Ringlets

Uploaded: February 28, 2011 10:07:08

Description

Mahogany wood curls from my husbands wood shop, after hand planing the wood for a large treasure chest type box he made for our son.

For the PG 101 Texture Theme ~ HTD!!!

1/4
7.1
ISO 400



Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Marcie A. Fowler February 28, 2011

Wonderful texture them entry Michelle. #1356928

Sarah A. Christian February 28, 2011

Great texture entry, Michele! Also so much pattern and design inherent in the wood curls - I just love it! Very creative! HTD! #9266107

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 28, 2011

Great comp/light/focus/texture..well seen.

Happy Theme Day #9266135

Dayna Cain level-classic February 28, 2011

I have no idea what PG 101 texture theme is but I LOVE this image. Very, very cool!!! #9266155

Joy Rector February 28, 2011

great shot #9266171

Jean E. Hildebrant February 28, 2011

great theme image, Michele! I think you must have some great photo ops of your husband hand crafting wooden objects like the treasure chest. Very cool that he does that type of hobby! #9266202

Mitch Spence level-classic February 28, 2011

Great subject, Michele. I can almost smell the scent of freshly cut wood. And the textures of both the sawdust and curls of wood are excellent. #9266304

Monnie Ryan February 28, 2011

Outstanding, Michele -- HTD! #9266392

Patti Coblentz February 28, 2011

Excellent theme image, Michelle..love the freshly cut wood chips...the details and dof are great! HTD! #9266438

Michele Peterson level-classic February 28, 2011

Thank you everyone for your kind comments!! I do enjoy using my husbands hobby as some ideas for my hobby! :-) #9266452

David Phalen February 28, 2011

Terrific clarity and textures!! HTD!! #9266676

Susana Ms Heide February 28, 2011

Such a simple subject yet so rich in detail! I can almost smell the wood! I bet the treasure chest could come in handy for photos too :o) #9266684

Leslie McLain level-classic February 28, 2011

Terrific capture and textures, Michele. #9266691

Michele Peterson level-classic February 28, 2011

Thanks very much David, Susana, and Leslie!
LOL, Susana... good idea! I'll have to run it by my husband! #9266976

Karen E. Baumann March 01, 2011

I like the comp in this... takes my eye all around the image! #9268089

Michele Peterson level-classic March 01, 2011

Thank you Karen! #9268206

Daniella Puente March 01, 2011

Fabulous Michele!!! love this detail... #9268303

Michele Peterson level-classic March 02, 2011

Thanks, Daniella! #9270024

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 18, 2011

Can't believe I hadn't commented on this before -- I know I've admired it. Great details and textures, Michele. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #9411590

Mitch Spence level-classic May 18, 2011

It's a wonderful, detailed, beautifully framed close up, Michele. Congratulations on the finalist. #9412046

Naomi Weiser May 19, 2011

congrats! #9412781

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 19, 2011

Beautiful capture and CONGRATZ on this fab Finalist, Michele!!!

UB. #9412789

Katarina Mansson May 19, 2011

Congratulations on your superb macro and finalist Michele! #9413332

Michele Peterson level-classic May 19, 2011

Thanks Nikki, Mitch, Naomi, Usman, and Katta!! #9413816

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 19, 2011

An excellent macro, wonderfully detailed and beautifully framed...so perfectly presented, I can almost smell the delicious smell of cut wood! (My husband's a woodworker also!) Congratulations, Michelle - a good eye and a fantastic Finalist...and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val #9413945

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 19, 2011

Way to go Michele, sooo cool..

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!

jo ann c. #9414045

Karen E. Baumann May 19, 2011

A big Congratulations, Michelle! A wonderful finalist... maybe it will become a print for your husband's workroom! #9414083

Michele Peterson level-classic May 19, 2011

Thank you Val, Jo Ann, and Karen! And, what a great idea Karen! He needs some "artwork" out there, lol!! #9414420

Patti Coblentz May 19, 2011

I knew it...love this one, Michele...big congratulations for your finalist and best of luck next round! A good idea to frame and put it in your hubby's workshop :)) #9415424

Merna L. Nobile May 22, 2011

It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna

#9422348

Michele Peterson level-classic May 23, 2011

Thank you Patti and Merna!! #9423738

Susan K. Snow November 11, 2011

Terrific finalist, Michele. It's all a matter of what you do with what you've got and you have a good mind and eye sight for seeing what will work and then capturing what you see. Well done! #9799096

Michele Peterson level-classic November 14, 2011

Thanks so much, Bunny, I always appreciate your comments! #9804463

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