swirling colors

holla-hooping heaven on halloween ...

More beautiful photos ...

This is wildlife photography at its best. Honestly. Wow.

This is just a quick filmstrip of a few winners ...

This is a link to all of the winners, including the children's category.

For the picture you see here, check out the description from the photographer: 'I was in north Sulawesi, Indonesia, and didn't wash my clothes for days so I could pick up the smell of the troop and be accepted as a follower. One day, a curious young adult came and groomed me. That close, I could see every eyelid flicker, every wrinkle. With a wide-angle lens and the knowledge of what a respectful distance was, I got the portrait I wanted.'

HE WAS GROOMED BY THE FREAKING BABOON!!! Amazing. Just amazing.

More randomness ...

Umbrellas you want during the next hurricane. (click on the link, then click on "outdoor" on the left to watch the super cool video. I totally want to be the guy in the goggles!)

The planter you WANT to get on your next birthday

And of course, a plug for my friends at TuVida - buy local in Baltimore (or just buy from this AWESOME store) http://www.tuvidaonline.com/ - yeah jewelry and announcements and scarves by yours truly! :) (so really this is a plug for myself too I guess... :))