Secret by myautofocuslife

Secret

I believe the secret to happiness is to have lower expectations. 8D

This is a metal key that I have bought from a craft store. I really like that it has "SECRET" engraved on it. It made me wonder, does this key unlock a secret, or is it a secret what this key unlocks?

lovely shot
November 10th, 2012  
This is beautifully composed, love the focus and fantastic in b&w!
November 10th, 2012  
Interesting quote and a cool shot. The secret on it makes is mysterious.
November 10th, 2012  
LOVE THIS.
November 10th, 2012  
Cool shot Love the details you have focused on rather than showing the whole
November 10th, 2012  
Nice shot!
November 10th, 2012  
Good close up. Neat key.
November 10th, 2012  
Lovely macro, I think the answer is both....
November 10th, 2012  
There is something mysterious in such key.
November 10th, 2012  
Oh there's the key to happiness, I knew it was somewhere. Glad you found it.
November 10th, 2012  
one of the keys to my happiness is to do something for others and stop thinking about me so much of the time.
let us know what you find is the secret.
November 10th, 2012  
Jo
I love these keys, can't find them in the UK though. :/
November 10th, 2012  
Great focus
November 10th, 2012  
You found my secret! Or, expect the unexpected. ;-)
November 10th, 2012  
I agree with you 100%, Livia! Nice shot, btw.
November 10th, 2012  
@jlhopgood I googled, and found several places online selling the keys: http://store.scrapbook.com/th-th92680.html and http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-7247/tim-holtz-idea-ideaology/Detail and http://www.starlitstudio.net/woketimho.html even though the colours look a little different from what I have. But the designs are the same! Or you can try asking any craft store in your area for word keys by Tim Holtz. Hope that helps. 8)
November 10th, 2012  
We'll never know. It's a secret!
November 10th, 2012  
Wonderful shot and I love the b&w
November 10th, 2012  
Great B&W :)
November 10th, 2012  
Got that close-up working beautifully! I heard that if all else fails, lower your expections! And did you ever think that half of all people are below average!
November 10th, 2012  
Pretty B&W shot!!! :)
November 10th, 2012  
Gosh, I do like this, the b&w give a wonderful dramatic feel to a 'secret key'. Great work Livia
November 10th, 2012  
Lovely close-up, great focus!
November 10th, 2012  
Nice macro...cool key.....not many can say they have the key to secrets!
November 10th, 2012  
Couldn't agree more - Great macro!
November 10th, 2012  
Great thoughts/quote, beautiful find , subject and capture
November 10th, 2012  
Nice! It make you wonder. You may have the answer. The way to discontent is certainly too high expectations.
November 10th, 2012  
Beautiful key shot Livia, Its great in b/w
November 10th, 2012  
LOL, I like that secret! Nice B and W processing too Livia.
November 10th, 2012  
Ah a puzzle, but no puzzle that it is a beautiful shot
November 10th, 2012  
A wonderful thing to have, a key and a secret.
November 10th, 2012  
Beautiful dof
November 10th, 2012  
Oh this is gorgeous... perfect use of B&W
November 10th, 2012  
fantastic image.
November 10th, 2012  
Great mono processing!
November 10th, 2012  
Very nice shot
November 10th, 2012  
Cool key, nice shot!
November 10th, 2012  
Lovely b&w shot. I totally agree with you about the lowered expectations.
November 11th, 2012  
Love this, Livia. Perfect in b&w. As always, fabulous focus.
November 11th, 2012  
Love the b&w!!
November 11th, 2012  
I agree with your comment regarding expectations. They just cause misery. Like the shot and the b&w is just right
November 11th, 2012  
Great shot, cool POV.
November 11th, 2012  
I read a book once called 'how to get what you want and want what you have' I dont remember if the book was any good but the title keeps coming back to me and 'wanting what I have' seems to be the secret to my happiness.
November 11th, 2012  
@jlhopgood there's quite a few on eBay
November 11th, 2012  
Love the focus & crop.
November 11th, 2012  
Your shots have such a professional feel. Great job.
November 11th, 2012  
Fabulous use of light. If the purpose is to propose thought, it certainly does that.
November 11th, 2012  
Great shot in B&W!..... There certainly are some situations where lowered expectations is the only way to go. Sometimes something is better than nothing.
November 11th, 2012  
I could certainly stand to lower mine some. If only it weren't so difficult...
November 11th, 2012  
Love the feeling of mystery in this shot, b&w works so well!
November 11th, 2012  
