Inspiring Photo: The Simple Things #8758974

The Simple Things

Uploaded: July 31, 2009

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Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 16/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

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Tammy Scott July 31, 2009 0

Oh this is simply awesome! I love the setup and the tones are great! #1161807

Gord MacEachern July 31, 2009 0

Echo Tammy,and the lighting is outstanding. Window lighting?
Would like to see this one again! #7801383

Linda D. Lester July 31, 2009 0

WOW! Love this! Beautiful!!! #7801384

Lynne Morris July 31, 2009 0

Wow this is beautiful Debra, lovely comp, light and tones. #7801425

Dianna Murphy July 31, 2009 0

That's awesome. Great light and tones. #7801529

Carol L. Fowler July 31, 2009 0

Love the simplicity and lighting #7801595

Agnes Fegan July 31, 2009 0

I love this one too! #7801612

Susana Ms Heide August 01, 2009 0

A timeless classic! Excellence in every way! #7801768

Randy A. Myers August 01, 2009 0

You are the zen master of these type of images. Good job! #7801796

Bonnie C. Lackey August 01, 2009 0

Splendid work!!! #7801906

Amy JACKSON August 01, 2009 0

Wonderful image, Deb! #7802118

Beverley Scott August 01, 2009 0

You've created such a great atmosphere in this image, Deb, with its wonderful tones, textures and lighting! Just what I've come to expect from you!!! Bev #7802519

Brett Dolsen August 01, 2009 0

Just a beautifull artwork Deb!!These days our love of the simple things are often the most complicated!Brett #7802538

Kathleen Rinker August 01, 2009 0

Fabulous image my friend!! I love the set up and mood you have created here, the things we often take for granted has made for a masterful piece of art!!! #7803020

Eugenio Diaz August 01, 2009 0

A real Masterpiece!
An instant Fav!
Well done, Deb!
Love it!
Have a wonderful day! #7803323

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 01, 2009 0

A winner in my book Deb!

I SIMPLY love it...

jo ann c. #7803411

Ken Smith August 01, 2009 0

Some people are gifted at taking photos of the simple things...you certainly are, Deb. This is beautiful! #7803611

A P August 01, 2009 0

Your light is stunning on this "simple" yet elegant capture, Deb. Wonderful! #7804131

Janet Daniel August 01, 2009 0

I agree, this one is a winner, Deb! Superb image! Love it! #7804178

Valentin M. Armianu August 01, 2009 0

Stunning shot! A winner! Just perfect!.... #7804980

Susan Fox August 02, 2009 0

Winner for sure! #7805355

Stefania Barbier August 02, 2009 0

what a wonderful comp... WOW! #7805924

Renee Doyle August 02, 2009 0

Simply sensational Deb!!! #7806142

Diane L. Thomas August 02, 2009 0

I agree with everyone this is a super composed shot. I love the feeling I got the moment I saw this one. The way the light kisses the left side. #7806398

Usman M. Bajwa August 03, 2009 0

Lovely still life with wonderful composition and light, Deb. The title is so perfect too!

UB. #7809922

Mitch Spence August 03, 2009 0

I love what you've done here, Deb--the choice of elements, the crop, the color palette, the glow of the old wood, the entire presentation. Lovely, lovely, lovely. #7811325

Daniella Puente August 04, 2009 0

One more of your AMAZING images...and goes into my FAVS :)))) #7812724

Deb Koskovich August 04, 2009 0

Deb, I swear...you leave me in a perpetual state of WOW. #7814085

Julianna J. Collett August 04, 2009 0

Love it! #7814972

Shawn Jennings August 04, 2009 0

Fantastic! Great tones on this! #7815910

Leslie McLain August 07, 2009 0

Another beautiful still life, Debra. Great textures, comp and light. #7825855

Lois Adomite August 10, 2009 0

Another awesome photo, love the lighting #7835807

Linda Blair August 14, 2009 0

So creative and unique....awesome!!!!! #7847840

Tammy Scott August 17, 2009 0

Fantastic finalist! Congratulations! #7857348

Judy V. Kennamer August 17, 2009 0

Congrats on this gorgeous Finalist Deb! #7857381

Julianna J. Collett August 17, 2009 0

Congratulations! #7857450

Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009 0

Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist!!! #7857766

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 17, 2009 0

Big Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Deb! I knew this was a winner!

jo ann c. #7857885

Lois Adomite August 17, 2009 0

congratulations I love this shot #7858016

Nancyj E. Hovey August 17, 2009 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your FINALIST! 8o) #7858094

Janet Daniel August 17, 2009 0

How exciting, Deb! A big congratulations! #7858191

ROLAN NARMAN August 18, 2009 0

Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Debra! #7858640

Mary Beth Aiello August 18, 2009 0

Deb -- The comp and lighting is exceptional. Huge congrats on this fabulous finalist. #7858857

Patrick Rouzes August 18, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Debra!!! #7858966

Susan Fox August 18, 2009 0

Congrats Deb! #7859070

Amy Weiss August 18, 2009 0

This is my kind of shot. ;) A real beauty! Congrats on your finalist, Deb! #7859301

