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alfredo

(60,150 posts) Tue Sep 1, 2015, 04:35 PM Sep 2015

September contest theme is, Another Roadside Attraction.* [View all]

Last edited Sun Sep 13, 2015, 12:05 PM - Edit history (1)

Entries will open on September 14, and will run for one week. Prelim voting and final voting will be three days each.

"Roadside attraction" as defined for this contest is, a small independent business along the the roadway. The more quirky and kitschy the better. Keep editing to the minimum. Enjoy

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****** September contest theme is, Another Roadside Attraction.******* [View all] alfredo Sep 2015 OP

I think I need another hint. Solly Mack Sep 2015 #1

GOT IT! elleng Sep 2015 #2

If you live by the coast or near a lake, there should be some picturesque shops alfredo Sep 2015 #14

Uh oh Tom Kitten Sep 2015 #3

Lost your digital virginity to a caveman. alfredo Sep 2015 #5

Brings back memories. Binkie The Clown Sep 2015 #7

memories! Tom Kitten Sep 2015 #10

Grants Pass Old Codger Sep 2015 #11

You've done it Mira Sep 2015 #4

Thanks. It's a Tom Robbins novel. alfredo Sep 2015 #9

For me Mira Sep 2015 #12

Skinny legs and all was really good too. alfredo Sep 2015 #13

Makes me want to dig CC Sep 2015 #6

It's a good reason to hit the secondary roads near you. alfredo Sep 2015 #8

We have an unfair advantage here in Flori-duh Lorien Sep 2015 #15

That's OK, as long as you don't abuse it. alfredo Sep 2015 #16

You really do! mnhtnbb Sep 2015 #20

It doesn't have to be a business. It could be a yard decorated with concrete statues and such. alfredo Sep 2015 #26

Cool. bluedigger Sep 2015 #17

I'll have to dig out my photo Blue_In_AK Sep 2015 #18

That's the spirit. alfredo Sep 2015 #19

Sounds good! Agschmid Sep 2015 #21

I might have mine already Mira Sep 2015 #22

I can't wait to see the entries. I love the little store. So comforting. alfredo Sep 2015 #23

great theme fizzgig Sep 2015 #24

You don't even need to leave the city limits to find some good subjects alfredo Sep 2015 #25

What's the policy on post-processing? Binkie The Clown Sep 2015 #27

That's fine. Editing within reason is OK with me. alfredo Sep 2015 #28

I'll go ahead and submit it when the time comes, and if it's over the top Binkie The Clown Sep 2015 #29

Antique/sepia leaves the image generally intact. Turning it into a fractal would be too much. alfredo Sep 2015 #30

Tough one so far... But I've got some going. Agschmid Sep 2015 #31

Easy is boring. alfredo Sep 2015 #32

I traveled for 18 hours on Friday. I got my entry and then some. Solly Mack Sep 2015 #36

Alfredo Mira Sep 2015 #33

It doesn't matter, it just has to be interesting. alfredo Sep 2015 #34

Mira's question is also my question today. Because do I have kitsch! Solly Mack Sep 2015 #35

A roadside attraction doesn't have to be kitsch, but any attraction, profound or profane is OK. alfredo Sep 2015 #37

Well, OK. I separate kitsch from primitive art. Solly Mack Sep 2015 #38

I can't wait to see these little pieces of America. alfredo Sep 2015 #39