Inspiring Photo: Whazzit? #6790050

Whazzit?

Uploaded: August 18, 2008 11:21:18

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This one is entered in contest!
Edited-Picasa.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 7.40 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G9

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Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2008

Great textures, tones and design Patrick! #982129

Maria Warren August 18, 2008

very cool photo love the tones #6329129

David Phalen August 18, 2008

The burnt edges of some paper? Excellent lines, and tones!! #6329137

Candice C. Calhoun August 18, 2008

I would have to go with David...looks like paper that got wet, then the edges got singed...I love these shots, Patrick! Well done!

ccc #6329172

Margaret R. Barry August 18, 2008

Great lines, tones and design elements, Patrick! #6329180

ROLAN NARMAN August 18, 2008

Great curves and composition Patrick! Well done! #6329212

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 18, 2008

Fantstic curves, tones, details, color, composition and clarity. #6329236

Janet Daniel August 18, 2008

I have no idea, but it's a terrific image, Patrick! #6329255

Joan Powell August 18, 2008

bark or burnt paper . I like the monochromatic color and soft cuve . #6329272

Jeff Robinson August 18, 2008

Terrific tones, texture and lines! Jeff #6329299

Molly A. O August 18, 2008

VERY COOL! I love the tone and texture,
I guess I coulf have just said ditto to everyone else:) #6329321

Renata Gusciora August 18, 2008

Amazing textures and lines,great lighting,Patrick!Looks like paper for sure!:-) #6329322

Mike Clime August 18, 2008

Nice textures and tones, Patrick! It looks like layers of foam that have been singed. #6329384

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Thanks everyone!!! & for playing along!!!
Few close answers but no cigars!!!
Clue: no fire or burning involved!!! #6329393

Dianna Hauf August 18, 2008

I DO SO love your 'sense of adventure' Patrick!! Would have guessed along the same lines as David and Candice but since you said NO fire or burning involved" I have to guess a type of fungus growth! ANyway, you always amaze and surprise me and your capture of whatever this is, is as always, remarkable with great clarity, color and wonderful lighting! NOW I have to find out what this could BE! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!! (Terribly busy here my friend!) #6329415

Carol A. Roux August 18, 2008

I qam going to say an African bee honeycomb, probably a dry on. #6329521

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Thanks for looking & playing dianna & Carol!!! Sorry, you are both incorrect but excellent guesses!!! #6329565

Shelly A. Van Camp August 18, 2008

Super!! It looks like leather....Great capture, Patrick! #6329601

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Sorry Shelly!!! Not correct!!!
Thanks for looking & playing along!!! #6329610

Gail Vitikacs August 18, 2008

Patrick, you are so playful and creative!!! It is a wonderful shot of different layers and textures! #6329650

August 18, 2008

Great Details! I'm going to guess paper cut, not burnt? #6329651

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Thank you Gail & Craig!!!
Sorry, Craig- not cut either!!! #6329661

Carol Sawyer August 18, 2008

Fantastic image, textures and tones, Patrick!! #6329717

Christie R. Bielss August 18, 2008

Another very cool image, Patrick! And you KNOW I love your game! It's addicting - so this addict's first guess is that it's peeling paint. Looks like wood siding from a house I used to own before we scraped and repainted! LOL! #6329722

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Thank you,Carol!!! Thank you,Christie!!! Sorry, Christie- incorrect!!! Thanks for playing & glad you like those!!! #6329809

Patricia Ronan August 18, 2008

Terrific shot Patrick, but I don't know what it is, is it something edible? #6329834

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Thank you,Patricia!!!
No it is not- sorry!!! #6329842

Inge S. Lasmana August 18, 2008

No paper... no fire or burning involved, then... I would say, is it a mushroom?? yeahhhh... I'm right!!! #6329847

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

You must have JUST missed my last comment by few seconds,Inge!!! Sorry-you are incorrect!!!
Thanks for playing along!!! #6329852

Carol A. Roux August 18, 2008

I'm going to try again, it can be either shaved toasted coconut or shaved almonds. #6330160

Eivor Kuchta August 18, 2008

Okay, I'm going with the edible stuff for this one. I don't really know, but I'm guessing some kind of frosting (on a cake?) here. #6330166

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Thanks Carol & Eivor!!! It is not edible- sorry!!! Could not get on the site for past hour!!! #6330179

Carol A. Roux August 18, 2008

wood shavings from using a plane. #6330190

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Soryy again,Carol!!! Cool guesses though!!! #6330202

