Tomatoes and avocadoes in a new light . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Do you have a favorite?

[CrispyQ]

1. That heirloom tomato is awesome!

All you need are corn chips & beer!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thank you, my dear CrispyQ!

I liked the texture of that tomato too.

Cheers!

[rsdsharp]

2. Favorite between tomatoes and avocados?

Tomatoes. I hate the texture of avocados.

Between the photos? Both are nice, but I prefer the first one.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I did mean between the two photos, but thank you for expanding on that!

I rather prefer the first one too. I like the darker shades around and in the bowl.

Thanks for your comments, my dear rsdsharp!

[Ziggysmom]

5. Yummy pic, CA Peggy! I like both, but especially like the wrinkly heirloom tomato.

When I was a kid, my dad called that variety Genovese I think. They have great flavor. I like avocado sliced on toast with tomato, lettuce & mayo.

What recipe do you have in store for your photo subjects?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks so much, my dear Ziggysmom!

I think you have the right idea on how to consume these subjects!

I usually use them in salads. Lettuce, tomato, avocado, and beets . . . and sometimes ham!

[badhair77]

6. Wow, that tomato has character.

I like #1 but the second one highlights the redness and features of that tomato, which is the star of the show. Great pictures, Peggy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thanks so much, my dear badhair77!

I appreciate your critique.

I had not thought of the heirloom tomato that way!

[cyclonefence]

7. It looks like

Cezanne had a hand in the creation of the first one. The black background is stunning, and I especially like the fact that the subject is not centered in the frame.

I know that saying a photo looks like a painting is not necessarily a compliment, but in this case, I think the first photo is art, the second one a lovely photograph.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Wow, I don't often get compared to Cezanne! Thank you, my dear cyclonefence.

I noticed the off-center aspect, and I considered "fixing" it. And then I thought "no" and left it. I like the asymmetry.

I've seen some photos that look like paintings, and almost without exception, I really enjoy them. As far as I'm concerned, what you said is a compliment.

Thanks again!

[anciano]

8. Definitely the first one....

It truly is "art", simply beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thanks so much, my dear anciano!

Sharing is in my blood, always.

Where is the good if only I can see it?

[Mousetoescamper]

13. Night & day. I prefer the first. The background is mysterious and I like the two-toned bowl

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Thank you so much, my dearMousetoescamper!

Indeed, they do represent Night & Day; one is dark and the other light.

Thanks for your incisive remarks!

[Callalily]

15. Wow Peggy! Great compositions.

The tomatoes and avocados look so inviting!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Thanks so much, my dear Callalily!

Really appreciate your lovely remarks.

When I use my light box, which I did this time, it means there's more effort to get the photo just the way I want it. I'm making a photo instead of taking it.

It is fun, and it's also more work.

I'm looking forward to eating the produce!

[Diamond_Dog]

16. Beautiful photos, Peggy!

The composition especially.

To answer your question, I think I prefer the darker background. It makes the colors more vivid.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Thanks very much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

Composition is key.

I agree about the darker background.