February Forum Challenge "around the house"

bclaytonphoto ( ) posted Wed, 30 January 2008 at 5:20 PM · edited Wed, 04 December 2024 at 6:25 PM

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's winter time. Where I live...it's pretty darned cold outside...(Ok it's REALLY COLD !!)

So for the next Forum Challenge, let's see how creative we can be with what is "around the house"

I'm sure we all some interesting things around or at least some interesting ideas !!

Let's get the creative juices flowing and see how creative we can be with what is "around the house"

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TwoPynts ( ) posted Thu, 31 January 2008 at 12:44 PM

A head in the fish tank...

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

jeroni ( ) posted Thu, 31 January 2008 at 6:00 PM

El Patio de mi casa

jeroni

LovelyPoetess ( ) posted Thu, 31 January 2008 at 11:18 PM

Ok here goes, this is my china cabinet where I keep cobalt blue glasses and crystal. The creative part (I thought) was taking the shot from beneath the glass shelf. Turns out the REALLY creative part was folding myself into a position to get the shot, (by the way my neck aches now I think I may have spindled and mutilated too)

Anyway, for what it's worth, this is the result : )

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless?

TwoPynts ( ) posted Fri, 01 February 2008 at 10:15 AM

Heheh creative contortionism! ;']

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

bclaytonphoto ( ) posted Fri, 01 February 2008 at 9:36 PM

Beautiful work so far..but I do find Kort's a little disturbing..

:-)

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Ra3vyn ( ) posted Sat, 02 February 2008 at 9:01 PM · edited Sat, 02 February 2008 at 9:03 PM

Ok Going to give this a try-this is the first time I've entered challenge of the month. :)
Breakfast- Aussie Style, from a different perspective.
Cornflakes with freshly sliced Banana and Cold Milk- Yum :D
(Looks better enlarged, may I add) :)
My partner's comment on seeing me taking a photo of my breakfast? "Can't help yourself can you?"
lol

Flannelman ( ) posted Sun, 03 February 2008 at 12:10 PM

![](http://www.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/art/emoticons/wink.gif) I got older but never grew up. Something I found in the bottom of a drawer from daze gone by. fm ;-)

auntietk ( ) posted Sun, 03 February 2008 at 4:58 PM

Dear Moderators: The link to the Forum Challenge for February still takes one to the January b&w challenge. Thought you'd like to know, so you can update the link! :)

This is the first quilt I ever made. It hangs in the hallway at my house. All the embroidery was done by my great-grandmother. She made pillowcases for everyone in the family, and I made the quilt out of old ones that had worn out. This is the sort of thing I did before I became obsessed with photography!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." ... Robert Capa

inshaala ( ) posted Sun, 03 February 2008 at 5:23 PM · edited Sun, 03 February 2008 at 5:26 PM

I am trying to shoot something like an "advert" for Amouage (a challenge over on another site) a "luxury" perfume my mum has from Oman - it was commissioned by the sultan. It is sat on frankincense from Dhofar and that is a gold bracelet from Oman to put the thing in context i suppose... Frankincesnse was bought and is used about the house every so often in traditional burners (hrm - i see another pic opportunity in that one) the other two were gifts from my dad's previous employer over there.

Nice perspective on the cereal bowl Ra3vyn:) and that lighting is nicely controlled on the cars flannelman... and yes - kort that head freaks me out a bit- i am slightly reminded of the statue head from Night at the Museum -" Dum-Dum give me Gum-Gum!"

"In every colour, there's the light.
In every stone sleeps a crystal.
Remember the Shaman, when he used to say:
Man is the dream of the Dolphin"

Rich Meadows Photography

babuci ( ) posted Sun, 03 February 2008 at 8:32 PM

@ Tara, wonderful quilt you have, so much work involve to do this

@ Rick, very excotic set up

@ Kort, like the "underwater" god

@Flanelman, nice collection you got there

@LovelyPoetess, great idea to see something nice a bit of the different angle.

@jeroni, interesting patterns those decorative plates has.

@ Ra3vyn, what can I say Yuuuummm...lol

great entries so far guys and girls...more entertainment please...lol

seeyus Tunde

astro66 ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 1:23 PM

Funnily enough the weather here has been a bit rough just lately so I haven't been able to get out and about with the camera and so was going to do a series of shots around the house anyway.

So here's a kettle to get things started...

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"Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships. ~Ansel Adams"

G_Mansco ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 1:43 PM

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A great idea and cool entries ;O) This is Mr. Myo, he is around the house the whole day! LOL... Elizabeth.

G_Mansco ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 1:52 PM

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Well I was thinking I could invite you all to have some chocolates, they never get finished... LOL I think it's a magic box and makes Winter a bit easier ;O)

TwoPynts ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 3:47 PM

Mmmm, chocolate! Creating and visually appealing entries everyone! More please!

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

babuci ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 4:04 PM

Good dvd collection for rainy days...we have plenty ( rain...lol)

seeya Tunde

Flannelman ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 4:08 PM

Auntietk: would like to see a close-up (macro) of one of the roses on ur quilt ??
;-)

auntietk ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 10:29 PM

Your wish is my command, dear Flannelman! :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." ... Robert Capa

Flannelman ( ) posted Mon, 04 February 2008 at 11:37 PM

Auntietk, nice followup. Neat stitchwork. Nothing like a warm quilt on a cold day. thanx ;-)

TwoPynts ( ) posted Tue, 05 February 2008 at 12:44 PM

Taken just outside my front door, this vine literally is "around the house." Funny, before ever even seeing a passion vine, I used to doodle swirls and shapes like this in art school.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

ColdWarTendencies ( ) posted Wed, 06 February 2008 at 11:03 AM · edited Wed, 06 February 2008 at 11:05 AM

A very Meagre entry from me , Doesn't help trying to crocuh on a thin platform over monitor :D I was thinking tap's but to original , So instead you get a picture of one of my book collections

Yawns

This entry has no artistic purpose & generally sucks , ah well , Need's to re-arrange!

