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Posted on 30/06/06 09:54:40 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Contest 103: Independence Day
Here in Britain, we celebrate July 4th as the day we finally got rid of one of our more troublesome colonies. I understand from my transatlantic friends that some recognition is given to this event in the US, as well. So here's a typical American suburban dwelling. How might the occupants mark the festivities? Alternatively, those who have seen the movie Independence Day might have other ideas... High res is here.  |
Posted on 30/06/06 8:12:06 PM |
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Pierre
Constructional Confabulator Posts: 637 Reply  |
Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
July 1st is Canada Day, which is way more important then Independance Day for us Kanucks. Let me introduce you to Frank and Gordon, our 2 beaver mascots form our national phone company ad campain. Ô Canada! PS: For those of you ignorant of my country, the thing in the back is the not-paid-yet Montreal Olympic Stadium (circa 1976) _________________ |
Posted on 30/06/06 8:15:18 PM |
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Pierre
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Mmmmh...pic not showing... New trial  _________________ |
Posted on 01/07/06 03:54:08 AM |
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raffy
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Beavers in the White House!At last!((We did win the War of 1812,after all!) _________________ Dogs have masters;Cats have staff. |
Posted on 01/07/06 10:40:34 PM |
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pauline
Centenary Challenger Posts: 213 Reply  |
Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
 Pierre I love those Beaver commericials. They are quite entertaining. I was thinking of digging out my pictures of the parliament buildings in Ottawa but all those pictures were taken in the winter. I know, I suppose I could transplant them to the white house property!
Happy Canada day to my Canadian friends! _________________ Pauline |
Posted on 02/07/06 04:23:29 AM |
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funkyjalla
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Is that day called: CanaDay? It should be  _________________ I'll never know if it was worth the pain, but I still loved it more than anything in the world - it was my life... |
Posted on 02/07/06 05:21:28 AM |
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mguyer
Incisive Incisor Posts: 799 Reply  |
Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
The wall and sculpture are part of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. I find the quotation quite profound.  |
Posted on 02/07/06 09:13:01 AM |
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Tom
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
I couldn't resist the invitation to violence. 
Slightly clearer version, click here. 204kb 
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Posted on 02/07/06 2:16:44 PM |
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lazlo
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Posted on 02/07/06 10:33:42 PM |
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Dave
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Que?  |
Posted on 02/07/06 11:17:47 PM |
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hi-liter
Pastiche Painter Posts: 108 Reply  |
Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Nice comp! Just a thought... with the strong shadow coming off the wall (cast on the grass) wouldn't there be the same coming off of the statuary as well? Pierre - nice pic, too... love how you fit the mini in there! _________________ Drawing attention to what otherwise might be overlooked... emphasizing things that matter. |
Posted on 02/07/06 11:24:06 PM |
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hi-liter
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Well, seems Tom and I took the latter option in this contest! I have no idea how mine came about... was thinking about doing something entirely different (still may) and ended up with this... (like looking through the barrel of a rifle as being fired) 
_________________ Drawing attention to what otherwise might be overlooked... emphasizing things that matter. |
Posted on 03/07/06 01:47:44 AM |
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Pierre
Constructional Confabulator Posts: 637 Reply |
Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Your image is not showing but I copied its link. Wicked stuff! I used to see things like that too when I was way younger, in the late 70's...  _________________ |
Posted on 03/07/06 05:17:28 AM |
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raffy
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Raffy's plan for world domination starts to take shape... 
Here's the link to a larger version- http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/2091/whitehousecat3502x5322ur.gif (Couldn't get a thumbnail link to upload as a live picture.) _________________ Dogs have masters;Cats have staff. |
Posted on 03/07/06 08:50:51 AM |
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hi-liter
Pastiche Painter Posts: 108 Reply |
Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Raffy should feel right at home in Washington with all the other fat cats and abundance of... well, won't say... but they're related to mice... Pierre... yeah, sometimes I have problems with the linking as well... it will come up with an 'error' page something about local host... I just 'back button' and re-try until it loads... I'll have to get a different host to link to I suppose. LOL... I was younger in the '70's too,
_________________ Drawing attention to what otherwise might be overlooked... emphasizing things that matter. |
Posted on 03/07/06 2:49:30 PM |
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raffy
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Yes,hi-liter!And he is verrry fond of mice! Love yours-tres 60's-70's! _________________ Dogs have masters;Cats have staff. |
Posted on 03/07/06 6:05:30 PM |
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Deborah Morley
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Scarlett was more than happy to be at the 1st Independence Day celebration, since the overthrow of the Yankies. Should have done it in black and white but, quite frankly my dear, I don't give a ....  |
Posted on 03/07/06 7:29:59 PM |
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Whaler
Visual Viking Posts: 330 Reply  |
Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Back to a setting of today, not as peaceful. I have named this creation "Waiting for the fireworks"  _________________ Only in my brightest moments I understand myself |
Posted on 03/07/06 8:06:48 PM |
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Whaler
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
And here's my Vibeke of the week.  _________________ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Posted on 03/07/06 8:32:23 PM |
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james
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Re: Contest 103: Independence Day
Would like to subscibe, but don't understand the procedure, Test yourself and the friday challenge. I'm a tyro and would appreciate some constuctive criticism? Currently working with the book, Edition Three. Perhaps I am addressing the wrong sourse, but there dosn't appear to be an email address. Hopeful, James 2 |
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