Tarzan Takes Jane On A Picnic…
We thought last weekend would be a total bust because of the tropical storm, but we faired pretty well down here and actually saw the sun quite a bit! So Tarzan asked Jane, “So what would you like to do?” Jane replied, “How about a picnic?” “We can use our adorable new picnic basket, I am dying to try it out!”
Tarzan replies, “I am in the mood for potatoe salad.” Jane moans, “That is a lot of work!” Tarzan says, “Do we even have a good recipe for this salad?” Jane replies, “Yes, we have a great one that has been in our family for over 30 years!” Tarazan says, “Let me look at it.” Jane rushes off to retrieve the recipe.
After a brief inspection of the potatoe salad recipe…Tarzan says, “The recipe calls for radishes.” “I don’t like radishes.” Jane says, “You will love it in this recipe, it is one of the secret ingredients that makes it wonderful.” Tarzan replies, “Okay, I will make this!” Jane yells YIPEE and starts doing her happy dance…
Hours later…Tarzan and Jane were finally off to their picnic with big smiles on their faces! Tarzan, beating his chest for his accomplishment and Jane moaning as she tasted his manly salad, it was divine!
Tip of the Day for Bloggers/Photographers:
Jazz Up the Set for Food Photography
We all love to show our latest restaurant outing or new dish that we just tried out.
Bring in props as you plan the composition of the photo. These extras can help to create the context for the food and ultimately make the photo more interesting.
Consider one or two extra elements such as a glass, fork, flower or napkin to add to the photo.
You can also consider using a more complex background like I did, just use a high aperture to blur it, so it isn’t too distracting.
These elements can often be placed in secondary positions in the foreground or background of your shot.
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How have you brought summer into your life?
Laurie
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Wonderful pictures. Food photography is something I have never tried
I recently began getting into radishes. Wow, such a sharp yet pleasant taste. Love ’em.
I recently began loving radishes. Such a sharp yet pleasant taste.
This potato salad does look absolutely divine…
It sounds like you had a delightful time on your picnic!
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Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up! x
Looking at all these pictures made me hungry lol
Sounds great especially in our New Zealand winter.
So yummy , I am coming over! hmmmmm
This looks like a picnic fit for a king and queen. 🙂 Wonderful and delicious photos, Laurie.
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I love picnics – we had one today during a walk along the remains of a Roman aqueduct. And I love food photos. If my mouth is watering when I look at a dish, I can be fairly sure that it will have the same effect on others, that is why there are so many food and drink photos on my blog!
I now feel the need to go make potato salad, haha! yum
Your photo setups are amazing. Thanks for all the interesting and inspiring tidbits for great photo shoots. I read Go Ahead Tarzan and it’s hysterical. It would have cheaper to go to a five star hotel for the evening and ordered a fish dinner for two. But not as much fun.
Your photographs are amazing. How I wish I could take even half way decent photos. I was hungry just looking!
I love the vision of Tarzan beating his chest and Jane moaning over potato salad — I keep going back and reading that line — too, too hysterical!
Stunning work Tarzan and Jane, what a feast.
Thanks for linking up.
OMG that potato sald looks delish!!!!
salad, sorry fingers go fast when drooling….
Now I am so hungry for potato salad! Lovely…
This my second read of this post and still smile as I think about the topic.
Thank you Woolly, it makes me smile that you read it twice. Have a great evening.
I like to try and respond to bloggers who ‘like’ my posts…hence the re-read in this case. Have relatives who would not touch some of that food. As for me…..well it all looks good! As for your evening comment, I am watching the 7 AM news down and heading off to work in a few minutes. Bye!
A picnic sounds good, Laurie! The food looks delicious!
It looks Devine! What a beautiful picnic scene. Potato salad is a lot of work, but a great payoff!
D-elicious
very nice shots for a subject that is difficult to shoot and sometimes doesn’t hold my interest. Very interesting!! Loving your tips!
What gorgeous food photography! That potato salad looks sooooo delicious :o)
I do love a good cooking Tarzan, they are the best type of Tarzan’s ever
Mollyxxx
So cute Laurie, I don’t like potato salad at all, might have to try radishes! Very cute post, fab photos, and I have taken note of the aperture tip, I barely even know what that is, I really need to take a class!
