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!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Theme for February - Texture

Thanks for all the Creative pics sent in.  I have to say that the last one submitted "Takes the cupcake!"  Hope Kryptonite brings one home for moi!

The February theme of Texture can be anything that has texture.  (I think that's probably everything!)  So I hope it will not be too difficult.

I tried to incorporate some new and interesting themes to vote on for March.  Don't forget, if you have any suggestions in that area, please let me know.

Looking forward to February.

Creative Name for a Cupcake!


Submitted by Kryptonite.

Creative Bird Feeding!


Even birds need a little more enticement!  Where's the provolone?  And the salami too?

Submitted by Tom.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Creative Branch Art


Submitted by Ironman.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Creative Playground Games


Submitted by Kryptonite.

Creative Lighting Effect


Submitted by Kryptonite.

Creative Architecture

Here is a beautiful carriage house in Brooklyn Heights.


Submitted by Kryptonite.

Creative Subway Art

I like to keep an eye out for creativity in the Subway.  Here's something that caught my eye in the Chambers Street station.  Eye think it's pretty cool.



Submitted by Kryptonite.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Bigger Creative Outdoor Decor!!

Not a photograph that I took.  However, after seeing the previous post, I recalled this photo I had seen at Harrod's in London.


Submitted by Ironman.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Creative Outdoor Decor!


"Ding Dong the witch is dead....."

Submitted by Sparrow.

Creative Cat Reflections


Submitted by Raven.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Creative Cooking!

Last month our friend Elios made this ridiculously delicious risotto with radicchio, bacon, and mushrooms that looked as good as it tasted!


Submitted by Linda.

Creative Closet Cleaning!

Here is a project in progress.  Haven't quite finished it.  It was a fun way to clean out my husband's closet.  I turned some of his dress shirts into a skirt for myself!


Submitted by Sparrow.

Creative Editing

This is a picture of a chateau in France.  The subject is awesome, but the photo is just o.k. 


With a little bit of photo editing on my iPhone, I was able to get rid of the ugly chain across the driveway, make the sky a little more dramatic, and age the photo.  I think the picture is now much more interesting.


Submitted by Sparrow.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Creative Lighting


I asked my friend Gina if I could post this picture.  I really love it!  The lighting is just right to highlight Bubba's cute little face.  Thanks Gina!  Great photo!  -- Sparrow

Submitted by Sparrow.

Creative Talents


Tony Bennett has something to fear now that this dynamic duo have put their CREATIVE TALENTS together again.

P.S.  From Sparrow:  If you are trying to view this on your iPhone, the video won't display!  Sorry!  I   haven't updated my Quicktime yet!

Submitted by Tom.

Creative Window Display


Anyone need extra shelving for their room?  These babies might be for sale.

Submitted by Ironman.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Creative??

Ok, so is it creative enough that I had to chase this guy out of the grass so I could get enough contrast to take a picture of him?  He ended up climbing a palm tree for the perfect photo op.  I could also say this is a wonderful expression of Jehovah's creativity.....I mean, how cool is this guy?


Submitted by Kryptonite.

Jehovah's Creativity!


Of course, Jehovah is the creator of every beautiful thing, but I happen to know that Raven is pretty creative too.  These leaves were ironed between to pieces of wax paper.  They have held up beautifully through the years and make a beautiful window covering. --- Sparrow.

Submitted by Raven.

Creative Drawing!


This beautiful drawing was done by my friend Sunhui.

Submitted by Sparrow.

Creative Photography!


Submitted by Mike.