the edge of darkness

went to work today, despite a scratchy throat and splitting headache. office was like a ghost town. took my time at lunch but when i came back to the office, work was waiting and had to be quickly done. did it well within the time frame but more work came; it was 7:30 when i left the office. i'm not going back there again! well, not until the next decade which is in 7 days' time.

this is a three-fer as i'm tagging this for the black and white challenge with a theme of "abstract". also for the actual abstract challenge. and, for the just issued macro challenge where you guys can guess what this thing is.

i have a mind to also tag this for the minimalist challenge but not sure if it qualifies.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot and enjoy your time off

[Maggiemae]

You have a lot of headaches - like I suppose a number of us do - but really we should analyse why! You do work so hard.! At photos too - nice focus!

[Kathy A]

Nice shot, nice subtle bokeh

[Nicole Campbell]

Hope you are feeling better soon

[Monique]

Beautiful shot, hope you’ll feel better soon 👍

[Lou Ann]

Could it be the edge of one of your bling brooches? Very cool photo.

[JackieR]

Get well soon Vikki!! Is this part of a necklace pendant??

[Junko Y]

Expressive and dramatic !

[Peter Dulis]

lovely capture

[summerfield]

@louannwarren @30pics4jackiesdiamond - good guesses, ladies, you sure know my blings; but no, not necklace, not brooch. thank you.

[JackieR]

Clasp on a bag ( purse)

Happy New year to my bestest 365 friend 🤗 just let me know when to put cat in kennels so you can visit!!!

[Hope D Jennings]

Love this Vikki! I have no earthly idea!

[Kathy]

The use of negative space really highlights the lovely carved design. Knowing your penchant for jewelry, I'd say it is a bracelet.

[Peter Dulis]

Love it - fav

[Helen Jane]

Isn't it terrible when the work always waits for you. Loving the edge of darkness - I hope it wins all the categories going.

[Chris Johnson]

The bokeh and the amazing use of negative space!! Just superb!!! That must have been rough, Hope you feel better soon!

[Merrelyn]

My first thought was also jewellery. Could it be the edge of a photo frame?

[summerfield]

@merrelyn - you got it! it's a miniature pewter frame that's been kicking around my bookshelves for ages. i should put a picture in it one day.

@louannwarren @30pics4jackiesdiamond @randystreat - thanks, ladies, but merrelyn got it right.

[JackieR]

@summerfield you should put a picture in it, an empty pcture frame is sad!!! Well done @merrelyn .

I'm loving this game of guess the macro!!

[Sylvia du Toit]

Cool.