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Love in a Shoe box


	Love in a Shoe box Someone kept these for a long time! How many remember these old "school days" valentines? Steve Mescha

Roger Bernabo

I remember those cards....nice shot

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February 26, 2005

Donna J. Taff

Great image; I remember card's like this. I even have a few that were sent to my Mom when she was a girl and she's now 75! Great job, Steve!!!

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February 26, 2005

Leanne M.E. Boyd

I as well, cute shot Steve!

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February 26, 2005

Marsha S. Smith

Steve, I think I like this better than any of the other "love" shots this month. Every one of us (past a certain age that is) remembers Valentine's Day at school when we all traded these. And back then everyone got cards from everyone so no one got hurt. I was born in 1952 so I guess I was in grade school in the 60's.

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February 26, 2005

Mata Patan

Wow Steve this is wonderful!!
You captured a very nice souvenir of antique images and St. Valentine's cards...shoes boxes are useful for loads of things, the most common is keeping little things on for ages!

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February 26, 2005

Jane Summa

"Love" has many connections & "memories" is one of them. Whether they are stored in our hearts or in a shoebox, "Love" will always be there in any form, shape, or size.
Wonderful concept & presentation, Steve. Excellent shot, too!

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February 26, 2005

Norman P. Banks

Love the color, clarity and composition Steve. Also the choice of subject matter is... well, choice! (smile)

Norm ,:-)

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February 26, 2005

- Kathryn (Love) Scheet

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great image Steve - perfect love sampling for this months theme!
the clarity and colors are wonderful! I remember !

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February 26, 2005

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Very Cute!!! Great LOVE picture Stevie :)

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February 26, 2005

Steve Mescha

Thanks to all who took a look and enjoyed these old Valentine cards.

Marsha, you remended me that YES, we were taught a lesson in fairness with the Valentine exchange, but I remember being quite selective as to who got which Valentine. My favorite part was decorating the shoe boxes we used as our "mail box" Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!

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February 26, 2005

Debra Booth

Oh my, Steve! You've really brought back some memories for us ancient ones! Terrific job on this!!

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February 26, 2005

- Laurence Saliba

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Brilliant image Steve!!!! Nice colours too!!!

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February 26, 2005

Steve Mescha

Thanks Debra and Lawrence. You know, I didn't mention this, but it's actually 2 photos. First I layed a bunch of the cards on the table and shot them, but then it occured to me that the real story was the shoe box, so I shot again and layered them in photoshop.

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February 26, 2005

Judy S. Fung

Terrific image, Steve! Very cute! It does bring back memories. I was selective about who got which valentine card too. :)

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February 27, 2005

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Steve, this is the best. Really well done and your inclusion of the box is right on.
And does this photo ever bring back memories! Were these yours? Did you find them? I would like to know the story behind these Valentines. I too remember decorating the boxes and giving/receiving cards to/from everyone. I know my mama made sure that we had cards for everybody. Now, sometimes a certain boy in the class might give his BEST one to a certain little girl and vice versa, but there was none of this leaving anyone out stuff.
Kathleen

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February 27, 2005

Davide Patanè

Congratulation on your photo finalist