I for one, was and am willing to sink pretty damn low. I can't wait to see what these other certifiably insane folks did today.
Mike WJ, Ziva, 00dozo, Bryan, Elizabeth A., John Nonamedufus, Katherine, Kristen, LaughingMom, Malisa, Mariann, Meleah, Mo, Nicky & Mike, Nora, and Tanya.
Tomorrow's prompt is: Nude. Before you get the least bit excited, remember this: I am a northern New Englander.
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I wanted to photograph my complete collection of dental hygiene gadgets and gizmos including, but not limited to my Waterpik, dental floss, dental picks, night guard, morning toothpaste, evening toothpaste, my rarely-used attachment to our electric toothbrush, etc., ad nauseum. Since the prompt was singular and specific and I didn't want to break the rules again, I left it at this.
You're welcome.
Best photo thus far...really.
ReplyDeleteThe insane people (person) is the one who came up with this theme. :)
I am postponing a dental appointment...don't remind me. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, it's a toothbrush.
ReplyDeleteWhat? You were expecting it to dance or something? I'm pretty terrified that someone will have taken a shot of themselves brushing their teeth with the toothpaste dripping out of their mouth. Why? Because that was my first thought.
ReplyDeleteOh don't do that. It only gets worse the longer you wait. Why do you think I have so many dental hygiene products?
ReplyDeleteAgreed. And we all know where to point fingers on that one. The problem with pointing one finger is that 4 are pointing back at myself. I'm the jackass willing to not only photograph but post this damn thing. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou took this photo without using a macro lens? Nice going. :) Also, it's very pretty. For a toothbrush.
ReplyDeleteWow that's the best shot of a toothbrush I've seen today. That's a money shot, to be sure. You should work for Oral B.
ReplyDeleteI love that you even went to the trouble to make this interesting. Maybe you should send it to MWJ so he can poke his eye out for picking the topic. Because that's what he could do. Poke his eye out.
ReplyDeleteYep, I did. Thanks for noticing. You do not want to know how many shots I took to find one that worked.
ReplyDeleteFor a toothbrush.
Also, I'm loving that you're actually posting "pretty toothbrush" on every post ~ just like you said you wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteThanks dufus. I took a ton of shots (as Ziva pointed out, I'm not using a macro lens). I really wanted the line to lead to the head. Oral-B would probably want the line to lead to their branding. While I did shoot that line too, it was nowhere near as, um, interesting(?) as this.
ReplyDeleteUnbeknownst to most of you, I'm using this 30 days of hell to practice different techniques to take out into the world to shoot WHATEVER THE HELL I WANT TO!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should do just as you suggested because I agree: he certainly could use a good eye-poking.
well it looks like you still have good bristles on there so you are probably good....nice perspective on it...
ReplyDeleteEvocative, I love the color and focus.
ReplyDeleteWell, as toothbrushes go, this has got to be one of the best shots of the day. And I'm not being snarkastic. Really! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat is one fine toothbrush, my friend.
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Well, since I actually posted a photo of my gross toothbrush, I might as well go through with it all. Plus, everyone else's toothbrushes really are prettier than mine..
ReplyDeleteIt's a very nice photo! Actually, the best I've seen anywhere of a toothbrush. Still, the theme does not work for me on this one.
ReplyDeleteMy last thought before going to bed last night was, "are we really going to go around commenting on each other's toothbrushes tomorrow?"
ReplyDeleteAnd so here we are. :)
What? What? You took a friggin' toothbrush and made it into a work of art! How in the heck do you do this day after day? Don't you get tired of being fabulous? Dang!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha!
ReplyDeleteThis. Made. My. Day! I wish I could call you so you could hear just how loud I'm laughing right now.
ReplyDeleteI never even gave that part of it a thought. Now, I can't believe we've gone and done it.
Tired? ME? TIRED? I'm so frakkin' exhausted with this whole thing I just want to curl up into a little ball and sleep for weeks.
ReplyDeleteAnd poke Mike's eyes out with a toothbrush. Because that's what we should all do. Poke Mike's eyes out with our toothbrushes.
you just crack me up! i'm really gonna mourn when you finish this ranting...
ReplyDeleteI really liked that yours is black and white. I've never seen that color combination around here.
ReplyDeleteYep, this is my day in the sun. Man, am I thrilled about that.
ReplyDeleteIt never occurred to me that we would be running around looking at each other's toothbrushes and actually leaving comments. Someone pointed that out and I still can't stop laughing.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteLinda, it didn't work for anyone. Ziva's rants are the real deal. We are all mailing our toothbrushes to Mike so he can poke his eye out with them. Because that's what he needs. A good eye poking.
ReplyDeleteI'll find something else. There's gotta be another silly challenge out there somewhere. One that doesn't involve toothbrushes.
ReplyDeleteBrand spanking new. Just in time for the prompt. Isn't that convenient?
ReplyDeleteIf I'm brutally honest I 'd vote for you as the winner of this non-contest, but it's not a contest...seriously everything you produce is world-class, even of a toothbrush. I didn't know you or visit this blog before this thing, but I'm hoping to see more of your photos. Gifted you are, gifted :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't expect that photo to be nearly as cool as it is. Well done.
ReplyDelete"Shoot" things, hunh...VERY interesting...I think I might have some ideas...
ReplyDeleteThanks Liza. It's the weirdest thing I've ever shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mo. I'm hoping to keep up with you as well. Your sense of irony is such fun.
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, you have a WaterPik? *Prrr*
ReplyDeleteNow see, that's a damn good photograph of a toothbrush, folks. Someone -- in this case, Cheryl -- got over her feeling that is a "really idotic prompt" and focused on the task at hand, capturing a simple, every day item in a way that sheds new light on its existence.
