Ready for a day by the pool... Best viewed large. by marlboromaam

Ready for a day by the pool... Best viewed large.

Continuing with my series of light, shadow, shade and a mirror... It was another cloudy day and I was lacking the beautiful light, shade and deep shadows that I love so well for this series. Just have 2 more shots in mind, then I will give it a break.

BTW, that 1960s style sun hat and beach bag are handmade by me - crocheted to be more precise - with plastic grocery bags, too. How's that for repurposing and recycling?!!!
Great shot
May 6th, 2012  
I was impressed you made that hat and bag, in and of itself, but then when you disclod it was out of plastic grocery bags, I was floored. That's so creative and earth friendly!!
May 6th, 2012  
and fashionable, too!
May 6th, 2012  
Looks like a magazine cover to me
May 6th, 2012  
Deb
You are a talented lady, Maggie! Loving your series :)
May 6th, 2012  
@kerristephens Thank you, Kerri!

@rockinrobyn Thank you, Robyn! Appreciate your comments! It almost feels like raffia, so I was pleased with both of them!

@papalima Thank you, Patti!
May 6th, 2012  
@deburahiru Such wonderful comments! Thank you so much, Deb!
May 6th, 2012  
Wow! You are a master of all crafts! Very talented!
May 7th, 2012  
Amazing crochet work!!! Love this look of a relaxed day! I could go for that right now!!!!
May 7th, 2012  
You are arty!
May 7th, 2012  
OK, is there anything YOU CAN'T DO???? Love the crochet work. My skills with crocheting stop at baby blankets and baby hats. Way to go.

And I LOVE THIS. So very cute.
May 7th, 2012  
@groovygirlrn LOL! Only a few and not a master at it, Sheri! Thank you for your kind comments and visit! Always appreciated!

@wannabe Thank you, Catherine! Appreciate your comments and visit very much!

@klemieux I try! Thank you, Ken!

@yonnie LOL! Yes, a whole lot of things, Yvonne! Thank you for your kind comments and visit! Most appreciated!
May 7th, 2012  
Love the hat!!!!
May 7th, 2012  
@cheyrebecca Thank you, ma'am!
May 7th, 2012  
Wow how cool is that...you used plastic bags to crochet that awesome hat and bag!!! Awesome mirror shot..i like the bevel!!
May 7th, 2012  
Very cool shot and super cool on the beach hat and bag!
May 7th, 2012  
You are a woman of many talents! Lovely photo.
May 7th, 2012  
I can't believe you did that out of plastic bags! I have heard of it, but never seen one done!!! amazing. VERY impressed with your handiwork and this shot is clever...now go jump in the pool!!!
May 7th, 2012  
What a great idea to begin with ... I knew that you could crochet and do beautiful work. But this is really stunning. With your creative mind and talents Maggie, there's nothing that will stop you in this world. Nothing!
May 7th, 2012  
This is great!! And very impressed with the hat and bag!! Grocery bags, who knew!!! You are very talented!!!
May 7th, 2012  
Wow! Love the hat! Love the photo!
May 7th, 2012  
@cindyrez Thank you, Cindy! Appreciate your comments!

@hrickman13 Thank you so much, Heather!

@beckys Just a few and a master of none. Thank you, Becky!

@vickisfotos I wish I had a pool! LOL! Thank you for your kind comments, Vicki!

@karenann I would just love to have a job, Karen. Thank you for your kind and lovely comments! Always appreciated!

@twinsplusone Not so much, Sharon. Appreciate your kind comments though! Thank you!

@swguevin Thank you very much, Sheila!
May 7th, 2012  
Love it. Must be a hippy at heart =)
May 7th, 2012  
@copperheadglass Maybe a little bit flower child but, NO hippie! LOL! Thank you for stopping by, Meredith!
May 7th, 2012  
WOW! Wonderful! When I was looking at the photo and before I read what you wrote, I was trying to figure out how I could make those! Got to find the pattern!
May 7th, 2012  
@grannysue Thank you! Appreciate your lovely comments! The hat and bag are my original designs. Sorry, no pattern for the those, but you might find something similar. =)
May 7th, 2012  
Very cool! Impressed with your crafting skills!
May 7th, 2012  
@cmc1200 You're very kind, Caryn! Thank you very much!
May 7th, 2012  
Awesome work with the sun hat and beach bag! They look great. Very cool setup for this mirror shot! 8)
May 7th, 2012  
eva
I really do love this series. You should do a series for each season. Beautiful use of the bench. Well impressed by the bag and hat!!
May 7th, 2012  
Looks like you are in for a lovely relaxing day. And I'm VERY impressed with your plastic bag crocheting! If we lived nearer you could teach me!
May 7th, 2012  
Is a very interesting series, and is a surprise each day, cool theme!
May 7th, 2012  
Great handcraft and idea for recycling material. Love the scene and the framing.
May 7th, 2012  
Beautiful composition Maggie! I am enjoying your series :D
May 7th, 2012  
I love those big flop hats. You are so amazingly talented. Who knew that you can crochet with plastic bags?? I can't even crochet with normal stuff ;-) Me? I recycle my plastic bags with dog doo-doo....;-) Cool shot, Maggie!
May 7th, 2012  
Gosh I LOVE the textures here! Lovely composition too!
May 7th, 2012  
Love the series. Very creative idea and lovely shot.
May 7th, 2012  
A wonderfully composed shot! Love that you made the bag and hat, they are wonderful!
May 7th, 2012  
Pam
I love this series! This is such a cool shot and my favorite one!! I love how you captured double reflections in the mirror! The composition and focus is perfect! You are so talented! I would have never guessed those were made with plastic garbage bags!! Way cool!! fav
May 7th, 2012  
@myautofocuslife Thank you, Livia! Always grateful for your lovely comments and support!

