Inspiring Photo: The Straw Hat #11282449

The Straw Hat

Uploaded: December 27, 2010 06:16:09

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The light was coming through the window blinds at an angle. I hung my hat on our entertainment center thinking of all the wonderful contrasts and details with the side lighting.

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 20/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Robert R. Goodman December 27, 2010

Hi Karen,That is a winner my friend.Beautiful contrast and light.Outstanding capture!!!! #1338865

Jeana Clark December 27, 2010

Wow Karen!!!
Your thoughts were exactly right
with this one!!! I Love It!!!
the lighting and textures are
simply fantastic!!! Terrific shot!!!
~J~ #9127021

Karen Slagle December 27, 2010
Thanks so much Bobby and Jeana. #9127072

Merna L. Nobile December 27, 2010
The texture and detail is outstanding.
Merry Christmas, Merna #9127532

Karen Slagle December 27, 2010
Thank you Merna, and a very Merry Christmas to you too... #9127564

Val Feldman December 27, 2010
No doubt...a winner! Genius work...the light was perfect - the effect marvelous! Your good photographic eye sure didn't fail you on this one - just superb!!! #9127902

Karen Slagle December 27, 2010
Thank you Valarie for your wonderful comments. #9127931

Patti Coblentz December 28, 2010
Incredible light, lines, textures and comp in this Karen...has winner written all over it!! #9128672

Karen Slagle December 28, 2010
Thank you Patricia. I have hopes for this one but we never know what will spark the judges interest. You are so kind and I appreciate your time and comments... #9128892

Emile Abbott December 29, 2010
Great EOD in this capture Karen. Happy New Year. #9131298

Karen Slagle December 29, 2010
Thanks alot, Emile, glad you like it. #9131331

Ellen Hodges January 02, 2011
Super gorgeous texture and light, Karen!! #9139618

Phyllis H. Burchett January 03, 2011
OMG this is fabulous, love shadows, textures, lines, light....you have my vote. #9140475

Karen Slagle January 03, 2011
Thanks so much Ellen and Phyllis. #9140952

Gina M. Savage January 05, 2011
Great lines, texture and light! #9144771

Karen Slagle January 05, 2011
Thanks alot, Gina. #9145221

Fanie Heymans January 10, 2011
Excellent composition and excellent lines here Karen! A real eye catcher image! Love it! #9155317

Karen Slagle January 11, 2011
Thank you Fanie. #9155808

Linda L. Ruiz January 18, 2011
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Patti Coblentz January 18, 2011
Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Karen...it is surely destined for gold! #9171641

Marilyn K. Lincecum January 18, 2011
Love it Karen...Congratulations on your finalist!! #9172067

Coralie M. Nairn January 18, 2011
Congratulations! Well deserved for such a fabulous composition.
Coralie #9172329

Merna L. Nobile January 18, 2011
I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9172419

Robert R. Goodman January 19, 2011
A big Congratulations,Karen.WTG my friend!!! #9173167

Kerry Penn January 19, 2011
I just love this picture. The warmth, color, detail -- everything about it.
Congratulations on your finalist! #9173203

Nancyj E. Hovey January 19, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9173312

Karen Slagle January 19, 2011
Thanks so very much, everyone. I'll answer as soon as I'm able... #9174451

Emile Abbott January 19, 2011
Congratulations again Karen on another great western finalist. #9174580

Karen Slagle January 19, 2011
Thank you Emile. #9175190

Phyllis H. Burchett January 19, 2011
No surprise here....BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you Karen! #9175413

Nancy L. Green January 19, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS Karen, WWTG!!! <>< #9175445

Lyn Darlington January 19, 2011
WOW! Congrats on your finalist! Great image! #9176034

Claudia Kuhn January 19, 2011
Wonderful Karen, congrats! #9176494

Karen Slagle January 19, 2011
Thanks so very much Phyllis, Nancy, Lyn and Claudia. #9176851

Renee Doyle January 19, 2011
Fabulous setup and use of light and contrasts Karen!! Big congrats on this excellent capture and finalist! #9178750

Karen Slagle January 20, 2011
Thank you Renee. I appreciate you taking the time to look and leave your comments. #9179696

Val Feldman January 20, 2011
I knew it...I knew it! :) Your good eye never fails! Thrilled to see this with silver attached - will be even more thrilled to see it with a much deserved Gold. You go, Girl! #9181868

Karen Slagle January 20, 2011
Thank you Valarie for your wonderful comments. We'll see, my mother always said, "Don't count your chickens before they hatch". There are so many good images on BP and one never knows what the judges will pick. Thanks for the vote of confidence however... #9181887

Irene Colling January 21, 2011
OUtstanding color and detail.
Congratulations on your excellent Finalist photo Karen. #9183334

Karen Slagle January 21, 2011
Thanks so very much, Irene. #9183372

Claudia Kuhn January 23, 2011
Congratulations on your wonderful first place winner Karen! #9187546

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011
I knew it! Big congratulations on your outstanding 1st place winnung image, Karen!! #9187569

Jessica Jenney January 23, 2011
Congratulations, Karen on your fabulous First Place Win! #9187713

Phyllis H. Burchett January 23, 2011
So excited when my favs win....HUGE Congratulations Karen on your first place win!!! #9187751

Lyn Darlington January 23, 2011
HUGE congrats on First place! #9187776

Robert R. Goodman January 23, 2011
A big congratulations,Karen!!!! #9187825

Karen Slagle January 23, 2011
Thanks so much everyone, I thrilled... #9187973

Patrick Rouzes January 23, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved First Place Winner, Karen! WTG, indeed! #9188007

