Saturday, January 22, 2011

Mosaic Monday: Berries and Tea



I was eating blueberries one morning, as I considered what to use as my next Mosaic Monday subject. The sunshine was pouring in through the window, and I wanted to try out my 50mm f1.4 lens. So I grabbed one of my mother's favorite decorative teacups, and began to snap some shots.

And that's the entire story of this mosaic. Sometimes I can be such a camera nerd. lol But somehow, I feel a teacup series of photos coming on... :)

Now let's have some mosaic fun! Here are the instructions:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline

And a quick reminder: if you would like to join Mosaic Monday but don't know quite where to start, there is a tutorial on mosaic-making on my sidebar. Just scroll down, and click on the small blue mosaic.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful images with all of us at Mosaic Monday!  

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2. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook  28. {oc cottage}  54. Carol at Serendipity  
3. rose stamping w kids  29. Riet  55. Krea-krampen  
4. Lavender Dreams  30. Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook  56. iPad cover @ Fable of the Table  
5. A Garden of Threads  31. Ebie - The Main Ingredient  57. La @ A Musing Potpourri  
6. Jeri  32. Betty- 4th Cupcake Sunday  58. CollectInTexas Gal  
7. GardeninginaSandboxg  33. Life Among Mountains  59. Becky @ Hearth and Home  
8. Cathy  34. Meri @ Playing Along  60. Anna @ Laughing Raven  
9. Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti  35. Sheila  61. Cottage & Creek  
10. Kathy-Delightsome Life  36. Sweet Nothings  62. Moodscapes  
11. Rajesh, India  37. Nicole  63. Sall's Country Life  
12. Cindy @ Custom Comforts  38. Queenmothermamaw  64. lesley@adventures with a camera  
13. Susan @ Savoring Time in the Kitchen  39. ann  65. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen  
14. Vermont Girl  40. Inside-Out  66. ReArtingDotNet | Art Journal Mosaic  
15. Podso  41. Arlene  67. linda  
16. Hearts  42. One  68. M is for Maga  
17. Polish Sausage Making - A Family Tradition  43. Tam @ The Gypsy's Corner  69. Jan Halvard, Bolivia  
18. eileen, md  44. Garden Geek  70. genie~va~usa  
19. Molly @ A Bit O' Shine  45. Teacup In The Garden  71. Melody @ Fresh Go Vintage  
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24. EG Wow, Canada  50. Heart's Garden  76. Frippery  
25. Wandering Thought  51. Anja, spring doodle 1  
26. Blessing Reflections  52. Project Bag  

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43 comments:

  1. Fantastic job Mary. Love the shots from the new lens.

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  2. Beautiful dishes, and those berries look luscious! Terrific mosaic, Mary, as always!

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  3. Hi Mary!
    the photos are stunning! And that teacup is absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. Beautiufl Mary.. My blog wont work or I would play.
    Your Mosaics always leave me with inspriation.

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  5. What a gorgeous teacup and saucer this is, Mary! The sunlight really makes it shine so beautifully!
    Glad you are feeling better!
    ♥ Pat

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  6. Beautiful and elegant, Mary. Love the softness.

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  7. Lovely shots with your new lens. Blueberries are such beautiful subjects for your mosaic as is the lovely teacup.

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  8. Beautiful photos, Mary! Have a wonderful week.

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  9. That teacup is absolutely gorgeous. I am having some blueberry envy too. I don't think I even have any frozen ones...I'll take a look back at your photos and pretend I'm having some. :)

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  10. Hi Mary
    Your teacup is very pretty and you were able to capture nice shots of it with the blueberries.

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  11. Lovely teacup and the berries look scrumptious!

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  12. I love blueberries and the teacup is beautiful! What a lovely mosaic! Enjoy your Monday! ♥

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  13. Beautiful teacups, and the blueberries made
    my mouth water. . .
    As always great photos
    Happy Monday!
    sj.

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  14. Your cups and saucers are beautiful! Those blueberries make my mouth water. Great post.
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  16. Such a beautiful teacup! Have you ever had your teacup read? My Auntie Mary always told me a story after a delicious cup of tea.

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  17. A wonderful idea and some great shots.
    QMM

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  18. This is my first visit. Your mosaic is just lovely. I realized that Mosaic Monday started on Saturday. I thought I am early but it looks like I am very, very late. :)

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  19. I SO understand—especially when you have a new lens to play with! These are beautiful images, Mary.

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  20. Beautiful Mary... Must be the time of year for blueberries, we've been enjoying them for breakfast too.

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  21. Love the depth of field of your teacup shots.

    The berries look so fresh and tasty!

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  22. Wow Mary, great photographs, as usual. I will have to copy your idea if you don't mind. I always have blueberries in the fridge. Sadly I don't have such a good camera, but I am usually happy with my photographs albeit there are usually lots of the rejects on the cutting room floor!!

    Have a good week, Jackie in Surrey, UK.

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  23. So beautiful set up, you are master of set ups:)

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  24. Great photo and the blueberries with that pretty cup were a clever idea. Also teriffic lighting.

    yvonne

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  25. I love the simplicity of the picture with the single blueberry siting on the demitasse spoon.

    Have a great week! La

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  26. Oh, the light play is so fun to photography, and you have captured the light and the luminosity perfectly! A great subject...the pansy teacup with the spoon and berries. As Always a stunning mosaic!

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  27. Just divine! Such a simple setup, and so totally compelling because of that simplicity, enhanced by the lighting and depth of field. Magazine worthy for sure.

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  28. Your photos continue to inspire me, Mary. Such a talent you have for bringing beautiful things to life. The cup and saucer is gorgeous. I'd love to see it in person ~ just stunning. Glad you're feeling better. Nothing like the right medicine.
    Best to you,
    Lynn at Cottage and Creek

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  30. Opps! Trying that again:

    Wonderful photos, Mary!

    My mosaic is focused on great Art Journal Pages I've seen this week. Having great fun putting mosaics together!

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  31. What a beautiful picture, Mary! I love your choices this week...especially those blueberries!

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  32. I'm so glad you are feeling better! These blueberry and teacup photos are beyond beautiful! Loved your tulip photos as well ...you take gorgeous photos even when not feeling well I see:)
    xo

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  33. Beautiful. I love the little spoon. Can't wait for the series.

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  34. Wow, Mary. I mean, Wow. I think these just became my favorite of your images! Illuminated with beautiful, sparkly light and dreamy depth of field. I love my 50mm but really don't use it enough. You've inspired me to take it for a walk this week! xo – g

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  35. (♥.♥) I felt love at first sight at the tea set. They super pretty and elegant, I'm eagerly waiting for the series to come out.

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  36. Fantastic photos. I love all the eye candy!

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  37. Oh, Mary, I can see why this teacup is a favorite of your mother! It's gorgeous, and your pics really do it justice! Stop by if you get a chance. I'm having a celebration giveaway.

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