I have a list of words, currently numbered at 139, and each week I go to an online random number generator to get...(Wait for it!)...a randomly generated number! I use this number to point me to the tag word that I'll use to search for images by Etsy POE Team members that will populate that week's feature. This week that word turned out to be "Shadow" which produced a list of 6 pages, and 239 listings. It's a challenge to reduce that many fine images to a relative handful, but that, as they say, is the nature of the beast.
Originally, my target in this feature was to put together a collection of 10 images or so, but since I don't believe I've ever managed to limit myself to only "10 images", I decided to lift the target number and just go with what I feel. Ten images is now my minimum, and my maximum depends on the number of images in the pool and how I feel about things. I don't want to feature so many images that folks might get bored looking at them, and once I start approaching 20 images, posting them starts to get to be a drag, so now my limit falls somewhere between "10" and "folks might get bored / this is getting to be a drag".
This week we ended up with a collection of 20 images. Please take a look; I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!
Oh, and as always, please feel free to send me your word suggestions; the list is by no means limited to 139.
Peace,
Steve
Other Realms - karencaseysmith
Worth the Wait - studio19
Beep Beep Roadrunner and His Shadow - siriusimagery
Dirty Jazz Shadows - HeyHarriet
just your everyday diagonals - ravencolours
You will last longer than yourself - DreambyDay
two bicycles - mailelani
Rocky Spine - missquitecontrary
Yellow Wall - DavidLangley
history and sociability - shashamane
Sometimes I Wake in Strange Places - xenya
Aeolian Etude - rrobertsphoto
Roman Numerals - JulieMagersSoulen
Cafe Chairs - photohale
a small part - elephantdreams
The Red Balloon - ANGELsTIME
Tillandsia I - mk111333
Flag Shadows - urbanwasteland
Curb Your Shadow - PhotoGrunt
Shadows of Fall (Maple Leaves) - ZahnerPhoto
I love this collection of great photography. I see a lot of familar "faces" here and am honored to be in the group! My favorite is "Aeolian Etude" by rrobertsphoto. Exquisite!
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Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
Awesome collection this week Steve!
ReplyDeleteWhat exquisite choices. I'm in awe
ReplyDeleteFirst, the word "shadow" is so intriguing! This truly is an exquisite collection! They're all amazing, and there are too many I love to begin naming them. Thank you very much for including my Other Realms.
ReplyDeleteHi Steve,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for featuring my image in the "Tagline Roulette _ Shadow" collection! I love the theme of your collection and the beautiful images you have chosen. Thank you :-)!
Best Wishes,
Martina
this is a beautiful collection. thanks so much for using my piece!
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ravencolours
Lovely.
ReplyDeleteHello Steve, very good choices! Thank you so much for including my picture.
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Another stunning collection! So many new favorites as usual!
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This, my friend, is a brilliant collection. A list of words? What fun! Oh! Oh! How about, "Creased" or "sand" or "hidden" or "mystery" or...er..I'll hush now :) Thank you for making my day!
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DreambyDay
Hey we were both posting shadows to our blogs on Sunday! I'm a sucker for shadows so of course I love this post! And I'm a part of it! Woohoo! Thank you so very much for including my photo amongst such a stunning collection Steve!
ReplyDeleteLove these images, Steve! Terrific collection!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous collection! Thanks so much for including "Sometimes I Wake in Strange Places"! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Steve,
ReplyDeleteIt's always an honor to be part of your marvelous collections, and always a joy to see what images you have brought together.
Many thanks,
Randy
love that first print by Karen..very cool Steve!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection! I love the Other Realms!
ReplyDeleteHey Steve you really have a knack for choosing images. Thanks for adding mine!
ReplyDeleteFantastic collection of shadows - lovin' these posts!
ReplyDeletePeace, Judi