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Thanks to bioskiss (Maslova Viktory) for the cover photo for this challenge:

Also, thanks to texwriterbear (Sean Kramer) for the subject matter for this challenge.

And thanks to everyone to posted great photos for the CLOUDS WITH A TWIST challenge this month! You'll see some really amazing photographs in this recap. As usual, review all the work and at the end, please pass on a positive comment about those you really like. If you have negative commentary or constructive criticism, please don't use this post for that. Those comments should be left on the original post from the artist.

Thanks to the moderators of the two communities that host the photo challenges. They do an amazing job and it's a lot of work for them! Kudos!

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Join us next month for another photo challenge. The topic announcement will post the first Monday of the month. Now before you go, please remember to leave a comment about your favorites and why you like them!

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Palm Desert, CA

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Thanks to bioskiss (Maslova Viktory) for her fantastic photo that will help me to describe the subject matter for this challenge:


Thanks to texwriterbear (Sean Kramer) for the subject matter for this challenge. This month we'll examine your favorite photo of CLOUDS...but with a twist...add an additional subject matter. If we look through the recap post after the challenge is over, I don't want just a bunch of cloud pictures...even if the clouds are extraordinary, they'll all run together! Use a secondary subject matter and yours will stand out. Use your best creativity to find a subject that will complement the cloud component. The combination should draw the viewer into the photo. See, in the announcement photo above, how the photographer has you looking at the clouds...but the subject of the woman and the toy bear are what make you "feel" the photo. Remember to think outside the box and use components that will make it make it your own.

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I saw UP! last night - it was fantastic...I think I only cried three times - what a great movie!!

Thanks to bioskiss (Maslova Viktory) for her fantastic photo that will help me to describe the subject matter for this challenge:


Thanks to texwriterbear (Sean Kramer) for the subject matter for this challenge. This month we'll examine your favorite photo of CLOUDS...but with a twist...add an additional subject matter. If we look through the recap post after the challenge is over, I don't want just a bunch of cloud pictures...even if the clouds are extraordinary, they'll all run together! Use a secondary subject matter and yours will stand out. Use your best creativity to find a subject that will complement the cloud component. The combination should draw the viewer into the photo. See, in the announcement photo above, how the photographer has you looking at the clouds...but the subject of the woman and the toy bear are what make you "feel" the photo. Remember to think outside the box and use components that will make it make it your own.

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Thanks to bioskiss (Maslova Viktory) for her fantastic photo that will help me to describe the subject matter for this challenge:


Thanks to texwriterbear (Sean Kramer) for the subject matter for this challenge. This month we'll examine your favorite photo of CLOUDS...but with a twist...add an additional subject matter. If we look through the recap post after the challenge is over, I don't want just a bunch of cloud pictures...even if the clouds are extraordinary, they'll all run together! Use a secondary subject matter and yours will stand out. Use your best creativity to find a subject that will complement the cloud component. The combination should draw the viewer into the photo. See, in the announcement photo above, how the photographer has you looking at the clouds...but the subject of the woman and the toy bear are what make you "feel" the photo. Remember to think outside the box and use components that will make it make it your own.

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Thanks to bioskiss (Maslova Viktory) for her fantastic photo that will help me to describe the subject matter for this challenge:


Thanks to texwriterbear (Sean Kramer) for the subject matter for this challenge. This month we'll examine your favorite photo of CLOUDS...but with a twist...add an additional subject matter. If we look through the recap post after the challenge is over, I don't want just a bunch of cloud pictures...even if the clouds are extraordinary, they'll all run together! Use a secondary subject matter and yours will stand out. Use your best creativity to find a subject that will complement the cloud component. The combination should draw the viewer into the photo. See, in the announcement photo above, how the photographer has you looking at the clouds...but the subject of the woman and the toy bear are what make you "feel" the photo. Remember to think outside the box and use components that will make it make it your own.

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Happy Halloween to everyone! What are you wearing this year? I'm dressing as a scotsman in a kilt...but since that isn't so scary, and it is All Hallows Eve, here's something a little more...

For me, the best thing about wooferstl's daily postings are his associations with friends. And he has tons of friends because he knows how friendships work - you give and you get...and the more you give, the more you get. One of the great lessons of life.



Here I am with some LJers at Lazy Behr last November when Jeff, Jamie, Travis, Jared and many others visited Palm Springs.

I know you've turned 50 now, Woofer, but I'll be 49 in January and I'm chasing you!

