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Dad's Old Boots

© Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall

Dad's Old Boots

Uploaded: February 10, 2010

Description

Still have a lot of good days left. Muddy from their last use, they rest on a quilt rack dad made on our front porch.

Exif: F Number: 25, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Kristy A. Keene February 10, 2010

Wonderful Capture! HTD!!!! #1237061

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 10, 2010

What a great shot, Sonya, and the tones and textures are excellent, too. Love the way they are peeking out from this hole. #8370352

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall February 10, 2010

Kristy and Nikki, thank you so much for looking and posting. Happy Theme Day.

Stay safe. #8370386

Joy Rector February 10, 2010

great shot #8370522

Katarina Mansson February 10, 2010

Creative framing and lovely tones/textures! HTD Sonya! #8370578

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall February 10, 2010

Thank you, Joy and Katta, for looking and posting to this image. Happy Theme Day

Stay safe #8370658

Teri Klinger February 10, 2010

very unique! cool shot! #8370822

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall February 10, 2010

Teri, thanks a million for viewing and commenting on Dad's Old Boots. #8370841

Jane Holestine February 10, 2010

Great capture, Sonya. Wonderful textures, tones, and framing. #8370942

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall February 10, 2010

Thank you very much Jane for you comments and viewing. I'm glad you like it.

Happy Theme Day!

Stay Safe

Oops Teri ... Stay Safe and Happy Theme Day to you too! #8370948

Chuck Bruton level-classic February 10, 2010

Nice framing, good tone and detail #8371222

David Phalen February 10, 2010

Love the tones, textures and framing!! HTD!! #8371244

Mitch Spence level-classic February 10, 2010

Terrific framing idea here, Sonya. The rough fence makes a perfect surrounding for the old boots. #8371424

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall February 10, 2010

David and Mitch, thanks loads for the feedback.

Happy Theme Day!

Stay Safe #8371437

Elida Gutierrez level-classic February 10, 2010

Well seen and captured!!

HTD!!! #8371985

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 10, 2010

Truly well framed... ;-)

Happy Theme Day! #8372640

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe February 10, 2010

Neat take and good framing. HTD #8372786

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall February 10, 2010

Honestly what I saw first was the boots through another cut out in the quilt rack. When I could not get what I wanted, I started taking shots from different angles. I was standing over it shooting at an angle down when I spied the arch. It took me several attempts to get something close to what I wanted.

Thanks for the kind words and I'm so glad you all, Elida, Bob and Errick, as well as all those posting before like Dad's Old Boots #8372795

Leslie McLain level-classic February 11, 2010

Terrific framing image. #8373466

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 11, 2010

Excellent use of framing, textures, design and details. HTD! #8374916

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall February 12, 2010

Thank you Leslie and Donna. #8375723

Sharon C. Hinze March 26, 2010

Sonya, still a wonderful image! Well worth all the work you did. Congrats on your finalist.
Sharon #8484162

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 26, 2010

Thank you. Couldn't have done it without you and the others. #8484691

Patti Coblentz March 26, 2010

Well, these boots have done their work...this is a terrific image, Sonya...congratulations!!

Patti #8485060

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 26, 2010

Very happy to see the recognition for this terrific image, Sonya. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8485727

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 27, 2010

Patti and Nikki thank you both. #8486205

Patti Coblentz March 29, 2010

And here they are again!!! BIG congratulations on this fantastic winning image, Sonya!!

Patti #8493042

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 29, 2010

Yes, there they are again. They walked their way to a my first BP anything beyond an EP. It took a lot of help from fellow photographers/friends to get those boots to this level.

Thanks for joining them for their trek through the world of BP. #8493103

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 29, 2010

Well, look at you all glittery gold!!!! I'm way happy for you... :-)

Bob #8493150

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 29, 2010

Thank you very much, Bob. I'm still in a bit of shock. #8493217

Sharon C. Hinze March 29, 2010

Hey Sonya....them boots were made for walking...right up to the gold!! Congrats.
Sharon #8493326

Monnie Ryan March 29, 2010

Wonderful capture, Sonya - congratulations on a well-deserved win! #8493528

Craig W. Myers level-classic March 29, 2010

Really great! Congratulations. #8494047

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 29, 2010

Yep, Sharon, they sure have taken me down a new road. Thank you for your input.

Thank you all for the words of congrats.

#8494141

Mark Dodge March 29, 2010

Ha! Check it out! Congratulations, Sonya! Way to win the gold. Well done! #8494840

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 29, 2010

Thanks Mark. Ditto the congratulation on your win. I'll have to find that wonderful flower. #8494877

john forrant level-classic March 29, 2010

Sonya, You must be like wiked happy! LOL. This shot did good for you. I know I was way happy with my first finalist ever this month. Quite a feat you accomplished given how many shots are submitted. #8495207

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 29, 2010

Thank you John, I'm very happy, but mainly surprised.

I cannot find your image. give me the link. and congratulations. #8495287

john forrant level-classic March 29, 2010

Sonya, Not sure this will work but here is link. http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/discussionDetail.php?threadID=1237061 #8495299

john forrant level-classic March 29, 2010

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.php?photoID=9735950&catID=37641&contestCatID=8&rowNumber=70&camID= #8495313

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 29, 2010

Thank you. Lovely image ... see my comments : ) #8495338

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 29, 2010

Great job, Sonya -- first finalist goes gold! Doesn't happen often :) Congratulations! #8495345

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 29, 2010

Thank you Nikki. #8496130

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 30, 2010

Wonderful capture and CONGRATZ. on your Gold win!!

UB. #8496375

Susana Ms Heide March 30, 2010

WOW!!! Impressive and creative angle!! A hearty CONGRATS to you on this fantastic WIN, Sonya!!! GO CELEBRATE :O))) #8498491

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 30, 2010

I've been celebrating a little. I keep checking to see if they changed their minds.

Thank you both very much. #8498821

Kristi A. Howson March 30, 2010

Big Congratulations to you Sonya. This was such a novel idea and it came out perfect! #8499033

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall March 31, 2010

Thank you Kristi #8499572

Anne McKinnell April 01, 2010

Hey, this looks familiar! Way to go Sonya!! #8503616

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 04, 2010

Congratulations on your creative win Sonya! #8589630

Sarah A. Christian January 26, 2011

Sonya, this is a fantastic capture! Everything about it is wonderful, and as with Cooney, there is a story to be told! #9196361

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