Rosevelt Island:  Planting trees for a Tiny Native Tree Forest or "Miyawaki forest"

 

 

Forest Bathing around Native Trees

 

         Pollinator friendly environments:  Echinacea Purpurea and Antennaria(on Left)

Color

Colorful Salads

Photographing some colorful food today -  Greens, oranges, yellows, reds make for a refreshing color combo.  Above is a summer roll toped with a variety of colorful greens 
next to a papaya salad.
While shooting food, my goal is to create a whimsical, playful design that juxtaposes unexpected colors and textures. For example, I toss fruit, nuts or herbs onto anadd 
zest or  entrée to include colorful fruit to achieve a more vibrant shot.

A sprinkle of cinnamon for added texture and taste

Choosing the right plate, bowl, glass or cutlery can also significantly improve the look of your shot. When you shoot food, it is important to choose a color scheme that that will complement the color or character of the food. A darker background can intensify the color of a dish, while shooting on a white background will always create a clean look. 
Accenting food with texture and added color will add to the appetite appeal and 

give more depth to the platter. 

Blueberries Sprinkled with Cinnamon

Farmers Market Time

Grilled Veggies From the Farmers Market

Raw Veggies 

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh vegetables from the farmers market.  Roast carrots with
beets for a satisfying meal.  For a snack, carrots pulled from the ground have a flavor
that you can't find at a regular grocery store.

Happy Earth Week.

Be kind to our planet:  @sproutsinthehood