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Friday
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Friday's Feature -A Kirtsy Call (photo contest)

I'll bet some of you are surprised that we didn't feature a Halloween photo today, aren't you? Never fear, we got the obligatory pumpkin photo out of the way a while ago not to mention this spooky and oh-so-adorable shot at The Daily Click today. Over here, we've got a treat of a different kind.

In the name of sisterly love and community, we are partnering with the fantabulous ladies behind the phenomenal social media platform Kirtsy for a photo contest! It's going to be way better than Halloween candy (except for maybe Reese's). It's a Kirtsy Call, if you will. And we will.

See, Kirtsy has a book coming out with BrightSkyPress and they've asked us, to ask you what you think a Kirtsy might look like and then capture it in a photo. Nothing like an awesome theme photo challenge to get us Shutter Sisters clickin'! We knew you'd be all over this one.

So, what's in it for you? Well, above and beyond the creative satisfaction of visually interpreting a theme of a "fantastically made up word" nothing much...only a chance to BE PUBLISHED! Hello! The top 5 winning images will be featured in the soon-coming book, due out in Spring 09. Oh, don't worry winners, you'll get a free copy of the book too so you can capitalize on those bragging rights.

To enter the contest you must first capture a photo (each participant may submit up to 3 images) that best depicts the word or idea or vibe of the word Kirtsy. No rules ladies, the interpretation is up to you. Second, you must add the image(s) to either your blog or your Flickr stream and third you need to comment on this here post with the link to where your photographic Kirtsy masterpieces are found so that we may, you know, find them. Three simple steps. That's all there is to it.

The contest starts today and ends in one week. In other words you must leave your comment here with the link to your photo(s) sometime between now and midnight PST on Friday, November 7th.

And since it's Friday and we've promised to feature valuable resources on Fridays, we hope you take some time getting to know the Kirtsy community and all the amazing content that is featured over there. If you'd like to join in the fun (you know you do) you can send any article/blog post you think is worth sharing to Kirtsy for all to enjoy. For example, you'll notice at the bottom of every Shutter Sister post there is an option to share article. When you click it gives you a list of places where you can share the post. Kirtsy is one of those places. Of course, we would be honored if you ever wanted to share our posts with the masses so by all means, click away. We're just sayin'.

OK, Happy Halloween already! Have fun!

Reader Comments (25)

Kirtsy,

http://flickr.com/photos/toyfoto/2419337879/in/set-122919/

In my opionion has always sounded a little too demure.

http://flickr.com/photos/toyfoto/2433192240/in/set-122919/
For me, Kirtsy needs an exclaimation point.

http://flickr.com/photos/toyfoto/2817220109/in/set-122919/
It's got attitude!
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered Commentertoyfoto
This is SO great! Can't wait to see the submissions. :)
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermary
What a neat idea! Thanks for hosting it, I may actually get a chance to participate. :)
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkilllashandra
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonniebythebay
A traditional birthday princess kirtsy
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBonnie Smith
In today's world, a kirtsy would signify for me

http://flickr.com/photos/st_fairsted/2990575786/

reverence to wait patiently

http://flickr.com/photos/st_fairsted/2990166330/

for nature's beauty to take hold each day

http://flickr.com/photos/st_fairsted/2989722463/

while remembering kindness for all we hold dear.
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAng
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJenny, Bloggess
Am I eligible, even though I'm family? Just for fun, then, I thought of this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetsalty/2576819226/in/set-72157594199059052/
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersweetsalty kate
http://flickr.com/photos/16968197@N02/2990153083/

More of a kirtsy...less of a bow. Still barefooted.
October 31, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJenny, Bloggess
This sounded like something fun to do on a Sunday afternoon!

Here's mine:

http://thekreativelife.blogspot.com/2008/11/would-you-consider-any-of-these-kirtsy.html
November 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKyla
November 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLee
Kirsty opens up other worlds in the same way that peering into a tide pool does...

http://flickr.com/photos/marinstep/2882850173/
November 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJulie
And a holiday-themed entry... this photo and Kirtsy; you just don't know what you'll find until you look.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marinstep/2101029787/
November 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJulie
and the second...for some reason this just seems to fit...

http://littlehouse-monday.blogspot.com/2008/11/bucket-tree.html
November 5, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKate at LIttle House
This one seems to say, "Hey, you! You're great!" :-)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3007222860_d53a37e49a_o.jpg
November 5, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDawn @ My Home Sweet Home
What an awesome idea!

How about freedom? The need to break free...

http://adayinthelifeofcrystal.blogspot.com/2008/11/kirtsy.html
November 5, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCrystal
ooooh ooooh I have one finally! I had to follow her around quite a bit to get it.

Kirtsy Kat
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparkphoto/3012083550/
November 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPaige
I saw the deadline on your sidebar this morning, grabbed my camera, my tripod and my umbrella, ran into the alley, snapped a couple shots, changed clothes and snapped a few more in the living room before heading to work. It was a quick and dirty photo shoot, most impromptu but oh so fun.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15607464@N03/3011311209/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15607464@N03/3011306735/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15607464@N03/3011304861/
November 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJeanine
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