Inspiring Photo: Tools of the trade #9760856

Tools of the trade

Uploaded: February 09, 2010 04:33:30

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These belonged to my grandmother who lived with us while I was growing up and baked every weekend.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

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Jeana Clark February 09, 2010

Good Morning BDB my neighbor!!!
YUMMY!!!
I'm ready for some Valentine cookies!!!
What a special memory!
I can see that these 'tools' have
been well taken care of.
Very nice still life capture!!
Superb presentation!!!
~J~ #1236735

Jim Huffield February 09, 2010
Nice variety of tools, Courtenay. Jim #8368040

Anita Hogue February 09, 2010
A beautiful still of wonderful memories, Courtenay! Wonderful presentation! #8368043

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 09, 2010
Well, don't just sit there, BAKE something!! I haven't had breakfast! #8368049

Val Feldman February 09, 2010
Ah, you are getting into the spirit of Valentine's Day by finding even more heart shapes, as you said you would! My grandma baked every weekend also...I sure miss her cookies and pies! :) Wonderful warm tones captured here, I bet like the memories you felt when setting up this treasured collection. Well captured and presented, Courtenay! #8368053

Ron McEwan February 09, 2010
The vary first thought that came to me when I saw this was "there's grandma's cookie cutters". A great memory jogger Courtenay well presented. #8368184

Tammy M. Anderson February 09, 2010
Love this beautiful still life image, Courtenay. Fantastic composition and details. #8368234

Amy M. Wilson February 09, 2010
Wonderful comp, rich warm colors and treatment... an excellent nod to your grandmother and addition to your heart series, Courtenay! #8368241

Marilyn Cornwell February 09, 2010
Wow - Courtenay! There you were at my photo and took the virtual chocolate and now can apply it to your wonderful cookie cutters!
There's such a wonderful sentiment in this image - full of the warm tones of wood with the sentiment of hearts! Perfect! #8368245

Jean-Pierre Ducondi February 09, 2010
Great image with lots of warmth and feelings. Great work Courtenay.
JP #8368286

Monnie Ryan February 09, 2010
Bless her heart! I don't even know where my cookie cutters are -- shows you how times change! Terrific image of wonderful memories, Courtenay! #8368347

Robert R. Goodman February 09, 2010
Hi Courtenay,It's small world it looks like my grandmother kitchen.I like that old wooden rolling pin,my grandmother taught me how to cook when I young.She always said I was to wild to get married so she better teach me how to cook myself LOL!Beautiful capture my friend!!! #8368434

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 09, 2010
Morning Court
This is So Heart Warming
Sounds Like Many of us can relate to this image and are reminded of our Grandmas
Very Nicely Presented #8368490

Margaret R. Barry February 09, 2010
Beautiful capture, composition and presentation, Courtenay! #8368508

Gina Cormier February 09, 2010
Oh...those must bring great memories to you!!! Lovely composition!!!! #8368539

Jack Ryan February 09, 2010
Very creative and very well composed...an excellent image!!! Well done. #8368632

Douglas Pignet February 09, 2010
Well I'm waiting for the final result....lol Great capture and wonderful lighting and colors. #8368775

Mike Clime February 09, 2010
Nice capture and wonderful comp! Remember my grandma making bread everyday and once in awhile some donuts for us. Yum! #8369020

Kerry Hill February 09, 2010
Wonderful composition, tones and details Courtenay, lovely work!! #8369103

Claudia Kuhn February 09, 2010
Lovely lighting and comp in this still life. #8369395

Sam Britt February 09, 2010
Terrific still life, great composition, detail & tones, Courtenay. #8369698

Diane Pignet February 09, 2010
I will be slapping a heart on this one....great eye Courtenay. Love everything about it...well done.
#8369702

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 09, 2010
Great still life Courtenay..love the tones and textures..
jo ann c. #8369808

Sherran Andersen February 09, 2010
Wonderful comp of this still life Courtenay. #8370064

Tommy E. Burgess February 10, 2010
Wonderfully composed still life Courtenay!! I really like the charm this capture has! #8370224

Ken Smith February 10, 2010
Love the warm tones and the nostalgia this conveys. And the memories I'm sure you have of your grandmother...perfect photo, Courtenay! #8370512

