Could this be all that's left of me?

“There may be a great fire in our soul, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.”
― Vincent van Gogh

[Osia Strasner]

Is that snake skin?!

[kali]

Poor Vincent, he had a painful existence I think

[Annie D]

@panthora ah it is Osia
@kali66 he certainly did Kali

[Maggiemae]

Looks like the remains of a sponge, Annie, not your brain, thank goodness!

[Annie D]

@maggiemae ha ha my brain is a bit of a wet sponge lol

[Sam]

I was thinking that this was a scarf!

[Annie D]

@gigiflower ooooh I would love a scarf like that

[Andrew S]

This is really intriguing! The secret of what it is has been revealed. I don't think I would have picked it!

[Annie D]

@tomtom it is a couple of different ones - they have such wonderful shapes and the light is always cool too

[Graeme Stevens]

That's just awesome, I really like it. Somewhat. Or maybe a lot. I'm not telling how much.

[Annie D]

@graemestevens oh you know you love it - and I know it is probably because all the Mudslides have the shapes all curly wurly and fuzzy just like your head HAHAHAHAHA

[Graeme Stevens]

@annied What where when who why? Yes. Why not. Hic.

[Annie D]

@graemestevens it is actually who why what where when and how? According to my nosy childhood neighbour hahaha

[Graeme Stevens]

@annied well I do beg your pardon and spank myself mercilessly for being incorrect.

[Annie D]

@graemestevens oh having much fun then I see LOL

[Daryl O'Hare]

Oh Annie, this is such a great subject.

[K1W1]

The end result is rather interesting but there is no way in... well you will never get me close enough to the snake enclosure to touch it let alone pick it up. :)

[Graeme Stevens]

@annied most enjoyable thank you ;)

[Shepherdman's Wife]

How have you done this Annie. Did you put the snake skin in a fish bowl or is it photographed through glass? I see a reflection.
btw, I've just seen your challenge on FB. I'm sorry but I don't have time for challenges and am getting ready to leave for Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies this week so even less time!

[Annie D]

@shepherdmanswife the skins are in a glass jar - I was playing around in the sunlight - no worries about FB it is not a challenge as such - have fun in the rockies

[Kathie]

Cool and creative. Love the textures in a jar.

[Gena Pegg]

WOW! What a great creative shot.!

[Annie D]

@kathiecb @eyesmile thanks Kathie and Gena

[Taffy]

Really creative, Annie. Interesting thread about how you did it.

[Babs]

Great shot. a great day for me today. The first day of spring and I have just shed my old skin too. There are a couple of people now who need to watch out. ha ha.

[Hope D Jennings]

Amazing and so creative! Love the image & words! Fav

[Annie D]

@taffy thank you Taffy - have two juvenile pet snakes and they have shed a few skins - they are so textured and patterned especially in sunlight
@onewing so happy it is a great day for you - I am a bit up and down but thrilled to see sunshine and love September 1st
@mzzhope thank you so much Hope

[Suse♡]

This fascinates me enourmously! You are one creative lady!

[Yao RL]

What is going on here?

[Annie D]

@susale thank you Suse
@yaorenliu shed snake skins LOL

[Bill Fenske]

What a creative image.

[Amit]

Brilliant and mysterious!