They're Back

By Mike Melnotte

3 Mar 2013

Bright color and repetitive shapes in any setting will always catch the eye. It just so happens that here, it's sugary marshmallow bunnies, better known as Peeps.

Since the kids love them, we've started to make this an annual photo tradition, much like the Washington Post's Peep diorama contest. Personally, the taste is not my cup of tea, but it's now a solid challenge to see what we can come up with to make an image. With the reflection of the sugar crystals and the bright colors, it can get a bit tricky in pp with saturation, vibrancy and brightness. Nevertheless... a challenge is a challenge. Do it for the children, won't you?

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13 responses

diana a gave props (3 Mar 2013):
great original photo essay!!
Donna Mullins gave props (18 Mar 2013):
The little guys never looked better. Such creative ideas and expertly photographed . VERY nice job Mike! Voted AND nominated!
James Wiley gave props (19 Mar 2013):
Love what you've done here Mike, works so well as an essay!
James Wiley gave props (19 Mar 2013):
Voted 'Yes!'
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (19 Mar 2013):
beyond fabulous - love - my vote!
Mike Melnotte said (19 Mar 2013):
Thanks to all for the kind comments and to Donna for the nomination!
Bailey Cooper said (22 Mar 2013):
Who doesn't love Peeps. The tradition at our house is to microwave them. I'm not going to tell you what happens. That would ruin it. But your kids will die laughing. Great images, particularly the dealer.
Donna Mullins gave props (24 Mar 2013):
WOO HOO!! Congrats Mike! AWESOME!
JPG gave props (24 Mar 2013):
Congrats on being The Story of the Week!
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (25 Mar 2013):
thrilled to see this fantastic creative fun series get story of the week - CONGRATS!
John Linton gave props (29 Mar 2013):
Hell YEAH! Rad!
John Linton gave props (29 Mar 2013):
Congrats on making Story of the Week!
Felicia gave props (31 Mar 2013):
Awesome job, congratulations on story of the week!