Un-Forbidden Fruit
by autool

Comment:
We were both lucky enough that this was the first pic in the challenge to pop up on my page -- helped to get me in the right frame of mind right away!

Exam Room
by GeneralE

Comment:
Thanks all for your comments -- my "strange" object has never been identified at any of several "guess the object" games, yet there is a picture of one in my older copy of The Joy Of Cooking. I think I'll wait a week before I reveal all, however...

I did use the on-camera flash, and I also intentionally left the lighting a little harsh and cold to accentuate the metallic elements.

Beach Boys - Surfin' USA
by byetko

Comment:
In addition to what's been mentioned, your choice of cropping and framing also contribute to the overall quality. And I think you've made it so if it's printed out at 24" x 12" it will wrap perfectly around an album cover. I'll be happy to make a mock-up for you if you want, or if you don't have page-layout software.

Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
by GeneralE

Comment:

Originally posted by Swashbuckler: Paul, this does grow on a person and the lyrics help the sentiment along. I think I have a better understanding of this piece. Thanks for bringing me back. Were I given the chance to change your score, I think I would have bumped it one or two points. The sideways picture is supposed to be saying to us - This person is no longer here - right?

Right...I wanted a photo of someone in uniform, but the only thing I had handy was a photo of Isaac in his Halloween sailor suit when he was about 2.
Flowers are a traditional metaphor for Youth. He's fallen, as are the dead blooms.
I was undecided about whether to include the flowers or just the headless stems; the photo and frame were a (relatively) last-minute addition.
It was set up in a small box with some white tissue; shot it outside in bright sun (leaning it against my car).

Of course, if I could ever get off the soapbox for even one week I've now thought up some song titles which would make dandy photos, although I already gave the best one away in a forum post...hmmm...something about "loose lips..."

Thanks again for the comments.

Too Many Goldfish Martinis
by spiderman

Comment:
Now that the voting's over I think you should touch-up a hi-res version and make a print...maybe a thin orange strip and a thinker black border would work. It's a great idea I predict will be imitated soon...

Knights In White Satin
by jmsetzler

Comment:

Originally posted by Gracious: John, This is the song my husband and I wanted for our first dance, at our wedding. It was a little complicated for a quartet, so we settled on Color My World, by Chicago. Moody Blues were our favorite group though. Good image.

Gee...I always found it relatively easy to play...if you're interested I'll post a couple of versions you can download -- send me an email.

John, beautiful photo. The actual title is spelled "Nights" but I also would have named this photo as you did...

Love Potion #9
by CreativeFlyPhoto

Comment:
It would be harder to photograph, but I think it's supposed to be black...

"Needles and Pins"
by JMS

Comment:
Hate to be technical, but I don't see the needle in the pinstack...

With love..
by PaulMdx

Comment:
Unless we're thinking of different songs, I think you have those lines reversed...still a good idea.

Little Boxes
by myqyl

Comment:
Hmmm...I could have photographed the actual homes that song was inspired by...