The story behind the picture....

04/13/2006 03:09:49 PM · #1

OK, I thought this might be a fun little exercise in creativity. Make up a story to describe the last picture posted in this thread. It can be anything... such as how was the picture captured... what events lead up to the capture... what was the photographer thinking when they took the picture. Obviously you're telling a story for an image that's not yours so it should make for some interesting results. Once you've told your story, select one of your images for the next person to write a story about. Word of caution... don't use an image you have an emotional attachment to... Knowing this group, the stories could become rather risque ;-) I'll make the first "sacrifice"

Maybe this will help dust off some old images of ours and possibly generate some comments. Have fun!!!

04/13/2006 03:14:05 PM · #2

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

"Hello! My name is Duke and I'm a cross-dresser. Attending these sessions is a condition of my probation. I've been a cross-dresser ever since I was stuck on hind teat as a puppy. I'm ashamed of my "perversion" but I can't help myself. With God's grace, I can put these impure urges behind me and be the stud I've always dreamed of being. I love you all! Mwah!"

Here's Karma for a return engagement; she supports Duke in his quest to reform.

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 15:16:01.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

04/13/2006 03:17:50 PM · #3

ROFLMAO!!! That's exactly what I was hoping for!!! Great job Robert!!!

dolphnz8

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/13/2006 03:31:37 PM · #4

Hello, My name is Karma, formerly known as Carl, that is, before my sex change. I understand Duke's need to come to terms with his inner-self, the feelings of wanting to fit in and be accepted by all dog-kind. We are who we are, and I hope by our meeting will encourage him to stand up and be proud to wear his red high heels!!! As for me, I now pose for Candid shots for photography challenges.

I'd like you to meet my friends..

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

04/13/2006 03:41:50 PM · #5

Originally posted by dolphnz8:

I'd like you to meet my friends..

I can't help myself, I have to respond to this:

Woke up this morning in a piss-poor mood,
looked in my mirror and said, "Oh, dude!"
It's a bad-hair day, and I'm telling it straight;
sometimes you're fisherman, sometimes you're bait,
and sometimes you're everything bad that can happen,
all sad manner of kickin' and slappin',
and that's just something you gotta work though,
so Boo Hoo! Dump on You!

jejejeâ�¢

I won't add my own picture to this, someone else should do their own story. Great shot!

R.

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 15:42:25.

dolphnz8

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/13/2006 04:17:26 PM · #6

Bear...excellent!!!! What a fun thread!!! Who's next ?!!

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

04/13/2006 04:22:48 PM · #7

Originally posted by dolphnz8:

Bear...excellent!!!! What a fun thread!!! Who's next ?!!

I guess it has to be me; I'll stop responding so others can get their chance. Here's a good one to write a "story" on; somneone knock your socks off with it :-) It's already titled to give direction to the very sad story, jejejeâ�¢

UNTITLED

Canon EOS-20D

04/13/2006 04:31:49 PM · #8

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by dolphnz8:
Bear...excellent!!!! What a fun thread!!! Who's next ?!!

I guess it has to be me; I'll stop responding so others can get their chance. Here's a good one to write a "story" on; somneone knock your socks off with it :-) It's already titled to give direction to the very sad story, jejejeâ�¢

R.

Our love was true, but you were different.
They tried to seperate us without repent.
With malicious intent they finally drove you out.
Into the cold unforgiving you were sent.
On your heels I went.
Now forever, together we will be.

04/13/2006 04:34:35 PM · #9

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

It was the love that was never meant to be... everyone knows woodies get stiff unless they are constantly on the move. In her state of grief when he left, she decided to wait on the pond knowing one day he would return. Unfortunately winter set in and in her undying love she patiently waited on the pond... It froze trapping her in it's icey grip. On woodies return he found her... his rage melting the ice and freeing her. But alas... it was too late to save her....

edit... crap too slow... thought I'd leave the story anyway... it's a real tear jerker

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 16:35:20.

