Neat.. I think you did it..

Looks like some kind of marker.. you know the ones they use on the side of the road... but it's too small... lol... good shot though.. and yes all those are wrong... good luck in the contest...

really cool pic but isnt centered the same rule broken as the rule of thirds

Very small. Plug cap in the end of a pen or pencil? Nevertheless, cool abstract object, unfocused it's more about the color and glow than the surface scratches.

a very good guess Kilie, but unfortunately thats not it..

PM ing you so I don't blow it too soon If I've got it. It nagged at me for quite a while

My assumption is that it's a "bug" - - the kind used to tape record people without them knowing it...right? <G> It's definitely an intriguing picture. LOL! Wen

I know I know :). I got one picture that had this item as one of the elements, so I can't miss it :)

Hey DJ - your getting scores nearly as bad as mine! its a good job there's a pro photography conspiracy going on or we'd be really stuffed!

This must be the button you push to keep mom quiet. ;-? Anyway, I'm with you. Great abstract play with shadows, etc. One of the few with so much white in it that I actually feel is pretty cool! Good job there. It's not glaring at me at all. Neat image. ;) Good luck.

It's one of those twisty things you use to close the blinds. Very nicely done abstract. I like the warm colors and the lack of focus in most of the image.

Very creative picture. You really have to look to see what it is, i love that.

(In hopes i guessed correctly...)
Ever duel with those things? Much fun, although they break easily.

Don't know why on this one, but I do like it. And, I haven't a clue as to what it may be. Doesn't look to me like anything already mentioned. Very interesting photo, DJ.

ty all for the wonderful comments on this image.. it IS in fact a turn rod for window blinds.. there is another version i will try to upload very soon (once i have internet at the location i am staying)..

Dj