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Wordless Wednesday: Too Cool for School

October 7, 2008

I loved this picture, taken by my 17-year-old son. The background, however, was a mess: two cars, a basketball goal, and the garage. I thought it was worth salvaging and having a little fun in the process.

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32 Comments »

  1. Dianne says:

    LOVE it, Dawn! That’s so much fun. The bright yellow rocks!

    Loving your pink this month. Quite nice. :D
    Diannes last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Breakfast

    October 7th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

  2. smarmoofus says:

    Ooh, that background really makes this image pop, doesn’t it?

    Happy WW!
    -smarmoofus

    smarmoofuss last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Sign Of The Times

    October 8th, 2008 at 12:38 am

  3. carrie-the gremlin wrangler says:

    good save!

    carrie-the gremlin wranglers last blog post..October: How I Love Thee

    October 8th, 2008 at 1:13 am

  4. Red Lotus Mama says:

    Great photo!

    Happy WW: http://tinyurl.com/4rpczf

    October 8th, 2008 at 1:14 am

  5. Mommy On Top says:

    Yeaaaaaah! Rock and roll! Great pic!

    Happy WW!

    Mommy On Tops last blog post..Wordless Wednesday #6 - Future rockstar sucks on his fingers

    October 8th, 2008 at 1:23 am

  6. Lisa's Chaos says:

    I think your work paid off. Fun shot now, suitable for the wall. :)
    Lisa’s Chaoss last blog post..What color would you like?

    October 8th, 2008 at 1:25 am

  7. on the Rock says:

    What a cool neat trick!

    on the Rocks last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Tickling The Ivories

    October 8th, 2008 at 2:01 am

  8. Black on Campus says:

    Awesome photo, and I think the background really makes it seem cool and otherworldly.

    Black on Campuss last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Mary McLeod Bethune, Founder of Bethune-Cookman U

    October 8th, 2008 at 3:17 am

  9. Busymama Kellie says:

    Great job with the retouch! It really pops!

    October 8th, 2008 at 6:24 am

  10. One Mom says:

    How cool is that! Could you make that into a poster?

    One Moms last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Pig Roast

    October 8th, 2008 at 6:38 am

  11. Yen says:

    Yellow rocks and so is he! Mine is posted HERE. Hope you drop by! Happy WW!~

    October 8th, 2008 at 6:46 am

  12. earthlingorgeous says:

    This photo rocks! the retouch his expression, everything! Great WW!

    earthlingorgeouss last blog post..Princess of the Balls

    October 8th, 2008 at 6:59 am

  13. Wendy says:

    Cool:)

    Wendys last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Mohawk Edition

    October 8th, 2008 at 7:37 am

  14. Steve says:

    Nice Rock face!

    - Steve

    October 8th, 2008 at 8:39 am

  15. Daily Vintage Square says:

    Have a great day!

    Please stop by both blogs for double the Wordlessness.

    http://twobarkingdogs.wordpress.com/

    http://onevintagephoto.wordpress.com/

    Daily Vintage Squares last blog post..Vintage Wordless Wednesday - Edwardian Girls Posing in Maine (early 1900’s)

    October 8th, 2008 at 9:08 am

  16. susieshomemade says:

    Dude!! Great picture!

    susieshomemades last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

    October 8th, 2008 at 9:36 am

  17. NATUI says:

    Now that is a great use of photo editing software!!! You’ve done a great job! I’m still learning, and you’ve totally inspired me. The expression on his face is just hilarious.

    NATUIs last blog post..Boredom In the Shoe Store

    October 8th, 2008 at 9:37 am

  18. Bodhi. Baby. says:

    I love it. The shirt fits his expression perfectly.

    October 8th, 2008 at 10:31 am

  19. Deanna says:

    That’s very cool! Great picture! Love the way you jazzed it up with the yellow. Much better than the garage…. Enjoy your day!

    Deannas last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

    October 8th, 2008 at 10:33 am

  20. Susanne says:

    Too fun!

    October 8th, 2008 at 11:19 am

  21. Gretchen says:

    Great shot! The background really adds to it. :)
    Gretchens last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

    October 8th, 2008 at 12:09 pm

  22. killlashandra says:

    Fun cut out. I agree it’s an awesome picture. Looks like it should be on the cover of some metal band album. ;)
    killlashandras last blog post..Wordless Wednesday-Bumblebees

    October 8th, 2008 at 12:58 pm

  23. Kelly says:

    cool photo!
    come see my WW shot over at http://theneuroticmom.blogspot.com/

    Kellys last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

    October 8th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

  24. Aly says:

    HA! That is a great picture. It looks like something from an ad campaign. Happy WW!

    Alys last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

    October 8th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

  25. Lydia @ On The Verge says:

    This is such a cool photo. Happy WW!

    Lydia @ On The Verges last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Sisters

    October 8th, 2008 at 2:45 pm

  26. Tiff@Three Peas says:

    WOW that is a really cool picture! I would have done the a same thing. Did you use CS3?

    Tiff@Three Peass last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

    October 8th, 2008 at 2:49 pm

  27. Muthering Heights says:

    LOL, he looks like quite the ham!

    Muthering Heightss last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Happy Fall!

    October 8th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

  28. Paula says:

    Great pic!! My 11 year old who happened to peek over my shoulder thinks he’s very cute, too. LOL

    Paulas last blog post..Wordless Wednesday (a bit of irony)

    October 8th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

  29. Trina says:

    Wow! Great picture. Do we have another up-in-coming photographer in the family? All he need is a little guidance from his Photoshop Expert…right?

    October 8th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

  30. Robin ~ PENSIEVE says:

    GREAT save, Dawn. Oooh, how I wish you lived nearby so you could just mentor me in all things Photoshop….I don’t do that great of a job of figuring stuff out on my own.

    He’s a cutie!

    Robin ~ PENSIEVEs last blog post..Bittersweet momology

    October 9th, 2008 at 11:23 am

  31. Michelle says:

    this looks like an ad for the bike…and a really cool one! LOOOOVE…and could Christain be any cuter?

    October 13th, 2008 at 10:24 am

  32. Dianne says:

    How good of you to return the handle bars! :D
    Diannes last blog post..Hear That?

    October 14th, 2008 at 3:14 pm

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