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!

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Theme for January - Creativity

January's theme is very broad! I am not going to give any suggestions. Whatever you feel qualifies for "Creativity" is acceptable - as long as you can explain it!

T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U for all the letters this month. It did not prove to be as easy as first thought. We did receive some good shots none-the-less.

As we enter our second year, we're asking for suggestions for upcoming themes. If you have any good ideas, send them to frabjousphoto@optonline.net. Thanks.

There is still 3 more hours left in December!!!!
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Monday, December 26, 2011

Letters from the Closet!

I know this sounds totally scandelous, but really it's just letters from clothing in my closet!


Submitted by Sparrow.
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"A" is for Amazon


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Saturday, December 24, 2011

"O" Whose the Fairest of Them All?


These are quite the futuristic vanity mirrors!!

Submitted by Ironman.
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Monday, December 19, 2011

"A" is for Alphabet Abductor!!!!

Oh, that Sparrow had the wisdom of Solomon!  This post would have been titled "S" is for Slide, however the faithful followers are fighting over the photo!  I could follow in Solomon's footsteps and........



This would give each party their own "S"!  However, this would not tell the whole story.  Just what is the whole story?  Your guess is as good as mine!  I know there are at least two sides.  I will post the photos and you can write your own conclusion.








Can you deduce who should get bragging rights in this "S" snafu?

This bobbery has been brought to you courtesy of Susie Q. and Tom.
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Friday, December 16, 2011

"H" is for ...............


Submitted by Susie Q.
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J-O-Y!


Joy.  Tis always the season.

Submitted by Raven.
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Big "O"

The pre-Wii toy of the 70's, the simple hula-hoop, (or alternately, a big letter "O"!)


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Little "O"


Taken with iPhone laying on table, pointing up at the light overhead at Friday's.

Submitted by Sparrow and Ironman.
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"U" Guessed It!

A "U" seen out in service.


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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Bananagrams!

Playing bananagrams requires intimate knowledge of the alphabet!



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Friday, December 9, 2011

Subway Alphabet

The letter code used today for about two-thirds of the system dates from the opening of the Independent Subway and must have been planned from about 1930.  The original code ran from A to H only.


Submitted by Kryptonite.
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"M" as in Mmmmmmmm!


The most scrumptious letter of the alphabet!

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Why ask "Y"?



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Triple X





Submitted by Sparrow.



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Sunday, December 4, 2011

"C" for Connetquot?

While trying to bird for our Birding and Bonding Blog, Arlene saw this unmistakable "C" in the woods at Connetquot State Park.


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Friday, December 2, 2011

Perfect First Alphabet Photo!!


Just received this photo from Tom.  How appropriate that he be visiting the man at Bryant Park who makes the plaques out of photos he took.  We affectionately call Tom, CC.  Thanks for getting us started.

If you need inspiration, check out this gentleman's store on Etsy.  www.etsy.com/shop/CreativeLetterArt.

Submitted by Tom.
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