Natures First Green Is Gold! by Catherine Ferraz

This was taken in Ireland, choosing the perfect apple for this was not too hard with the excellent selection from the local fruit and veg man. I was even lucky enough to have my very own apple tree in the garden, that way I could add in the green leaves, to make these apples feel as though they were just picked from the tree. I added the scarf for what else than a bit of coziness, and creating shadow. I also used a bounce card for capturing the natural light on the details of the scarf and the leaves.

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

Frost “Nature’s green” is also “gold” as he expertly weaves a metaphor of the blooming of flowers in springtime. He compares the first buds of spring (green) to the ephemeral beauty of youth (gold). This is the spring, the first and shortest period of a person’s life: “Her hardest hue to hold.”

Natures first green is gold by Catherine Ferraz

Nikon D3100 with 40mm Macro | Exposure 1/40sec @ f/22 | ISO 3200 | Focal length 40mm


Award Reach  |  Reviews
11 views  |  1 Reviews

0 / 50
SHARE SUBMISSION
Submit / Update Your Score

Award Winner
Photo of the Day

Award Date
January 23, 2023

69

AWARD SCORE

Value 13
Clarity 13
Composition 18
Style 13
Skill 12

Award Category
Food Photography

Photograph Location
Ireland

Catherine is a food photographer and copywriter based in Antigua. Growing up in Trinidad and Antigua exposing her to the greatest of food cultures from a very young age. Immersed in a culture of food, cocktails, and wine starting has translated into a keen eye for simple beauty with a love affair for authentic cuisine. She believes that every dish and product is unique and has its own beauty. Her aim as a photographer is to provide the best setting for each individual creation to be beautifully authentic.

Catherine strives to capture the story behind the dish. Her goal with food photography is always to create an emotional connection. For Catherine, food is not just a bunch of ingredients combined. Food represents memories in time, heritage, culture, and love. A desire to get up close and personal with each dish, and showcase its beauty from the eyes of the creator as opposed to merely the eyes of the beholder.

Current Location
St. John’s, Antigua

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulplates/

1 reply

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply

Copyright © 2024 Light & Composition. All rights reserved.