Counting the pennies....( candid)

[Daisy Mae]

Trying out something a bit different.

[easternlight]

Nice picture! I like it.

[Mike Buckley]

Definitely different. Glad to see you back!

[JPS]

Sharon,
I can see flowers in this picture, but not what I was expecting from you.
Saying that, I do like it.
Cheers
John

[terrib]

Sharon,

First, I'm so glad to see you back. I was worried about you and hoped it was just the holidays that had you sidetracked. (not looking for explanations - just letting you know we notice when you are gone from our little community! )

I think you've told the story. I appreciated it even though this type of photography is not really "my thing". Thanks for sharing!

[rtbaum]

Sharon, I also am glad to see that you are back amongst us, you will always serve as a source of inspiration to us mere mortals. But enough hero worship, I think this shot tells a story well and is well executed.

[Daisy Mae]

Thank you guys...and nice to be back.... amid some family and health issues I lost my 'mojo'

I wanted to achieve a soft, grainy, smudged charcoal look to this shot, not sure it's a technique I would use a lot but nice to experiment.

Hope you all had a great Christmas and new year. xx

[Mike Buckley]

I wanted to achieve a soft, grainy, smudged charcoal look to this shot

You nailed that goal!