An old Garden Gnome shot I intend to improve upon Week 3′s assignment has been announced, and it’s the always popular “Still Life”.

I’ve got a garden gnome in the courtyard that I like. I’ve shot it once before while testing one of my father in law’s old lenses. I think the piece is older then I am actually.

This gnome has been standing guard for about 3 years now. He’s pretty weathered, and I’m pretty sure it’s a he. He’s hanging out on a bed of red mulch, and surrounded by nice leafy green things. I think I’ll try improving on that last take, maybe with some artificial light this time. Try to create some hard, dramatic edges. Last time it was very dreamy.