Yep, it's time for another photo challenge! Last time, the theme was color. I was blown away at all the wonderful photographs y'all submitted. Gorgeous.

This time? The theme is food. It's no secret that I love food. I mean, of course we need food to sustain our bodies, but I love photographing it. I adore experimenting with angles, lighting, and arranging the food just so. And it's a great subject when none of my siblings want to be photographed, which seems to be happening quite a lot lately. Ahem.

Moving right along.



I took this photo in the display of a quaint macaroon shop in Paris. Why I've never shared it, I don't know. I've never tried a macaroon before - at this store, they wanted sixteen euros for eight ounces (about twenty two dollars), or something crazy like that - but for now, marveling their beauty is enough for me :) What can I say? I love food.

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Want to join? Just write a post containing a food photo that you've taken (It doesn't matter what type of food it is, whether it be a steak or dessert, it's all welcome :)), then come back here and link up! Feel free to grab the above button as well - just make sure you have some sort of link to me so others can participate as well :) One entry per person please...if you have several photos in your post, please specify which one you are entering.
You have until November 26th, at 11:59pm CST to enter; the winner will be announced shortly afterwards. And make sure you visit other entries as well!

I can't wait to see all your delicious captures!


-carlotta

Confession: I was so inspired last night and wanted so badly to write a blog post, but there was such a ridiculous amount of ideas and words swirling around my brain I couldn't form a coherent thought.

Confession: I like change. Which is why I put up a new header - I can't keep the same one for more than a month! ;) What do you think?

Confession: I've taken all of five photographs since Saturday.

Confession: I have a biology essay due by midnight tomorrow, Friday, and I've barely started.

Confession: Thanksgiving break can't come soon enough. I can't wait for a whole week of blank space in my planner. I'm going to relish the free time, letting the crevices of my body that just need a break be replenished. I'm going to soak up the blank calender dates like it's water quenching my thirst.

Confession: I got asked where I go to college the other day. When I responded I was still in high school, the guy looked shocked. Do I look like I could go to college? Seriously people.

Confession: I loathe geometry. I'm never going to understand proofs.

Confession: I fight with my family too much. And I'm not proud of it.

Confession: I need to learn to take life a day at a time. I have to stop rushing and take a minute to enjoy creation, to cherish the hours in every day.

Confession: I need to get more sleep. It took me thirty minutes to drag myself out of bed this morning. When I finally made it downstairs, I curled up on the couch under a blanket with Lilly and dozed off again.

Confession: I'm convinced that American Eagle sweatpants are the most comfortable piece of clothing every made.

Confession: I eat way too many chocolate chip cookies.

Confession: I really miss Europe.

Confession: I'm enamored with the fall foliage on our street.



Do you have something to confess? It really does feel good to get it off your chest :)

-carlotta

(Giveaway winners announced below!)



I'm mildly obsessed with bokeh. There's something about the soft, transparent, whimsical dots of light that I find magical.
I've titled this photo Chocolate Bokeh. Why? I was melting chocolate and butter to make brownies and decided to snap a bokeh filled photo of the ingredients that were slowly starting to fuse together. Voila, chocolate bokeh - two of my favorite things. :)

Before I go on, though, I'm going to announce the giveaway winners.

The winner of the 12x12 inch photo printed on canvas is...Emilyann of Iowa! (Who just happens to be my best friend...but I promise you, I didn't show favoritism, it was a coincidence :))

The winner of the earrings is...m&msmommy!

Congrats winners! Shoot me an email and I'll get your prize to you as soon as possible.


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Is there a photo that makes you happy? One that warms your heart or tells a funny story? One that puts you on cloud nine? Here's your chance to share it! 

Just put up a post on your blog containing one photo that you've taken. You can add as much or as little text as you would like along with it. After writing your post, come back here to link up - you have until Thursday at 11:59pm CST to do so. Don't forget to link back to me so others can join in, whether it be via the above button or a link. :) And remember to visit others' photos as well! 
-carlotta

There's something so magical about black and white photos. Especially in portraits, they offer a window to the soul, showing feelings that would otherwise go unnoticed in a color version. I adore how black and white instantly adds a bit of vintage flair to the photograph. I'm having a blast converting some of my Paris photos to black and white, making them look like they were taken forty years ago.
In short? I'm in love with black and white.

What about you? Do you prefer black and white or color? Do tell!

Psst...don't forget to enter in my giveaway! It ends at 9pm CST tonight - don't miss it!

-carlotta