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!

Friday, December 24, 2010

How About a Compromise??

I am submitting a photo that was taken last month.  It is a great sunset shot that stands on it's own.  One of our readers has taken exception to my Double Exposure.  Some feel that we should not adulterate the original photos.  I do concur to a point.  The mark of a great photographer is their ability to see a great shot and capture it.  However, digital photography has opened up the opportunity for much experimentation. That gives way to another avenue of creativity.  Why not explore it!

I am all for composing the perfect shot, but engaging in photography as a hobby doesn't always afford us the time we might like to spend in this endeavor.  So if, on occasion, we choose to "enhance" our photos, I say it's o.k.  It would be inappropriate, however, to pass off an altered photo for an original.

No matter what picture you choose to submit, it's nice to hear your interpretation as to why you chose the one you chose, what you had to do to get the shot, what the conditions were like, etc.  Hearing about the creative process is as interesting as viewing the photo.  Hopefully, we can all learn from one another.  Looking forward to hearing from you!


I admit this is not a photo taken this month, but I wanted to share it.  This shot was taken out my bathroom window.  It looked like the sky was on fire. Submitted by Sparrow.
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3 comments:

  1. tomDecember 24, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    that is grrreat... I was wondering how can we enhance on perfection?? We take pictures of what our creator Jehovah has created.. how is it that we can enhance perfection... However they are the handywork of the photographer and so credit is due for that enhancement process!!

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  2. SparrowDecember 24, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Wow! I think that comment is coming out of both sides of your mouth! I think you like the picture, but is it a dig too? You're confusing me!

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  3. tomDecember 25, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    My thoughts were that both are acceptable and deserve credit for the work and creativity for both shots.. natural or enhanced just have fun and enjoy it and continue sharing on this blog so we can all enjoy... only why not tell us at posting " memorex or live" now some may not understand that quote... ask if you are in need of expanation... ( wow perhaps I can start a blog about this perhaps I will!!)

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