Nancyj E. Hovey January 23, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
First Place Winner! 8o) #9188068

Kay E. Mahoney January 23, 2011
Congratulations on your 1st place winner, Karen. #9188318

Nancy L. Green January 23, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS Karen on this wonderful winner, WTG!!! <>< #9188442

Bill Houghton January 23, 2011
Karen, Congratulations on this beautiful winner. You deserve it. Bill #9188483

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 23, 2011
Big congratulations on this well deserved 1st Place Win Karen!
jo ann c. #9188513

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 23, 2011
WTG on this wonderful winner, Karen! :-) k #9188553

Karen Slagle January 23, 2011
Thanks so much everyone. I'm still on cloud 9... #9188615

Renee Doyle January 23, 2011
I still think this is just so cool!!! Big congrats on this outstanding winner Karen!! #9188770

Kathy Cline January 23, 2011
Boy oh Boy....your having a great month.
I hope your celebrating.
Have a blessed day.
#9188869

Ellen Hodges January 23, 2011
Huge congrats on your fabulous winner, Karen!!! #9188872

Coralie M. Nairn January 23, 2011
Woot Woot!!! Congratulations - 1st place very well deserved! #9189094

Usman M. Bajwa January 24, 2011
Great texture and comp, Karen. Huge CONGRATZ on striking First Place Gold!!
UB. #9189317

Fanie Heymans January 24, 2011
Congratulations on your winning picture Karen! Well done! and well deserved! #9189356

Katarina Mansson January 24, 2011
Lovely light, tones, textures, composition and details. Congratulations on your winner! #9189513

Kara L. Hendricks January 24, 2011
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Julie Burnett January 24, 2011
Congratulations on this striking First Place win, Karen!! #9189657

Karen Slagle January 24, 2011
Thank you everyone for all the congrats. I am thrilled. Thanks again... #9189956

Carol Eade January 24, 2011
A fabulous winner, Karen, congratulations! #9189998

Lindley Johnson January 24, 2011
Wonderful light, detail, and textures, Karen! Congratulations on your fantastic First Place Win! #9190117

Val Feldman January 24, 2011
Gee, no one likes a "know-it-all...but I can't help it!!! :) I knew it, I knew it!!! How could this have missed?? It has perfect everything, Karen, my friend! Biggest congrats to you on a wonderful and superb First Place Gold Win! #9190144

Bojan Bencic January 24, 2011
Congratulations on your winner, Karen. Excellent photo. #9190201

Melissa G. Meiselman January 24, 2011
WOW!! This is a most impressive shot, Karen!! Congratulations on your first place win!! #9190270

Debra R. Harder January 24, 2011
The lighting, the details, the comp...everything is so perfect, Karen!! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING FIRST PLACE WINNER!! Deb #9190381

Stan Kwasniowski January 24, 2011
Karen, congratulations #9190576

Linda Blair January 24, 2011
Awesome win...congratulations!!! #9190671

Mitch Spence January 24, 2011
All-round great image, Karen. Congratulations. #9190709

Karen Slagle January 24, 2011
I am still pinching myself. I want to thank all of your for your congrats and I will do my best to visit each gallery soon. Thanks again so very much. #9190837

Monika Sapek January 24, 2011
I love the different textures, lines and lighting in this one! Big congratulations on your First Place Win, Karen! #9190862

Karen Slagle January 24, 2011
Thank you so very much Monika. #9191501

Irene Colling January 24, 2011
Congratulations Karen on your wonderful winning photo. #9191637

Karen Slagle January 24, 2011
Thank you Irene for your kind comments. #9191704

Gina M. Savage January 25, 2011
Yay! I thought this might bring you gold. Congrats!! #9192068

Karen Slagle January 25, 2011
Thank you Gina. I too was hoping and got my wish. #9192440

Mary Beth Aiello January 25, 2011
The lighting, the shadows, the textures, the details. All perfect, Ellen. Huge congrats on your wonderful GOLD. #9192645

Karen Slagle January 25, 2011
Thank you Mary Beth, I appreciate your comments. #9192798

Susan M. Hembree January 25, 2011
I agree with Mary Beth, Karen. It's a wonderful photo! Congratulations! #9193272

Karen Slagle January 25, 2011
Thank you Susan. #9193533

Sam Britt January 25, 2011
Big Congrats on your First Place Winner, Karen!! #9194130

Karen Slagle January 26, 2011
Thanks so much, Sam. #9194775

Datha Y. Thompson January 27, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !
#9196934

Karen Slagle January 27, 2011
Thank you so much, Datha, I'm thrilled... #9197176

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 27, 2011
Congratulations on your golden award Karen, such a super first place winner!! #9197312

Emile Abbott January 27, 2011
Congrats on a first place winner, Karen #9197445

Karen Slagle January 27, 2011
Thanks alot Donna and Emile. #9197455

Paula Showen January 27, 2011
I just love this! Congratulations!!! #9198027

Karen Slagle January 28, 2011
Thank you Paula. #9198753

David M. Montero January 30, 2011
Congratulations on your first place selection of this wonderful shot. Fantastic capture of patterns and light. Well done! #9202474

Karen Slagle January 30, 2011
Thank you Dave for your visit and leaving your feedback... #9202769

Cathy M. Britcliffe January 31, 2011
Great work, Karen! Congratulations!
Cathy :) #9203956

Karen Slagle January 31, 2011
Thanks so much, Cathy. #9204268

Michael M. Petrizzo January 31, 2011
Big congrats Karen. Great image. #9204284

Karen Slagle January 31, 2011
Thank you Michael... #9204414

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