Inspiring Photo: Child's Play #15383205

Child's Play

Uploaded: June 17, 2017 | Entered: June 18, 2017 03:35:00

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-- My Granddaughter's Ukelele --

Composite image; modified free texture; Topaz Impression
Category: Digital Darkroom

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Ujjwal Mukherjee June 18, 2017 1

Very creative work here,Joanna! Also like the play of light/shadow and composition! #1689237

Joanna Kovalcsik June 18, 2017

Ujjwal, I appreciate the encouraging words. Thank you! :o) #11611290

Chuck Green June 18, 2017 1

Great shot and title, Joanna! <>< #11611334

Joanna Kovalcsik June 18, 2017

Thanks so much, Chuck... I truly appreciate it! :o) #11611385

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 18, 2017 1

So artistic, love the color, light/shadows and the post work is outstanding!! Love it!! #11611473

Joanna Kovalcsik June 18, 2017

Thanks so much, John... I appreciate the boost! :o) #11611605

Natasha Pliss June 19, 2017 1

Gorgeous creation, beautiful and very artistic, Joanna! Lovely colors, graceful lines and magical light. Love it. #11611896

Joanna Kovalcsik June 19, 2017

Natasha, thank you for your uplifting and thoughtful remarks. I appreciate them very much!! :o) #11611909

Emile Abbott June 20, 2017 1

Excellent use of light and shadow, Joanna. #11612327

Joanna Kovalcsik June 20, 2017

Emile, I'm grateful for your kind comment! :o) #11612413

Patrick Rouzes July 23, 2017 1

Congrats on the well-deserved Winner, Joanna! #11623149

Joanna Kovalcsik July 23, 2017

Patrick, thanks so much for your kind congratulations! :o) #11623294

Terry Cervi July 23, 2017 1

I sure do love your work, Joanna! Congrats on an awesome win! #11623303

Joanna Kovalcsik July 23, 2017

Terry, thank you for those heart-warming words! I appreciate your support! :o) #11623306

Bojan Bencic July 23, 2017 1

Fantastic image, Joanna. Congratulations! #11623377

Natasha Pliss July 23, 2017 1

No surprise here! I can say again: I just love it. The light is simply magical. Huge congrats on this wonderful Gold Winner, Joanna! #11623390

Leslie McLain July 23, 2017 1

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Joanna. #11623397

Leslie McLain July 23, 2017 1

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Joanna. #11623398

Agnes Fegan July 23, 2017 1

Congrats on your winning image .. nicely done! #11623452

Heidi Psinas July 23, 2017 1

Congratulations. Beautiful. #11623501

Val Feldman July 23, 2017 1

Nicely seen and beautifully and expertly captured - flowing lines, spectacular light, wonderful post-processing. No surprise it's wearing Gold, for sure! Warmest congratulations, Joanna! #11623532

Lindley Johnson July 23, 2017 1

Terrific shapes, shadows, and light, Joanna. Congratulations on your wonderful winner. #11623545

Cindy Bendush July 23, 2017 1

Really exceptional work Joanna - Huge congratulations on your gold! #11623578

Joanna Kovalcsik July 23, 2017

Bojan, Natasha, Leslie, Agnes, Heidi, Val, Lindley, and Cindy... Thank you so much for your warm words of congratulations. You made me smile BIG on this summer Sunday!! :o) #11623673

Peggy Pfister July 23, 2017

Great lines, shadows, and DD work, Joanna! Congrats on this lovely winner! #11623695

Joanna Kovalcsik July 23, 2017 1

Peggy, thanks so much for the kind words and congratulations!! :o) #11623713

Deborah Lewinson July 23, 2017 1

Congrats on your win, Joanna, for this fabulous image! #11623725

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 24, 2017 1

Congratulations on your wonderful Winner,Joanna!! #11623771

Joanna Kovalcsik July 24, 2017

Deborah and Ujjwal, thank you kindly for your warm congratulations and thoughtful comments! :o) #11623901

Christine Greenspan July 24, 2017 1

Lovely light and subject! Colors are beautiful, and the repetitive pattern keeps the eye moving within the frame. I especially like the shadow of the guitar. This image is loaded with the feeling of possibility. Congratulations on this superb win! #11623952

Joanna Kovalcsik July 24, 2017

Christine, I loved viewing this image through your eyes! Your positive comment about possibility makes me smile... thank you so much!! :o) #11623974

LJ Corliss July 24, 2017 1

Big Congrats :) #11624121

Joanna Kovalcsik July 24, 2017

LJ, thanks so much for the kind congratulations! :o) #11624138

Carol Quina July 25, 2017 1

Awesome! Congratulations on your GOLD #11624609

Joanna Kovalcsik July 25, 2017

Carol, thanks for the kind congratulations! :o) #11624669

Gail Sullivan July 25, 2017 1

Congrats, Joanna! #11624718

Joanna Kovalcsik July 25, 2017

Thank you very much, Gail!! :o) #11624760

G. Margaret Hennes July 25, 2017 1

Congrats Joanna on this well deserved win! #11624856

Joanna Kovalcsik July 25, 2017

Margaret, that's very kind of you... thanks!! :o) #11624868

Joannie Bertucci July 26, 2017 1

Masterful presentation Jojo! There is childhood magic in this unique image and I'm imagining the uke playing "Hush Little Baby Don't Say A Word...Mama's Gona' Buy You A Mocking Bird"! Congrats on your gold badge win! fave #11624913

Joanna Kovalcsik July 26, 2017

Joannie, thanks so much for your gracious comments and encouragement. That was a beautiful imagining!! :o) #11624989

Martha R. Mazon July 26, 2017 1

Such a creative use of light and shadow, Joanna, beautifully enhanced by your processing choices. Outstanding. Congratulations on your gold win! #11625018

Joanna Kovalcsik July 26, 2017

Martha, your thoughtful and encouraging comments added some extra sunshine to this summer day. Thank you so much!! :o) #11625086

Beatriz Rocha July 27, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna on such well deserved gold! #11625314

Joanna Kovalcsik July 27, 2017

Beatriz, thank you so much for those kind words! :o) #11625331

frank w. degenhardt July 28, 2017 1

Congratulations on your Win Joanna. Way to go. #11625646

Joanna Kovalcsik July 28, 2017

Frank, that's very kind! Thank you!! #11625691

Susan Williams July 28, 2017 1

Congratulations on your Gold winner, Joanna. Very creative and a pleasure to study. #11625899

Joanna Kovalcsik July 29, 2017

Susan, thank you so much for your very kind congratulations and uplifting words! :o) #11625995

Teresa L. Brooks July 29, 2017 1

Congrats on this very creative and artistic winner, Joanna. #11626160

Joanna Kovalcsik July 29, 2017

Teresa, I appreciate that so much! Thank you!! :o) #11626204

Emile Abbott July 31, 2017 1

Huge congratulations on Gold Winner, Joanna. #11626572

Joanna Kovalcsik July 31, 2017

Emile, thank you very much for the kind congrats!! :o) #11626588

Janet Daniel July 31, 2017 1

I love this, Joanna! Beautifully done! Congratulations on your Gold...! #11626595

Joanna Kovalcsik July 31, 2017

Janet, I appreciate that so much... thank you!! :o) #11626682

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures August 02, 2017 1

Very artistic and skillful work Joanna, huge congrats for your Gold win!! #11627237

Joanna Kovalcsik August 02, 2017

Thanks for the warm words and congrats, John! :o) #11627347

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