Comment from Paulapaula
What i love of your shots, LowRider is that besides being good as shots, they have a story to tell and this makes them more significant. This hat, for instance, has so many stories to tell ( besides the love for sis), that we look at each detail and follow the phases of its owner. Well done and well told.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

Thank you for such wonderful words Paula, so very much appreciated!!

Comment from Shrewsbury
Only you LowRider could take a picture of a hat and turn it in to art. With your story attached to this, it has transformed this excellent shot to a work of art.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

Thank you so much Shrews for such a terrific review, I am certainly humbled by your words!

Comment from eagleye
fabulous photograph of your precious old crap. like the character of this hat---wonderful focus, perfect composition and lighting. thanks.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

You very funny!! So glad you like my precious old crap!! Thank you for your great and fun review eagle!!

Comment from fleshncolor
This picture is well composed and the colors and lighting are nice. This saturation of colors makes for a pleasing subject. Keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

Thank you for your great review flesh!!

Comment from nituathaill
I love this shot, LowRider. I love that you've shared its story with us. Its a wonderful, clear, detailed, and beautifully colored photograph with a lot of terrific history to back it up. Very strong piece of work.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

Thank you for such an incredible review nituathaill, your words are very much respected and appreciated!!

Comment from benpicjoy
My goodness Deb, the bro's old hat is really looking sharp here. That negative scan looks like it added some add vibrancy . I can see the feathers on the hawk talons and foot and even the dark blue beads on the hanging tassel. Also I enjoyed the notes on this again. Is the negative scans much hassle and expense?

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

Thank you for your incredible review Ben!! I got this Epson Perfection 4180 Photo scanner last Christmas, think was on sale for around $200, reg. about $250, not really a hassle at all, just find the right negative, put row of negs into holder, remove part of inside of scanner that is easily removable and replacing, scan takes 2 - 3 minutes, is really worth it because some of my prints come out cropped too close, I run the scan and discover I actually didn't frame too closely---I think was a very good investment! Is quite interesting how different some of my pics come out after running the neg.

Comment from #121
Again a super shot!! A really great shot filled with a great story and looks like the history of this hat is forever captured here. Nicely done!!

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

Thank you for your super review Theo, very much appreciated!!

Comment from backyardbirder
Very nice photograph here and I love the story that goes along with it. Details are great and the contrast and composition are wonderful. Lighting is great and DOF is good as well. Very nicely presented. Thanks for sharing the story as well, it gives meaning to your photograph.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

Thank you for your wonderful review backyard!!

Comment from kristinj0308
This is a unique photo. I would have never though that something so simple could be so beautiful good job and keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2005

Comment from abandoned galaxy
A great image with a great story behind it,my friend! I always look forward to new works from you,my lady,and this one was a joy to view! It's so much fun seeing and reading about 'real' images posted by another 'real' person! GREAT JOB! :D
- Sean

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2005

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2005

First, I am very honored that you see me as a 'real' person, that is most flattering to me, thank you! Also, thank you very much for your wonderful words, they are so very appreciated Sean!!

reply by abandoned galaxy on 30-Oct-2005

And you're truly welcome,my friend! ( We "real" people are unfortunately 'mighty thin on the ground' nowadays! LOL! ) CHEERS!
- Sean