In search of creative growth, this blog was designed to encourage the personal betterment of those who enjoy photography as a hobby. Each month's new theme can encourage us to see the world in a different way. We all view things differently. The diversity we enjoy can fuel the creative spirit. It is hoped that we can all glean something from one another.

Frabjous - (frab-juhs) - adjective

Defined as wonderful, superb, elegant or delicious. Coined by Lewis Carroll in Through the Looking Glass; perhaps meant to suggest fabulous or joyous. Do we not feel wonderful or joyous about something we ourselves have created? Hopefully this blog will encourage us to create something frabjous!

Here is how it works. Each month will have a new theme to stimulate creative thinking. We invite people to make suggestions for upcoming themes. The month prior, you can vote for the theme you would like out of four listed. The rules are simple. No rules really. The idea is to get us to think and be mindful of the theme for the month. Take photos that relate to that theme. (However, if you have a really great shot that was taken at another time, use it.) No photo police here. Any camera will do. Even phones with cameras are pretty good these days and they are always handy. Also, if a filter or cropping enhances your photo, go for it. The digital age has given us flexibility that we should take advantage of. One to five photos can be submitted for the blog. Interpretation is up to each individual. We welcome comments.

Theme suggestions and photos can be submitted to frabjousphoto@optonline.net. Submissions must be made no later than the last day of each month. Photos will be posted as received throughout the month. Happy snapping!

Monday, November 29, 2010

December 2010 Theme - NATURE

Well, the votes have been counted!  All eight of them!  The majority have selected Nature as the theme for December.  Remember, the goal is to encourage all of us to think creatively in December with the theme in mind.  Since Nature is a pretty broad theme, there should be alot of opportunity for photos and alot of individual expression.  Try to resist the urge to submit a photo taken previously, however, if you must, you must.  I will not send out the Photo SWAT Team. 

If you like, please title your photo or give location taken and let us know if you would like your name, screen name or no name to accompany it.  Looking forward to seeing how we all see through the camera's eye.

A new poll for the January theme will be posted on Wednesday, December 1st.  Please vote.
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Monday, November 22, 2010

Note on Voting!!

It seems that some were having trouble casting votes.  In an effort to correct the problem, I totally messed up the whole voting process.  If you already voted, please cast your vote again.  If you haven't voted, please try to do so.  Hopefully we can get the bugs worked out!  If there are any problems, you can email me at frabjousphoto@optonline.net.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  Looking forward to our first theme in December.
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Monday, November 8, 2010

Welcome!


This blog officially begins operating December 1, 2010.  It is hoped that some will get involved in the process and vote beforehand for an upcoming December theme, as well as, make suggestions via email for future themes.  Hope everyone will be looking forward to each new challenge.
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