Harriet ~ Bird in the Bush
Keith ~ Lazy Lizard
Milli ~ A Fistful of Flowers
Lintang ~ Arum Lily
Bean ~ Stairway to Heaven
Mia ~ Muddled Meditation
Lou ~ Path of Beads
Mama of Seven ~ Twister
Redheadgoddess ~ Knotted Birdie
Wrick ~ Looped Lei
Another week of pure viewing delight with some unbelievable pictures and a wide variety of subjects. From body contortions, jellyfish and gnarled pieces of wood, to delicate carvings, stairways and strings of yarn and beads.
All were fabulous, there was not one picture which didn't fit the theme perfectly, the posting of good size pictures was adhered to by most participants and obscure clever subject matter abounded. Competition or not..these improvements are fantastic and the level of talent we see here is thrilling. However for most, it is the medium of positivity which brings us back week after week, the unending stream of uplifting comments from a host of folk who show us the benefits of having good clean fun.
Your high standards make choosing as difficult as ever ..... but, after much deliberation, I give you your Top Ten ... and 24 hours in which to cast your vote.
The clock below will be ticking away until the final minute. Remember the poll is open to contacts only, one vote per person..and it is completely anonymous!
Have Fun!!
1. http://zorra5.multiply.com/journal/item/124/Picture_Perfect_-_Twisted
2. http://cleaunz.multiply.com/journal/item/20/Picture_Perfect_Twisted
3. http://millimusings.multiply.com/journal/item/407/Picture_Perfect_Twisted.Snail_Vine_Vigna_caracalla
4. http://lintang71.multiply.com/journal/item/214/Picture_Perfect_Twisted
5. http://beingbean.multiply.com/photos/album/9/picture_perfect#1
6. http://miadelight.multiply.com/journal/item/270/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_TWISTED
7. http://soliloquydownunder.multiply.com/journal/item/125/Picture_Perfect_Twisted
8. http://mamaofseven.multiply.com/journal/item/513/Picture_Perfect_Twisted_
9. http://redheadedgoddess.multiply.com/journal/item/147/Picture_Perfect_-_Twisted
10. http://wrick19.multiply.com/journal/item/12/Picture_Perfect_Theme_Photo_Twisted
Some nominees this week and a its been a really fun theme!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the finalists this week. For me it was no contest, MamaofSeven's tornado-like cloud was fantastic and got my vote. Somehow I managed to miss it when doing the rounds!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was very difficult to decide!
ReplyDeleteGreat job everyone, it was fun and if I've missed anyone [of course I have] I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the 10 nominees... this time it wasn't easy to chose!
ReplyDeletecongrats you guys, that was some great work... and it was incredibly hard to decide!
ReplyDelete: )
great decision !
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the nominees
ReplyDeleteIt will be hard to choose
Great job everyone,it was a fun PP week. Congrad's to the top 10 !
ReplyDeleteGood luck..... Top 10 .... and congratulations !!!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I dont have to choose from this fantastic lot!!
ReplyDelete:))
grins..oh but you do....
ReplyDeleteHi you industrious gals and thanks for the nomination and congrats to the other 9 and everybody who participated. It's a great honor to be here again. There were so many awesome entries, as you say, this keeps getting better and better and I so like this because you have nominated some awesome entries that I have somehow managed to miss in my rounds. As for voting I can't make up my mind, HELP!
ReplyDeleteLol to calling my pic muddled meditation. Kev says he feels anything but muddled in that pose, just so you know he he.
Early days yet, but no clear leader.....could this be the closest vote yet?
ReplyDelete..aww Mia..please tell Kev the term muddle was meant purely in the physical sense..and Im in total awe of husbands who pose for their wives for the good of a Picture Perfect theme...
ReplyDeleteweeeeeeeeeee!!! all awesome entries!!! can i vote for all of them, ms. heather?! and promise i won't take any bribe! deity's honor!
ReplyDeleteI reckon he was pleading not to be punished if he got it wrong!!
ReplyDeletenice field ... my vote is in ... I am going back to doing the Snoopy Happy Dance - my repaired lens returned from Nikon yesterday ... YaY ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nomination - big surprise! now it is easier as to who I vote for - would be difficult otherwise as all are just magic photos. Congratulations to all the others and I really loved looking at all that is twisted from all ends of the earth. Much fun.
ReplyDeleteHa ha Keith, he's the boss when it comes to yoga (at least he thinks so) ROFL
ReplyDeleteOk, I spoke too soon....now we have a clear leader. LOL
ReplyDeleteNow you have selected could you vote for me- LOL
ReplyDeleteI had picked most of them as potentional but then again my list of potential had a least another 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you do it! XXXXXXX
All to play for yet still just 4 in it!
