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!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

More Polarization!!

White Dog/Black Sweater



Black Dog (more affectionately known as Sydney)/White Blanket
Submitted by Tom.

Black Boyd Boys!

I think this guy is from one of the B's.....Brooklyn or da Bronx!

Black Boyd Boys taking a stroll down the Block!

 Submitted by Tom.

Black & White Redux!

This contribution is from our follower who truly "thinks outside the box!"  I leave you to his take on our theme for the month.....

"Black and White can refer to polarization.  They are opposites of one another.  I am simply using two similarly contrasting colors...:)"

18th Street

Comments anyone???

Submitted by Kryptonite.

Totally Urban

Just a Dreary Day in the Subway

Submitted by Kryptonite.

It's Personal! OR Santisi Seafood Anyone?

This Black & White menu photo is personal.  This restaurant in Maryland names each entree in the order of the reservations they receive each evening.


Submitted by Linda.

Mostly Black and White!

This scene pretty much sums up our winter.  I think it is safe to say that Black and White are the colors of Winter 2011!

Black & White with just a hint of color.
Submitted by Linda.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Spanish Moss


Submitted by Sparrow.

Another Black and White (Not the Cookie!)

Even though this was not taken this month, we had to put it in.  It truly is the perfect, and dare I say, unadulterated shot representing the Black and White theme.  This was taken in Kenya at the 2010 International Convention. 

No Bars...No Fences...Just Stripes!
Submitted by Tom.

Raven's Delights -- All Things Country!

Ba Ba Black and White Sheep
Black Cat with White Whiskers

Submitted by Raven.

Mike's Words, Not Mine AND Don't Panic Tom!

"I took a photo in field service and took it home and had some fun with it.  Yes...it was veeerrryyy altered!"

Submitted by Mike.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Icicles of Winter 2011

This photo almost looks 3D!  The icicles look like their coming out of the photograph!





Submitted by Mike.

A Walk in Horse Country

While in Florida, Keith and I took a walk in horse country.  He, obviously, not following in his father's footsteps, otherwise he would be riding a horse.  He took these photos in my company, but I never picked up on the black and white theme until he sent the pictures to the blog.  I really love how everyone sees things differently.

Black Fence White Horse

Black and White Fences

Submitted by Keith

Crows on a Tree

Came out of a supermarket in Florida and right in the parking lot were these crows just hanging out in this tree.  It didn't seem to bother them that I approached and took their picture with the camera in my phone.


Original photo
Submitted by Sparrow.

Cookie Monster!


When I realized that the theme for February was going to be Black and White, this is the first thing I thought of.  Looks like someone else did too!

Submitted by Kryptonite.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Theme for February 2011 - Black & White!

Thanks for all the great photos for January's Atmosphere theme.  The votes indicate that the February theme is Black & White.  This doesn't necessarily mean that the photos have to be taken in black & white.  Hmmm!?  Looking forward to seeing what we all come up with! 

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Atmospheric Roll!

Nine is the new five, at least in the case of our buddy Tom.  He has submitted nine photos.  But that is o.k.  We'll let him slide.  (Not literally, of course!)  Here are some atmosphere photos from last night's storm.



From the coldness comes a warm glow...how the atmosphere changes from
that glowing light from within the night!

The warm glow of returning home on a cold winter's night!


Submitted by Tom.




Dusk






"Nothing can show cold like the atmosphere at the day's end and night begins after a snow storm... and all with natural unfiltered lights or enhancements.  Only those supplied by Jehovah!"
Submitted by Tom

Perpetual Winter

Some early morning shots from our recent storm.

Three Atmospheres - Moon, Snow, Night!

Atmosphere of Light - Man made vs. Natural Light
The latter is always better!

Submitted by Tom.

Seventh Storm!

The atmosphere in the Northeast this year is cold and snowy!  Add to that icey!  The snow is always a wonderment to me but I must admit that I am getting tired of shoveling!  Here are two shots from this morning.
Evergreens against Grey Sky

Ice Covered Branches


 
 Submitted by Sparrow.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

The Moon at Noon

O.k.  None of these pictures are of the moon at noon, but it sounded like a good title.  These are some shots looking through our atmosphere to the moon. 

1:00 p.m.



Submitted by Mike.