Comment from smithj9
I like the old timey feel and look to this piece. The photo was clear compared to the other objects which drew my eye to them. I like the composition of the work.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

And a third!! Thank you so much for taking the time to review everything, smithj. Thank you again for all the super ratings.

Comment from Dazzleme
Nicely done with this. It really looks good for the era it belongs in. Your technique for the black and white and the frame effect has worked well for this.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you again.

Comment from Photopeb
Well done and well presented.
Like the black and white value.
Good elements to this one as well as placement. You did a very good job in post processing.

initial impact 5
creativity of presentaion 5
color harmony 5
center of interest 5
technical excellence 5
technique 5
story telling ability 6
lighting 6

Well done and thanks for sharing....

Paul E Brumit

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you very much for the excellent review, Paul.

Comment from swftfox
This is great, albeit a little distracting with the frame around it. I wondered how you could get away with putting this in photography until I read your descript. What a unique concept. Really done well. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you, Dave!!!

Comment from byfaith
I absolutely love this. I love looking back on our ancestors and our family's history, and this really makes me think about that. I love the b&w. You did an excellent job with the objects you placed in here. The photo hanging on the wal is beautiful and really gives a true look at history.

I like the frame you chose for this, it's really fitting. Great creativity. Wonderful job.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you very much, byfaith!

Comment from sloeart
This is a really good effort. You have captured the feeling of the past wonderfully. I am ignorant about these methods but the outcome is marvelous. Thanks for sharing.Diane

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you, Diane!!

Comment from easyt63
very nice, love that shadows cast and all the different objects that are included in this well put together piece. Very nice work

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you, easyt!!

Comment from Paulisa
Another beauty. I really like the style here. It looks really antique. Good imagery and balance with the placement of everything. Good depth and detail. I like the wallpaper you used in the background. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing
Paulisa

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you again, Paulisa!!

Comment from Anne
This is really unique the way you have done it. I like all the things you put in this and the way you put it together. The coloring and the framing are excellent. A very creative picture.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you very much again, Anne. And thank you for taking the time to review everything for me. I appreciate it.

Comment from Sharistar
Very cool Ancestors imagery. It makes you envision todays buffet at the side of your dining room with the albums and pictures from the past. I immediately thought of my ancestor wall (yep a whole wall) that I devoted to pictures of ancestors all the way back to great, great grandparents. Totally awesome with the one album open with images diplayed.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2008

Thank you so much, Shari!! Love your wonderful comments. And thank you for the excellent rating.