ReplyDeleteOh dang, I have no NZ sunshine to bribe anyone with, sniff, sniff. Gave it all away last time and now it's raining here day after day (sniffs more).
ReplyDeletems. mia, i have always wanted to visit where the LOTR was filmed.
ReplyDeleteperhaps we could arrange something?...
i am not going to be kicked out in ppf for this, yes?
Congrats to the top ten! Some awesome photographs!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to everyone in the top ten, well done.
ReplyDeleteOhh the Thought Control Police have their eye on you Deity ;)
ReplyDeleteHe he MJ, sure, let's swap! Heather, this goes for you too ROFL
ReplyDeleteOr maybe some free yoga lessons?
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the Top Ten! It was a really hard decision (this is getting harder and harder every week--the pics are fabulous!), but my vote has been cast!
ReplyDeleteLord! This is hard! I can't decide! LOL!
ReplyDeleteCongrats for all top 10 entries, let the best win!
ReplyDeleteOK, after going back and forth on each one's page, I have finally made a decision. I voted for the photo that, to me, just 'screamed' twisted. They were all pretty much screamin'! It was hard to choose! LOL! Good luck to all!
ReplyDeleteman... I hate deciding!!!! congrads to the top 10!
ReplyDeleteVoted...congrats to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMia..food always works..food/wine/chocolates...lol
ReplyDeleteCongrats, you guys!
ReplyDeleteyay!!! that would do! yay!
ReplyDeletewhat did i do? what did i do? i didn't spam anyone! swearrrrrrrrrr!!!
ReplyDeletejust harassing the top ten. LOL!
i have to get a life!
I have voted also...congratulations to everyone.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations all.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with the talent here. It is not easy to pick 10 out of such wonderful entries. Congrats to all.
ReplyDeleteThese are great top ten choices, they are all really beautiful! It was very hard to pick just one to vote on~Good Luck and Congrats to you all~smilies~d
ReplyDeleteFree yoga lessons anyone, chocolate, anything he he
ReplyDeleteSome great photos in the top ten! Congratulations to all! :)~
ReplyDeleteI came home from my little two year old Grand Sons Birthday Party and found such a lovely surprise here when I logged in. Thank you to those who had left their wonderful comments of Congratulations on my post. I have been around to see all of the nominated Photos and as I visited I was thrilled to see the comments already left there for those who have been chosen for the top ten left by others who have submitted such amazing photos themselves and I think to myself that we all here can be so supportive and uplifting and that is so special.
ReplyDeleteThank you once again for your efforts here Team you do it so well and for all of us here.
Every week I feel PP is like viewing an expensive and beautiful photographic magazine,and as we move around viewing the different takes on the themes from week to week we are all winners.
Amazing photography here ... beautiful stuff gang !!!! Glad I had a chance to vote before I leave for my big fat lebanese wedding! I did my civic duty *gigglin*.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures, i can't wait till next week when i can join in the fun!
ReplyDeleteWe all gotta eye on Diety, Holy smokeys buddies this is so much fun, it makes me wish I had a life. The talent and thought that one sees is just to to awesome. Thanks for all the wonders you gave me this week.
ReplyDeleteFatwizard
I place my vote
ReplyDeletegreat selection this week. I had my choice narrowed down to two, and after a side by side comaprason arrived at my vote.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the 10 nominees. Good luck to each and everyone of you, your photos are really terrific and all are worthy of 1st place.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your kind comments on my baby Oriole in his twisted nest! I'm glad I found the internet access, the time, and of course, the picture this week to participate. We're away from our Baja home for 3 months now, so we are at the mercy of friends and family with internet access to share!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all the other top 10...they are all wonderful pictures, and tough competition!
Thanks Picture Perfect ladies, for all your hard work! What fun we have!!!
Congrats for the Top 10,good luck all for the poll.
ReplyDeletePS. I'm enjoying summer holiday the next to weeks here in Vancouver, will join PPF fun when I'm back, take care everyone.
I haven't voted yet, but will. I am finding this weeks choice a bit more difficult than last weeks vote. Last week I KNEW which one I liked best, although all were good. One just popped at me. This week, PHEW>>>>>> I will decide!!! Congrats to all though for a fabulous job done. I had a truly great time going around and looking.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the top 10.
ReplyDeleteAHHH it's soooo eggciting! It's very tight between the bushy birdie and the knotted birdie!
