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Subject: Words in pictures

PD154 opened this issue on Jan 07, 2009 · 405 posts
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PD154 ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 6:27 PM · edited Sun, 01 December 2024 at 7:05 PM

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Thought it’d be fun to see what others came up with.

The idea here is to convey words or sayings into pictures.

So here’s one to start us off.

I've sprung a leek

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

Fred255 ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 6:53 PM

Great idea Ronnie.  We are always looking for new ideas and challenges to keep this forum fresh.  I think this one will be a winner.

 ecurb - The Devil

PD154 ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 6:55 PM

Thank you David,

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

tizjezzme ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 7:01 PM

LOL  THAT'S GOOD!!!!!  I Will be posting a pic tonight I think -- I'll be sure to add this link.. that is, if that's ok ??? :)  What a great idea!  


"The only thing coming straight out of MY camera is the cable!"
P. Vermeulen

PD154 ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 7:03 PM

Sure it's ok Shari, the more the better...Thank you!!

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

Fred255 ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 7:11 PM · edited Wed, 07 January 2009 at 7:13 PM

For the next few days until people get the hang of this post.  I have promoted this post to a STICKY.

Thanks again Ronnie for coming up with the idea.

 ecurb - The Devil

PD154 ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 7:13 PM

Thank you David, that's very kind of you.

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

auntietk ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 8:55 PM

Great idea!  I'll see what I can come up with. 

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

PD154 ( ) posted Wed, 07 January 2009 at 10:15 PM · edited Wed, 07 January 2009 at 10:17 PM

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Here's another example

A lightning bolt

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

bmac62 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 1:51 AM

Great idea. I'll be happy to add to the merriment here. Now, I've got to think of something...that's the more difficult part. Hmmmmmm.
Bill

Two outstanding examples from you Ronnie :-)

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

durleybeachbum ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 2:48 AM

Great idea! we used it a lot in the art department at school!

JeffG7BRJ ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 2:59 AM

I am in too much pain with toothache at the moment to give this any thought, I am due at the dentist in two hours.  Will try and come up with something later.

 

Fantastic idea Ronnie.

fredster66 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 3:15 AM · edited Thu, 08 January 2009 at 3:15 AM

Ronnie, you demonstrate your creativity here with this idea.... great stuff!!

Fred255 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 6:11 AM

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OK this is bad, but about the best I can come up with.

Stone Washed.

 ecurb - The Devil

JeffG7BRJ ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 6:22 AM

It looks OK to me David, it made me think of Levi 501's.

awjay ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 6:56 AM

BIG CHEESE......

CHEESE

PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 7:41 AM

LOL!...That's excactly what the idea here is David and James, good entries to help us under way, we are off and running  :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

artaddict2 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 9:25 AM

This is Brilliant, I'm going out now but maybe get some time to come up with a good one tonight or tomorrow! 
I got the stonewashed thing David,  yours were fab Ronnie and a great one from awjay, keep this going!

PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 10:01 AM

Thanks Alan, glad you like the idea, be interested in what you come up with mate.

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

L8RDAZE ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 10:05 AM

Here's one I came up with for a similar challenge...

CUT the CHEESE!!!

J:lol:e

 





PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 10:06 AM

Excellent one Joe, this is just the idea, thanks :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

L8RDAZE ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 10:08 AM

Here's another one. Anyone care to....

WET Your WHISTLE?





PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 10:09 AM

LOL! Joe goodun :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 11:24 AM · edited Thu, 08 January 2009 at 11:25 AM

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Skating on thin ice

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

Fred255 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 1:11 PM


Blood Shot Ice

 ecurb - The Devil

PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 1:14 PM

COOL!!!.... shot David hehehe :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

awjay ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 1:29 PM

TIME MARCHES ON...

CLOCK

PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 1:34 PM

OHHH!!!! YES!!!, a great one my friend, hehehe!