John Connolly February 10, 2010
A superb still life with excellent lighting, tones and detail Courtenay! Aren't grandmothers just the most wonderful people! #8372019

February 10, 2010
What more can I say here. Outstanding classic image again from you Courtenay. Love the sharp details and great lighting for this image.
brian #8372365

Patti Coblentz February 15, 2010
Such a wonderful sentiment...and so beautifully presented, Courtenay! Happy belated Valentine's Day!
Patti #8385462

Tammy M. Anderson March 26, 2010
Congratulations on this lovely finalist, Courtenay. #8483544

Gina Cormier March 26, 2010
CONGRATS AGAIN COURTENAY!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! #8483620

Patti Coblentz March 26, 2010
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Courtenay!
Patti #8483745

Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010
Big congratulations on your fabulous Finalist and here's hoping it goes Gold, Courtenay!!! #8484338

Michelle Alton March 26, 2010
Missed this one, Courtenay. Glad the judges didn't! Congratulations! #8484497

John Connolly March 26, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist award Courtenay! Let's hope we see gold with this one! #8484608

Val Feldman March 26, 2010
I hope Grandma is smiling somewhere...such a well-deserved Finalist, Courtenay...Congratulations! #8484662

Ron McEwan March 26, 2010
This is great Courtenay, congrats on this fine finalist #8484928

Phyllis H. Burchett March 26, 2010
Congrats Courtenay! #8485371

Linda D. Lester March 26, 2010
Very creative....congratulations! #8485929

Renee Doyle March 27, 2010
Excellent still life and wonderful Finalist!!!! Big congrats Courtenay!~!! #8486233

Anita Hogue March 27, 2010
I think you need to frame this memory shot! Congratulations! #8486792

Ken Smith March 27, 2010
Congrats, Courtenay. Very well-deserved finalist!! #8486833

Jack Ryan March 27, 2010
Congratulations...well deserved. #8486917

Leslie McLain March 27, 2010
Congrats on a wonderful finalist, Courtenay. #8486998

Tamara K. Walker March 27, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS! #8487157

Debra R. Harder March 27, 2010
This is such a brilliant set-up, Courtenay! Love this!! Huge congratulations on another outstanding finalist!! jsb #8487358

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2010
Love it Courtenay, congratulations on your finalist!
jo ann c. #8487693

Marilyn Cornwell March 27, 2010
Such a treasured image, Courtenay! Congratulations! #8487737

Dianna Murphy March 27, 2010
I have some too that belonged to my mom. Great image. Love the comp. #8488310

Patrick Rouzes March 27, 2010
WOW, another one! CONGRATULATIONS once again,Courtenay! Quite a successful month for you! W T G ! #8488966

Carol L. Fowler March 28, 2010
Wonderful FInalist! Congrats! #8490057

Ann H. Belus March 28, 2010
Congratulations, Courtenay!!! #8490410

Jeana Clark March 28, 2010

Awesome Finalist BDB!!!
HUGE
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
~J~ #8490865

Kathy Cline March 28, 2010
mmmm YUM
I want to bake now!!

glitter-graphics.com #8490871

Monica Mermoz March 28, 2010
Congratulations, Courtenay, for your 3 wonderful finalists!.
This image is really very special. It reminds old times and has a great mood.
My best wishes in the next round! #8491331

Jean-Pierre Ducondi March 29, 2010
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Courtenay.
JP #8492820

Boyd L. Alexander March 29, 2010
Well my friend, you are really getting many well deserved Finalist awards..well done Courtney. What a great tribute to your Grandmother!! #8493264

Tommy E. Burgess March 29, 2010
Belated congratulations on this most outstanding finalist Courteny!! As usual I'm way behind on commenting. Beautiful work! #8496189

Shawn Jennings March 30, 2010
Congratulations Courtenay! Great month for you! #8497951

Usman M. Bajwa March 31, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on another beautiful Finalist Award!!!
UB. #8499496

Sharon Sawyer April 05, 2010
WTG, Courtenay!!! HUGE congratulations on your three Fabulous February Finalists!!! #8513152

Linda Blair April 06, 2010
Wonderful finalist....congratulations!!!!!! #8515364

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