Ken Smith August 18, 2009 0

you sure had a super month. Congrats again, Deb!! #7859347

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Debra! #7859509

Evy Johansen August 18, 2009 0

This is so beautiful!! Huge congratulations on your well deserving finalist, Debra!! #7859595

Karen K. Givens August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations Debra, on your well deserved fianlist, great image. #7859669

Marcel J. Fernandez August 18, 2009 0

Turning something simple into art; that is what creativity is all about. Congratulations Debra on your lovely Finalist. #7859716

Val Feldman August 18, 2009 0

Stunning in it's simplicity and such a well-deserved Finalist! Congratulations, Debra!! Val #7859837

Teresa Burnett August 18, 2009 0

YAYYYY!! Huge congratulations on this beatuiful Finalist, Debra!! Best of luck in the next round!! #7859862

Becky J. Parkinson August 18, 2009 0

Fabulous photo! I love the " feel" of this with the tones and textures . Congratulations on the finalist!! #7859936

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2009 0

Great use of textures and design Debra! Congratulations on your finalist! #7860030

Lynn M. Whitt August 18, 2009 0

Great work! Congratulations on all your finalists... #7860036

Melissa G. Meiselman August 18, 2009 0

Exquisite still life and wonderful finalist!!! Congratulations, Deb!!! #7860129

Amy M. Wilson August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Deb! #7860193

Carol L. Fowler August 18, 2009 0

Love it! Congrats! #7860206

Datha Y. Thompson August 18, 2009 0

Excellent still life Debra!! Love it
CONGRATULATIONS!!! WTG :0) #7860209

Robyn A. Terrell August 18, 2009 0

Such a beautiful still life, Debra. It makes me feel peaceful just looking at it. Congratulations on ALL of your wonderful finalists! #7860256

Lisa J. Boulden August 18, 2009 0

Beautifully captured, Deb, with great light, comp, and tones!
You are an amazing artist!
Congrats on your finalists!!!
~♥~Lisa #7860330

Alex T. Mizuno August 18, 2009 0

The subject seems simple but your skill and talent are extraordinary Deb!! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #7860633

Stefania Barbier August 18, 2009 0

huge congrats on your GORGEOUS finalist!!! #7860682

Barbara Waldoch August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Debra! #7860739

Tommy E. Burgess August 18, 2009 0

Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist Debra!! #7860959

Leslie McLain August 18, 2009 0

Congrats on your awesome finalist, Deb. #7861432

Jessica Jenney August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations Debra on your fantastic finalist! Hope to this this again! #7861450

Linda D. Lester August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this beautiful set up. Hope we see it again! #7861572

Nick Lagos August 18, 2009 0

Beautifully done Debra...wonderful comp, color and textures...congrats and good luck #7861754

Bojan Bencic August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Debra. Beautiful warm tone. #7861859

Linda Blair August 18, 2009 0

Congrats on your great finalist....hope to see it again!!!!!!! #7861892

Wanda Judd August 18, 2009 0

Debra, Congratulations..you are the master of the simply perfect shot...your mood, setup and technique are outstanding... #7862254

Daniella Puente August 18, 2009 0

So happy to see this one again :))))) is simple and brilliant Deb, good luck on next!!! #7862307

Eugenio Diaz August 18, 2009 0

Wonderful Finalist!!!!
Love it from the beginning!
Well done!
Good luck in the next round, Deb! #7862345

Colleen Farrell August 18, 2009 0

LOVE this, Deb!! Big congratulations on your finalist! #7862762

Jeana Clark August 18, 2009 0

Fabulous Finalist!!!
Much Deserved Congratulations
are in order!!!
~J~ #7863030

Susan M. Campbell August 18, 2009 0
Congrats Debra and this well deserved finalist!! #7863120

Erica Murphy August 18, 2009 0
Love that background Debra!! What is it? Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!! #7863132

Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009 0
Wonderful still live, Debra! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7863223

Denny E. Barnes August 18, 2009 0
I've been gone for a couple months and have been missing your beautiful images, Deb. There's no other place for this one except in the winners circle!! Exceptionally beautiful image and a big congratulations on your finalist!! #7863234

Renee Doyle August 18, 2009 0
So happy to see this beauty again Deb and I am sure we will see this once more!! Congratulations!! #7864038

Kathleen Rinker August 18, 2009 0
Huge congrats my friend, love this image, I hope to see it in the winner's circle!! #7864196

Jeff Robinson August 18, 2009 0
Very creative - Wonderful comp and lighting! Congrats Deb on your Finalist! Jeff #7864243

Kara L. Hendricks August 18, 2009 0
A HUGE congrats Deb on this wonderful finalist!! #7864494

Linda L. Ruiz August 19, 2009 0
This I love. congrats #7865409

Usman M. Bajwa August 19, 2009 0
CONGRATS on a lovely Finalist!!......WTG. #7865709

Randy D. Dinkins August 19, 2009 0
Congrats on this well deserved finalist - well done. #7866025

Shawn Jennings August 19, 2009 0
Fantastic image, Deb! Congratulations on your finalist! #7867192