@redrucksack Thank you for your kind and lovely comments, Eva! Always appreciate your visit!

@rach57 I would be happy to teach you, Rachel! That would be fun for me! Thank you for your lovely comments and visit! Most appreciated!

@sanfil You are very kind, Sandra! Thank you so very much!

@sangwann Thank you, Dione! Appreciate your wonderful comments and visit, as always!

@princesicita Thank so much, Princess! Always happy to see you and appreciate your visit!

@cimes1 LOL! Thank you, Carole! Appreciate your kind comments and support!

@traciwood Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Traci! Most appreciated!

@smithak Grateful for your kind and lovely comments, Smitha! Thank you very much!

@aleksandra You are too kind, Alesksandra! Thank you so much for your comments and support!

@pammerritt Such thoughtful and wonderful comments! Grateful to have your support, Pam! Thank you so very much!
May 7th, 2012  
great shot mags, hope the pool was nice?
May 7th, 2012  
@marlboromaam I understand, I used to make my own designs when I was crocheting more. They are beautiful!
May 7th, 2012  
@wardie LOL! I don't have a pool, Paul. I just used it for a title. Thank you for your kind comments and visit! Most appreciated!

@grannysue Thank you so much, Linda! I have so many that I need to write down and put into a format people can follow. Takes lots of time though. Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful comments! Most appreciated!
May 7th, 2012  
Oh my gosh! Your handiwork is beautiful! My daughter crochets, I will mention the fact that you recycled plastic bags for this. Have a good one maam. Another groovy shot!
May 7th, 2012  
Like this best out of your mirror series so far. nicely done.
May 7th, 2012  
I'm loving your mirror series! You have one fabulous shots! Really like this one, fab job Maggs :)
May 7th, 2012  
@rmkk Thank you, Marlene! Grateful for your comments and visit!

@pictureitbig Appreciate your comments very much! Thank you!

@lizzy_lu123 You are so sweet, Lisa! Thank you for your kind and lovely comments!
May 7th, 2012  
Another great shot : )
May 7th, 2012  
@simon0128 Thank you very much, Simon!
May 7th, 2012  
WOW! you are so talented!! they look amazing!!!! and it looks like you are perfectly set for the beach!
May 7th, 2012  
love it ! Every day a surprise ! Cant wait for tomorrow...
May 7th, 2012  
what to say? simply wonderful!!! you did a good job, BRAAAVAAA!!!!
May 7th, 2012  
Fun! I like the effect you used on this.
May 7th, 2012  
@kdimagery Thank you, Kd! Your lovely comments are most appreciated!

@cocobella Thank you, Corinne! Always enjoy your visit!

@tobi Thank you so much, Santina! Appreciate your comments!

@loragill Thank you very much, Lora!
May 7th, 2012  
What an awesome photo, Maggie. Love the hat and bag that you made. You are sure talented. I love the way you set up this photo. Really enjoying this series.
May 8th, 2012  
These are great I love this!
May 8th, 2012  
I love the hat!
May 8th, 2012  
@darsphotos Your comments are so very kind and sweet, Darlene! Thank you very much!

@orangecrush Thank you so much, Jerry!

@ataylor Thank you, Anne Marie!
May 8th, 2012  
you are amazing!
May 9th, 2012  
@marybz You are very kind, Mary! Thank you!
May 9th, 2012  
Love the recycling! Hope the pool cooled you off.
May 9th, 2012  
@lindag Thank you, Linda! There is no pool though. LOL! I just thought it was a better title.
May 9th, 2012  
Great shot! I would have never know you didnt have a pool! You definitly had all the right stuff for the pool! Loving this series! Great shot!
May 9th, 2012  
Lovely composition.
May 9th, 2012  
Haha! I love it!
May 9th, 2012  
@ellimae Thank you, Ellen! Really appreciate your kind comments and visit!

@binny Thank you very much, Binny!
May 9th, 2012  
Beautiful accessories you have got! This photo has got lovely feeling of vacation :)
May 9th, 2012  
The bag and hat are great! Can't believe they are made with plastic bags! By you! Did you design this yourself or did you work from a pattern? So clever.
May 9th, 2012  
@sassik Thank you, Sassik! Your comments are most appreciated!

@meisen325 LOL! Yep, by me and my own design, too. Thank you for your sweet comments, Monica!
May 10th, 2012  
Lovely Shot ! :)
May 10th, 2012  
@vignesh Thank you so much!
May 10th, 2012  
A very beautiful shot! I like how it's blurry on the outside and sharp on the inside! Can't believe you made the hat and bag with plastic grocery bags! So talented.
May 10th, 2012  
@cjphoto You are too sweet, Chris! Thank you so much!
May 10th, 2012  
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