ReplyDeleteAnyone for Chocolate AND a free yoga lesson bribes?????
i am here to congratulate all the participants for making this tour meaningful, purposeful, sharing their home over here, we cannot afford a world tour, but then here is the world in a mere click, congratulations for the top ten, i feel elated as though i have been honored as an audience as well as as a co participant i am overjoyed, keep on clicking! keep on improving!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the top ten
ReplyDeleteOn my message board it says that this post has no replies. I think things are going a bit off with multiply.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the Top Ten. Thanks to all participants for sharing so nice shots that , once again, gave me the opportunity to enjoy their talent. May all of you have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteOk, now it's getting interesting....Birdy vs Birdie !!! LOL.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you there Mitch - I am also torn between the bird and the knotted birdie !! giggles
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all to 10 finalists --- amazing photographs this week --- very difficult to choose just one!!
wow, that is a tough selection to choose from. congratulations to all nominated and to all who've played! cool and way fun. thank you to great hosts and a great membership - it is the spirit in this community that makes it a worthwhile place to be and see and learn - way cool.
ReplyDeleteOh??
ReplyDeleteWhat fiendish plan are you hatching??
:)))
And I have voted for one of the top ten, but I mean, choosing who gets there - scary!! lol :))
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am just excited to make the top ten. But it really is great to get a personal remark from such great photographers.
ReplyDeleteI voted, but it wears me out to try to choose from such a fabulously twisted pool of photos! Well done, all!
ReplyDeleteohhh my faceless snowman is so disappointed! lol Kidding. Great choices!
ReplyDelete*Doing a dance* WOO HOO! Thank you for putting me in the top 10! Congrats and GOOD LUCK to everyone!
ReplyDeletei came back to edit what i wrote above.
ReplyDeleteno, actually me is waiting for someone to bribe me ;p
dont know why mine wasn't picked.......hehehehe(j/k)
ReplyDeletegreat choices
the bird got my vote
The banter is great - only three in it now! Excellant Poll this week! It is always exciting will switch on in the morning to see how it is finishing!
ReplyDeletecongratulations to all of you! you all are winners!!!
ReplyDeletehats off to the hosts of ppf, too...",)
Congratulations to each and every one of you and to the rest of you that displayed some fantastic photos this week. What a fun and interesting theme. It was a journey I shall never forget.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love this photo Heather! Magnificient. The vast array of colors is mesmerizing.
ReplyDeletei love chocolates!!! but i miss you mia!!! so i can settle for nothing at all!!! hahahaha
ReplyDeletemmmwwwwaaahh!
Oh my gosh...this is just way to hard...I want to vote for them all...I will have to think on it and come back...:(( :(( :((
ReplyDeletecan't post comments and can;t vote few hours ago... guess everything's ok with multiply now, huh?? LOL
ReplyDeletelove all the top ten!!! and great week again heather... thank you!
Wow, it's running close. It was a fun week, thanks to the great hosts.
ReplyDeleteIt's really close /:-) Great Top Ten! Such a difficult choice -- they are all winners!
ReplyDeleteand loved the twisted pic posted on the poll /:-)
This was definitely a fun theme. My congrats to all the finalists!
ReplyDeleteoh my 1 in it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSee, reading the comments left here, it amazes me that you guys have had any naysayers to this part. Everyone is having so much fun here. I love the poll part, I think it has been a fun addition to break up the normal routine for awhile, and look forward to seeing who you choose for finalists. There are always so many amazingly beautiful photographs posted, I could never choose ten like this. The camaraderie here has been great, so at least you know that you have those of us that have been enjoying this part of it all. And too bad for those who opted out because of the poll, because they are missing out on some fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. The best part is that we all won seeing these beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteWhat great fun to see all those beautifully twisted photos! And to get a laugh or two...
ReplyDeleteStill a little over 9 hours left for voting..its anyones game right now!
ReplyDeleteJust did my vote. Great photos this week
ReplyDeleteCame back to check it out how the voting was going . Love your photo above here Heather, it's beautiful !! I love this part of PP it is so much fun , I can't understand any negativity about it. I don't even care if I ever get up there, it's not important to me , I just love watching the votes , it's very exciting , good luck to all !!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a tie right now !!!
ReplyDeleteYou got it right - great top 10 this week. It's hard to
ReplyDeletepick just one. Everyone posted such great pictures.
People are so nice on here I really enjoy this every week.
Thank you to the One's who put this on. Your doing a great job.
Well! I got to go vote. Good luck to everyone. But remember " it's not if you
win or lose but how you played the game. Everyone is a winner...
wow it is getting exciting - great fun
ReplyDeleteComing into the home straight ,and it's still neck-and-neck between the Birdy and the Birdie !!! LOL
ReplyDeletethis is so awesome.... don't know how you pick em.... but they are all beautifully done...
