Of the Week

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 17 Jun 2013


Photo of the Week


Feeding 1 by Lew Harford



Story of the Week Recitals Galore


Young Classical Dancer by Michele Wambaugh



Member of the Week susumu katayama


. by susumu katayama

Photo Challenge: Moments Caught

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 17 Jun 2013

"The Moment." A moment of surprise, sadness, the look on someones face at a reunion, all human reactions caught to cherish forever.



First introduction..... by Josh, Hoenie



Untitled by bryon landerman



Uppercut by Christine Lebrasseur



Untitled by Aaron Morgan



First Flight by Robert Newman



st by Antonio Perrone



Happiness all around by rinda koban



Best Friends by Jessica



Not Again by Cyle O'Donnell



once i will be a butterfly, maybe by mie cornoedus



Focs i campanes by FaLLeN GuSiLuCiUs



Holiday Romance by E1 Wall-Cough



wooHoo! by Raje Esteban



A Hard Left by Doglvr



Contact

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 12 Jun 2013

When times are hard, whether from illness, old-age, diminished mental state or otherwise, it's easy to withdraw from your social circles, turn inward and lose hope.

Deprived from interaction with family and friends you may become trapped behind an imaginary wall of glass.  Many people that feel trapped can't break through the wall, but only press their head against it in isolation, fear, and sadness; these feelings take a toll on the human psyche. But, for a few, the "will" finds a grasp and revives hope, and soon the glass is shattered and healing can begin... from the inside - outward.  So when you're faced with hard times, please take a look inward and find that shred of hope, because that is what can make all the difference in the world.



trapped by katie mcfaul




Day 18 - Wishing for rain by Lillian Reid




Sacred Shower by Chad Foreman




rain by Aloha Lavina




Deep inside...... by mukti echwantono




Mara by simone ridi


Take a look into your soul and show us your images of entrapment or isolation and what it feels like to you.  Upload and post links to your images down below in the comment box.  There are so many images through the JPG gallery that you may just want to put a collection together and if you do, please drop the link in the comment area as well


Break through the wall and show us some powerful images!!!

Of The Week

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 10 Jun 2013


Photo of the Week


Cause for Concern by Frank Somma



Story of the Week  Best Pack EVER!


My Pack by Alyson Hansen



Member of the Week  Chelsea Yarger


cool leaning by Chelsea Yarger

Photo Challenge: Dangerous Curves Ahead

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 10 Jun 2013

This Photo Challenge was all about winding, and arduous roads that we travel, streets such as Lombard Street in San Francisco, Hana Highway in Maui, Hawaii. These roads are so curvy that they make you second guess that meal you just had....but, these roads usually pay off in the views!



The Long and Winding Road by Noel Teves



Corfu Curves by Donald Garrett



Ziggy-zaggy by Grethel Ulang



long trip to.. by martin altclas



Hedley-Nickel Plate Road by Drew Makepeace



Way Down by Evelyne Schulte



Take the Road Less Traveled... by Rebecca Raber



Switched Back by Allison Macsas



Road To Heaven's Gate (China) by Andrew Dutton



Around the bend by Aaron Morgan

Other Worlds to Explore

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 5 Jun 2013

With much of the world having been already discovered and explored, modern adventurists take to the caves, spelunking, diving or ice climbing into some of the most treacherous spots on and in the earth.  There are many types of caves; ice caves, caves that animals have made into habitats, caves that are above or below the earth's surface. 

The "Everest of Caves" is Krubera-Voronya in Abkhazia in the south of Russia.  This cave is the world's deepest known cave.  The Krubera-Voronya is an astonishing 7,208 feet deep.

In San Luis Potosi, Mexico, a cave called the Cave of Swallows draws the most extreme base jumpers in the world to experience a twelve second jolt of pure adrenaline. 

If you prefer your caves underwater, there are many beautiful undersea worlds to explore, from Russia, to Mexico, to Florida and beyond.

These lucky JPGers have explored on their own and have survived with some incredible shots to tantalize the explorer in each of us...check them out!