Eugenio Diaz August 18, 2008

Amazing texture and great tones...love the clarity...amazing image, I don't have a clue what possible this can be...but my guess is ...animal skin or rubber! #6330372

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Thanks for the kind comments, Eugenio!!!
Nope-sorry- incorrect. #6330396

Tammy Espino August 18, 2008

::throwing hands in air:: I give! What,what (grabbing Paddy by the neck) What is it? lol #6330420

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

I can't BREATHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Control yourself!!! guess!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6330460

Tammy Espino August 18, 2008

A concrete wall..lol #6330505

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 18, 2008

Foam rubber padding??? :-) #6330541

Kathleen K. Parker August 18, 2008

Some kind of insulation. I know that has to be it! :-)
kk #6330543

Linda Proctor August 18, 2008

Umm detail on a moth wing pretty sure not chocolate lol #6330571

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Nope.Nope.Nope.Nope. Thanks for guessing everyone!!! #6330624

Kathleen K. Parker August 18, 2008

A question. Do we get 20 of them?
1. Is it manmade?
kk #6330634

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2008

Kathleen, you usually get a much greater number than 20 when you get them!!!
It is manmade but mother nature is the source.
We have a winner on the other!!! You were so close- & an amazing sport & competitor!!!
I have to go now but I enjoyed you competitive spirit!!! Good night!!!
Good luck with this one!!! #6330652

Robert R. Goodman August 18, 2008

Patrick,my friend.I think you have beat on this one.I'm going to say,molded foam.That's my best shot at it.Excellent capture!!!! #6330772

Heidi Knight August 19, 2008

It's burned paper edges, right!!!! Say YES!!!! LOL #6331532

Heidi Knight August 19, 2008

Crap, sevral people already guessed that up top...
LOl
So let me just add that it's a cool image what-ever it might be. The texture and curves with the NOT burned edges are wonderful! #6331542

Brett Dolsen August 19, 2008

Great lighting,tones,clarity and lines Patrick!!I wouldhave said burnt paper also!Brett #6331725

Heidi Knight August 19, 2008

OK, Is it made from trees? Since it's manmade but nature is the source! #6331749

Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2008

Thanks Bobby, Heidi, Heidi, Brett & Heidi!!!
You are too funny,Heidi!!!
Yes, they are made from trees,Heidi! Good luck!!! #6332390

Carol A. Roux August 19, 2008

Made from trees they're tree rings making the grain of the wood when it is cut. #6332612

Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2008

Sorry, Carol- incorrect!!! Thanks for looking!!! #6332780

Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2008

Try again,Carol!!! #6332847

Beverly A. Wright August 19, 2008

Maybe rose petals that have started to
turn brown on the edges! Just a guess!!!
You're good at this Patrick!!!!!! #6333098

Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2008

Brilliant answer, Bev, but no cigar either!!!
Thanks for playing everyone!!! No one guessed correctly so my next posting will reveal the answer!!! Thanks everyone!!! #6333223

Jennifer L. Alder August 19, 2008

Well AGAIN you have came up with a very unique subject, Patrick! Your presentation is quite eye catching- great tone and lines here. Awesome work! :) #6333538

John Connolly August 19, 2008

Another brilliant macro that tests our perspective, Patrick! There were a few close answers, but nobody put it all together! Your lighting on these coffee filters was outstanding, my friend! #6333684

Heidi Knight August 19, 2008

Hold on, did John just guess it???? Is it coffee filters???
LOL Crap... I wanted to guess it!!!! #6333735

Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2008

Lorna, not sure if he did or not!!! I thought mayb e he had seen the next submit!!! I'll have to ask. #6333762

Heidi Knight August 19, 2008

It's Heidi but hey Denmark/Canada... Alle the same LOL

So is is it coffe filters... I have to go to bed, it's past 11 pm here, and if you don't tell me before, then I will not have a good night sleep LOL #6333795

Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2008

Heidi, it is coffee filters!!! Sweet dreams to you,my friend!! #6333881

Heidi Knight August 19, 2008

I was up twice to check if you had given the answer LOL
Bugger John won! :(
Oh well I never drink coffee and what would I do with all the filteres I would have won if I had guessed it first??? LOL #6335238

Nancy L. Green August 19, 2008

What a cool idea Patrick, wonderful tones and def here, WTG!! <>< #6335257

frank w. degenhardt August 20, 2008

Patrick- Good morning my friend. I have to laugh at the things that you come up with and I think we all enjoy the guess what it is games. You sure do bring alot of fun and some most interesting sights to your gallery.
I could have guessed a hundred years and not had a clue what you had here.
The macro of the edges though do give a fasinating look with the curves and edgeds. Excellent lighting and clarity. Wonderful colors that I think threw everyone off, and fantastic details and textures.
Outstanding work
Have yourself a wonderful day, take care, please be safe. #6336201

