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Uploaded: July 02, 2012 17:09:26

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Have a great evening, friends! Hope that everyone is staying cool!!! Have to thank Patrick R. for encouraging me to look at rust in a new way!!!

Exif: F Number: 5.7, ExposureTime: 781/100000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 43.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Robert R. Goodman July 02, 2012

Hi Ellen,Beautiful capture my friend.The problem we have with rust is we don't have it.LOL!The haboobs sandblast everything!!! #1472644

Leslie McLain level-classic July 02, 2012

Very cool capture, Ellen. Love it. #10211397

Carol Flisak level-classic July 02, 2012

Terrific image, Ellen... love the texture and color! Well seen and well done! #10211426

Alan L. Borror July 02, 2012

One of my favorite subjects, Ellen! A very beautiful image! #10211521

Tiia Vissak July 03, 2012

a cool EOD! #10211775

Debbie Bray July 03, 2012

What a shame you're a day or two late for the "Technology" theme, Ellen! But still, this is a beautiful find, has lots of lovely colours happening in the old switchboard. A very original find!! #10211783

Avril Young July 03, 2012

Yip rust is rather great to photograph...lovely colour...makes a wonderful texture...have a lovely day Ellen! #10211801

frank w. degenhardt July 03, 2012

Anytime an artist can take some thing like this, old and rusty and turn it into art as you have done here with gorgeous colors and textures, that says a lot about the talent of that artist. A great eye, beautiful work my dear friend.
Annie and I wish you a most wonderful day. #10211852

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 03, 2012


Your clarity, tones, textures, detail, subtle lighting & presentation are exceptional,Ellen! Good luck, my friend!
Feels good to have inspired an incredible photographer like you!
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Carol L. Fowler July 03, 2012

You have learned rust from the best!! #10212429

Emile Abbott level-classic July 03, 2012

Outstanding macro rusty image. Patrick is very creative influence. #10212646

Rony Sagy July 03, 2012

Magnificent. #10212743

John Connolly July 03, 2012

An excellent capture of this high grade rust, Ellen! I too think this one should have been entered in last months theme category! #10212757

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 03, 2012

A cool rusty find, Ellen! Excellent composition, color, and textures. #10212822

Husain Akhtar July 03, 2012

Terrific! #10212855

Ann Lyssenko level-classic July 03, 2012

Great symetry with variations Ellen. Intriguing! Ann #10212980

Marilyn Cornwell August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Ellen! One of my favourite topics - rust! #10295100

Julie Burnett August 29, 2012

A very unique, and very cool capture! Congratulations once again, Ellen!! #10295182

Lorna Shutter August 29, 2012

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS again for another fabulous Finalist!!!!! WTG, Ellen!!! :)
Photobucket #10295253

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 29, 2012

congratulations on a fabulous finalist!!! #10295509

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 29, 2012

Another huge congratulations, Ellen! A fantastic rusty image. #10295623

Emile Abbott level-classic August 29, 2012

Way to go Ellen and congratulations on excellent finalist. #10295671

Robert R. Goodman August 29, 2012

Hi Ellen,Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10296070

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Outstanding finalist. Congrats!! #10296550

Carol Flisak level-classic August 29, 2012

Big congratulations on another terrific finalist, Ellen! #10296560

Ann Coates level-classic August 29, 2012

Rust is so cool. Congratulations on your fabulous finalist Ellen. #10296739

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 29, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Ellen on another wonderful finalist!! <>< #10296786

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Ellen!

jo ann c. #10296843

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 29, 2012

On This Very Cool and Very Rusty Finalist, Ellen!!! Lol...Paddy's work truly is inspirational to us all!!! :D

-Laura :)) #10296938

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 29, 2012

Outstanding in every way, Congratulations on this excellent work! #10296983

frank w. degenhardt August 29, 2012

Three different looks, each a Finalist. That is awesome. So once again Annie and I Congratulate you on your wonderful success our friend. A great month. #10297052

John Connolly August 29, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist award, Ellen! Great work!
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Rona L. Schwarz August 29, 2012

Another huge congratulations on this artistic and creative piece of rust, Ellen! Superbly captured! Congrats again, my friend! #10297516

Ann Lyssenko level-classic August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this great rust shot with lots of interesting things to look at within the frame. Ann #10297586

Tammy Espino August 29, 2012

Congrats on another great finalist! #10297639

Phyllis A. Houghton August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this terrific finalist!
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Mary K. Robison August 30, 2012

Excellent closeup, with great textures, Ellen!
Congratulations on its making Finalist, and best of luck in the next round with all your Finalists! #10298581

Stephen Zacker August 30, 2012

Great colors and textures. Congratulations #10299110

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Congratulations! #10299416

David M. Montero August 30, 2012

Rust can present some interesting designs and textures as you have captured here Ellen. Congratulations on your Finalist selection! #10299954

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2012

I love it, Ellen! CONGRATS & good luck with this, my friend!
WTG!
Glad I could inspire someone! #10300285

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Love rust and love this Finalist Ellen!! #10300421

Linda S. Smith level-classic August 31, 2012

Congrats on your Finalist Ellen! Very cool capture! #10301056

Liz blahh August 31, 2012

Congrats on your finalist! #10301381

Phyllis H. Burchett August 31, 2012

Wonderful Ellen, congrats! #10302098

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

Great eye! Congratulations Ellen! #10302243

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