Fall brings the inevitable leaf changes and sweater weather I love so much and hate all at the same time. Don’t get me wrong: pulling out warm, snuggly clothing is fantastic and all, but when you add the discomfort of actually being cold, then I tend to get a little pissy.
And I don’t want to be pissy.
So how about I give away some prizes then?
Since I have been a kick ass Beta Tester for Photrade (read: my lass ass hasn’t done nearly as much as I wanted to do) they have decided to offer me three invitations to use their photo hosting service.
Leave me a comment and I’ll randomly choose three people to try out this awesome new service where you can make money on your photos. Not to brag, but I have a whole 8 cents in my account. See above: lame ass admission.
If you haven’t been taking some Fall pics yet, I hope you start because I’m having a contest to give away several HP Photo Books. Fall doesn’t just remind me of sweaters and boots, but also of Football games and walks in the park and pumpkin carving and Halloween costumes. I also think of changes and how everything morphs into one seemingly complicated mess that can look beautiful when it gets taken apart. To wit: a standard photo of my son.
It was an easy shot to get because I sat in the football stadium stands during the Homecoming game and was not allowed to sit close enough to be within earshot. I was also not allowed to look at him and give away the fact that I was his mother. Better still, if Mason caught me turning my head to the left where he was sitting then I would be completely off his planet until he begins to collect Social Security and not a moment sooner.
What’s a mom to do?
She is to put on her 75-300 mm lens, wait until her son gets up and starts to dress appropriately for the halftime show (Hello, cute adorable little beret that goes with the matching red outfit! I love you!) and takes out his trumpet and then SNAP, get a good shot of her growing boy.
This will ever remind me of Fall now.
So, the contest is: find a great picture you’ve taken that reminds you of Fall and send it to me with a description of why it screams FALL or AUTUMN (because honestly, Autumn is really a much prettier word) and you can win one of these. If you have a blog I will link to you, but it’s not necessary. Contest closes next Monday.
If you feel like you just. can’t. wait. then you can find out about getting a discount on the HP Photo Books here.
Or just enter my contest.
It’ll help me not be so pissy. That’s such an ugly word.
dawn Said,
October 22, 2007 @ 7:42 pm
I wanna membership to phototrade…please please please. I am sending you my fall photo…
Pick me Pick me…I wanna win!
Mocha Momma Said,
October 22, 2007 @ 7:45 pm
How could I say ‘no’ to you, Dawn? You’re like…the first comment and stuff. That’s gotta be worth something.
Lara Said,
October 23, 2007 @ 12:10 am
ooh, i love this contest idea! i’m totally in. sending you one now.
Belinda Said,
October 23, 2007 @ 7:35 am
I have been a lame “beta tester” for PhoTrade, too. I just haven’t been able to get really into it yet. The resolution seems off, but that doesn’t bother me too much. My biggest problem with it is that it’s just not terribly intuitive, so I need to use it more to get comfortable with it. (And I haven’t given my invites to anyone yet, either!)
angie Said,
October 23, 2007 @ 3:42 pm
I agree: pissy is an ugly word, and autumn is a pretty word, but I prefer fall, because it’s more literal, like me. Here’s a picture of two of my babies really getting into the season.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43557652@N00/1696351434/
or do I send it to your email?
Mari Ickes Said,
October 23, 2007 @ 3:52 pm
oh! pick me. I need some motivation to get back into taking more pictures!
joelle h blackstarr Said,
October 23, 2007 @ 10:12 pm
I’m not entering the contest, though I do take a good flick. I love the photo of your son. I love the pride in your “voice” when you speak of your children. I shocked my son last year when I went to pick him up from school one weekend - I hugged him, then kissed him on the cheek. He looked around to make sure that he wasn’t seen. He responded “I’ll give you that one. Next one in fifteen years, ok?” Love your site. Keep it up. Peace.
joelle h. blackstarr Said,
October 24, 2007 @ 8:52 am
Thanks! Peace.
Missy Pizzino Said,
October 24, 2007 @ 12:30 pm
Hello Mocha. I read here all the time and I have something that I want you to try!!! It’s called Mochatonix…..yes that is the real name. So every morning when I drink my mocha I think of Mocha. I have a sample pack and want to send it to you just for laughs. It’s hot chocolate flavored and it is made with total green tea. It’s awesome. Just thought you’d get a kick out of having a drink of actual mocha. Email me and I’ll send it to you.
Missy
Daisy Said,
October 24, 2007 @ 2:04 pm
I have a couple of good fall photos posted on my blog today. Does that count? I had a comp day from school and I actually went for a walk with th camera over my shoulder. Colors are slightly past peak, but who cares? I had a relaxing afternoon.
Tom Said,
October 24, 2007 @ 3:53 pm
Are you gonna let him go to band camp? Keep him away from that girl who plays the flute.
Daisy Said,
October 24, 2007 @ 6:31 pm
Tom, the girls he needs to watch are the ones who play tuba. Trust me, the low brass players know where the hot boys are. Or, um, so I’ve been told.
Mocha Momma Said,
October 24, 2007 @ 7:01 pm
I’m getting some really good pictures, people. The bar has been raised.
Tom, however, always lowers it on his way in.
“Band camp”? What is this reference, eh?
dawn Said,
October 25, 2007 @ 6:44 am
“and this one time at band camp…”
Loved American Pie–she was the best character!
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