TwoPynts ( ) posted Wed, 06 February 2008 at 10:20 PM

Hey, you are participating, right!? :o)

Here is some afternoon light at the top of the stair outside my bedroom.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Ra3vyn ( ) posted Fri, 08 February 2008 at 5:55 AM · edited Fri, 08 February 2008 at 6:09 AM

Ok Here's my second entry- noticed the effect of the sun through the holes so trotted off and got my camera :)

Light Cooking? lol

inshaala ( ) posted Fri, 08 February 2008 at 7:14 AM

I like the concept of "around the house" you had there kort... anyone fancy taking a 30 second exposure and running around the house at night? hehe :biggrin:

Liking the light/shadowplay there guys :)

"In every colour, there's the light.
In every stone sleeps a crystal.
Remember the Shaman, when he used to say:
Man is the dream of the Dolphin"

Rich Meadows Photography

michaeldonnelly1963 ( ) posted Fri, 08 February 2008 at 8:58 AM

Thought I'd give this a go, I like a challenge now and again. Calling this "The Yin and Yang of Self Reflection". Couple of Buddha heads from around the house

TwoPynts ( ) posted Fri, 08 February 2008 at 1:40 PM

LOL at light cooking -- neat image and great play on words. Love your Buddha heads there Michael. You say you have them laying around the house? ;'] Must be pretty cool.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

TomDart ( ) posted Sun, 10 February 2008 at 2:09 PM

This is around the house, everyday, everyday, everyday.

Flannelman ( ) posted Sun, 10 February 2008 at 2:52 PM

Some pretty interesting things we have "Around the House". ![](http://www.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/art/emoticons/cool.gif) Heres one I took today. I think its time for a snack lol. ;-)

TomDart ( ) posted Sun, 10 February 2008 at 3:10 PM

Super bananas...yes, a snack is in order.

This is my second and last entry: Things on a wall.

Liam. ( ) posted Sun, 10 February 2008 at 3:25 PM · edited Sun, 10 February 2008 at 3:26 PM

One of my first ones taken with the new camera:

Liam

mickuk50 ( ) posted Tue, 12 February 2008 at 2:16 PM

well this was around the house earlier .its a quiche i made for june with a difference no pastry as she is still on her slimmers world diet .i suppose you could say its more creative in the cooking rather than the photography :o)

mick

TomDart ( ) posted Tue, 12 February 2008 at 7:53 PM

Marka, glad for the new camera for you. This is a very nice photo.

durleybeachbum ( ) posted Wed, 13 February 2008 at 11:24 AM

I believe spiders earn their place in my family! and I'm not very house-proud.

awjay ( ) posted Fri, 15 February 2008 at 8:55 AM

bit cheesy i know ....but it was arround the house....

cheese

ColdWarTendencies ( ) posted Fri, 15 February 2008 at 9:27 AM

Welcome Awjay :D
I have to ask , Has that block gone Moldy or have you dithered the Shadows
Yes Durley , Spiders keep the flie's under control somewhat
Nice pics so far all!

awjay ( ) posted Fri, 15 February 2008 at 4:36 PM · edited Fri, 15 February 2008 at 4:37 PM

i messed a little with it yes.......... it looked a little boring as it was lol

awjay ( ) posted Fri, 15 February 2008 at 5:23 PM

there they were staring me in the face on my desk........

stacking discs

auntietk ( ) posted Fri, 15 February 2008 at 10:37 PM

Mmmmmmm. I had some havarti with dill and a pear for dinner. It's too late, now, but it was lovely! :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." ... Robert Capa

Lashia ( ) posted Tue, 19 February 2008 at 8:37 AM · edited Tue, 19 February 2008 at 8:40 AM

I was looking through my cupboards for something around the house AND LOOK WHAT I FOUND! Im in the same cold weather as pushinfaders so I know how boring it gets being stuck in the house. This is an awesome idea for the challenge!

Lashia ( ) posted Tue, 19 February 2008 at 8:52 AM

I was looking through my cupboards for something around the house AND LOOK WHAT I FOUND! Im in the same cold weather as pushinfaders so I know how boring it gets being stuck in the house. This is an awesome idea for the challenge!

Pippin_Mariane ( ) posted Tue, 19 February 2008 at 10:04 AM

"An Aperitif" avocados - preparing a lunch (camera digital Olympus SP-510UZ) taken February 19. 2008 1:35 AM

original can be seen here www.mindroem.com/photo/pippin-avocado.jpg

What else is there to be said?? This is my very first entry .. so not sure what to do

huggles
Mariane

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Mariane Cordes

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Lashia ( ) posted Tue, 19 February 2008 at 10:07 AM

Haha congrats for figuring it out, Mariane, good shot! I love the entry :-)

Pippin_Mariane ( ) posted Tue, 19 February 2008 at 10:27 AM

hehe... thanks Lishia for pointing me the direction.. and I am happy you like it.. it was some good avocados I can tell .... lol

Kind regards
Mariane Cordes

"Art is expression of the Soul and gives the Soul voice"
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ebat ( ) posted Sun, 24 February 2008 at 7:00 PM · edited Sun, 24 February 2008 at 7:06 PM

First post, couldn't resist when I have an "around the house" folder on the pc.

alhak ( ) posted Sun, 24 February 2008 at 7:40 PM

Here's something to warm you blood up with....Cheers!

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