Chantecler by janetb

Chantecler

He’s big and colorful and standing in the center of our kitchen table where he’s stood for years. I have a thing for roosters. When Chantecler first joined our family, his bright-eyed expression got smiles and giggles from my precious little ones. Great memories! After moving to our new home, the cock-a-doodling rooster at the nearby farm gave new meaning to Chantecler. More great memories! When we discovered the delightful, iconic jeweler, Chantecler, on the Isle of Capri and my daughter and I began collecting their trademark “campanelle,” Chantecler took on more meaning still. A family treasure, this Chantecler!

The author of our Flash of Red February book suggested taking a minimum of 20 images each of two subjects from every conceivable point of view to train the eye to see things in new ways. Yesterday's terra cotta rose was my first subject and Chantecler the second. To my surprise, the two images I preferred and posted were taken from angles I would not have thought of shooting from prior to reading Chapter 3. Lesson learned! (Shooting colorful Chantecler in black and white was also an attempt to see things in new ways; and while I like his bold outline and textures here, I must say I prefer him wearing his magnificent colors.)

Many thanks to all for your views, comments, and favs of my photos. Also, thank you for your kind words about my healing Achilles. All is going well, and I'm hopeful for continued progress. Your kindness is so appreciated! :-)
Nice capture, story!
February 8th, 2016  
Very well captured!
February 8th, 2016  
Nice shot and how nice to have so many memories
February 8th, 2016  
Nice pic; what a treasure of wonderful memories!
February 8th, 2016  
Nice photo and commentary!
February 8th, 2016  
Exquisite photo, keepsake and narrative!
February 8th, 2016  
Great shot and again wonderful commentary. I visited the flash of red article which made interesting reading and food for thought. Enjoying your black and white series of shots and have learnt a lot from you. Thanks Janet.
February 8th, 2016  
Nice shot
February 8th, 2016  
Excellent B&W shot of your wonderful family treasure.
February 8th, 2016  
Great story and nice b&w!
February 9th, 2016  
This really did come out nicely with the interesting pov to it - I'm still going to try that 20 shot idea - IF the wind will stop blowing gale force long enough to stay out that long. It's amazing how many things tied back into your love for this rooster.
February 9th, 2016  
Fascinating commentary and wonderful shot!
February 9th, 2016  
Such a great story...and super pov and wonderful lighting.
February 9th, 2016  
Super lighting Janet and as wonderful story as always.
February 9th, 2016  
Indeed a treasure. I like this angle. Well done on the close-up work!
February 9th, 2016  
Nice pov. He looks good in B&W!
February 9th, 2016  
Very striking image.
February 9th, 2016  
I love the textures of your magnificent Chantecler. Maybe sometime you'll post a picture to show us what he's like in colour?
February 10th, 2016  
love the commentary...and that rooster
February 12th, 2016  
Loving the angle.
February 16th, 2016  
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