daring

Sometimes you have to take risks, be bold, do daring. Because...because...it challenges you. It surprises and delights you. It makes you feel alive. Isn't that reason enough?

When you find yourself in a mode of doing all the right things, all the things you are supposed to be doing to go with the status quo, try taking a chance or two. Attempt to push the boundaries. Be assertive. Audacious. Over the top. Express yourself! What have you got to lose? A little excitement never hurt anyone.

In the name of all things bold and beautiful, we are thrilled to be featuring the splashy camera strap covers by Swanky Stitch. And because they know that making a statement is all part of what makes life interesting, they are going to be giving away 3 Swanky Stitch camera straps to 3 lucky shutter sisters. All you have to do is be bold enough to comment here between now and Sunday at midnight EST for your chance to be in the random drawing to win one.

Today, let's celebrate the wow factor! Reveal your daring! Show us what you've got in the name of expressing your wild side!

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Congrats to Angie Willis, Stephanie and Diane Schuller for winning Swanky Stich camera staps!

Comments

[Angie Willis]

Nice legs! And jazzy camera strap covers. Yes please!

[Morgen]

I am not the best about being bold and going out of my comfort zone. This shot is what I would consider my boldest so far. I took it at a zoo that has a kids pool area. I felt silly taking the pictures, but loved the way it turned out.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearsefamily/4856740202/

[Jen Dizon]

Celebrating everybody's WOW factor! Mabuhay from Manila! ♥

[Marcie]

Not exactly bold...but something a little out-of-my-ordinary-comfort zone:
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1306
And - I'd love to be one of those lucky winners!

[patti]

Stepping out of the box . . . gingerly, There's so much out there when one spreads their wings and fly. DARE TO TRY!

[Beth Green]

Just stepped out of my comfort zone and I LIKE IT.

[Puna]

What a great photo! Great legs too!

This is not MY wild side, but it is A wild side.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2010/09/last-thursday/

I would love a camera strap!

[molly]

Picture Spring first took me out of my comfort zone, and I've not looked back!

[Ella]

great photo. Love the camera straps too.

[Becky Sue]

I would love a camera strap! Great idea having a pocket for the lens cap.

[pam]

Elbows look pretty cool too!

[Jenny Modesitt]

I really love this image and the camera strap...well it is awesome too!

[Kathy Jo Camamcho]

Stepping out of my comfort zone (fear of heights) on Sunday morning with a balloon ride over Sundance, Utah. Pictures will be great if my hands aren't shaking to badly. :) Love the straps!

[And Miles To Go...]

Such beautiful colors! I WOULD LOVE to win one.

[Kelsey]

Love this retro feel! Beautiful!

[Stephanie Fox]

Look out world, this is could be so Fun! Great giveaway.

[claudia]

this was totally out of my comfort zone, but afterwards I was glad I did it!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/4762173320/in/set-72157624077526649/
hope they make these for my Rapid R strap - really saves my neck, literally ;)

[Amanda]

Sensational image (and great gams!)

Sign me up for a sexy new strap! :)

[Christy]

I love the fact that there is a spot for your lens cap! Great idea and very cute camera straps :-)

[anitakc]

Cool, would love the strap!

[tz]

LOVE the leg shot.

[Naomi]

What a great shot and those camera straps rock!

[Kristina]

so lovely camera straps! i would love to win one!

[Jen L.]

Inspirational post as always =) Everyone needs a nudge to step outside the comfort zone from time to time.

[Erin Faye]

very cool straps!!

[Melissa M.]

Great fabric!

[carole]

I snapped this on a tipsy evening in a hotel room. It was supposed to be more about having the spins and regretting a little too much partying, but it turned out pretty bold and daring after all.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/charris/3207983974/in/set-72157601749860492/

LOVE those camera straps.

[Tera]

Love the lens cap pockets - great idea!

[spread your wings]

i would love to win one of those cool straps.

this isn't very daring, but it isn't the type of photo ii usually take so i guess it's out of my comfort zone and it was meant to be expressive.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/3907591789/in/set-72157622333249454/

[sarai]

Oooh... I LOVE the lens cap pocket on the straps! Those straps are perfecting for expressing my personality while shooting!

[Carolina]

Push the boundary..mm..I like it!!
would love to get the strap..pleaseeeee...

[kristin]

i snapped this 2 weeks back. me trying to be more comfortable in my own skin.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/4991677052/
feels a little daring.
i like that.

[Suzanne]

Love how retro this looks! Those heels rock!! The camera straps do too!

[Jess]

It freaked me out to hold the stick on which this guy was crawling...he's inches from my face: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theloushe/4539552614/

[Jamie Walker]

I love the lens cap holder on the strap...genius!

[baby]

Great photo...been trying to get a shot like that for years!

[Debbie W]

Lovely straps!

[Jamie Lapeyrolerie]

The pocket for the lens cap is Brilliant!!! Love them!

[Shelby]

These are so great! I would love to win one! They are adorable!

[Krysha Abbott]

Love the picture, love the straps!

[Claudia]

Oh no! Another fabulous thing to covet.

[Kathleen]

Boys are so daring. Wish I could push myself out of my comfort zone a bit more, photographically speaking. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/4905975873/in/set-72157624326903716/

[Marla]

Ok...who's the sneaky photog responsible for this sexy shot of June Cleaver's legs???
;-)

[Kelly]

Those camera straps look positively juicy. I want.

[Bobbi]

"Bold as brass and they can kiss my ass" is a saying my GRANDMOTHER taught me. She was elegant and demure so when she said things like this it always made me laugh!!! So I'd like a bold camera strap in her honour!!

B

[Holly Allred]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the idea of fun camera straps! Lets dress it up ladies!

[Maya]

Love Shutter Sisters....Love the strap covers!!!

[Stephanie]

I'm working on begin more daring in my photography. It's been a very freeing experience and I've learned alot about myself!

[Stephanie]

Beautiful!! I've been wanting a new camera strap. I love how these have so much character and personality!

[s.patel]

great camera strap covers! would love to win one!