Chat; STRANGE IDEAS weekly comp 20th-26thAugust2012

[Beaux Reflets]

I'm still struggling to come up with an idea to photograph Chris. I guess it may end up being an edited image with a strange twist or unusual aspect.

No worries Reinardina, my madness was triggered a long time ago 

[Delamanda]

Congrats on the win Andy! 

This week's topic is certainly making me think - I might have to go and find some more Morris Dancing!

[Reinardina]

Actually saw someone yesterday whose clothing reminded me of a Morris Dancer. Shot from the hip, it is just about okay to use, if I don't find something else.

[Beaux Reflets]

Congrats on the win Andy! 

This week's topic is certainly making me think - I might have to go and find some more Morris Dancing!

Thank you Delamanda.

It's a tough one for me too; If I cannot come up with an idea, I guess I could do a  selfy   

[Reinardina]

Congrats on the win Andy! 

This week's topic is certainly making me think - I might have to go and find some more Morris Dancing!

Thank you Delamanda.

It's a tough one for me too; If I cannot come up with an idea, I guess I could do a  selfy   

That's often the last resort of many a photographer Andy, so not that unusual!
Keep thinking.

[jinky]

I`ve promised myself I`ll try and get an entry in this week and get back to some shooting.  Just need a strange idea!

[jinky]

Right all done. Hope I don`t regret this as I have not submitted my patent yet!
This is my brand new, retro  Fruti XP100 camera which is in development. Made almost entirely of fruit and driven by citric acid it is the ultimate environmentally friendly camera. Another major company asked me to work with them in development but I never work with apples.

[Hinfrance]

Brilliant !

[Reinardina]

Paul, so glad you're back in competition mood!
Not till I saw your brandnew camera design, did I realise how much I've missed your innovative entries!

[jinky]

Not so much mood as time Reinardina. I`ve had  very little time to shoot for the last 3 months with my mum still in hospital and regular trips to Newcastle. Just been doing a few weddings etc and no photography for myself so thought I`d have a laugh this week and join  in.

Shall I put you down for 100 H and make you my French importer? 

[Oldboy]

Shall I put you down for 100 H and make you my French importer? 

Only if you include a garlic bulb for the flash! 

[jinky]

Damn - I never thought of that when I was blowing out the lime for the flash!

[Reinardina]

That'll be something for the next version.

[SimonW]

My entry this week probably needs some explanation. I'm very busy, and probably lacking sufficient  imagination to think up a shot especially for this subject. Archaeology is taking up all my time. A broch has just been found nearby.  Ancient inhabitants of Scotland built these huge stone towers. (Google Broch if you need to know more.) A very strange idea given the enormous time and effort involved. Then "ours" was apparently deliberately demolished and completely obliterated. Another very strange thing to do. Speculation is that the Romans did it.

Anyway, that's why my entry is a photo of part of the excavation.

[Reinardina]

How very interesting! Wish I could come and have a look.

Well, I suppose strange ideas are strange ideas, mostly for/to other people.
Jinky's camera for instance, is a bit strange to me, but I'm sure, it's the ultimate accessory for the vegan green brigade.