The Crying Soul
by Judi

Comment:
Top three. 9

The Chosen
by mefnj

Comment:
Top three. 9

Shanghai Skyline
by sns

Comment:
My only ten.

Realities and Reflections
by Chiqui

Comment:
Is it really overly saturated there?

It seems beautiful... but I can't imagine having to live in such color! Ha!

July 4th, 1978
by Lydia

Comment:

Originally posted by oldbimmercoupe: 1. we are all earthlings living on a tiny imperiled planet; 2. empires come and go - we need not blindly pledge allegiance to ANY nation state - just temporary lines in sand. planet first. so to use your phrasing how about you leave since you put nation over planet. hm? bon voyage. sorry for being harsh here, but YOU chose a jingoist image and and even worse windy rant trying to defend it. we should be ashamed of our blood lust and our hypocrisy. ashamed of our hubris. ashamed of our empire. ashamed of our exploitation for corporate interests. we are the hypocrites and terrorists most feared by all other nations. a rogue state superpower. so please, go forth and develop a world view NOT based on exploitation but on helping this planet survive the parasite that is the human race.

Jim, I thank you for your honesty. But, the challenge topic was "Independence". TO ME, the American flag is a symbol of independence from tyranny.

If it's not one to you, that's totally okay.

I'm interested that I've offended you with my beliefs... you're welcome to your own. I did not think I gave a "windy rant", but please explain more why you think I did.

I am proud of being an American.

I'm proud of my country.

It's not a "nation over planet" thing as you responded.

It's just that... I see the American flag... with happy citizens holding it.. as... "Independence". Independence Day is a day of independence... our American celebration for ourselves.

I am NOT the "hypocrite, the "terrorist", "most feared by all other nations" as you say.

I am me.

Any country should be extremely PROUD to have me as a citizen... since I only live where I am proud to live and defend and help grow.

I notice that you don't list your country.

Where do you give your allegiance, please?

crossing-texting-should of-use it's instead of its
by mariuca

Comment:
Should HAVE "use[d] it's instead of its"...


"Should've" is a contraction for SHOULD HAVE.

So... "SHOULD OF" is an incorrect spelling for the sound of "should've" which means "should have".

Still... it's a fun image! For sure!

need i say more
by jmritz

Comment:
People do this?? I've never seen it.

I's kinda Weird. :D

The Attacker And The Attacked.
by Lydia

Comment:

Originally posted by Neat: Just curious how you did this with 1/6 shutter speed, is that a typo?? Anyway congrats on the ribbon, and sorry about the Mum in law.

Sorry, Anita! I've fixed the settings now. :)

The Attacker And The Attacked.
by Lydia

Comment:

Originally posted by mefnj: thanks for the cooment, Lydia. nice twist on the now trite "ring of fire" i love your shot, too.... i've always been a bit scared to try the burning brillow pad, afraid i'd catch myself on fire! or torch my camera!

Although it's my first time trying this steelwool thing... I totally agree that it's trite. But, we had a bunch of fun! (fire extinguisher at hand!)

Congratulations again on your BLUE ribbon win, Mark!! [user]mefnj[\user]

Your image is... amazing!!

Message edited by author 2016-07-13 00:50:00.

Sharing a Toothbrush
by geneward2

Comment:
Sharing a toothbrush is...

SO NOT COOL!!!

Thank you.