Patrick Rouzes August 20, 2008

Heidi, you are too funny!!! Thanks!!! Thank you Nancy & Frank & everyone!!!
#6336264

Heidi Knight August 21, 2008

LOL, sorry but I am addicted to this game of yours ;0) #6342925

Gary Lange September 05, 2008

Love this, Patrick, only you can bring this kind of interest to a coffee filter. It looks to me like ineven steps on some alien hillside. Love the colors and tones! #6415238

Marisol Pastor September 16, 2008

Wow, Patrick you really worked up a storm with this one (I was on vacation, so I missed out on the fun!)... I would have guessed burnt paper (love all of your paper creations), oh well. Anyway, this is a great abstract, a favorite for me. #6463495

Stefania Barbier September 22, 2008

huge congrats Patrick!!!! #6488936

Dianna Hauf September 22, 2008

AWESOME PAtrick!!!! WTG and a huge congratulations!!! SEE what happens to someone who can 'see' the extra-ordinary'????? #6489016

Tiia Vissak September 22, 2008

Congratulations! #6489040

Renata Gusciora September 22, 2008

Big congratulations on this great finalist,Patrick!!!Good luck in the next round!!!:-) #6489092

Kimi A. Phillips September 22, 2008

BIG CONGRATS!!!:) #6489444

Inge S. Lasmana September 22, 2008

A HUGEEEE CONGRATULATIONSSSSS my friend!!! hope to see this again! #6489484

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your terrific finalist, my friend! #6489574

Amy M. Wilson September 22, 2008

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist, Patrick! #6489831

isabel C. Zepeda September 22, 2008

Patrick.

Let play the drums together LOL.

CONGRATULATIONS my friend for a wonderful photo.

Ysa... #6490107

Mike D. Perez September 22, 2008

Great textures and tones, Patrick! Congratulations! #6490134

Candice C. Calhoun September 22, 2008

I am so happy to see this photo recognized! Congratulations, Patrick!

ccc #6490211

Amber J. Skene September 22, 2008

Congrats on your finalist! #6490296

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2008

WTG, Son!!!!!! Congratulations on this finalist!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) k #6490511

Eivor Kuchta September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Patrick! #6490606

Susan M. Campbell September 22, 2008

Way to go Patrick...congrats!! #6490625

Mike Clime September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Patrick! #6491368

Brett Dolsen September 22, 2008

Congratulations Patrick!!Great work!Brett #6491392

Jeana Clark September 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FABULOUS FINALIST!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!
~J~ #6491411

Max Aureli September 22, 2008
Congratulation on this wonderful composition Patrick!!! #6492084

Nadya Johnson September 22, 2008
Congratulations Patrick, on your outstanding finalist! #6492167

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 22, 2008
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist
Best of luck in the next round! #6492178

Laurie Daily September 22, 2008
HEY there my friend...A BiG hUgE Congratulations on this finalist!!! YippEEEEE! #6492470

Janet McNeil September 22, 2008
Congratulations, Patrick!! Love your whazzit series!! #6492868

Robert R. Goodman September 22, 2008
A big Congratulations,Patrick!!!!! #6493107

Debra R. Harder September 22, 2008
I knew we'd see this again, Patrick! HUG CONGRATS on your SUPERB finalist! Deb #6493297

Debra R. Harder September 22, 2008
Sorry Patrick. I meant to type HUGE. CONGRATS AGAIN!! Deb #6493300

Robyn A. Terrell September 22, 2008
Awesome finalist...congrats!!! #6493332

Jennifer L. Taranto September 22, 2008
How'd I miss this one ... it's fantastic!! WTG!! #6493471

Jim Baines September 22, 2008
Patrick, congratulations on this fantastic FINALIST! #6493566

Michelle Alton September 22, 2008
Patrick...congratulations on this fascinating finalist! #6493719

Sam Britt September 22, 2008
I missed this one, too. Big congratulations, Patrick! #6493794

Connie J. Bagot September 22, 2008
Congratulations Patrick! A superb finalist! #6493874

Michael Umbreit September 22, 2008
Patrick - Congratulations! - Mike #6494086

Cyn Valentine September 22, 2008
Congratulations Patrick!! #6494112

Larry L. Redmon September 22, 2008
Congratulations, Patrick! Good job! #6494390

Kathleen K. Parker September 22, 2008
Lots of congratulations on your finalist, Patrick!!
kk #6494505

