Taken for this weeks creative photography thread at The World through My Eyes
I used the painting with light technique ( a long exposure in the
dark with the subject illuminated by a flashlight) to achieve the
dramatic lighting.
The key is a huge one that my husband "acquired" as a child from a convent that was being demolished.
This photo was taken on November 6, 2006 in Ravensbourne, Dunedin, Otago, NZ, using a Pentax *ist DL.
All Rights Reserved
You may license this photo on Getty Images
This photo is visible to everyone 
Comments and faves
.rein., Che-burashka, Liamfm . (Stop the Genocide In Syria), Robertson the Bruce, and 140 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Che-burashka (68 months ago | reply)
great still life compo and interesting backdrop!
Liamfm . (Stop the Genocide In Syria) (68 months ago | reply)
what a treasure !
Robertson the Bruce (68 months ago | reply)
Beautiful texture and detail - visually stunning and rich in storied imagery. Well seen and shot. And thanks for the idea about the flashlight - i'll have to try that!
neesflynn (68 months ago | reply)
Such a rich photograph.
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Philippe Sainte-Laudy (68 months ago | reply)
for me...excellent:)
╒═════════╣╠═════════╕
This Masterpiece would deserve to appear in :
" Art Libre - Free Art - Arte Libre - Freie Kunst" (invite only) group .
tag with : "ArtLibre" and consider to join us :o)
"Unexpected til we came & saw it
Unbelievable as soon as seen
Hit the mark despite not aiming for it
Is'nt that how things have always been ?"
[Bertolt Brecht] - German Poet and Playwright
╘═════════╣╠═════════╛
*Micky (68 months ago | reply)
Super creative Jill...WOW!
I love the red velvet, very rich.
rivadock4 (68 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the explanation. It is a great photo. In the relm of a master.
tammyjq41 (68 months ago | reply)
Just stunning! Wow
borealnz (68 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the comments everyone, glad you like this :-)
Phillipe, thanks for the invite -it's an honour!!
Earl - What I Saw 2.0 (68 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot, and the story of the key along with the technical insights are special, too. Print it and enter it in some local competitions/shows!
daisydingletoy (Away) [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)
Oh wow. This looks so good Bo. :)) Fabulous photographer you!
seen in my contacts photos
MakingMemories(Deja-Vu photography) (68 months ago | reply)
WOW!!! Awesome..nice work Sharing">
You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
lido_6006 (68 months ago | reply)
Spectacular lighting, gives it a really mysterious touch. Great work.
*Athar* (68 months ago | reply)
I like the idea, the light, the fabric... it all suggests an interesting story... mystery is in the air... :)
seen in ArtLibre :)
Steve Vetter (68 months ago | reply)
Awesome lighting ! Great shot !
David de Groot (68 months ago | reply)
The red velvet backing really adds to the whole Catholic Cardinal type look...
prairiedog (68 months ago | reply)
a wonderful precious treasure..well done!
mexiculture [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)
Very nice
kktp_ (68 months ago | reply)
nice light and well detail !
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
jacq77 [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)
WOW...Jill..... this is fantastic and haunting at the same time!!! Outstanding!
(seen in my contacts)
I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
Ran_d (68 months ago | reply)
Oh my Jill !!!! Wonderful shot !!
Single Key theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Vaeltaja (68 months ago | reply)
Facinating shot.
pierre pouliquin (68 months ago | reply)
Superb!
--
Seen in ╠Art Libre-Free Art-Arte Libre-Freie Kunst-invited pix only╣ (?)
EssjayNZ (68 months ago | reply)
Wow! This is beautiful, well done...
The World Through My Eyes
oliwkowygaj (68 months ago | reply)
beautiful!!! great composition! i llove that dark red!
Sharon Taylor Photography of Kettering (68 months ago | reply)
Just plain awesome thats all I can say !
Single Key theme at
The World Through My Eyes
'Stephen' [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)
Brilliant job Jill - rich in colour like an oil painting
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
s0ulsurfing (68 months ago | reply)
beautifully composed, lovely rich colour, nice work
gustaf wallen (68 months ago | reply)
Powerful and artistic tone.
Giuseppe Parisi (68 months ago | reply)
The best I've seen. Congratulations.
Surely it's a fav
wildcats' fan [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)
Excellent lighting, Jill. You nailed it. This is absolute spectacular.
jillie.bean [deleted] (68 months ago | reply)
Gosh, this is amazing, and it's on explore! :)
jadefyr (68 months ago | reply)
Absolutely great. I like the power this portrays.
Zelda Moon (68 months ago | reply)
oooo so gothic and pretty! Love it! I must get thinking about my own key submission..
The World Through My Eyes
♥loveberries (68 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
KatColorado (68 months ago | reply)
very beautiful and very inspiring for the challenge!
The World Through My Eyes
Atenea-Nike (68 months ago | reply)
Most interesting, and thanks for explaining the technique.
Atenea-Nike, off to play with flashlights ;)
Seen in my contacts' page
Poet for Life (68 months ago | reply)
This is a very romantic picture with wonderful warm colours! Great technique!
The World Through My Eyes
Scott Dungan (68 months ago | reply)
Well done. I like the key and the rosary. The placement and lighting is perfect.
Chase Davis (68 months ago | reply)
Wow, i saw this on the front page of Explore, this is great. The keys to the Kingdom.
Jack Pearce (68 months ago | reply)
Beautiful lighting.
WAPPY AL (68 months ago | reply)
Beautiful colour and works so well with the subjectt
ginger aIL (68 months ago | reply)
as a Catholic, this picture freaks me out - in a good way. Feel like I should repent ;)
borealnz (68 months ago | reply)
Thanks everyone, I am overwhelmed with the response to this photo.
I should add that any hidden messages in this photo don't come from me :-) I'm not a Catholic and the rosary belonged to my late father-in-law.
*ian* (68 months ago | reply)
Great painting with light shot! I guess it's the key to its success!! :)
Single Key theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Dinnovation (68 months ago | reply)
Wow, now all you need is to write the novel this could be a cover for!
aberdidi (68 months ago | reply)
Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of
Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos for 8 Nov 2006. (It is/was on
page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10
Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
RNEVES (68 months ago | reply)
An instant favorite, the lighting effect here is superb...
GooseGoddessS (68 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Shot!!
I love those old fashion keys. They are sooo beautiful!
Wonderful concept, Jill!
Nicely Done :)
The World Through My Eyes
lawatha (68 months ago | reply)
Rich, beautiful colors- amazingly beautiful lighting, and perfect "as if by happenstance" composition. I really like this shot a lot- I don't think you could have made it any better- it's absolutely perfect.
(Mental note to self: Try that "painting with light" technique soon!)