Brad

There are 20 questions. Average score is 12 . I got a 17...
You'll need to write down your answers as you go. The correct answers are at the bottom....no peeking! This one will be difficult for the younger set.
Have fun, but no peeking!
When you forward this to your friends/family ,
Put your score in the subject line & let them know your score .

Good luck, youngsters.

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil


2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Roy Orbison
C. Gene Autry
D. Rudolph Valentino
E. Fabian
F. Mickey Mantle
G. Cassius Clay

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and...
A. It's you
B. He is us
C. It's the Grinch
D. He wasn't home
E. He's really me an
F. We quit
G. He surrendered

4. Good night David.
A. Good night Chet
B. Sleep well
C. Good night Irene
D. Good night Gracie
E. See you later alligator
F. Until tomorrow
G. Good night Steve


5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons
C. When you clean your tub
D. If you paint the room blue
E. If you buy a soft water tank
F. When you use Lady Clairol
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent


6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend...
A. Stuart Whitman
B. Randolph Scott
C. Steve Reeves
D. Maynard G. Krebbs
E. Corky B. Dork
F. Dave the Whale
G. Zippy Zoo


7. Liar, liar...
A. You're a liar
B. Your nose is growing
C. Pants on fire
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher
F. On the wire
G. I'm telling Mom


8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and....
A. Wheaties
B. Lois Lane
C. TV ratings
D. World peace
E. Red tights
F. The Amer ican way
G. News headlines

9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear
B It's time to do your homework
C. It's Howdy Doody Time
D. It's Time for Romper Room
E. It's bedtime
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
G. Scoopy Doo Time


10. Lions and tigers and bears...
A. Yikes
B. Oh no
C. Gee whiz
D. I'm scared
E. Oh my
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
A. Over 40
B. Wearing a uniform
C. Carrying a briefcase
D. Over 30
E. You don't know
F. Who says, 'Trust me'
G. Who eats tofu

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...
A. Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Staubach
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway

13. Brylcream...
A. Smear it on
B. You'll smell great
C. Tame that cowlick
D.. Grease ball heaven
E. It's a dream
F. We're your team
G. A little dab'll do ya

14. I found my thrill...
A. In Blueberry muffins
B. With my man, Bill
C. Down at the mill
D. Over the windowsill
E. With thyme and dill
F. Too late to enjoy
G. On Blueberry Hill

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
A. Clark Gable
B. Mary Martin
C. D oris Day
D. Errol Flynn
E. Sally Fields
F. Jim Carey
G. Jay Leno

16. Name the Beatles...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, who.
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?

18. I'm strong to the finish...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli
B. Cause I eats me spinach
C. Cause I lift weights
D. Cause I'm the hero
E. And don't you forget it
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
G. To outlast Bruto

19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera
B. Smile, you're on Star Search
C. Smile, you won the lottery
D. Smile, we're watching you
E. Smile, the world sees you
F. Smile, you're a hit
G. Smile, you're on TV

20. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket
C. Make you fat
D. Melt your heart
E. Make you popular
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
G. Come in colors


Below are the right answers:
1. D - Wonder Bread
2. G - Cassius Clay
3. B - He Is Us
4. A - Good night, Chet
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D - Maynard G. Krebbs
7. C - Pants On Fire
8. F - The American Way
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time
10. E - Oh My
11. D - Over 30
12. C - Joe Namath
13. G - A little dab'll do ya
14. G - On Blueberry Hill
15. B - Mary Martin
16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. D - Who wrote the book of Love
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach
19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand

Non-LJer Armando


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If you want to see the flickr files: http://www.flickr.com/photos/braddumm/sets/72157622548082687/

Thanks to www.superstock.com for the cover photo for this challenge:


Thanks to everyone to posted great photos for the HUMAN GROUPINGS challenge this month! You'll see some really amazing photographs in this recap. As usual, review all the work and at the end, please pass on a positive comment about those you really like. If you have negative commentary or constructive criticism, please don't use this post for that. Those comments should be left on the original post from the artist.

Thanks to the moderators of the two communities that host the photo challenges. They do an amazing job and it's a lot of work for them! Kudos!

photographers
behind_the_lens

( 61 Photos behind the cut )
Join us next month for another photo challenge. The topic announcement will post the first Monday of the month. Now before you go, please remember to leave a comment about your favorites and why you like them!

