Weekly Photo Challenge Reminder – Cold
This is your weekly reminder that COLD is the theme for this week’s WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: COLD! I don’t feel like an explanation is warranted for COLD. Happy photo harvesting!
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 99 – YELLOW
YELLOW really got the old creative juices flowing. I’d reckon that there is close to a record number of submissions this week. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see this week’s submissions. Here they are: Angie DeWaard Brooke… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 99 – YELLOW
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 98 – SKY
SKY really did trigger the creative juices of many a person. A healthy amount of SKY submissions! That included first time participation by Tamara Peterson and the return of Brooke Milligan! They should be inspirations for those of you that are on the fence about whether or not to participate.… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 98 – SKY
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 97 – THE STREETS
THE STREETS. I knew this would be a tough theme that only the tough would be able to handle. I was right about THE STREETS. It isn’t for everybody. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see the submissions:… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 97 – THE STREETS
You CAN Call it a Comeback
I can officially announce now that I have unretired from “competing” in photography contests. For the first time in a couple years I entered photos in the Iowa State Fair Photography Salon. I will have one photo displayed at the Iowa State Fair. Don’t ask me which one, because I… Read More »You CAN Call it a Comeback
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 96 – SAD
It is SAD. Participation rates took a bit of a dip with SAD. Maybe it is because it was 112 degrees in the shade in central Iowa last week. Maybe it was because people struggled to get in the mindset of SAD this week. Maybe people were just busy. I… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 96 – SAD
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 95 – FLOWER
There was a virtual outburst of participation this week! FLOWER was a very popular theme! But you didn’t come here to talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you came to see the submissions. Here they be: Bill Wentworth Christopher D. Bennett Angie DeWaard Cathie Raley 1 Cathie Raley 2 Cathie… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 95 – FLOWER
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 94 – WATER
Today’s collection of WATER submissions took the usual holiday hit. However, a few stalwarts did manage to get submissions for WATER in by the 11 AM deadline. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about submission rates. You came here to see the submissions. Cathie… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 94 – WATER
WEEK 93 – TIME
So I’m back from what what was a wonderful mission trip to Saint Paul! Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers for me and the other adult chaperones and our 14 youth that took on Saint Paul and had their relationships with God transformed. If you are interested in… Read More »WEEK 93 – TIME
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 92 – NATURE
NATURE really sparked something in a lot of people. I think this is the largest group of submissions we’ve had in weeks! Brooke even rejoined us! Welcome back Brooke! But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You want to see the submission for… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 92 – NATURE
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 91 – PORTRAIT
A good solid set of submissions for PORTRAIT as we head down the homestretch of this year’s WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about submission rates. You came here to see the submission for PORTRAIT: BILL WENTWORTH 1 BILL WENTWORTH 2… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 91 – PORTRAIT
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 90 – PURPLE
This week I had a technology snafu, so if you emailed in a picture before the 11 AM deadline and don’t see it posted, just email it to me again and I’ll get it up. Late, but I’ll get it up. But you didn’t come here to talk all tommyrot… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 90 – PURPLE
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 88 – AMERICANA
I am pleased with the amount of submissions for AMERICANA! However, you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you want to see the submissions: Cathie Raley Kim Barker Mike Vest Christopher D. Bennett Sarah Karber Angie DeWaard Bill Wentworth Carla Stensland Stephanie Kim But… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 88 – AMERICANA
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 86 – WEATHER
For the most part, the WEATHER in the Midwest (where most of the participants hail from) was pretty nondescript this week. I was a little worried that this would hurt submissions. But instead, the beautiful weather caused a virtual deluge of submissions! But you didn’t come here to talk all… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 86 – WEATHER
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 84 – TREE
People love TREE! Lots of submissions for TREE! But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You want to see the TREE: Angie DeWaard Carla Stensland 1 Carla Stensland 2 Kim Barker 1 Kim Barker 2 Kim Barker 3 Kim Barker 4 Shannon Bardole… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 84 – TREE
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 82 – ANGRY
I can’t be ANGRY about this week’s participation rates. After all, there was a first time participant in Linda Bennett! Welcome aboard Aunt Linda. I’m expecting big things! But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you want to see the submissions for ANGRY:… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 82 – ANGRY
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 81 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
FACELESS PORTRAIT is challenging, but still, a handful of hearty photographers gave it a whirl. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about heart. You came to see the submissions: Mike Vest Suzanne Brannen Michelle Haupt Stephanie Kim Kim Barker Christopher D. Bennett Angie DeWaard… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 81 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 79 – ORANGE
A pretty good week of submissions. But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about that. You just want to see the submissions for ORANGE: Kim Barker 1 Kim Barker 2 Bill Wentworth Christopher D. Bennett Cathie Raley Angie DeWaard Mike Vest Stephanie Kim Shannon Bardole Micky… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 79 – ORANGE
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 75 – MUSIC
Most people seem to have adjusted to the new way of things. As participation rates didn’t spike, but they also didn’t fall… too far. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You came to see this week’s submissions. Here are the submissions… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 75 – MUSIC
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 74 – BLACK & WHITE
A great week of participation, which has me all amped up, since BLACK & WHITE is my favorite theme. But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You want to see the submissions. Here they be: Kim Barker Christopher D. Bennett Shannon Bardole Stephanie… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 74 – BLACK & WHITE
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 73 – ABSTRACT
A decent rebound from last week as several people were able to get all ABSTRACT. But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you want to see the submissions. Here are the submissions for ABSTRACT: Kim Barker Logan Kahler Stephanie Kim Sarah Karber Angie… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 73 – ABSTRACT