However, as the deadline for entries approached, I had to rethink a beach scene, since the local beach area had been 'improved' last year, making access much more difficult, especially with a load of dolls and props. So we took everything to our son's backyard pool instead....
The Resin Cafe doll forum held a 'virtual conference' to coincide with the BJD Conference in Austin the last weekend in August, and held a photo contest with their theme of "Christmas all year". The theme had been announced two years ago already, and I thought it would be fun to do something unexpected, like Christmas Day at the beach. After all, how many places actually celebrate Christmas in winter, or have snow on the ground? However, as the deadline for entries approached, I had to rethink a beach scene, since the local beach area had been 'improved' last year, making access much more difficult, especially with a load of dolls and props. So we took everything to our son's backyard pool instead.... Everyone was in their swimsuits, relaxing around the pool. The winners were announced yesterday, and my entry came in second.
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Dorothy
9/10/2019 07:22:46 am
Congratulations!!! Your photos are so cute. That was a clever idea to set Christmas by the pool. Santa is truely enjoying himself.
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Martha
9/10/2019 08:48:35 am
Thanks! I thought it would be a lot easier by the pool, with no-one there to watch.
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Donna
9/10/2019 08:22:35 am
Congratulations! The photos are delightful and hilarious at the same time. Santa in his old fashioned bathing suit and sunglasses is priceless!
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Martha
9/10/2019 08:50:34 am
Thanks! Santa just makes me smile every time I see him in these photos.
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Clara
9/10/2019 11:39:10 am
Congratulations, the scene is so real looking and cute, too. It makes me smile despite a really miserable day. I hope you did win something nice.
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Jay
9/11/2019 09:31:08 am
These are wonderful and so colorful! How great to have a lovely pool at your convenience for photos! I think the contrast of the classic elf clothing with swimsuits is hilarious and brilliant.
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Martha
9/11/2019 10:01:19 am
Our son has a huge house with fantastic backyard, so he's the one who hosts all our family get-togethers. But I only take advantage of their pool area for photos when we are asked to look after their cat and plants while they are away.
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