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Intricate Design


	Intricate Design F4.8, 1/30, ISO 250, 33mm, taken using natural light at the Heritage Museum in Largo, FL. Original image except for sharpening & cloning out the garage background in the upper right corner. The man playing the accordian (also in gallery) asked if I would put his picture on the Internet. When I said yes, he hugged me. I gave him a business card with my gallery address, so I hope he is able to see this. He shared some information about playing the accordian and even allowed Justin to hold it and try it out. I want to thank him for allowing me to take this and for his patience and kindness. Carol Teal

Tiia Vissak

Wow! A great shot! I love the details, colors, light & composition!

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October 28, 2007

Joan Powell

Excellent capture ,great comp ! But I want to know if he played a Polka for you ??

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October 28, 2007

Carol Teal

Thank you so much Tiia and Joan for your kind comments. Joan, he asked me if I would dance and I said no, so I guess he saved the polka for someone else! :)

Mike, I yanked the other one off just as you posted I guess. They always look different once I post them and I often yank it off (hopefully quickly)and do something else. :) Thank you for your kind comment!

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A beautiful capture of the intricate designs and great colors on this accordion, Carol! I think the owner will be very pleased.

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October 28, 2007

Pat Gamwell

Yes! When I saw the full shot, my eyes went IMMEDIATELY to the accordian and thought how perfect a close crop would be! PERFECTION, Carol! LOVE it!

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October 28, 2007

Susan Weisensel

WOW Carol what a stunning Accordian, such wonderful details. Really nice capture.

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October 28, 2007

- Cindy Bendush

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Terrific color, comp and detail in this close-up Carol!

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October 28, 2007

Angela Azzinnaro

FABULOUS image Carol!!!!!! WONDERFUL details & colors!!!!!!

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October 28, 2007

Carol Teal

Pat, Susan, Cindy and Angela, I truly appreciate your kind and encouraging words! Pat, I just had to get a close-up of this beautiful instrument. I can't say I have ever seen an accordian in real life, much less had the pleasure of hearing someone play one.

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October 28, 2007

Sherry Sturgis

Carol, so glad you got a close-up! It's a magnificant capture!!!! The colors and details are outstanding! Nice work!

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October 29, 2007

Heather Thorsen

This is a fantastic picture Carol. You have achieved so much detail and sharpness.

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October 29, 2007

- Lisa J. Boulden

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Fabulous, Carol!
--Lisa

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October 29, 2007

Mike Rubin

Great comp and colors!

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October 29, 2007

Nancy (Peaches) Harker

BOTH capture's are SUPER Carol, beautiful image here.
Ya shoulld have danced LOL, I am sure Justin would have, wouldn't he? LOL
Congrats on both of your EFP girl!

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October 29, 2007

Carol Teal

Sherry, Heather, Lisa, Cheri, Mike, and Peaches, thank you all so much for your kind comments! Peaches, I don't think either Justin nor I know how to polka! :) Plus I have always had 2 left feet when it comes to dancing!

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October 29, 2007

- Su Sana E. P

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Superb capture of wonderful design elements, Carol!!

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October 30, 2007

Jennifer L. Alder

WOW!
This is just AWESOME, Carol
Love it
:)

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October 30, 2007

Carol Teal

SuSana and Jennifer, thank you for your support and kind comments!

Mr. Meyers stopped in today and saw himself on the Internet! He emailed me via the contact button and thanked me for posting the photos and told me he would see us next year.

And Mr. Meyers, if you stop in again and read this, I tried to email you back but it said I was not on your list of people from whom you accept email.

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October 31, 2007

Steven E. Ray

This is the most ornate and colorful Italian Diatonic (button instead of keys) accordion I have ever seen! I think only the handcrafted Italian melodeon versions have this colorful pattern design in the bellow. This beauty is old and custom crafted and probably worth $6 to $8k USD. I don't know if you realize how wonderful of a find this was Carol! You can't obtain an accordion like that if you looked a lifetime. That is very touching that posting his picture would mean that much. You both shared a gift of giving that day :)

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November 01, 2007

Carol Teal

Steven, thank you so much for your kind comment and for all the info about this beautiful instrument! I really love the colorful pattern in the bellow (which I didn't realize it was called that). I am totally clueless when it comes to accordians (and most musical instruments really because while I love music, I can't sing and have never learned to play anything). I plan to go back next year to see (and hear) Mr Meyers again!

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November 01, 2007

Colleen Farrell

This is sooo cool, Carol! I really like that you have his hand in the photo, too. There was a big accordion festival near us this summer, and I went hoping to get some good photos--no luck. I love the story that goes with your photos--so sweet!

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November 08, 2007

Robert Baer

this is a beautiful image. I love the composition, the subject and the colors.

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November 15, 2007

Carol Teal

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Colleen and Justin!! Colleen, sorry you didn't have any luck at the accordian festival; maybe you can go again next year!

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November 15, 2007

Crystal L. Craig

Oh Carol, what a wonderfully nostalgic capture! The craftsmanship in the details are amazing, wonderfully energetic and clean composition, I love this!

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November 15, 2007

- Nikki McDonald

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I notice that Colleen likes the inclusion of his hands, too--of course my eye went first to the wonderful lines, then the bold colors and intricate designs, but then they came to rest on his right hand on the buttons. Including that and the information about when and where you took this photo really brings the capture to life. Perhaps Mr. Meyers will contact you again and you can send him a print--I'm sure he would prize it. Congrats on the EP and it's no wonder you picked this as your October favorite for the C&C thread. I'll be rooting for it.

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November 20, 2007

Susan M. Smith

Carol, this image is simply fabulous and so is the story. Thanks so much for sharing. I really hope we see it the next round :)

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November 20, 2007

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Such beautiful details and design Carol, best of luck!

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November 23, 2007

- Judy V. Kennamer

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Sooooo beautiful Carol!! Looks like a winner to me!

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November 24, 2007

Amy JACKSON

This is beautiful, Carol! I missed this one earlier! Well done!

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November 24, 2007

Colleen Farrell

CONGRATULATIONS, Carol!! So happy that your fave made it!! :D