Basket Case [Contest Finalists January 2011]
Uploaded: January 17, 2011 05:48:21
Between single-digit temps, snow on the ground and a husband with a cast on his foot, it's a bit difficult to get decent photos around here this time of year. When the going gets tough, the tough get going -- this time, straight into our local Hobby Lobby store, where I found this wicker basket with an interesting pattern. Jack's doing well and my grocery run yesterday replenished the wine, so we're good for another day here!
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 21.46 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G10
Tammy M. Anderson January 17, 2011
Excellent design, details and tones, Monnie. Hang in there. You can always buy some cut flowers like I do in the winter. #1344877Ron McEwan January 17, 2011
Your macro is superb here Monnie, that one jug a day should help the time fly LOL. #9167763Jeff Robinson January 17, 2011
Great close-up capture Monnie! Glad to hear that Jack is "feeling" better! Jeff #9167779Gina Cormier January 17, 2011
This is a super cool macro Monnie!!!!!! #9167815Robert R. Goodman January 17, 2011
Hi Monnie,That is a cool pattern.Beautiful Macro,glad to hear is better.Wine makes everything right!!!! #9167881JO ANN CLEVELAND January 17, 2011
Very interesting Monnie, very cool image, love the full frame..jo ann c. #9167957
Patricia A. Stalter January 17, 2011
Atta Girl, give Jack the groceries and the drugs... I'm sure you are the one in need of the wine!Millie A. Talarico January 17, 2011
Wonderfully made basket, nicely captured,Monnie!! Freezing rain tomorrow in my neck of the woods,eek! #9168058Laura E. Swan January 17, 2011
At first glance I thought I was viewing pumpkin seeds!This is so neat. Love the patterns and colors. Wouldn't it be amazing to actually MAKE a basket? (Not sure mine would turn out LOOKING amazing?!)
Monnie, I gotta tell you, EVERY time I come to your gallery and read the category "New Stuff" it makes me smile. I know I am about to visit a really fun lady and her work. You have such a way of lifting spirits! :)))
Hope your hubby is feeling better each day.
-Laura #9168073
Marty Straub January 17, 2011
Like Laura, I thought seeds of some kind, too. This weave seems to represent your situation at this time, Monnie. All kinds of little things going in different directions, but you manage to bring them together in a pleasing pattern. #9168123Tamara K. Walker January 17, 2011
Wonderful details and patterns at first I thought it was pumpkin seeds. #9168171Jack Gaskin January 17, 2011
Way to fill it up Wonderful full frame.Happy Shooting
Jack #9168264
Mike Clime January 17, 2011
Great capture with excellent patterns and textures, Monnie! #9168345John Connolly January 17, 2011
Your keen eye was working overtime to find this one Monnie! A great capture of this remarkable design! #9168355Nancy L. Green January 17, 2011
AWESOME tones and textures here Monnie, VERY well done!! <>< #9168438Tammy Espino January 17, 2011
Ha, I thought that was a bunch of almonds in the mini photo!! Great macro! #9168521David Phalen January 17, 2011
Outstanding full frame macro with excellent shapes and tones!! #9168557Susan Weisensel January 17, 2011
What great texture and design. Looks like our storm is heading your way so better get a few more bottles. #9168746Carol L. Fowler January 17, 2011
So do we get a picture of the cast- preferably with decorations and maybe lighthouses drawn on it??? Glad Jack is doing well. Wine should definitely help. #9168789Mary Timman January 17, 2011
You have a fabulous eye Monnie! #9168957Rony Sagy January 17, 2011
Fantastic detail and texture, Monnie. #9169141Dick W. Wyatt January 18, 2011
Very good close up, Monnie.Joy Rector January 18, 2011
wow, love it #9169648Mitch Spence January 22, 2011
I thought at first this was a scattering of seeds, Monnie. It's a dandy abstract. You done good, kid, for being nearly housebound. #9185181Robert R. Goodman February 10, 2011
A Big Congratulations,Monnie.WTG my friend!!! #9225329Jeana Clark February 10, 2011
~J~ #9225502
Tammy M. Anderson February 10, 2011
Congrats on your great finalist, Monnie. #9225605Mitch Spence February 10, 2011
Ah ha! My favorite! Way to go, Monnie. Congratulations. #9225659Jack Ryan February 10, 2011
Outstanding!!! Congratulations...a very deserving selection!!! Proud of you! XXX #9226313Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 10, 2011
Jessica Jenney February 10, 2011
Congratulations, Monnie on your fabulous finalist! #9226816Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011
Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9227335Tammy Espino February 10, 2011
Congrats on your finalist!! :) #9227642Carol L. Fowler February 10, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful Finalist Monnie! #9227951Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist Monnie, excellent! #9228504Patti Coblentz February 10, 2011
Congratulations, Monnie...fantastic image and finalist!! Best of luck in the next round :) #9228640Karen Celella February 10, 2011
Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Monnie. #9228676Bob Cournoyer February 10, 2011
Congrats, Monnie, on your finalist... :-) #9228742Courtenay Vanderbilt February 10, 2011
Congrats, Monnie!! #9228948Carol Eade February 10, 2011
A terrific finalist, Monnie, congratulations! #9228977Mary Timman February 10, 2011
Huge Congratulations Monnie! #9229536Millie A. Talarico February 10, 2011
Congratulations,Monnie!! #9229756Michele Peterson February 10, 2011
Wow, what an amazingly good macro on this basket!! Such great detail! Congratulations on the finalist!! #9229896Naomi Weiser February 10, 2011
great closeup, congrats! #9229929Usman M. Bajwa February 11, 2011
CONGRATZ on the Finalist badge, Monnie!!!UB. #9230198
Katarina Mansson February 11, 2011
Excellent patterns, details, tones and comp - congratulations on your finalist Monnie! #9230370Stefania Barbier February 11, 2011
gorgeous finalist, congratulations!!! #9230720Julie Burnett February 11, 2011
Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Monnie!! #9230734Chris Budny February 11, 2011
Great pattern to focus on, Monnie! Congratulations! #9231076Patricia A. Stalter February 11, 2011
Awww! I guess this is the reason I just couldn't leave BP... so I could congratulate my friends. WTG! #9231649Denny E. Barnes February 11, 2011
BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful January finalist, Monnie!! WTG!! #9232142JO ANN CLEVELAND February 11, 2011
Awesome finalist! Congratulations Monnie, have a glass of wine and celebrate lol....jo ann c. #9233153
Patricia Seidler February 12, 2011
Congratulations Monnie on this wonderful finalist. #9234644Tamara K. Walker February 12, 2011
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