Beautiful composition and lighting. Works so well in B&W
November 11th, 2012  
Great composition and POV.
November 11th, 2012  
neat key; and nicely composed!
November 11th, 2012  
Great processing!
November 11th, 2012  
your quote reminded me of a line I love from the movie 'As Good As It Gets"...Jack Nicholson's line was, "What if THIS is as good as it gets?" It reminds me to make the most of things just as they are, to be happy where I am and stop reaching for things that are not mine.
November 11th, 2012  
Beautiful close up! Wonderful pov! :)
November 11th, 2012  
Expect Nothing and you Have Everything!!! ..love your secret key !
November 11th, 2012  
yep. Thats the deal I am just learning to wrap my head around. Not my favourite lesson, but accurate I think.
Nice crop and process.
November 11th, 2012  
Beautiful B&W capture, Livia. Love your words.
November 11th, 2012  
love your words and image, I agree with you x
November 11th, 2012  
9 more days to go, I love the thought provoking feel of this, you are so versatile and talented Livia, you have to keep popping in here!
November 11th, 2012  
Love your composition & processing!!
November 11th, 2012  
Great capture. Really like the composition. Love how you captured the mysterious feel. Strangely, I have no secrets. I just keep everything to myself. :P
November 11th, 2012  
Great lighting and shadows on this mysterious secret key. I agree with your commentary.
November 11th, 2012  
Great words...The secret is now told!!!! cool shot and love the composition!!!
November 11th, 2012  
A nice mystery - nicely shot and processed.
November 11th, 2012  
Beautiful! great words :D
November 11th, 2012  
Wonderful idea!
November 11th, 2012  
Cool shot Livia. I like the textures on the key.
November 11th, 2012  
Thats good advice! Great lighting on the shot.
November 11th, 2012  
Great macro and most mysterious xx
November 11th, 2012  
Lin
Just the right amount of light hitting the sweet spot....
November 11th, 2012  
Great detail ! Following :)
November 11th, 2012  
Love your analogies! Cool interesting shot represented by just the right amount of lighting to give it intrigue!
November 11th, 2012  
The processing and the dof goes so well with your message.
November 11th, 2012  
Lovely image, love the focus and composition. I think you posted a shot of another key a long time ago, can't quite remember.
November 11th, 2012  
Beautiful... reminds me of your "Memory" key :)
November 12th, 2012  
Brilliant composition and processing. It has a mysterious feel to it! Secrets are interesting...they can either be wonderful or frustrating and destroying.... I personally prefer the wonderful ones, even though they are so hard to keep, even if it is for only a short time!
November 12th, 2012  
Beautiful lighting and composition. Perfectly understated.
November 12th, 2012  
Love the ambience and mood here... very dark and mysterious, as a good secret should be!
November 12th, 2012  
Love the details and lighting! Great B&W!
November 12th, 2012  
Can you keep a secret
November 12th, 2012  
@peterdegraaff I can, and I will be taking many to my grave.
November 12th, 2012  
A great, big, black-and-white, not-so-secretive "THANK YOU!" to everyone for taking time out of your busy schedule to stop by! I am happiest when I let my expectations hit rock bottom... and the only way to go is up. Thank you so much for your encouragement and support in this past year. I hope you will enjoy the remaining shots on the last leg of my journey on 365. 8)
November 12th, 2012  
Cool shot!!
November 12th, 2012  
Great shot
November 12th, 2012  
This is a great shot!!!
November 12th, 2012  
Great shot and story. I remember the other shots with the different keys you got and they are all amazing! I really love your words in the description, too. I also believe that you need to have lower expectations in order to be happier:)
November 12th, 2012  
Great shot and great quote. Makes you think!
November 12th, 2012  
I couldn't agree more with this!!!!!!!!!!!! Just wanted to thank you for your comments and insight on my shots thru the year. I finished on 11/9th but as you'll see I'm doing year 2 but with less vigor. I appreciate you sticking with me since last Dec. : )
November 13th, 2012  
Great B&W!
November 13th, 2012  
Love the mysterial and dramatic feeling in this. Great focus and processing to b&w
November 14th, 2012  
The focus and B&W add to the secret.
November 16th, 2012  
Cool vintage key!
November 17th, 2012  
@salza said it perfectly! I rise a fav! ;-)
November 19th, 2012  
Lovely b&w shot
November 19th, 2012  
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