The cave by Takis Eos



The Cave by Benny R@mirez



the Tianmen Cave by Kong Wenjing


Ice Cave by Thomas Brauer



Cave by Ricardo Ramos



Cave of Crystal by jemma jacques



Cavern Diving by Vin Weathermon



Untitled by ivo rusev

If you like to explore and are tired of simply traversing the earth's surface, try a cave....you may want to grab more than your camera, though... Consider employing an experienced guide to help ensure your safe return. 

When you get back, upload your pictures and post links in the comment area below.  Now, if you prefer to live your life vicariously through others while safely surfing through images on JPG we don't blame you one bit.  While you're on your epic browsing journey, if you see a few images you love, create a collection and post a link to share.

Start exploring!!!!

Lensbaby Winners! Up All Night Photo Challenge

Posted by Toby Morrison — 4 Jun 2013

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Best of Photo Challenge Up All Night!  We know it can be a challenge to take great images in low light conditions.  With the right amount of patience and determination even the most mundane objects can come alive at night.  We'd like to thank everyone who participated.  Congratulations to the top three photos selected by Lensbaby!  These JPGers will soon be adding a Lensbaby to their camera bag!



First Prize Winner!!! And recipient of the Composer Pro with Sweet 35


6:39PM by Wb Wilapa




Second Prize Winner!! And recipient of the Scout with Fisheye


Thrice Reflected by Bailey Cooper




Third Prize Winner! And recipient of the Spark


Kiss by Denise Regan




We also wanted to give mention to more of our favorite photos from Photo Challenge: Up All Night

Selected by JPG Staff


Lower Manhattan by Justin Bowen


 

Queen's Necklace At Night, Mumbai (India) by Sangita Rao



Marocco by night by Ben Mille



Full moon night - Kumbh Mela by Sambit Chatterjee



Transient by Kevin Raggio




Newport Bridge, no Super Moon by Steve Baker




Romantic capture by Simona Ranieri


Thank you all for the fantastic submissions and....
Congratulations to the winners!!!



Of The Week

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 4 Jun 2013

Photo of the Week


Bumble Bee by Antje Woolum



Story of the Week out the window


the bench 8 (loving) by Antonello Incagnone



Member of the Week Kenneth Boston


Untitled by kenneth boston

Photo Challenge: Sunday Mornings

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 2 Jun 2013

Sunday mornings can be spent in bed with the sun creeping through the blinds energizing your spirit. Possibly Sunday is spent having coffee and doing a crossword puzzle in the park. Some people like their Sundays to start with dressing up and going to church, followed with brunch with friends and family.


tender by Jillian Xenia



Swims with Socks by Jesse McClear



Calm Raod by Hans F. Daniel



St. Judas Tadeo Chapel by Angel Arocho



Rainy Sunday Syndrome by Kutay Akyurek



Pink Convertible by Petra Stanley



Sleeping Beauty by Jenna Herman



Untitled by K.R Pierce



Total Relaxation by Lucas



Morning by Jeremy Jones


Closed June 2, 2013

Drop of a Hat

Posted by Shayla Simmons — 29 May 2013

A tall wool hat, a tweed hat, a short little green hat...so many hats!  Hats serve a function, this is true; one is to cover an unruly mess of bed head, another is to keep your melon nice and toasty on cold winter days.  Hats, however, may be the tell tale sign of the occupation of the wearer.  While a fun, tall, white hat betrays the profession of a cook, for example, or the straw hat shades the permanent tan of a farmer.  Social rank can also be indicated.  Take the Kentucky Derby and the plethora of women who strut a gamut of cherished couture millinery

Here, in these JPG shots, are hats used for function and for fun.  There is even a bag turned upside down just for the fun of wearing a hat....who knew!


This is not my hat by Michele Zangari



Avocado Hat 2 by Adam Regan



many hats by Thelma Blizzard



Grace by Patricia Sampson



My Hat! by Anaiz iTo



The girl with hat by Mircea Marinescu



Jamie: Legend by Drew Bandy



cute as a ... by Matt Hovey



Serafina´s Bag Hat by ! Mario Scattoloni ¡


Hats come in all shapes, sizes, styles and colors, all for function and fun.  This is only a small selection of the many great hats out there, so get on board this zany hat train and put a collection together of your own to share.  Find great shots throughout the site, add them to a collection and share your link below.  If you have photographed your own hats or people wearing hats, upload and post a link below in the comment box.

My Hat Goes Off To You!

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