Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
You are just amazing the way you can do that. If I had taken a picture of a shovel. . .it would be in the 4's. . .but you have taken the every day, like you always do, and it is true photographic art! And like I've told you before. . .even your flaws make your photos look flawless! CONGRATULATIONS on 12th place.

Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by Bear_Music:
Hey wtg Deb! Nice finish!

Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by colorcarnival:
I love how the shadow makes you realize that you actually are looking at a shovel. Gorgeous contrast between the yellow and the brownish rust. Congrats on the top 20!

Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by undieyatch:
Selective crop w/highly polished presentation - interesting, rough textured, common, everyday subject - very good colour, shadow & light. A thoughtful balance of edit & subject perfect for this challenge.

Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by patio127:
Great finish , Deb ! Meets the challenge so well and textures,tones & shadows are very pleasing :)

Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by BrianR:
Good finish Deb, like your thoughts on the everyday.

Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by bassbone:
Great stuff Deb - the textures and tones and use of shadows are outstanding

Shadowed Shovel
by Melethia

Comment by skewsme:
Hey Neighbor! I'm sure glad you didn't unsubmit, but I'm sad I didn't get to this in voting. It's gorgeous. Love your editing and composition. It doesn't have to disintigrate to be wabi-sabi, imo - - the shine on the new shovel was plenty impermanent. Dang...I'm thinking I might need one of these for the wall.

Trailer trash
by Melethia

Comment by jackal9:
Well, I like it Deb!! It surely would have scored better than my paltry 4.875 in hidden city!! LOL. The nerve of some voters to score me low!!! ROFL. Good luck with the textures shot!!!

Merry Christmas!
by Melethia

Comment by 777STAN:
Great Card, Melethia! Thank You so much for your service! The investment of your life in such giving is more than mere words can adequately express!

The military has always had my deepest respect for you continue to put yourselves in harm's way for people you don't know to do the right thing, even for many people back Home who wish you weren't there.

All that is before starting to mention the people back Home who do know you and wish you weren't there for purely personal, not political reasons.

For your sacrifice, we are humbled!
For your commitment, we are grateful!
For your determination, we are inspired!
For your courage, we are safer!
For your nobility, WE...ARE...ENRICHED!!!!!!!

Thank You to the heights of Heaven! Thank You to the depths of the sea! Thank You as far as the East is from the West! Thank You Forever! Thank You! (Hand over my heart...) :)