some of my favorite images Picker's Dream - (View Larger)

A new television show 'American Picker's' has quickly become one of

our favorites of late. Two brothers travel America searching for 'old

American Antiques' of all kinds. Quite often they visit the homes

of 'hoarders' and it's just amazing just what 'JUNK' some people will not

part with. But then again, as they say, 'One man's JUNK is another

man's TREASURE'. (thanks for viewing, Gail)

Gail,Well composed ,muted colours & background with a textured overlay looks more like a watercolour painting.   As you say something from the past.                  Regards John

Thankyou John for your visit and very kind words of critique. They are very encouraging and I am most appreciative, kindest regards, Gail

Excellent subject composition, with vivid colours and painterly pp effects. Well done Gail. 7

Thankyou John for that very kind critique, so glad you found this combination to your liking....most sincerely, Gail

Hi Gail, this is a very likable image indeed to my eye.....very well done a great idea with this one....regards Grant.

Now that I've read your comment Grant, it makes perfect sense that you would like it....I think I've come to know that much about you...many thanks for your visit, Gail

I think that is an interesting tv show and your idea to do this composition is excellent,texture fit for this,best regards.

I don't know if you can get the show where you live, but they find some of the most unusal and sought after antiques.  I'm sure if you search it on the internet you'd find their site.  Thankyou for that very kind critique Radu.  I appreciate you and your thoughts on my images.  Kind regards, Gail

Gail, I really like the collection of objects and the wooden bench they are sitting on. The golden tones of the background work nicely with the colors of the objects. The painterly texture and spatter effect is great. 

Much appreciation accompanies this reply.  Your words sum up the image most aptly.  Thankyou for your visit and critique. Most sincerely, Gail

interesting story and very good image here...congrats

Thanks once again for your very kind words of critique, truly encouraging, Gail

Unmistakably yours. More powerful when seen enlarged. Compliments Gail!

Gail, when I think how can your work get any better, you come up with even more wonderful work. so very well done, seen , taken and processed. love it Gail. so creative. Take care, Paul

Gail,

  I'm with you I love "American Pickers" to.  This is a classic image with amazing processing.  Thanks for sharing.  Take care, Patsy

What can I say after long, long time, It is progress. It is fresh. It is yours. Layers are layers. It is offer incredible creativity. Many, and more many, and still more and more many regards Ed

Beautiful still life. Personally, I'd tone down the colors a tad, but the composition is top notch.

Just WOW! Very beautiful artwork with amazing p/p work. So vibrant and vivid colors, apt contrast boost, excellent expression of oldness and anique sense, and then... nice story about it! I enjoyed and pleased for this masterpiece. Bravo.

Hamid.

very nice composition and textures Gail, and lively colors!

Its a lovely image with amazing processing. All of us have grown up seeing such mundane items in our everyday life, yet your image arouses a feeling of deja vu. Even as a non-American I can relate to your story. Thanks for sharing. Regards.

The old objects mean a lot to me, they are connected to my experience, feelings, romance(s) if you like, beautiful moments of my life, especially childhood, the best period of everybody's life...yes, they are very, very important!

Cheers Gail!

PDE

Really beautiful art-work, Gail!

My deep appreciation for your visit, kind regards,Gail

Wonderful composition with dark color effect and the light. Fantastic as always.

All the best. Warm regards.