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

04/13/2006 04:39:03 PM · #10

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

oh, gawd, I'm weeping... snif...

R.

joynim

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

04/13/2006 05:24:54 PM · #11

There is no story as the photographer is dead!

kari1

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

Panasonic DMW-LTZ10 1.5x Teleconverter

04/13/2006 05:47:10 PM · #12

As she took off from her corner of the world to create a new view to her mothers ... only to find that there was yet another ocean ...

LucidLotus

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/13/2006 06:57:25 PM · #13

Oh, it had start off innocently enough, but that quick jaunt to the local corner store started something neither of them could have imagined. Now a year later after countless contests (327 to be exact) including chess matches, connect four tournaments, Twister jamboris, soccer shootouts, hockey shootouts, even seeing who could go the furthest on a dry slip 'n slide, the decision would be made. From best 2 out of 3 to best 327 out of 328, Tommy was finally in the lead and this time there wouldn't be a 329. As the wind ruffled his hair, as the cheers from those who'd been following their seemingly never-ending contest filled his ears, as his sailboat powered closer to the finish line, a satisfied smile crossed his lips.

Fair and square, that last pack of Twinkies would finally be his.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

04/14/2006 08:57:58 AM · #14

Originally posted by LucidLotus:

After a successful transpecies operation performed by the notable Dr. Doolittle, Bob ponders his years of counciling yet to come. Although he was the most beautiful pink flamingo in all of Florida, the stigma of being "pink" was more than he could bear. In his quest to become more "macho", Bob had Dr. Doolittle perform the series of painful operations over 3 years. Once he woke up from the anesthesia he was happy that he could now sit in a pile of branches undetected. Months later he realized he had made the wrong choice... "Why oh why did I not go for the most "macho" representation available.... Why oh why did I not become an eagle"

Bankrupt and on the verge of a total mental breakdown, Bob is now left with only one option... Psychotherapy.

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

04/14/2006 10:16:47 AM · #15

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

The war for man kind had raged for many decades...and now it was done. The fight thru time had finally come to an end as the cyborg from the not so distant future slowly melted and became one with the earth, never to be seen again...or so it would seem...stay tuned for our next exciting series, "Terminator XIV, I'll Be Back, You Ole Wipper Snapper"

Gatorguy

Nikon D700

04/14/2006 10:36:14 AM · #16

â��Just one more runâ�� Herb Johnson said to Martha, his wife of fifty-three years. â��And Friday I retire. Fourty-two years of railroading is enough for one man.â�� With that, he kissed Martha on the cheek and headed out the door.

Martha smiled, imagining all the happy times they would spend together in retirementâ�¦

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

04/14/2006 10:45:11 AM · #17

Ever since Alison and Ali Gator had been on Jerry Springer shortly after their marriage she knew life would never be the same. After years of secrecy they had finally come out and come out with a vengeance - infront of 10 million viewers on prime time TV! The question on Alison's mind was how the world would react to the exciting news of her pregnancy...

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(As I no longer have a portfolio I've chosen one of my long time favourites)

Message edited by author 2006-04-14 10:47:08.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

04/14/2006 12:48:39 PM · #18

Originally posted by Kavey:

Realizing the tiny little windshield wipers on the headlights did such an outstanding job of keeping the lights free of dead bug goo, Mercedes Benz unveils their new and controversial hood ornament "The Fly Catcher". Millions of dollars and thousands of man hours went into the design and development of this 200 lb bug eliminator. The greatest obstacle they had to overcome was the theft-deterrent system. Given the size of the hood ornament, the engine size had to be reduced by 75% to allow room inside the compartment for the hood ornament to fully retract. Despite it's appearance it is suprisingly aerodynamic and actually improves fuel economy by 0.05%. This new and controversial method of protecting the driver from staring at dragonfly intestines at 80mph has been called innovative and ground-breaking by many enthusiasts while critics feel it will be the undoing of this well-respected car manufacturer.

eschelar

Canon EOS-7D

04/14/2006 01:15:23 PM · #19

Jimmy had been excited all evening about his first closing shift at the Starbucks, but only he knew what was really exciting about the promotion.

