.
  
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Cathy March 20, 2012 at 6:11 am

Great find. love the colour and texture.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 1, 2012 at 11:05 am
  
  Thanks Cathy 🙂
  
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PhotoBlog 2812 March 20, 2012 at 8:36 pm

Love the color. Perhaps a soft vignette (focusing the light on the pot) would work instead of the DOF effect.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 1, 2012 at 11:06 am
  
  Glad you enjoyed this photo! I like your idea of applying a soft vignette. 🙂
  
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Madelaine March 21, 2012 at 6:43 pm

And such a lovely objet d’art it is. I do like the second photo better…..it gives my eye a chance to look at all the details and colors in the planter. For some reason it’s more difficult to do in the first shot.
To answer your question about the processing on my motion photo, I don’t think it’s the same as Steve’s. I think he used a radial blur…I used a preset from Topaz. Hope you’re feeling better!!! = )

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 1, 2012 at 11:10 am
  
  Glad you enjoyed the object d’art 🙂 and appreciate your input for which image you favored! 🙂
  Thanks for answering my query on the motion process – don’t you just love all the choices topaz offers for creativity!
  
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hmca14 March 21, 2012 at 9:14 pm

Really like the blurred version….feels less abandoned and more the treasure that you found to photograph! My daughter with the shells would love this….as you may have noticed in the shell arrangement she likes the worn/weathered look : )!

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 1, 2012 at 11:12 am
  
  I do think your daughter would appreciate this for her collectible treasures:) Thanks for sharing which version you were drawn to this helps me to ‘look’ at what I am shooting in a broader spectrum.
  
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Pablo Buitrago March 28, 2012 at 12:09 am

Very cool post processing in the second one!!

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 1, 2012 at 11:13 am
  
  Good to learn which image you felt was more appealing, thank you!
  
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elmediat March 29, 2012 at 10:45 am

Intriguing subject. Wonderful set-up for an interesting narrative.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 1, 2012 at 11:15 am
  
  Seems as though you always ‘get’ the art behind my vision, this pleases me so much!
  Did you change your gravatar???
  
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KarenAnn April 3, 2012 at 7:46 pm

I’m loving the shallow DOF photo as then one is certain that the pot is your center of interest. I’d love this artifact in my garden too.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 7, 2012 at 12:59 pm
  
  Thanks KarenAnn! I’m glad I posted both variations of this garden treasure. I agree this would make a beautiful accent in your garden, you do such great flower photos. Looking forward to your offerings this year!
  
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Judy Staines April 5, 2012 at 2:58 pm

Oh, yes, I do agree – the shorter DOF is a great improvement! Either way, it’s a great shot, though.

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1. PC PHOTO Post authorApril 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm
  
  Thanks Judy! and Thanks for stopping by and taking time to comment 🙂
  
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