wooden toy

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• gtinatl (1885)
• [2005-09-01 19:19]

Interesting note, great POV.

GT

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• smoothdude (1330)
• [2005-09-01 20:16]

Nice macro. Simple and well composed. I like the framing as well.

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• seneca77 (2097)
• [2005-09-01 21:23]

Wonderful, emotive image of the simple pleasures of being a child. I like the warm tones created by all the wood: the table, the spool and the popsicle stick. Great composition too, with the main lines of the image forming a strong V-shape. Very well done!

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• ariw (2238)
• [2005-09-01 23:21]

Kate, it's simply but beautiful, the wooden framing pattern is a good choice here, TFS

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• linus (10767)
• [2005-09-02 0:08]

Hi Kate,
Great macro. It really brings back memories of a long gone simple childhood. We used to cut saw tooth edges on the two sides of the reel so that it would climb over obstacles easily.
Thank you very much for this photo.
Sunil

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• pablominto (27446)
• [2005-09-02 0:42]

Hello Kate,
I remember this one too... you bring back childhood memories, and that is a good thing in a picture! Simple but effective composition, great detail... I can almost feel the texture...
Regards,
Pablo

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• ceui (3)
• [2005-09-02 6:42]

Nice composition, perspektiv....

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• msadventure (20)
• [2005-09-12 20:20]

Great perspective and lighting. Isn't it nice to have these simple things in life that once used to occupy us for so many hours as opposed to today. Kids are occupied with video games, TV, text messaging, computer and all the new age tech. Innocence lost.

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• drymd29 (7621)
• [2005-09-20 5:33]

Very clean woody picture; like some poster of a hobbymaterial or toys.
I like your intiative and the story.
Huub

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• garethgar (682)
• [2005-10-26 12:24]

I used to make these too. SOmetime we used a piece of candle on the drive side to reduce the friction a get a bit more speed.

Thanks for unearthing a memory and congrats on teh picture

Gareth

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• vinicio (256)
• [2005-11-14 3:10]

Hi Kate, an other shot that I prefer from your gallery, nice shot with good colors and over all you have remembered me this game, thanks a lot.
Vinicio

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• Sarah171 (4160)
• [2005-12-11 9:20]

I like the simplicity of this shot. Very clear. Good sharpening. Gives me and idea for a toy for my grandson too. Bonus!
Joe

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• philwalters (2872)
• [2006-06-22 10:10]

Hi Kate. Good shot and P.P. work. To make a super fast version of this toy cut a thin slice through a candle remove the wick, put the elastic band through the wick hole, place it between the popsicle stick and cotton reel. It reduces friction. Thanks for sharing !!!!!!