why wear one string when you can wear two?

you go, coco chanel. because, why indeed?

and pearls are always appropriate. just ask jackie kennedy (no, don't; she's gone resting in peace now. just trust me, she knew that!)

i have lots of pearl necklaces -- faux, mother of pearls, cultured, and a string of tiny real ones. strange enough, the real one is for my everyday (or almost everyday) use. it was a gift from the first mr. summerfield (almost forty years ago) because he knew i loved pearls more than diamond. when i turned sixty six years ago i decided i shall wear my pearl necklace everyday until i very well die. why, i should leave a clause in my power of attorney that even when i am incapacitated and out of my mind, my pearl necklace should stay around my neck.

for week 11 of the 52-week challenge. this week in composition we are required to fill the frame. if you're trying to figure out where the real one is in this photo, it's not there; i'm wearing it.

now i'm off to find my indigo for today's rainbow thingie.

-o0o-

please play the tag challenge. it's real easy, you see, and if you're in a rut, it just might wake up that dormant creativity in you. here's the link: https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/32855/let-s-play-tag-tag-challenge-159-that-is

[Lou Ann]

Lovely! The more pearls the better!

[Wendy]

Super fill the frame shot!
Well done!

[Diana]

Fabulous frame filler, love the black ones!

[Taffy]

Wonderful contrast, and the lighting almost creates a sense of suds.

[Henri Russell]

Beautiful capture. I love pearls too.

[Loopy-Lou]

Wonderful capture, beautiful
Pearls

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Nice and pearly!

[Helen Jane]

what a collection you have. I'm not one for keeping things for best at all. If I like them, I want to use or wear them as much as possible. So you go girl, with your pearls. I knew these were yours as soon as I saw it.

[Dawn]

A nice shot

[Shanne]

lovely filling of the frame - such a cool story too

[Rob Z]

Lol - what a decision and what a way to go! In style! You would love a company that we have over here - "Pearls for Girls" - every imaginable type, shape and colour of pearls. Your lovely, lustrous pearls have made a lovely image. :)

[Kathy]

Before I saw your name I knew this was your photograph. It's very elegant and "girly". I like the luster you captured.

[katy]

Beautiful pile of pearls! Terrific job of filling the frame and with such a lovely subject

[Marnie]

Lovely collection Vikki.

[Marnie]

I like your thinking about wearing your pearls!!

[Maggiemae]

The challenge sounds fun but I am too busy at the moment photographing nature!