I have been sick.
It is one of those cold things. Sore throat. Banging head. Achy body.
But, trooper that I am (he he he) I have worked during the day and collapsed at night.
So a whole lot of things have not been done.
Including taking and submitting a photo for CLICK! And I am one of the judges. Shame. Note that the judges entries are not available for voting. That would be a bit biased. 
So I hope bee and jai won’t mind, but I am using 2 much loved photos from the past. I am late posting, so I don’t know whether my photos will be linked into the site, but I thought I would post them here anyway.
The first, my one for CLICK!, is chilli on leaf. And my second is my half a strawberry.
The theme is AU NATUREL. Unadulterated food, shining through with its very essence. Exactly. My style of food. Thank you bee and jai for this wonderful theme. I look forward to seeing all of the entries.
You can start to view the entries here. Pick your favourites, and stayed tuned for the Readers Choice judging.
CLICK! is a theme-based photography event. Each month, entries are invited based on a culinary ingredient or concept, and this month’s concept is “AU NATUREL“.
It’s Spring in the northern hemisphere, Autumn in the southern. Au Naturel this month celebrates the abundance and elegance in the produce aisle and farmers’ markets that these seasons bring. The colours, the textures, the beauty of food.
Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own; and from morning to night, as from the cradle to the grave, it is but a succession of changes so gentle and easy that we can scarcely mark their progress.” ~ Charles Dicken
Au Naturel celebrates unadulterated food. No recipes are necessary (although they can be included), the focus is on the photo.
The wonderful Bee and Jai asked me to help judge this month’s (April) competition. I am so excited to be asked, and am looking forward to judging the many many wonderful entries. My companion judges are:
Andrew of Spittoon Extra
Briana of Figs with Bri
Cynic - Nature photographer with a passion for birds.
Jennie of Straight from the Farm Winner of CLICK: February 2008
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20 responses so far ↓
sunita // May 1, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Sorry to know about your health…take care and get better soon
Those two are really lovely pictures….happy judging.
Thank you! I am beginning to feel better now. It has taken quite a few days.
Celine // May 1, 2008 at 8:51 pm
feel better soon!
Thank you! I appreciate your comment.
Arundathi // May 1, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Hope you are feeling better…
Thanks, Arundathi. Slowly I am improving. I can rest over the weekend
Nupur // May 1, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Feel better soon…sending healthful vibes your way.
Wow, thank you Nupur. It worked, cos I am feeling better and better.
Srivalli // May 1, 2008 at 9:04 pm
hope you are feeling better now..that picture is simply too good
Thanks, Srivalli. I am glad that you like the pic.
Ginny // May 1, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I hope you feel better! Wonderful photos!
Thanks a lot! Yes, reading all of these comments has put me on top of the world.
shriya // May 1, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Get well soon. Pics are awesome. Nice Entry.
Thanks, shriya.
bee // May 2, 2008 at 12:57 am
thank you and get well pronto.
Thanks, bee
TBC // May 2, 2008 at 1:03 am
Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you - I am on the mend, now and should be better in another day or two.
Uma // May 2, 2008 at 2:26 am
lovely click. Take care.
Thanks, Uma. I will.
bee // May 2, 2008 at 2:27 am
j, just wanted to let you know that we made the baked strawberries again - this time we used some pomegranate molasses and lemon thyme. definitely try pomegranate molsasses if you haven’t already. it’s fantastic. you will find it in afghan, iranian or arab stores. you can use it in any recipe that calls for molasses, jaggery or balsamic vinegar.
Oh, that sounds so very good. I have read of pomegranate molasses, but not seen it. I will look harder. So pleased that you like the recipe.
priyanka // May 2, 2008 at 2:33 am
looks good enough to win…
Hi priyanka, thanks for your wishes - as a judge, I am not eligible for the competition. But glad that you like them.
Trupti // May 2, 2008 at 7:00 am
Nice click & take care
Trupti, thank you!
Lisa // May 2, 2008 at 10:01 am
Sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. Your pictures are wonderful. Aren’t peppers just lovely subject matter?
Hi Lisa, glad I found your blog. Thanks for your comments - I am feeling much better now. Love chillies and I photograph them a lot.
sushma // May 2, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Sorry to hear that u r not keeping well . Pic luks awesome..
Hi Sushma, I am getting better now. Thanks for your wishes and pics comments. Glad you like them.
jaya // May 3, 2008 at 3:02 am
Pics look great …
feel better soon …..
Hugs and smiles
jaya
Hi jaya, thanks for your comment which read like a little poem. I love it. Thank you so much.
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Aparna // May 8, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Hope you are feeling much better now. I have been in a bit of the same situation myself.
Lovely picture. Missed the last CLICK but looking forward to the next one.
Oh Aparna, I hope you are much better by now. I have regained my energy and feel much better. I will look for your entry in CLICK - it is a great theme this month.
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