my precious! by summerfield

my precious!

this was difficult to execute. i've done this quite a few times as the other week's 52frames theme was depth of field. i wanted the hand to be more defined but since the focus was on the ring i couldn't quite get what i wanted. the inscriptions in the ring is in tengwar which is translated as
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.


my knee's swelling has subsided but it is still painful to walk. i had to pick up a prescription and i went after our zoom church service. the wind was blowing quite fiercely and a large portion of the sidewalks were still covered by thick snow that it was quite difficult to navigate. the normal 6-minute walk to the bus stop took me more than 15 minutes. the bus ride was a lot shorter than the walk. however, during the short walk to the pharmacy, there was a big gust of wind that really swept me from the pavement to the edge of the road. if my walking stick didn't find purchase in the hardened ice, i would have gone over on to the road. in fact, two cars hit their breaks as they probably saw what happened and didn't move until i managed to walk back to the sidewalk. i was thinking 'did i really lose that much weight now!' scary moments, indeed. i think i will stay in my apartment until after the winter.
Exceptional photo! FAV for sure as I wouldn't begin to know how to do this!

You be careful in your forays in this bad weather. Bad knees is nothing to trifle with
February 21st, 2022  
I'm not sure how you did it either, but it looks great! Be careful when you venture forth- and always check to see if whatever you need can be delivered first- I want to be able to visit with you again!
February 21st, 2022  
That is a great photo!
February 21st, 2022  
Really well done. I think it works well with just the definition of the hand.
February 21st, 2022  
@olivetreeann - i did, but i was told i was outside the radius of their delivery service. i should've called for a taxi and that's what i did coming back.
February 21st, 2022  
@summerfield Haha- s new motto. Stay healthy!! Call a taxi!
February 21st, 2022  
Nicely composed with the depth of field. The hand has a ghostly feel to it.
February 21st, 2022  
Wow! I don't know how you did this, but cool.
February 21st, 2022  
Very nice how you made it float. Love the bokeh also.
February 21st, 2022  
What theee...??? how did you... ??? wooot???
FANTASTIC!
February 21st, 2022  
Oh, I see the shadow on the left holding the ring! Well done! The light has enhanced this thick ring which could fit on your little finger, perhaps?
February 21st, 2022  
Very clever.
February 21st, 2022  
Vikki, I'm seeing a new you!
No not the feisty, independent, brave person, but the owner of a Dr Who "Timekeeper" and a Lord of the Rings "One Ring"!!

I am wondering if you have a Star Wars light sabre, a Star Trek Phaser or any other iconic props!!

Get someone from church to help you out, a neighbour, anyone!!

Clever composition, I think it would work as a composite, so the shadow goes through the ring, or toned the shine on that inner part.

Now my friend, REST, REST, REST. STAY INDOORS ☺️😉

February 21st, 2022  
oh no so funny!
February 21st, 2022  
I'm still wondering how you did this... very clever.
Take care of yourself and be careful!
February 21st, 2022  
Fun capture! floating ring and ghosty hand. Let that be the "horror" story and not your adventures outside LOL. Be safe !
February 21st, 2022  
Yes you must stay inside. I agree with JackieR, there has to be someone from church or a good neighbor who can run some errands for you! I like the message inside the ring, this is a stellar depth of field image.
February 21st, 2022  
I don't know how you did this but it looks great. After the experiences you've had of late, staying inside sounds like a really good idea.
February 21st, 2022  
I'm thinking the ring is on a glass table maybe. I'm not sure I would have known it was your hand without you saying so. Missed what the shadow was when I first looked at your photo. Very cool
February 21st, 2022  
Lee
Magical.
February 21st, 2022  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond - no light sabres, the grands have them. and no phasers either, not a fan of star trek (and never seen an episode or movie 😜)
February 21st, 2022  
Beautifully done.
February 21st, 2022  
Very cool. Trust you will recover soon
February 21st, 2022  
Nicely done...Fav...
February 21st, 2022  
Brilliant capture.Stay safe Vikki.
February 21st, 2022  
I like the idea of the photo. The floating ring is very cool. I think the hand is a little too transparent to really recognize it without being told. Glad to hear you are improving, but it's a dangerous thing you do - walking on ice.
February 22nd, 2022  
Unique and clever capture. Be careful out there!
February 22nd, 2022  
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