Sixteen Pence Worth of Bronze.

Another shot for the August Bookclub Challenge:
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/18757/aug-book-club-week-1

Another self inflicted exercise in learning to observe :) I was just experimenting with light and shade and quite happy that the bronze coins allowed me to do just that.
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I'm currently hosting the new abstract challenge for THREAD. This can be open to all sorts of interpretations: anything that is used to tie/attach. For example it could be a ball of string, wool, sewing thread, rope etc.

This runs alongside the normal mundane challenge of course so why not have a go and see what you can come up with? Would be great to see some of my followers having a stab at this and of course, it's another day ticked off your 365 Project calendar!
Please tag your entries ABSTRACT-THREAD

The rules and time constraints can be found here:
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/18784/abstract-mundane-challenge-thread

[Lisa Stein]

I love your composition! The colors and details in the coins are very beautiful.

[Kate Goring]

Fabulous shot, I love the play of light and shade.

[Mana]

Lovely composition and detail. Fav.

[Michael Elliott]

That is some fab texture n tone. Great shot!

[Tracey H-N]

The lighting is fabulous. Nice shot.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Great capture of light & shade also the tonal value of the copper coins !! Counting your pennies ready for your holidays ???

[Camille Bisson]

very interesting and beautiful shot at the same time. all the tones are captivating.

[Steviepix]

Excellent macro. Good tones and textures in there. A fav.

[Molly]

What a good idea - this is very effective.

[Darren Juden]

@steviepix thanks matey and thank you kindly for the fav :)

[Darren Juden]

@beryl yes, saving them up Beryl - got a big holiday planned for 2015!

[Darren Juden]

@manasharma thank you and thanks for the fav Mana :)

[bkb in the city]

Cool perspective

[Elin G. Reppe]

I like the tones and textures! Great shot!

[Dawn Moder]

Great tones, textures, details! Great close up!

[Ivan]

Super processing and focus.

[Al Bailey]

I like the different tones that emanate from the varied colours of the coins ..... cool shot :)

[Christine]

Great shot.

[Vijay]

just love the DoF and the way it brings out texture ... also like the muted colors on this ...fav!!

[Barbara Havrot]

Looks cool! Love the different shades of the coins.

[Margaret Brown]

Great composition and light

[Denis]

A great close up. Love the textures and and tones of the coins...

[Ann Stenson]

Just brilliant Darren! Fav :)

[Michelle]

This is wonderful!

[Katie]

This is fantastic! Love how the sharp light and shadows show off the engravings.

[Gena Pegg]

Love this Darren. Really like the tones and shadows. FAV

[👑 AnaZad]

Fantastic composition with great DOF...

[Thomas Santomartino]

Love the close ups, great composition.

[Sue Wilde]

There's something very appealling about the simplicity of this shot

[Shawna Schroeder]

That's really cool looking :)

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Excellent shot, great lighting and it looks like the taxman has left you a little something for the rest of the month! :o))

[Ness Santvoort]

great shot Darren, I like the different colours in the coins and the light and shadows you have created

[Lee Shirley]

nicely done,i like the mix of light and dark and the good use of DOF

[ZambianLass]

Love this --- great idea :-)

[Glenn Mostert]

Cool composition Darren!

[Roxie]

cool idea!

[Marloes]

Beautifully lit and great pov and dof, Darren!

[Meredith]

Love you use of light and shadow. Great composition. :)

[Pam Knowler]

Great shot Darren! Love the light showing the textures! Fav! Congrats on PP!

[Tricia O'Donnell]

Great processing

[Niko]

Nice composition, light and details! Great shine and variety of colors. I love shooting coins btw. It's one of my favorite subjects when talking about mundane things

[Mikaela]

Really good shot, great pov! A new follower!!

[Five Alive]

Nice idea, well composed. Fav

[Frank Hymus]

Wonderful composition.