Basket Case

Uploaded: January 17, 2011 05:48:21

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Between single-digit temps, snow on the ground and a husband with a cast on his foot, it's a bit difficult to get decent photos around here this time of year. When the going gets tough, the tough get going -- this time, straight into our local Hobby Lobby store, where I found this wicker basket with an interesting pattern. Jack's doing well and my grocery run yesterday replenished the wine, so we're good for another day here!

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 21.46 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G10

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 17, 2011

Excellent design, details and tones, Monnie. Hang in there. You can always buy some cut flowers like I do in the winter. #1344877

Ron McEwan January 17, 2011

Your macro is superb here Monnie, that one jug a day should help the time fly LOL. #9167763

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 17, 2011

Great close-up capture Monnie! Glad to hear that Jack is "feeling" better! Jeff #9167779

Gina Cormier January 17, 2011

This is a super cool macro Monnie!!!!!! #9167815

Robert R. Goodman January 17, 2011

Hi Monnie,That is a cool pattern.Beautiful Macro,glad to hear is better.Wine makes everything right!!!! #9167881

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 17, 2011

Very interesting Monnie, very cool image, love the full frame..

jo ann c. #9167957

Patricia A. Stalter January 17, 2011

Atta Girl, give Jack the groceries and the drugs... I'm sure you are the one in need of the wine!
Here's hoping Jack heals fast so you can get back outdoors and shoot. BTW... I am working on my last few weeks of BP, when my membership expires I will sadly leave. Going to miss all the friends! #9168032

Millie A. Talarico level-classic January 17, 2011

Wonderfully made basket, nicely captured,Monnie!! Freezing rain tomorrow in my neck of the woods,eek! #9168058

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 17, 2011

At first glance I thought I was viewing pumpkin seeds!

This is so neat. Love the patterns and colors. Wouldn't it be amazing to actually MAKE a basket? (Not sure mine would turn out LOOKING amazing?!)

Monnie, I gotta tell you, EVERY time I come to your gallery and read the category "New Stuff" it makes me smile. I know I am about to visit a really fun lady and her work. You have such a way of lifting spirits! :)))

Hope your hubby is feeling better each day.

-Laura #9168073

Marty Straub January 17, 2011

Like Laura, I thought seeds of some kind, too. This weave seems to represent your situation at this time, Monnie. All kinds of little things going in different directions, but you manage to bring them together in a pleasing pattern. #9168123

Tamara K. Walker level-classic January 17, 2011

Wonderful details and patterns at first I thought it was pumpkin seeds. #9168171

Jack Gaskin January 17, 2011

Way to fill it up Wonderful full frame.
Reminds me of some I saw at the local Green Market
yesterday morning.

Tell Jack to BE Careful about the MUNCHING while laid up I know all TOOOO WELLLL how that can go!!!!! Or perhaps I should say WHERE IT GOES Ho Ho Ho ...

Happy Shooting
Jack #9168264

Mike Clime January 17, 2011

Great capture with excellent patterns and textures, Monnie! #9168345

John Connolly January 17, 2011

Your keen eye was working overtime to find this one Monnie! A great capture of this remarkable design! #9168355

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 17, 2011

AWESOME tones and textures here Monnie, VERY well done!! <>< #9168438

Tammy Espino January 17, 2011

Ha, I thought that was a bunch of almonds in the mini photo!! Great macro! #9168521

David Phalen January 17, 2011

Outstanding full frame macro with excellent shapes and tones!! #9168557

Susan Weisensel January 17, 2011

What great texture and design. Looks like our storm is heading your way so better get a few more bottles. #9168746

Carol L. Fowler January 17, 2011

So do we get a picture of the cast- preferably with decorations and maybe lighthouses drawn on it??? Glad Jack is doing well. Wine should definitely help. #9168789

Mary Timman January 17, 2011

You have a fabulous eye Monnie! #9168957

Rony Sagy January 17, 2011

Fantastic detail and texture, Monnie. #9169141

Dick W. Wyatt January 18, 2011

Very good close up, Monnie.
Good eye. #9169226

Joy Rector January 18, 2011

wow, love it #9169648

Mitch Spence level-classic January 22, 2011

I thought at first this was a scattering of seeds, Monnie. It's a dandy abstract. You done good, kid, for being nearly housebound. #9185181

Robert R. Goodman February 10, 2011

A Big Congratulations,Monnie.WTG my friend!!! #9225329

Jeana Clark February 10, 2011


Wonderful Finalist!!!
Congratulations!
Best of luck in the next round!!

~J~ #9225502

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 10, 2011

Congrats on your great finalist, Monnie. #9225605

Mitch Spence level-classic February 10, 2011

Ah ha! My favorite! Way to go, Monnie. Congratulations. #9225659

Jack Ryan February 10, 2011

Outstanding!!! Congratulations...a very deserving selection!!! Proud of you! XXX #9226313

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 10, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Jessica Jenney February 10, 2011

Congratulations, Monnie on your fabulous finalist! #9226816

Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9227335

Tammy Espino February 10, 2011

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #9227642

Carol L. Fowler February 10, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful Finalist Monnie! #9227951

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist Monnie, excellent! #9228504

Patti Coblentz February 10, 2011

Congratulations, Monnie...fantastic image and finalist!! Best of luck in the next round :) #9228640

Karen Celella February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Monnie. #9228676

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 10, 2011

Congrats, Monnie, on your finalist... :-) #9228742

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 10, 2011

Congrats, Monnie!! #9228948

Carol Eade level-addict February 10, 2011

A terrific finalist, Monnie, congratulations! #9228977

Mary Timman February 10, 2011

Huge Congratulations Monnie! #9229536

Millie A. Talarico level-classic February 10, 2011

Congratulations,Monnie!! #9229756

Michele Peterson level-classic February 10, 2011

Wow, what an amazingly good macro on this basket!! Such great detail! Congratulations on the finalist!! #9229896

Naomi Weiser February 10, 2011

great closeup, congrats! #9229929

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 11, 2011

CONGRATZ on the Finalist badge, Monnie!!!

UB. #9230198

Katarina Mansson February 11, 2011

Excellent patterns, details, tones and comp - congratulations on your finalist Monnie! #9230370

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 11, 2011

gorgeous finalist, congratulations!!! #9230720

Julie Burnett February 11, 2011

Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Monnie!! #9230734

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 11, 2011

Great pattern to focus on, Monnie! Congratulations! #9231076

Patricia A. Stalter February 11, 2011

Awww! I guess this is the reason I just couldn't leave BP... so I could congratulate my friends. WTG! #9231649

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 11, 2011

BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful January finalist, Monnie!! WTG!! #9232142

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 11, 2011

Awesome finalist! Congratulations Monnie, have a glass of wine and celebrate lol....

jo ann c. #9233153

Patricia Seidler February 12, 2011

Congratulations Monnie on this wonderful finalist. #9234644

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 12, 2011

Congratulations. #9236839

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