Inspiring Photo: Water in Can #5965722

Water in Can

Uploaded: April 10, 2008 17:51:48

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Watering Can Theme for PG 101

Okay, so it's not exactly a watering can. When I went shopping, the only watering cans I found were priced between $20 and $28. Too much. So I came home and put this tin can in my kitchen sink and watered it!

PG 101 Watering Can Theme winner
Thank you 101!

Comments

Pat Gamwell April 10, 2008

VERY creative...LOVE it! Works for me! lol:) A fabulous shot...love the blues & bubbles...SUPERB! #898067

Melinda F. Schneider April 10, 2008

Thanks Pat!
Took me all day; I kept filling the sink, editing photos, re-shooting until FINALLY I had something I liked! #5772627

Colleen Farrell April 10, 2008

LOL at your creativity and great title, Melinda! This is OUTSTANDING! Not sure what category you entered it in, but the colors, comp, and detail make it a winner in my book! #5772685

Kumiko Parkinson April 10, 2008

Wow Melinda, this is something!!Great with mono-color, love the water textures and bubbles! I do that too, back and forth between shooting and computer, and finally (almost) SATISFACTION! Your effort paid off! #5772765

Melinda F. Schneider April 10, 2008

Thanks Colleen and Kumiko!
All in all, it was a fun day!!
Colleen, I debated between Catch-All and Details & Macro, but put it in D&M. #5772809

Kristy A. Keene April 10, 2008

LOVE IT!!! HAPPY THEME DAY! #5772833

Katarina Mansson April 10, 2008

LOL - excellent twist on the theme - HTD! #5773233

Susie Peek-Swint April 11, 2008

Great twist on the theme Melinda ~ I love all the bubbles you've captured! #5773382

Joy Rector April 11, 2008

love it #5773614

Melinda F. Schneider April 11, 2008

Thank you Kristy, Katarina, Susie, and Joy!
(What is "HTD?" I'm not up on all the acronyms!) #5773676

Melinda F. Schneider April 11, 2008

Oh, I get it! Happy Theme Day!!!
I am slow...

HAPPY THEME DAY TO ALL!!!!! #5773780

Carol Sawyer April 11, 2008

Excellent creative image, Melinda!! #5773902

John Caruso April 11, 2008

Great idea and execution! Happy theme day! #5773959

Melinda F. Schneider April 11, 2008

Thank you Carol and John! #5774044

Elida Gutierrez April 11, 2008

Cool Idea!!! #5774390

Melinda F. Schneider April 11, 2008

Thanks Elida! #5774633

eileen bedford April 11, 2008

AWESOME Theme Entry, so creative, I too use whatever is around as a watering can but you 'hit the nail' on the head with this one. SO WELL DONE Melinda. #5774772

Melinda F. Schneider April 11, 2008

Thanks very much Eileen! I do very little actual watering; I have a knack for killing plants. #5774833

Leslie McLain April 12, 2008

Very creative and cool. #5778476

Melinda F. Schneider April 12, 2008

Thanks Leslie! #5778500

Corinne M. Thompson April 12, 2008

How unique and creative is this? Wonderful image, congrats on the theme win! #5779809

Melinda F. Schneider April 12, 2008

Thanks so much Corinne!
I am thrilled with the win!! #5779946

Susan Weisensel April 16, 2008

Now this is very cool, love the blue color, the bubbles and the lighting. Very creative Melinda. #5797371

Melinda F. Schneider April 16, 2008

Thanks Susan!
I feel good about this one; it was Sooo much fun to play in the sink! ! #5797426

Erika Haight April 24, 2008

This is such a Fantastic image Melinda!! Job well done!!! #5836979

Melinda F. Schneider April 24, 2008

Thanks so much Erika. Your comments mean a lot. #5837695

April 28, 2008

Great capture and clarity, Melinda - love it! #5853761

Melinda F. Schneider April 28, 2008

Thanks Reine! I'm glad you scrolled to find one of my personal favorites! I should go back to nursery school--I love messy fun!! #5853877

Molly E. Baldwin May 01, 2008

Wow look at all those bubbles! You've captured them brilliantly, and I love the blue! #5869028

Melinda F. Schneider May 01, 2008

Thanks a lot Molly! #5869891

Elida Gutierrez May 19, 2008

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!!! #5942537

Susie Peek-Swint May 19, 2008

Many congrats on this creative finalist Melinda! #5943003

Nikki McDonald May 19, 2008

Way to go, Melinda. 101 themes and creative juices score again! Congratulations on the finalist button and good luck in the next round. #5943366

Mitch Spence May 19, 2008

Congratulations, Melinda! #5944673

Bill Knaps May 19, 2008

Congrats on making finalist Melinda. Bill #5946528

Patrick Rouzes May 19, 2008

Congratulations on this amazing finalist,Melinda!!! #5947182

Sam Britt May 20, 2008

Congratulations Melinda, terrific finalist! #5953816

Colleen Farrell May 22, 2008

WTG, Melinda! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist! #5964807

Melinda F. Schneider May 24, 2008

OH MY GOSH! I just got home from a week on Cape Cod, no checking in at BP, and WOWEEE! Look what I Found! THANK YOU SO MUCH Elida, Susie, Nikki, Mitch, Bill, Patrick, Sam, and Colleen for your surprise congratulations! I NEVER thought this would happen! ! ! Melinda #5971902

Sharon Sawyer May 27, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Melinda. This is brilliant !!! #5986402

Melinda F. Schneider May 27, 2008

Wow, thanks Sharon, a nicer compliment I never had! #5986415

Dr Silly May 30, 2008

I know its late, but congratulations on your finalist. :O) #5996250

Melinda F. Schneider May 30, 2008

Not late at all--THANKS, Doc!! #5996395

Patti Coblentz October 12, 2008

That is very funny! Love your watering can! Patti (new student studying portfolios of others...like your images very much) Patti #6587142

Melinda F. Schneider October 12, 2008

Thanks so much Patti! #6589734

Julianne Bradford July 23, 2009

And look what being innovative got you!! A terrific finalist award! Great shot and creative thinking Melinda. Thanks for the welcome to 101. You have a wonderful gallery! #7775119

Melinda F. Schneider July 23, 2009

Thank you very much, Julianne! #7775222

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