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23-OCT-2006 Helen Betts

The Pumpkins and Their Kids
by Helen Betts

Washington, D.C.

Well, I don't have any children and I really don't know any to speak of, and I'd rather not risk getting arrested photographing and posting pictures of strange kids (which would have been no problem in Turkey...), but I was walking back to my house today and came upon Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin with their kids spending a day outdoors. They didn't seem to mind my taking their picture ;-), although it was sort of hard to get this shot thru the bars of a neighbor's fence.

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Jerry Curtis01-Nov-2006 04:11
This is using your imagination in the absence of live kids, Helen. Nicely done!
mlynn 01-Nov-2006 01:10
Neat find Helen! --Melanie
Helen Betts01-Nov-2006 00:56
Thanks, everybody for the comments. I felt a little foolish posting so you saved my self-esteem:-). John, I'd love to get together when you get back! I have thought about contacting you (along with many other friends) but have been so busy just couldn't manage it. Now things have slowed a bit since we've actually gotten moved in, until we start remodeling, that is. I don't have your email offhand but mine is on DPR so drop me a line and let's do it! Helen
Martin Polanic 30-Oct-2006 16:53
Great theme interpretation, Helen, love the realistic colors! My only complaint is that dad looks a bit dopey, it's such a stereotypical portrayal of the male gender! :))
Katherine Stanback's Photos29-Oct-2006 22:05
Very nice, colorful shot of this pumpkin family - the Mom looks kind of grumpy, but the kids look well-behaved!
Sony Forums Challenges29-Oct-2006 21:18
Helen, Helen! Here you are working in Rosslyn, digging up pumpkins (and doing a wonderful job may I add!)...I live minutes away. We really should get together and chat sometime. Thursday pm Joan and I are off to Venezia for 6 days, but after that, hey, let's share ideas. John
Helen Betts25-Oct-2006 20:20
Thanks for the comments, John and Zahid. I had to try to do something for the challenge despite the lack of children available to me, LOL. I figured pumpkinettes would be a good substitute :-). Zahid, I was just out for a picture-taking walk with my dog (not an easy thing) when I came across the Pumpkin family sitting in sombody's yard. The silly thought hit me that maybe they might work for the challenge so I just shot them as they sat. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges25-Oct-2006 11:44
Pretty grouchy looking couple. The kids are quite unspoiled, though. That's the spirit, Helen. Thanks for participating. jrdu
Guest 25-Oct-2006 08:45
Good idea and nice composition, Helen! Did you arrange the models for shooting or you found them as they are ?