IOW 26th May - 2nd June

[Aussie Nan]

Thanks Es for the TAG (I think:)) I've heard it said often enough that it is a very hard task, and now I know that for a fact!

The talent here is really amazing, and I am truly humbled to be allowed to participate by selecting my choices. Of course there are about a hundred more I would have liked to include........

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1NxCPDlFDtHndoDNqz1VOZ7sGdQ0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1NxCPDlFDtHndoDNqz1VOZ7sGdQ0)

Deborah: A picture is worth a thousand words, and that surely comes through in what is not said in this image.
here (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=5005&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=10)

billd2: Great harmony of colours to create a softness that does not sacrifice detail. We had a few gorgeous dragonflies this week, but this one is my favourite.
here (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4983&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=10)

fdlite: A beautiful image presented boldly and simply
here (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4951&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=10)

sosdog: A dramatic image that keeps you intrigued as various details come to light the longer you look.
here (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4931&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=10)

Paul-S: A gorgeous portrait that screams ATTITUDE!
here (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4924&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=10)

Bamagirl: Tonings and presentation work together to create something special.
here (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4898&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=10)

MY CHOICE FOR IOW
cape: A striking display of light and shade, coupled with bold contrasting colours makes this a superb image.
here (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4968&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=10)

I hope you like my choices everyone, and yes, I know, I have one extra image. Sorry, couldn't leave any of these out. Next week you are left in the hands of a very gifted lady who responded to my first TAG (how lucky was I)

Toni

[Seachelle]

Wonderful images. The poppy is stunning. Congratulations to all and well done Toni. Chelle

[vawitt]

Great pics and great work!

Love the flower pics (Bamagirl - wonderful!!) and Paul's little girl portrait.

~Val in sunny IL

[JulieM]

Toni, what excellent choices! Congratulations to everyone whose fine work was chosen...

[christellf]

Wow! Toni. I love & agree with all your choices. I commented on some of those this week. Don't you just hate when you can't pick all of them.
Christell

[sosdog]

Thanks Toni for picking one of my images for IOW. I know It's hard to pick just a couple of images as everyone's work is so good! Good job everyone!!

[Bamagirl]

Thank you so much Toni for including my image in this week's IOW. I am grateful and thrilled.

[efarnstrom]

Hi,
You proved my confidence in your ability to find those special nuggets in our gallery! Congratuations on all the the choices. I am glad to hear you have a vounteer to bring special images to our attention next week. We have to keep the images coming in, too. I'm off to find one to post.

[bfcoughlin]

With such incredible offerings, it's hard to know how you could choose among them. Congratulations to everyone, and thank you for sharing your work--it's a pleasure to have the opportunity to enjoy them.

[Aussie Nan]

Thanks for the encouragement re my pics everybody. It really is a hard thing to do, and of course a lot of it is a matter of taste.

On another note, this will be post number 750 for me, and I am wondering if my status changes here to 'Frequent User'. Don't ask my family.....they think I am a frequent user for sure ( all other addicts will know what I mean:D)

So, lets see what happens when I send this off! Will I be 'known' or 'frequent'. Oh, the suspense of it all...........

Toni

[cape]

Second surprise for today. :eek:

I'm still too new on this board for know already every corner here. And without kind direction I wouldn't for sure stay here now and (try to) reply.
English is not my native language. I try my best to deal with it but sometimes it's more a battle than a deal :rolleyes: and it ended with an English Gibberish or Gibberish English.

Thanks for the choice! I'm absolutely delighted. And congrats to all the other villagers with there wonderful work.
BTW, also a nice pictorial digest.


On another note, this will be post number 750 for me, and I am wondering if my status changes here to 'Frequent User'. Don't ask my family.....they think I am a frequent user for sure ( all other addicts will know what I mean:D)

So, lets see what happens when I send this off! Will I be 'known' or 'frequent'. Oh, the suspense of it all...........

Toni

I mention, because you are a frequent user, I know as well as your name and some of your wonderful work. *g*

PS: With or without IOW ... I like this village with all the village with all its residents. :)

[efarnstrom]

On another note, this will be post number 750 for me, and I am wondering if my status changes here to 'Frequent User'. Don't ask my family.....they think I am a frequent user for sure ( all other addicts will know what I mean:D)

So, lets see what happens when I send this off! Will I be 'known' or 'frequent'. Oh, the suspense of it all...........Toni

Hi,
Here is the thread that explains the levels of achievement. Good luck on getting to the next level.
http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showpost.php?p=97870&postcount=23

[bfcoughlin]

Now I know I can aspire to be an Enlightened Elder. Do I have to move to a mountain top for that? (Imagine the photographic possibilities from there...)