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Thanks to www.superstock.com for the photos in the announcement this month:


Everyone has seen boring renderings of their family group during the holiday season...this month, choose a group shot, but stretch your creativity. In the above 3 examples, you can see different ideas for making group shots more exciting and artistic. One is very uniform, one is made of shadows and one is very animated and colorful. Try making a really creative people-oriented group photo this month. Go your local park and take pictures of the kids playing sports from an unusual perspective or go to a senior center and get a group shot that is out of the ordinary. A group is defined as two or more people, so that should be fairly easy! Remember to think outside the box and use components that will make it totally out of the ordinary.

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Some of my Live Journal friends have been very generous and have sponsored me this year. For this I thank you! Others, I haven't heard from...can you please dig deep into your pockets this year and give to this great cause? As some of you know, I lost my partner Bryon Martel to AIDS on Aug. 31, 1993. His spirit lives in me every day, but I don't want anyone else have to die from this virus and the complications that follow.

I am writing to let you know that I have registered for AIDS Walk Los Angeles and am very excited about the event. This is a very important issue to me so I have set an ambitious fundraising goal. I want to do as much as I can to make a difference in the lives of men, women, and children affected by HIV and AIDS. Even though there has been a lot of publicity about drug treatments which are prolonging some people's lives, they don't work for everyone and there is still no cure in sight. Moreover, young people are still getting infected at alarmingly high rates.

I want your help. Will you please sponsor me for the AIDS Walk? Just click on the website address below to enter my personalized web page and charge your donation. Thank you, in advance, for supporting this important cause and for showing that you join me in wanting to end this epidemic.


Visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support AIDS Walk Los Angeles:

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Thank you!
Brad Dumm

Thanks to www.superstock.com for the photos in the announcement this month:


Everyone has seen boring renderings of their family group during the holiday season...this month, choose a group shot, but stretch your creativity. In the above 3 examples, you can see different ideas for making group shots more exciting and artistic. One is very uniform, one is made of shadows and one is very animated and colorful. Try making a really creative people-oriented group photo this month. Go your local park and take pictures of the kids playing sports from an unusual perspective or go to a senior center and get a group shot that is out of the ordinary. A group is defined as two or more people, so that should be fairly easy! Remember to think outside the box and use components that will make it totally out of the ordinary.

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Thanks to www.superstock.com for the photos in the announcement this month:


Everyone has seen boring renderings of their family group during the holiday season...this month, choose a group shot, but stretch your creativity. In the above 3 examples, you can see different ideas for making group shots more exciting and artistic. One is very uniform, one is made of shadows and one is very animated and colorful. Try making a really creative people-oriented group photo this month. Go your local park and take pictures of the kids playing sports from an unusual perspective or go to a senior center and get a group shot that is out of the ordinary. A group is defined as two or more people, so that should be fairly easy! Remember to think outside the box and use components that will make it totally out of the ordinary.

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Saturday was gay days at Disneyland - it was a great time - Jeff stpbear and Darin durabear were in town for the weekend...it was great hanging out with them!

Here's the link to my set on flickr. I'm afraid you'll have to cut and paste the link. If you have trouble seeing the photos, then just ask me to add you to my friends list and you shouldn't have trouble...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/braddumm/sets/72157622517498314/

I am writing to let you know that I have registered for AIDS Walk Los Angeles and am very excited about the event. This is a very important issue to me so I have set an ambitious fundraising goal. I want to do as much as I can to make a difference in the lives of men, women, and children affected by HIV and AIDS. Even though there has been a lot of publicity about drug treatments which are prolonging some people's lives, they don't work for everyone and there is still no cure in sight. Moreover, young people are still getting infected at alarmingly high rates.

I want your help. Will you please sponsor me for the AIDS Walk? Just click on the website address below to enter my personalized web page and charge your donation. Thank you, in advance, for supporting this important cause and for showing that you join me in wanting to end this epidemic.

Follow the following link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support AIDS Walk Los Angeles

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Brad Dumm

Thanks to everyone to posted great photos for the ANGRY EXPRESSION challenge this month! You'll see some really amazing photographs in this recap. As usual, review all the work and at the end, please pass on a positive comment about those you really like. If you have negative commentary or constructive criticism, please don't use this post for that. Those comments should be left on the original post from the artist.

Thanks to the moderators of the two communities that host the photo challenges. They do an amazing job and it's a lot of work for them! Kudos!

photographers
behind_the_lens

( 35 Photos behind the cut )
Join us next month for another photo challenge. The topic announcement will post the first Monday of the month. Now before you go, please remember to leave a comment about your favorites and why you like them!

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