He was finally being let in on the real 'Starbucks Secret'. Each manager was provided with a small allowance of 'Special Sugar' to help 'boost sales' and 'increase customer loyalty'. After a quick sample for himself to make sure it was the 'real thing', he began to truly understand why Starbucks has become such a phenomenon.

His closing shift chores quickly became much less menial and amidst his enjoyment of what had previously been viewed as tedium, he began to notice certain oddities. There were even helpers that were literally crawling out of the woodwork and decor helping things go more enjoyably.

He could hear the little tunes they sung in tiny high pitched voices as they turned work into play in the late nite cafe.

Smiling, he realized how much he was going to enjoy this new privelege and placed three more balls of the 'Starbucks Special Sugar' into the mixing area and watched as his helpers playfully got started spreading the addiction...

Edit to add thumbnails. I can't pick, so I'll leave that to you.

Message edited by author 2006-04-14 13:17:35.

04/14/2006 04:01:37 PM · #20

Originally posted by eschelar:

Years after leaving the nuclear power plant, John had a very uneasy feeling that he had forgotten about an item he had "borrowed" from his previous employer. The fatigue and decrease in vision should've been the first clue, but he simply thought it was from too many nights watching the computer screen on "rollover" night. When the hair loss started, he became very concerned then late one Sunday night shortly after midnight when the "Glow in the Dark" challenge was announced he had his "Eureka" moment.... The book sitting right there on his desk between his Canon users manual and his "Adobe for Dummies" book was the book with the secret compartment that contained the uranium he planned on using as a WMD against all SC everywhere.

OK guys... I'm runnin out of images, I know we have some creative people here... show your stuff!!!

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

04/14/2006 04:12:05 PM · #21

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

Stolen Byzantine Mosaic Recovered

Reuters â�� 04/13/06

Police in Key West, Florida reported today that they had recovered the famous "Madonna and Child" mosaic that disappeared without trace 3 years ago from the tiny church of Santa Sophia on the Island of Kerkoutahyplos in the Adriatic Sea.

Investigators had been unable to locate the missing artwork, which was unsurprising since it had been pried tile-by-tile from the walls of the church. However, an anonymous tipster in Key West alerted the police to this suspicious Alfa Romeo, which was traced to its owner, Mikel Krystopfer, through DMV records. When further investigation revelealed that he had spent the summer at Kerkoutahyplos 3 years ago, a warrant was procured and Mr. Krystopfer was arrested.

see sidebar for more on this story, including interviews with art conservators discussing the likelihood that the mosaic can ever properly be restored.

R.

Message edited by author 2006-04-14 22:45:16.

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/14/2006 05:33:20 PM · #22

Snagged this brute as we were returning from a fruitless day of sea angling. We came upon the critter floating in the water as we neared the dock. What a battle it was to get this monster aboard! We had it stuffed and it can be seen at number two Fruit Loop in Hampstead. The real muscle for this capture was Heinie Schneider who lives over on Wistful Vista...stop over and see us some time!

Next!

Givemeashot

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

04/14/2006 05:37:40 PM · #23

One day Me and some of my friends went out just like we always do. I pulled in to the dock witht his huge fish and this idiot on the dock looks at us all and i kid you not he ask " You all catch that fish?" I looks at him and then looked at the camera and said "Nope....We talked him into giving up....." Here's you sign... Joke by: Bill Engvall. i tweaked it a little....

Message edited by author 2006-04-14 17:41:54.

Gatorguy

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

04/15/2006 01:35:07 AM · #24

Scientists are examining a newly hatched baby bird that accidentally ingested a small amount of a "nutritional suppliment" it found in the back yard of San Fransico slugger Barry Bonds.
Reportedly, the bird is capable of running 87 mph and jumping over three-story buildings.
When queried about the substance, Bonds, in an act of frustration, tipped an ESPN news truck on it's side.

I Enjoy Ham