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Ellen, the only way you can cheat is to steal someone's image. Who cares if it's a Hassy,a shoe box with a pin hole or a holga? The final image is what counts!!! If you enjoy working with a particular tool then use it. Consentrate on the final image,and use any tool you like.

I'v done quite alot of scanner photos myself I like to call them "scanographs". Ihave one posted in my folder called "Trio".To lots of friends It's their fav of my work. Also you can do some light control,painting with a small penlight. Keep at it and worry about the image not how it's made. Good luck.

If only golf was as good as this. Another great one, perfect like it is.

Hather, Creating great image is what it's all about. What it's called (a photo or a painting) has no effect on the final image. You do wonderfull creative work that results in great images. Thats what matters. Let "them" call it what they want. Inspiring work!!!!

Wonderfull!! Love the painterly quality, great color and composition. A wonderfull work of art. Keep it up!!!

Very nice! Great use of light,wonderfull tones. Simple subject very well rendered.

Very nice,wonderfull tones and texture. Nice organic feel.I also enjoy pears as a subject. Good square format use.

Good work Ken, Love the shapes,lighting, tones and all. Congrads!!!

Steven, this is very nice.

Beautiful tonality and composition, good work and nice folder.

Very nice. Great contrast and framing. Good lines and design elements,also lots of feeling.

Wonderful! Great tone and contrast.Very nice.

Very nice effect. Almost a watercolor colage look. Good work.

Lighting problem,to much in the shadows.

Very nice,pleasing tonalities.A clean look.