Perhaps we'll put that up for a challenge in the future if there is enough interest. I know the US is issuing a lot of new money lately and it could be a creative concept. Chip, love this since I don't know I've ever seen this coin before.

It is also a good MACRO challenge :)

Fantastic work, everybody! Wow ... I'm totally impressed!

Anyway, here is my first for the month!
Clive

PS: Thanks for the info on Carin - I had wondered why she was so quiet!

These are great!  Your black & white made me exclaim aloud, Clive.  And those strawberries are gorgeous, Helle!

**cfulton - this is a really a very unique shot. love its simplicity.

Helle, I can identify with this shot of the scrumptions strawberries - mine are just beginning to turn red. Wonderful and compelling!
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Wow, MrsLubner, these banana seems to fly away, out of the dark, into the light!
Wonderful captured, and idea.
Please let me taste of your banana bread, never eat this, but would love to **!
Leave a piece for me, then ** :blink:

 Helle: This strawberries, are looking as a couple in love. Great picture too!! :biggrin:

p.s. may I ask if something is wrong with Carin (I suppose, this is meisiekind) ?
Have a great day you all!
love,
Mies.

The studio? My desk and the floor at work during lunchtime...
Clive

Clive, my studio is my workbench in the garage. I have to stand in wood shavings and push the power tools and screws to the side to set up my drapes and lights. :-)

**dochtersions - Carin suffered the loss of several electronic items from her home earlier this week, including the loss of her laptop.  We do not know when she will have another computer available to her on a regular basis. The good news is she was not harmed during the loss of these items and at some point she will be back with us.

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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.
What will she be shocked.
I am glad she is not injured or anything like tat.
Trough this, I wish Carin much strength.
Love Mies.

WOW!  What news about Carin.  I'm glad that SHE is okay!  I hope she can get her things replaced quickly and without hassle.

I have to say Helle, that your most recent post in this thread is gorgeous.  For me, half the fun of art is also being able to eat it!

Chip! Where on earth did you find that marvelous Star of Texas! LOL  Couldn't resist since I'm posting my vacation shots in the gallery from my Texas trip.  Sharp shot!

Ha!  I found that lovely Star of Texas on the side of a truck in one of the more grotty areas of Chicago!

And while we're on the subject of Texas...have you noticed how similar the Texas flag is to the Czech Republic flag?  Actually, have you noticed the number of Czechs living in Texas?  I think there are more Czechs there than in Prague!

No, never noticed!  I know we have a big population of Czechs here in Sacramento but we have such a great number of nationalities here.  In the smaller fishing villages I come from in Texas, we have a large number of Vietnamese.

Just to prove I've been thinking of you while we've been out, here's an image from the beach at Fort Worden. 

That's got an expansive feeling...wide open spaces and all that. What a great mood created with this use of open space.

What a great view, Tara.
Superb!
Greetings, Mies.

Tara - you do so many Less is More shots with a different twist - here is one that fills the frame but is less...  Just an edge of an iris petal...

If less is more, then that one Bob put up is everything!  ;D

I totally agree...:lol::lol::lol:  But I love your leaf. The shadow is key to it IMO.  Without the edge of shadow, it would be lifeless. Great clarity and love the white background.

Everyone has something wonderful to show.  I've been away from home for the past three days.  Haven't had time to work on the food idea, or anything else.  ;c) 

Nice leaf, Kim!

Wow, that edge looks very 'dramatic' ;-).

Cool, to see how always new things, here appear!

That's what I like about these challenges. We get a chance to try new things and see what works.  We don't have to challenge each other, just ourselves. :-)

OH, how many new and interesting subjects I see. I havent been around for day as I have been rather busy.  And I myself have used my quota. :-)

This is from the beach at Fort Worden.  Gull tracks in the damp sand.

Great depth, Tara.

We sure are seeing a lot of ideas. I know I am inspired to think more about how I compose my photos.

Wow, how great to look at this one, Tara!

Wild, that is perfect. So awesomely perfect for this challenge! The balance is delightful!

Nice one auntietk! Leaves a lot to the imagination.

MrsLubner
The white background in my leaf picture is the top of my laundry dryer.  :D
Ceiling lamp and flash.

I love it!  And how very clean you keep it too! :-)

Hello everybody!

If I may say, that  bird on the stone wall, is an amazing picture, wild_child **!

@ Kim,  you have a very white dryer, "keep it dry....uh... cool"! ** :lol:

What a super challenge!  So many wonderful images in here... I had a great time browsing through!

There is still a little time left so I'm hoping everyone will find someone who hasn't visited this thread yet and tell them to give it a try.  It really does have an effect later when out taking photos and you begin to see things a little differently than before.

Thanks PJ and dochtersions.

I am not able to upload another image.

Too bad, wild_child, I was hoping to see more from you. :-(

That's totally glowing!  The golden tones and the green grass with that spotlighting effect on it is brilliant! Love it!

Third entry.

I really like this, wild_child!
This has been a fun topic - I must still find my third!
Clive

cfulton - can't wait to see it...still time! 

wild_child - spectacular job! I can never get close enough to butterflies!

OHH So much as happen in here while i was away.

Tara the Gull tracks are awesome. I love such shots alot.
Wild child, the bird id so cute and it is a really fine shot.
So it the squirrel shot and the butterfly...I just love the butterfly capture.

THat is indeed cool, cfulton. I like it alot.