I’m not sure I’ve ever shown you this image. For a few years now I’ve been obsessed with reproducing Vanitas in my photography. Vanitas are a type of symbolic work describing the transient nature of life. The word takes a root from Vanity. In Latin: Vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas: all is vanity. Look beyond the lovely hot cup of coffee. Think about what it is you see.
Thought about and presented for the WordPress weekly photo challenge: Beyond.
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gita4elamats Linda G Hatton rarasaur Robert Burnett julochka Sherry Smyth Sabra Bowers Becca
I love this! My son happens to be playing Mozart on a music game right now. It goes perfectly with this picture. I always wonder where you get these lovely things in your photos. Beautiful.
Thank you Linda. I’m drowning in stuff!
It’s just a mish/mash collection of bits and pieces, (mostly vintage, some good antiques). My excuse for hunting them down and collecting them is as photo props. But I must admit that I love living with them and looking at them and collecting them. (We won’t say anything about the 1920′s Kewpie doll and the mechanical chimp that just happened to find me yesterday) 
What a beautiful “full” photo– I love every bit of it, the uniqueness of each item, the placement, the texture, the colors… gorgeous!
i’m with rara ,its a good ‘un .
Vanitas – I like it. and it rings a bell with a project I have coming up.
I love this little scene, especially the diagram book underneath…so much going on.
Ooo, new project Julie? I love your projects. Can’t wait to see it.
It’s a good ‘un robbie.
Thank you Rara. I’ll get my finger out and create more Vanitas.
I love it when I learn something new! I love taking the opportunity to look above and look beyond.
Great Sherry! Those little Friday WordPress photo challenges are so much fun. I look forward to them and miss it when I’m too busy to take part. Everyone has a lovely take on it.
I looked beyond and saw people working. Hammering metal and working in a construction office. Another beautiful photo, Veronica.
That’s wonderful Sabra, I can totaly see the construction. Thank you very much.
Thanks for stopping by Veronica! Love your kitties!! Your photos are
awesome!! Linda
Very interesting! Certainly the most interesting tea post of the day! I have not heard of Vanitas before, and I am enjoying your image here.
hugs,
Terri
Thank you for joining in Tea Cup Tuesday! That is a gorgeous cup!
Hi Terri, I’m so glad you like it. I’ve got a collection of the pretty little things and am thrilled to find your blog and such a lovely Tuesday game!
Vanitas were popular in Flanders in the 16C and were painted by great masters but I love to push the limits and boundaries, so this work in photography. I hope to join in with another tea cup next Tuesday. 