dad's useful pot

I'm struggling like I've never struggled to keep my 365 page alive so when the macro challenge of metal collided somewhere in my brain with Clare's Christmas gift to Ray from her new cement wares' range, it was definitely an Eeyore moment.

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/30900/new-macro-challenge-metal

see it in colour:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150442566@N07/39597587821

[Peter]

Fits the theme perfectly Hazel. lovely light, composition and detail:)

[Margo Sayer]

Fascinating shot...seeing the conis' wear and tear. More drama on black.

[Hazel]

@s4sayer

(Filthy lucre?!)

[wendy frost]

Terrific macro shot great idea to use the coins

[Dixie Goode]

I’m sorry it’s a struggle now. Glad you’re sticking around this year.

[JackieR]

Fabulous focus on those textures

[Bep]

Great macro, Hazel.

[Kimberly Sue]

Oooh this is awesome!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great close up shot. They are so interesting looking.

[gloria jones]

Excellent image for the theme

[Hazel]

@pandorasecho

Dixie, thanks, it's just because I have been unwell this Christmas.

[Hazel]

Thanks - Clare's ingenuity usually helps me out!

@pcoulson @seattlite @mittens @kymmisue @gijsje @30pics4jackiesdiamond @wendyfrost

[Mandy]

Brilliant macro. Love the DOF and B&W.

[Margaret Brown]

Great macro,and processing. I struggle at this time of year too Hazel, but soon it will be spring and no shortage of photo opportunities!

[Joyce]

This is great shot Hazel

[Richard Hickey]

Cool picture.

[Susie]

Cool image

[Catherine]

Nicely composed - I know what you mean - I am struggling too.

[Pat Knowles]

A fistful of dollars!

[Kas]

Great in b&w - the detail and the clarity really just pop out!

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful composition, pov. and dof. Fav. close up.
I save all my pic.`s I made on an exstra extern hard disc. In cases off.

[Babs]

Super macro, hope you are feeling better soon. These Christmas germs really knocked you for six didn't they.

[Julie Duncan]

You nailed it, Hazel! Hope you're feeling better. (P.S. My husband just finished your book - he really liked it! I get to read it next! Then, it goes to my dad, who loves war stories.) :)

[amyK]

Great for the theme, nicely composed

[Casablanca]

What a lovely moment of inspiration!

[Hazel]

@pyrrhula

Yes, have all mine saved and backed up.

[Hazel]

@juliedduncan

Such lovely feedback, thank you Julie.

[Hazel]

@casablanca

Comment to treasure, thank you!

[summerfield]

i thought they were like my coins - chocolate wrapped in foil! :-D aces on the shot, hazel.

[Walks @ 7]

B&W truly fit these babies just perfectly.

[CC Folk]

Nice capture! Looks like my retirement fund! LOL!