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Vote for a November theme

E-MAIL|LINK|COMMENTS (16) Posted by Teresa Hanafin, Boston.com Staff October 16, 2008 08:30 AM

Moving right along to our next contest ... still just one competition, but I'm hoping to add a second category and contest in December. Meanwhile, try these themes on for size:

One of them suits the month; the others are just interesting.

As always, I'd love to hear your ideas for future themes. Leave a comment below.

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16 comments so far...

Togetherness
Antique Autos
Parades
Locations
Black/White
Jobs

Posted by Joan S October 16, 08 04:17 PM

Celestial
Pain
Love

Posted by djscoe944 October 17, 08 06:21 AM

monochromatic
movement
overexposed/underexposed

Posted by stb October 17, 08 09:08 AM

random act of kindness
pure joy

Posted by suecate October 17, 08 09:20 AM

Hidden corners
Back alleys
Piercings
Silly Public Officials

Posted by sam October 17, 08 10:58 AM

hardship and sorrow: to remind us that, even though times are tough right now, there are others who are worse off.

Posted by bab October 17, 08 11:16 AM

Black and White
Exotic locations
Plants and flowers
New England Events

Posted by Brian Pitcher October 17, 08 11:23 AM

Cool reflections
Food
Home
In-between seasons
Unexpected beauty

Posted by Anonymous October 17, 08 04:00 PM

HOW ABOUT REAL UPCLOSE AND PERSONAL... Im thinking so close you cant tell what the object is!

Posted by mik October 18, 08 10:38 AM

Sports
Portraits
Holidays (Thanksgiving or Xmas or Chanukkah)
Family reunions
Rough weather

Posted by Chris October 22, 08 09:01 PM

Refreshing
Seasonal
Simplicity
Collage
Parts
Entrance

Posted by kseiffer October 23, 08 09:13 AM

Fog
Happy Bride
Wildlife in New England
Blue Skies
Sailors Take Warning

Posted by funkykoi October 27, 08 06:15 PM

Street photography

Posted by Jake Hanson October 29, 08 11:08 PM

Hi Teresa,
A few suggestions:
Sunsets
Cloud formations
Historic buildings
Snowstorms
Beach scenes (no people; just shoreline and water)
Old tools (that granddad and/or dad had)
A meal on a plate

Posted by Carmen A. Restivo November 3, 08 03:45 PM

Cold
Hungry
Dark
Strong

Posted by Billy November 6, 08 08:19 PM

Thanks for the review!

Posted by cp May 29, 09 05:32 AM

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