Kaye Burazin September 22, 2008
Superb tonal quality. I would never have guessed what it is. Congrats and best of luck in the next round. #6494632

Erica Murphy September 22, 2008
Great shot Patrick! Congratulations!! #6494808

Michelle L. Frick September 22, 2008
Another fabulous finalist Patrick! Congratulations! #6494816

Terry L. Ellis September 22, 2008
A clever and fantastic finalist, Patrick! Congratualtions! #6494876

frank w. degenhardt September 22, 2008
Patrick- Its wonderful to see your creativity get reconized. Congratulations, good luck in the next round. #6495152

Bill Knaps September 22, 2008
Congrats Patrick. Bill #6495329

Steve M. Harrington September 22, 2008
Good on you, Patrick. :)
Steve #6495442

Jennifer L. Alder September 22, 2008
Congrats, Patick, on this unique finalist image! :) #6495461

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2008
Congratulations Patrick on your very artistic finalist! #6495487

Renee Doyle September 22, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful and creative piece Patrick - excellent finalist!!! #6496246

Laura L. Gonzales September 22, 2008
Hip, hip HOORAY!!!!! Congratulations Patrick for this well deserved Finalist!!! Good luck, wishing for gold!!! Laura #6496366

Barbara Waldoch September 23, 2008
Sincere congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Patrick! #6496540

Lynne Morris September 23, 2008
Huge Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Patrick. #6496583

Deb Koskovich September 23, 2008
Kudos to you, Patrick!! #6497218

Howard B. Cheek September 23, 2008
Creative image Patrick, it seems you've had a lot of fun with it here :)
Congrats on this finalist!
Howard #6497557

Shannon D. Miller September 23, 2008
I love this photo Patrick! A huge CONGRATS on this fantastic finalist! Shannon~ #6497634

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 23, 2008
Patrick! You are such a fun guy with a great eye, very creative!
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, hope to see it in Gold!
jo ann c. #6498000

Eugenio Diaz September 23, 2008
Congratulations Patrick on this beautiful Finalist...Good luck in the next round! #6498084

Derek D. Dafoe September 23, 2008
Congrats on your great Finalist!! Good luck in the next round!! #6498131

John R. Sanchez September 23, 2008
Congrats Buddy on the Finalist award!! Nice work! #6498508

Janet Daniel September 23, 2008
Alright, Patrick!!!!!! WTG!!! :-)) Wishing you the best! #6498513

Gary Lange September 23, 2008
Patrick, WTG my friend! Many congrats on this wonderful Finalist and best of luck!! #6498707

Bojan Bencic September 23, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Patrick. #6499913

Corinne M. Thompson September 23, 2008
Congrats on your Finalist for this wonderful capture, very creative idea! #6500238

Corinne M. Thompson September 23, 2008
Congrats on your Finalist for this wonderful capture, very creative idea! #6500246

Arnie Horwitz September 23, 2008
Congratulations on this great finalist, Patrick! #6502656

Patricia Ronan September 24, 2008
Congratulations Patrick, a great finalist winner:) #6506852

Chuck Bruton September 24, 2008
Congratulations on the winner here and the response it received for everyone guessing what it is.
Well done.......
Is it coffee filter? or burnt book pages? #6506960

Patrick Rouzes September 24, 2008
Thank you very much, everyone!!!
Chuck, they are coffee filters!!! #6508081

Teresa Norris September 25, 2008
Patrick, I am late in sending my congratulations to you for this WONDERFUL image!!! I wouldn't have guessed coffee filters. You have such a talent for turning everyday objects into beautiful art!!! I LOVE it!! #6511650

anonymous September 25, 2008
Hey Patrick...huge congratulations on your fabulous finalist! B- #6512708

Nancyj E. Hovey September 27, 2008
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your award, and the 'what is it' I loved reading... I did one on my site, & I still haven't put the answer on BP..I wrote each person individual...the contest goes on!! 8o) #6521539

Lisa J. Boulden September 27, 2008
Veru intriguing capture!
Entertaining thread.
Fantastic finalist!
WTG, Patrick!
~Lisa #6522074

Christie R. Bielss September 28, 2008
This was a fun and fantastic "whazzit?"! Congratulations on the "Finalist"! #6523060

Cassie L. Woodlee September 29, 2008
This is awesome Patrick and well deserved. Congrats!!!! #6528977

Kathy L. Clark October 03, 2008
Congrats Patrick on a really lovely finalist. Lovely tones and exposure here. #6548335

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