Wool Spinner by Linda Sparks
Linda Sparks

Wool Spinner by

This lady was turning the “clip” from the sheep station into fine yarn for woven goods at Walter Peak Station south of Queenstown on South Island, New Zealand. Her hands were as soft as a baby’s from constant exposure to the lanolin-rich wool.

Panasonic Lumix FZ100 32x

CHALLENGE WINNER IN PIECES OF WOMEN CHALLENGE, Exceptional Everyday Women 2/12/12
Top Ten in Hands Challenge, Australia at Large 12/30/11
SECOND PLACE WINNER in Women at Work Challenge, The Human Condition 12/3/11

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About Linda Sparks

After being widowed, I needed to find something new to occupy my mind. I chose photography. That turned into an obsession, compounded by my love of the artistic license provided by Photoshop and the many other artful programs that help us explore all the facets of turning a photo into art.

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hands, new zealand

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  • AndreaEL
    AndreaEL6 months ago

  • Jan Timmons
    Jan Timmons6 months ago

    Lovely photo and story evident in the way you captured this. Perhaps someday I’ll wear some of that wool up here in the northern latitudes. (fav)

  • Thanks Jan. I have a “thing” about hands.

    – Linda Sparks

  • steppeland
    steppeland6 months ago


    Congratulation on your Top10 placement: Woman at work – The Human Condition (Nov.28, 2011)

  • bevlea
    bevlea5 months ago


    Congratulations in making the TOP 10!
    From your hosts Melissa and Bevlea

  • CRose Images
    CRose Images4 months ago


    Congratulations on your Challenge Win!
    Your Host: CRose 02-12-12

  • CRose Images
    CRose Images4 months ago

    Congratulations on a well-deserved Feature!
    Your Host: CRose 02-12-12