Okay, even I'm not buying that last part.
But it is a really good photo of a toothbrush.
Yeah, and for every one you point at me, I'm going to four -- maybe five, if you count the thumb -- back at you. Nobody's going to beat me in a finger war. I'll escalate the thing right into Armageddon.
ReplyDeleteDammit! Why didn't you, Cheryl? Why is everybody so hung up on this theme? It's filled with potential.
ReplyDeleteThey're trying to promote peaceful inter-racial relations in Finland.
ReplyDeleteI neither want, nor need, my eye poked out. That's why I hate birds. Because that's what birds do. They poke your eyes out.
ReplyDeleteDon't say spanking around Ziva.
ReplyDeleteJust sayin'.
Did someone mention spanking?
ReplyDeleteYou may have plateaued with this shot, Cheryl, but it'll long be remembered.
ReplyDeleteNO!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to pose them erotically, remember? Do you people EVER listen to ANYTHING I say? We might as well be married, I swear.
When are you going to start listening to me? I don't know how to take a self-portrait!
ReplyDeleteThat's good since Finland is such a hotbed of, um, well, it's a hot bed.
ReplyDeleteNot out, just poked. Because that's what cranky bloggers do. They send their toothbrushes to Colorado to poke at your eyes.
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, Ziva, yes someone did.
ReplyDeletePlat-freakin'-teaued? You have not seen the last 4 days of magnificence yet. How can you presume to believe this is my plateau? I'm going to fly before this thing is over.
ReplyDeleteWe started this long before you decided you were going to pose them erotically. You can do both.
ReplyDeleteHah! You've finally worn yourself out or wound down or taken a valium.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a Waterpik and it doesn't go near anyone's mouth except mine. Don't be Prrr-ing at me, Bozo.
It's a damn fine photograph depicting a really idiotic prompt.
You point an arm at me, my friend, and I'll point a leg at you. I have legs that go on forever.
ReplyDeleteHah! Might there perhaps be a trip to Finland in your future? ;)
ReplyDeleteAm I invited to the wedding?
ReplyDeletePerfect! I'll go get my paddle.
ReplyDeleteIs this an invitation to your elopement????
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! We're going to marry on the same day, at the same place, at the same time as you & M. Won't he be thrilled?
ReplyDelete::thinking about what it would feel like to be married to a schizophrenic::
ReplyDeleteAre they sawn halfway through?
ReplyDeleteWith a camera? Pointed at yourself?
ReplyDeleteI think pretty much everybody's going to Finland for Ziva's wedding at this point.
ReplyDelete*doing that hand-on-the-nose thing the stupid Three Stooges do*
ReplyDelete*pulls up an uncomfortable chair*
ReplyDeleteTake a picture of that, too, will you?
ReplyDelete*It's exciting. I can write you love poems. Roses are red, violets are blue, I am schizophrenic, and so am I.*
ReplyDelete*P.S. -- Why are we communicating telepathically? I'm worried that everybody can read our thoughts.*
I accept that as a compliment.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
Irony? I've yet to understand the term. Ironically that doesn't particularly matter, by which I mean it does, but I'm confused now. I did think though that considering the lowliness of today's theme you did us all proud.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were just going to poke my eyes. Now it's clear you meant poke them out. You're a bird in woman's clothing, aren't you?
ReplyDeleteYou hope that waterpik only goes in your mouth. But you don't really know where it goes. Think about that the next time you use it.
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, Michael, yes I am. I am a many-feathered woman.
ReplyDeleteI was referring to your sense of humor and irony in your posts. Each day is a surprise and truly a delight.
ReplyDeleteI will not go down this path. I will not go down this path.
ReplyDeleteWait, what? Aren't you wearing your tinfoil beanie? No one can read my thoughts since I've had mine on all day.
ReplyDeleteYou're so vain, you probably think this whole theme is about you...
ReplyDeleteThat's probably for the best. And cheaper than flying.
ReplyDeleteExactly. I can't figure out my droid smartypants phone.
ReplyDeleteDear gawd no! A little nibbled, but definitely not sawn.
ReplyDeleteDepending on which thread you're in, this could work. The more violent threads? Not so much.
ReplyDeleteMichael's waiting, Ziva...
ReplyDelete::pulls up comfy chair to watch::
ReplyDeleteI'll have to have someone else do that. SOMETIME IN MAY!
ReplyDeletei like blue, it's a pretty colour for a toothbrush! this meme is insane, and you just do it so well!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat angle!
ReplyDeleteThat's because I'm certifiable. I've finally found my niche: insane 30 day challenges.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nora. It's the only thing I could do with this since I don't have a cat.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was actually WOW. What a spectacular photo!
ReplyDeleteOhh yeah, M will love it. In fact, I'm almost positive that the guy running out of my apartment, ranting about the most stupid idea for a wedding ever isn't M.
ReplyDeleteWell, Michael, I think I've left you waiting long enough. Let's get started. *swings the paddle*
ReplyDeleteThese are my choices? Having a 700 guest wedding, or televise the damn thing to keep people from rioting?? I am so screwed.
ReplyDeleteYep, pretty much.
ReplyDeleteHey, guess who just showed up at my place? You never told me how handsome he is.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you shot the toothbrush with the narrow focus on only the bristles. And I love the search tools words!
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. I've shot some interesting things in my life, but this is quite possibly the most inane.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photograph! You put in great focus on the most important part of the toothbrush. I have to say, I am quite happy that you managed to take a really good photo of one of the most important tools of maintaining our dental hygiene. They are our teeth saviors and they deserve to be given much attention and credit. I’d have to commend you for that. Thumbs up! :D
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Yep, this is my day in the sun. Man, am I thrilled about that.
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