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# 215 The Daily Grind
Posted By: Arjay Bee, 08-12-2012, 07:37 PM

Welcome to another Weekly Challenge!

Olympics are over so we are all back to the reality of everyday existence and the daily grind of life including watching the regular TV programming and news broadcasts without uplifting sports performances and medal events.

This week's challenge is to depict a banal or humdrum aspect of your daily grind in such a way as we can experience your humdrum and feel uplifted by the circumstances of our own lives. Possibly the depiction will be a reminder for us to see the essential ideal form even amongst the commonplace.

Could be at work, could be at home, could be the commute...

This weekly challenge is particularly suited for those people that say they do not have a 'picturesque' subject in easy reach.

Challenge ends Tuesday August 21st at midnight EST Australia.

Have fun and make my job judging really difficult!

The fine print....
1. Post ONE photo (max 1024x1024).
2. The photo must portray an interpretation of the theme.
3. Post your single picture in this thread. If it's not obvious, explain what motivated you to take the picture and/or how you feel it represents the weekly theme.
4. The challenge is interactive. Any response is welcome.
5. The judge will pick the WINNERS and choose one of them to be the judge for the next week.
6. This challenge closes after 7 days, then allows for a day for the judge to choose the winners.
7. Any Pentax (or Samsung DSLR) camera will do.
8. Pictures can be from any time frame, not just within the week of the current theme.
9. In case the winner of a challenge is unable to become the judge for the next challenge, the winner will PM the #2 winner and pass the baton to that person to be the judge.

Previous 12 Challenge Subjects: 203 - Two of a Kind, 204 - Beyond the Beauty Strip, 205 - Color Monochromes, 206 - Electricity, 207-Stop Action, 208-The path of water, 209 - Song Lyrics, 210 - Center It, 211-Abandoned, 212 - Trees, 213 - Fences, 214 - Physical Strain



For example, the kitchen sink...

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08-14-2012, 09:00 PM   #16
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Day 185 of 185 ending school year 2011-2012.


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I'm a lucky guy. I get to play with the largest electric train set in the world...The NYC Subway System! I actually do warranty analysis and logistics for Subway car manufacturer Kawasaki, but I'm always stationed in one subway yard or another. I'm currently in the Coney Island Yard which is the largest light rail yard in the country. Anyway, took this shot one foggy morning in May as the Train Crews were walking to their trains prior to the morning rush.


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What a great theme this week and awesome interpretations of it so far.
This is what came to mind for me immediately.

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Half way through the challenge and we are getting many glimpses into each others' routines - look forward to getting more however so keep them coming...

08-18-2012, 09:38 AM   #20
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The Daily Grind

How many times a day do we go to the "fridge" open it and then walk away without getting anything.If this is hum drum and routine for us how do you think the poor "Fridge fairy " feels being confined in a cubicle day in and day out looking at the same items and then seeing us just standing there staring into space and then leaving empty handed.--charliezap

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QuoteOriginally posted by charliezap Quote
How many times a day do we go to the "fridge" open it and then walk away without getting anything.If this is hum drum and routine for us how do you think the poor "Fridge fairy " feels being confined in a cubicle day in and day out looking at the same items and then seeing us just standing there staring into space and then leaving empty handed.--charliezap

Charlie, glad to see the Guiness next to the prune juice.
08-19-2012, 10:46 AM   #22
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08-19-2012, 03:46 PM   #23
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The commute:
The road below is a major thoroughfare, at rush hour. Fortunately I only have to travel it for a shot stretch.

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There is no greater daily grind than from the brave folks that are being treated at the McLaren Cancer Treatment Center in Clarkston, Michigan. This is the 'Hope Rock' that begins the trail through the Memorial & Healing Garden.
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Last call for images for this challenge- closes in 12 hours from this post time!
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I'm the third entry from Calgary this challenge!

This is my first challenge entered. And judging but what I've been seeing. I ain't winning!!

Some awesome shots guys!
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Weekly contest closed - results posted here .

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