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

tizjezzme ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 6:25 PM

Omg, these are SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!  I'm cracking up here!!!  Love the CUT THE CHEESE one.. ROFLMAO  heck, I love 'em all!  :lol:


"The only thing coming straight out of MY camera is the cable!"
P. Vermeulen

PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 7:24 PM · edited Thu, 08 January 2009 at 7:24 PM

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My dear friend Lynn shadowsintime is having some trouble posting at the moment puter probs, so I hope nobody minds my posting this one for her, which she sent to me via e mail.

Corkscrew

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

bmac62 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 7:56 PM

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These are just a couple of things found around the house. Might sound a little hostile but it is said with a big smile :)   Bill

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 8:23 PM · edited Thu, 08 January 2009 at 8:33 PM

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Excellence Bill, taken in good fun :)

How about a light lunch?
And I have another idea for this plate clock but not telling :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

L8RDAZE ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 9:30 PM

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Here's another one!

Who wants a.... KNUCKLE SANDWICH?

J:woot:e





PD154 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 9:34 PM

Hehehehe Nice one Joe :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

bmac62 ( ) posted Thu, 08 January 2009 at 11:16 PM · edited Thu, 08 January 2009 at 11:20 PM

I'd like a light lunch of just half a knuckle sandwich please!

Yuk, yuk...

You all (Ronnie, David, Joe, Awjay, Lynn) are doing better and better...keep 'em coming.

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

Meisiekind ( ) posted Fri, 09 January 2009 at 6:30 AM

LOL... This is great fun... I will see what I can come up with... I love all your different posts guys and gals.... A whole bunch of creative thinkers here I'd say!!!!
Hugs, Carin xx

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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PD154 ( ) posted Fri, 09 January 2009 at 6:33 AM

Welcome to the fun Carin, we wait to see what you come up with :)))

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

ShadowsNTime ( ) posted Fri, 09 January 2009 at 7:00 AM

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Pillow Talk Thank you all for the inspiration, really wonderful images by all!!! These handsets were going in the trash but this morning I was reminded of the movie so now they are famous, lol!  And many thanks to Ronnie for posting for me last night (((R))) Looking forward to yours Carin!

PD154 ( ) posted Fri, 09 January 2009 at 7:02 AM

LOL!!! Excellent one Lynn :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

kaward ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 9:38 AM

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This is one for you Ronnie,  Dark and Mysterious. **International Racketeering**

PD154 ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 9:42 AM

LOL!...Good one Kevin, was that earing shaken from it's place by the racket going on? :)))

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

PD154 ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 2:17 PM

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Inspired by Lynn's Corkscrew

Screwball.

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

bentchick ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:05 PM

Oh, this looks like lots of fun!!! I don't know if I can wrap my little brain around any ideas right now, but I'll try. 


 Kim Hawkins

 

Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery

 

 

PD154 ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:07 PM

Look forward to what you come up with Kim :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

awjay ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:15 PM

OCEAN VIEW.....

VIEW

tizjezzme ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:20 PM

Omg you guys, how do you come up with stuff ????  You got my mind reeling here ... Hmmmmmmmmm


"The only thing coming straight out of MY camera is the cable!"
P. Vermeulen

PD154 ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:21 PM

LOL great one James, and it's an awesome capture too :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

bmac62 ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:22 PM

Way to go...warming up again...Lynn, Kevin, RJ and awjay...nice products from fertile minds.

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

PD154 ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:36 PM

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Probably clutching at straws with this one

A Salt and Battery

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

awjay ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:47 PM

TRAFFIC CONE........

P1020294Medium.jpg picture by james1948** **

A BIT OF INFO ON THE CONE......

http://www.edwud.com/2008/01/09/duke-of-wellington-statue-with-traffic-cone-glasgow/

PD154 ( ) posted Sat, 10 January 2009 at 4:49 PM

LOL good one again, thanks for the link my friend :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees

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