One of the themes of my Flickr group this week is How Low Can You Go? I was inspired to get down on my stomach (a pretty sight for sure) to photograph the “oriental rug,” as my mother called it, that was always in our front hall while I was growing up. I believe it may actually be a prayer rug, but, as a child, I pretended it was a magic carpet. When my parents moved out of our childhood home, I claimed the rug as my own and it graced the walls of several of the homes we lived in during the first ten years of our marriage. When we moved into our current home, it became a rug again- one you probably don’t notice in its somewhat dulled and frayed condition, but it’s there.
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I’d say that’s pretty magical. I mean look at that bokeh! And no, I have not noticed it at your house. I’ll be sure to study it when I’m there next. 🙂
All three shots are good and the grouping is nice. The low POV in the large one actually leads the eye into the shot even though the depth of field is so shallow and the light playing on the carpet almost makes it sparkle. I love the small detail shots, especially the top one with the blue. It’s a nice macro that could stand on its own.
BTW, I’m taking your lead. Watch for my post today! Thanks for helping to take some of the pressure off.
How special that you are still using the “magic carpet”. Your mother would be pleased. Now, will Caitlin want it ? :)! Will return your e-mail.
Great shots, Melinda. Love the bokeh!
I love getting low on the ground to get my shots too, it’s amazing how it can transform an ordinary subject into one striking photo.
I love all the textures and colors , they would make a great card……