Jenna
Loved your dialogue! Such charming shots too.
Very well captured, so delicious
– brings in a lot of lovely inspiration of summer… 🙂
These are stunning! The grapes look beyond perfectly delicious!
Love these photos – radishes – who knew?
Mmmmm, that’s a picnic I’d love to be on!
Looks delicious!
Yum, Tarzans a good guy. My secret ingredient is pickle juice…..yep added to the mayo/paprika.
I use pickle juice in my egg salad yummo!
Absolutely stunning shots as usual Laurie and thanks for the tips hon. Truly appreciated. That potato salad looks delicious and you’ve just made me hungry. LOL!
Thanks for sharing. 😀 *hugs*
Sonel, I appreciate YOU! Always so cheerful when you visit and postive things to say. Have a great weekend.
Oh, come on now, don’t make me have one of my hot flashes…hahahahahah. You’re very welcome sweetness and how can I not be? Your blog is so cheerful and positive and I absolutely adore your photo’s and tips. Thanks again and have a great weekend as well. 😀 *big hugs*
Beautiful pictures!
Everything looks so perfect! You have me thinking about picnicking now!
These are really awesome pictures. You hooked me with thoughts of a picnic. Great post. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, the color on those grapes is unreal!
What a lovely and appetizing post!
You now have me drooling over that potato salad. Will you be sharing the recipe? 😉 LOVE picnics – and how cool that Tarzan decided to do the work and make that potato salad! Excuse me as I go wipe off the drool. And my screen. I may or may not have accidentally licked it. 😉 Great shots as usual! 🙂
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Sounds like a wonderful time, Laurie.
Still not sure about the radishes though! 🙂
Oh yum! I love picnics! This looks awesome.
xo
The food looks absolutely delicious…AND healthy!
Fantastic photos. You are one brainy Jane for finding such a considerate Tarzan! Thanks for taking us along and for the photography tips. Very good ideas that a beginner like me can always use.
Yes, Jane is definitely getting smarter using Tarzan for his skills♥
That salad just made my mouth water! Yummers!
As always, your photos are amazing. The potato salad looks similar to my mom’s recipe – simple and classic (with radishes!) but very tasty!
Pretty and well presented. Looks yummy, too!
Looks delicious – well done Tarzan, and beautiful shots by Jane!
Me love Tarzan and Jane posts!!!! LOL!!! That potato salad looks delicious!!!! Absolutely beautiful photography Laurie! You are one talented lady! You could almost taste the potato salad just by looking at the photos.
I agree with Lisa5477’s comment above. I like picnics too, and ’tis the season. 🙂 Your pictures are gorgeous as always, and the potato salad does look delicious.
I have to admit that I’m not a big potato salad fan, but that looks yummy!
When the first photo popped up on my wordpress I thought – “whoa! That beautiful!” Then I looked to see who the post was by and thought “of course” 🙂 What a great post! I’m glad Tarzan did such a great job.He’s so awesome! and again, LOVE the tips!
Lisa
What do you mean “Of course” you silly girl! Lisa, I love you for saying that♥
alllll your photos are sooooo beautiful! How I love them all. Of course those were taken by you. 🙂 You have a beautiful style. Have a great Wednesday!!! 🙂
I love radishes and this recipes looks delicious! 🙂
MAN, TARZAN HAS EVOLVED THROUGH THE YEARS HASN’T HE? LOL NEVER KNEW THAT TARZAN LIKED POTATO SALAD! A PICNIC SOUNDS SO WONDERFUL & FUN! I WAS HOPING THAT YOU WOULD SHARE YOUR SECRET POTATO SALAD RECIPE WITH US. DARN! GREAT POST & PHOTOGRAPHS! NOW I WANT TO EAT POTATO SALAD, THANKS!
If you really want the recipe and will make it, I will type it out for you and send it through email.Tarzan has evolved to the 21st century hasn’t he?
Yes, he has evolved and cute too! I would love the recipe! Thanks!
Radishes, huh? Will have to try that.
Beautiful!
A very nice little story with lovely pictures of Tarzan and Jane went on a picnic together.
That’s a great picnic. Little or no work for Jane 🙂