1. Light 2. Opposites 3. Emotion 4. Circles 5. Warm 6. Hot 7. Vacation 8. Sexism 9. Enlightenment 10. Contentment 11. Outrageous 12. Laughter 13. Prized Possession 14. Speed 15. Life 16. Self-Portraiture 17. Red Feel free to add new suggestions or ideas to the list, try to choose only one, I'll take the first choice you make as a vote!

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Circles for me

light for me

Pictures appear to me, I shoot them.   Elliot Erwitt

clay

Emotion

Okay, I've actually got a really serious reason guys for this selection, people. Start of the new year and all that, we've seen a number of new faces come and go over this year in particular. So, my proposal is that we all vote for self-portraiture as being the January theme. Just so we can all see who (what?!?) we talk to.... (",)

you really want to see my face again? Masochist!

i would've sworn he'd go for sexism again... "outrageous" sounds like fun :]

So far we have a 6 way tie! LOL! circles 1 light 1 clay 1 emotion 1 self-portraits 1 outrageous 1

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Sure..I'll be a tie breaker...I vote for self-portrait...and if it wins, try and reveal something about yourself (personality, likes, hobby, etc.) besides just your "outer shell."

self portrait is a good idea..I wanna see yo mugs! TOO!

Self portrait seems to me a good idea with that very bad weather. No need to go out in order to catch a subject and catch a cold instead.

Cheers guys, cheques are in the post ;) (",)

Looking good so far! circles 1 light 1 clay 1 emotion 1 self-portraits 4 outrageous 1

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

aaagghhh

Pictures appear to me, I shoot them.   Elliot Erwitt

Sexism....whatever it means :]

JordyArt Jumped Ship! Sexism I tell You! 1. Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women. 2. Attitudes, conditions, or behaviors that promote stereotyping of social roles based on gender. Now that I know the full meaning of Sexism....I implore You all to change Your Vote....do not Discriminate against Sexism! Save the Sexism!!!!

circles 1 light 1 clay 1 emotion 1 self-portraits 4 outrageous 1 sexism 1

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Come on people! Anything but self portraits! I want to change my vote to anything but Self protraits. if there is a tie count my vote for the one not self portraits!

Outrageous

Light has my vote! shakes her head Not doing a self portrait. My ugly mug is on my artist page if you want to see that.

circles 1 light 2 clay 1 emotion 1* self-portraits 4 outrageous 2 sexism 1

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Sexism....sigh

i vote for emotions. give emotions a chance !!!!!!! :O) !!!!!!

circles 1 light 2 clay 1 emotion 2* self-portraits 4 outrageous 2 sexism 1

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Emotions could be an interesting challenge for the cold January. I think I voted for emotions before... and it's an important chapter of the Photography and the Art in general, and very difficult indeed. IMHO :)

seems we have a semi-general leaning towards self-portrait but a somewhat a somewhat we don't really want pictures of ourselves up in lights so to speak. How about an image of something that would best represent us as in our likes or dislikes,personality or something that makes a statment about us in general as opposed to our faces and just categorize it as "self"..... just a thought.... Jack

I think you are right on the money with this Jack.... With it looking as if SP is a shoe in for January I was thinking along the same lines, with ideas of my own for the challenge....

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

circles 1 light 2 clay 1 emotion 3* self-portraits 4 outrageous 2 sexism 1

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

OK 'Chell I also would like to change my vote to Emotion if it is not too late

I think thats a reasonable request Pat.....I still haven't voted yet either....let me think for a bit about my vote I shall return... light 2 clay 1 emotion 4 self-portraits 4 outrageous 2 sexism 1

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

Ok.....so I'll throw my vote for emotion too.... it really deserves a chance! light 2 clay 1 emotion 5 self-portraits 4 outrageous 2 sexism 1 Michael, you can send the funds by cashiers check! ;~)

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

I would like to change My vote to Parent Hood....flutter flutter....now that I am a Proud Daddy....is that OK....Auntie 'Chelle?

It's a FIX I tell you, a FIX!!! I bet there was a few secret IM's bombing back and forth to swing THAT one..... tsk..... (",)

& i was ready to do self-portraits, already had a few in the works :] can i change my vote? or is it too late?

Cyn, you are a beautiful girl and do self-portraits isn't a challenge for you. Btw, I luv your self-portraits, with the permission of Tedz :)

blush

sigh....She reminds Me of....Me :] blush

Well.... I'd like to get a January Challenge Page up sometime soon! So much indecision this month! :~)) Cynlee what did you want to change your vote to? Let me know soon please.... if it's a tie between SP and emotion we'll have to have another vote to break the tie! Hah! Yes Jordy it's all a conspiracy don't ya know! giggles evilly

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

After still life we are still living

SP in Catalan means Servei Public (Public Service) could be a good challenge too, could you Michelle add it to the list... but for this month I don't change my vote.

You bet I will enax....!

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

omg! the pressure... it's obviously between emotion & selfportraits since outrageous isn't going to make it, we can have some emotional selfportraits? hate to be difficult but make mine self-portraits please oh quick! a tiebreaker!! :]

sighs and runs for the door, an emotional wreck,blushes as he looks in a mirror on his way out*

Pictures appear to me, I shoot them.   Elliot Erwitt

I just caught a glimpse of Myself in the Studio Mirror....Mwwwwwwwwwwwwwwah! I am "Drop Dead Gorgeous!" swoon...in fact it looks as if I have been Dead for sometime.I am sticking with Sexism!

OK...let's just get on with it (LOL) I "officially" change my vote from "self" to EMOTION! Now I better see some emotional crap up here real soon! (bein' silly)Are all votes locked in now Michelle?

We had a tie-breaker vote in this thread here. Just have to get my lazy butt in gear and make a January Challenge page. :~)

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com