Mitch Spence August 19, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalist here, Deb. And so it definitely should be! #7867881

Smita Pawar August 19, 2009 0
Congrats on your finalist! #7868342

Linda D. Lester August 19, 2009 0
Love it....Congratulations on your gold! #7868884

Valentin M. Armianu August 19, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on your GOLD!!love it!!! #7868931

Denny E. Barnes August 19, 2009 0
I knew there was no place for this one except in the winners circle!! BIG, BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your winning GOLD and on all your other gold winners!!! OUTSTANDING!!! #7868953

Jessica Jenney August 19, 2009 0
Congratulations, Debra on a most beautiful win! #7869069

Janet Daniel August 19, 2009 0
Congratulations again, Deb, on your marvelous win!!! #7869103

Renee Doyle August 19, 2009 0
So beautifully captured Deb!!!! Big congrats on another most deserving Gold!!!! #7869117

Eugenio Diaz August 19, 2009 0
Congratulations again on you well deserved win!!!!
WTG Deb!!!!
Amazing work!
#7869265

Amy M. Wilson August 19, 2009 0
Congratulations on this fabulous Gold Winner, Deb! #7869270

Nancyj E. Hovey August 19, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving WINNER~!~ #7869377

Shawn Jennings August 19, 2009 0
Congratulations on another fantastic win, Deb! #7869403

Kathleen Rinker August 20, 2009 0
Huge congrats my friend!!!!! #7869442

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 20, 2009 0
Beautiful still life! CONGRATULATIONS on the gold! #7869628

Nadya Johnson August 20, 2009 0
Congratulations on your outstanding winner, Debra! #7869629

Tammy Scott August 20, 2009 0
One of my favorites! Congratulations! #7869689

Ken Smith August 20, 2009 0
NO surprise here, Deb...what an awesome month for you. Congrats again!!! #7869893

Evy Johansen August 20, 2009 0
Big congratulations on this awesome win, Debra!! #7870092

Max Aureli August 20, 2009 0
Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Debra!!!! #7870115

Melissa G. Meiselman August 20, 2009 0
Congratulations on this exquisite winner, Debra!!! #7870239

Alex T. Mizuno August 20, 2009 0
I knew this would win! Congratulations Deb!!! #7870316

Teresa Burnett August 20, 2009 0
I'm so tickled to see this one wearing GOLD, Debra!! So well deserved!!! Congratulations!! #7870325

Debra R. Harder August 20, 2009 0
Thank you all so very much!! I feel honored to be surrounded by so many wonderful friends and great photographers!!! Deb #7870389

Cindy Bendush August 20, 2009 0
So lovely Deb -- you're on quite a roll! Congratulations on another beautiful winner! #7870472

Datha Y. Thompson August 20, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on another OUTSTANDING and Gorgeous GOLD WINNER Debra!!!! WTG :0) #7870501

Katarina Mansson August 20, 2009 0
Beautiful set up, tones, effects and light. Congratulations on yet another excellent winner Debra! #7870653

Stefania Barbier August 20, 2009 0
HUGE congrats again Deb!!!!! #7871182

Daniella Puente August 20, 2009 0
I knew it :)))))))))))) HUGE congrats Deb, LOVE this fabulous winner from you!!! #7871835

Robyn A. Terrell August 20, 2009 0
Your artistry is beyond measure, Deb. So happy to see this go Gold. Congratulations to you!!! #7871926

Colleen Farrell August 20, 2009 0
WTG, Deb! Big congrats on your win! #7872111

Val Feldman August 20, 2009 0
Simple, rustic, charming and beautiful...a much deserved Gold Winner! Congratulations, Deb!! Val #7872499

Leslie McLain August 20, 2009 0
Congrats on another beautiful winner, Deb. #7872644

Becky J. Parkinson August 21, 2009 0
Yes...I love this one too! Congratulations! #7873201

Erica Murphy August 21, 2009 0
CONGRATS again Debra on your lovely WINNER! #7873253

Thomas E. Hinds August 21, 2009 0
Love this image! Truly a winning Winner! Superb lighting and comp! Wonderful old chair, books and shell! #7873534

Diane L. Thomas August 21, 2009 0
CONTRATS Debra this is a beauty. #7874222

Laurie Daily August 21, 2009 0
Congratulations on your lovely winner, Debra...so simple, so beautiful! #7875393

Linda Blair August 21, 2009 0
Congratulations Debra on your win!!!!!!! #7875445

Sam Britt August 22, 2009 0
Congratulations again, Deb! #7876248

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your win! Nicely done Debra! #7879028

Nick Lagos August 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on a wonderfully thought out and crafted image here Debra....very well done... #7879125

Usman M. Bajwa August 23, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful capture and glad to see this getting GOLDEN, Debra.
UB. #7879923

Kevin M. Carnevale September 08, 2009 0
Wow, amazing. #7923870

Jean-Pierre Ducondi October 10, 2009 0
This is so amazing. Love the composition, tones and antique feeling of the image. Congrats.
JP #8024735

Dominick M. Dimacale November 15, 2009 0
Congratulations Debra on your Win!!!

Dominick #8132915

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