ReplyDeleteWell, we take all the entries....and make a prayer to the god of all things photographic. He talks to us through multiply PM's LOL ok seriously.....we have a hard time. There is a lot of time and thought put in it, and with the amazing caliber of pictures it's not an easy job. You all keep us on our toes......
ReplyDeleteWow! A terrific bunch of pictures! It's hard to choose between such excellent shots. Sometimes it just has to come down to consistency. Some really great photographers out there!
ReplyDeleteWOW! How close is this!?! Pretty darn close. Exciting!
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't easy, but I chose one. I like the competitive spirit here. It pushes me to really create instead of looking thru past shots for something that fits. Thank all of you putting in so much time and energy here. It is well appreciated !!!
ReplyDeletewow, it's always an awesome feeling to wake up late on a Sunday morning and discover that my pic got nominated again. Thta makes me a third time winner, yes! Heather and team, don't you have a little ribbon icon for runner ups? Hahaha...LOL ;-> The other nominees are simply stunning so to be in line with them is an honor indeed, bow!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone, for viewing and voting and contributing to the overall fun and success that is Picture Perfect. More power to Heather and team! Cheers! (raises hot cup of coffee...cold, gloomy winter morning here, brr-r-r..:-)
I just noticed...my photo wins for most ads generated by Multiply. Look at the right side of this page...three ads for beads and one for flat tummy..that one would be for you, Mia...hahaha! ;-> What fun!!!
ReplyDeleteThese made it really hard to choose. Some absolute fantastic pictures!
ReplyDelete..and Harriet streaks into the lead!
ReplyDeleteoH, it's sooo egggciting! Which birdie is gonna hatch? Flat tummy Lou? Too much chocolate in mine ROFL! (had to eat it myself since no one wanted that bribe he he)
ReplyDeleteA fantastic group of nominees... hard to choose which one is the top one...
ReplyDeletejust a great response.
i'm still waiting for a bribeeeeeee =D
ReplyDeletespeak to Mia...she's just dying to bribe someone..anyone...
ReplyDeleteactually, that was for her... you know, eeny-weeny hint ;D
ReplyDeletelol have you voted yet? If you have, you'r not getting any! he he
ReplyDeletenope, not yet... me is waiting for bribe! ahihihihihi!!!
ReplyDelete3hrs3mins3secs left to vote...
ReplyDeleteoh noesssssssssss!!!
ReplyDeletemay i have an extension please? =D
Lindt Chocolate coming up for MJ lol, you want some too Heather?
ReplyDeleteyay!!! i'm going to send my messenger to pick them up!
ReplyDeleteand oh, you owe me a free yoga lesson, ms. mia! yay!
oh why not...gimme gimme
ReplyDeleteComing up! VOILA!
ReplyDeletethat is such a great photo above !!!! love the colors and reflections in the water....
ReplyDeleteLOL lou there are 4 on mine however here is a treat for you one is an add for Milli Vanilli ring tones...I think I need a new intro song from these guys on my site page.. What do you think? Oh did I hear the word chocolate any where???
ReplyDeleteWas just looking at the ten people who were nominated and it made me realize this is a very International competition. they are from Mexico, 2 from New Zealand, 2 from Australia, Belgium, South Africa and 3 from USA !!! A very nice place to meet people from all over the world and learn of their cultures through their photos !!
ReplyDeleteMan, this is so exciting, but my eyes are starting to droop! I guess I'll have to wait until morning. Or, maybe I'll get up in an hour or so and take a peek!
ReplyDeleteHey Harriet (zorra). I think you have this one nailed. It is close but congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteSharon, who is the other one from NZ? One vote between the birdies and so little time left! Biting me nails. Milli, the chocolate has melted he he.
ReplyDeletewhat a close finish this is!!!
ReplyDeletewhooohooo well done Harriet!!!
ReplyDeleteShe wins with 30 votes to Redheadgoddess's 29,
sooo close..well done everyone!!
Congratulations Harriet..Great picture.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Harriet, great win and also to Redhead who was so close with her image.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
congrats to the star of the week, harriet!!! you deserve it...",)
ReplyDeletecongratulations Harriet - was a great race!
ReplyDeleteyayyyyyy!!!
ReplyDeletei only left to have a pedi and already there's a winner?!
and a neck to neck fight at that?
CONGRATULATIONS MS. HARRIETT!!!
Congrats Harriet!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Harriet! A winner, indeed. Now go and feed that yellow bird, he/she deserves a feast..hahaha!
ReplyDeleteAnother week of camaraderie and fun, feels good... thanks again, PP team! :->
congratulations Harriet - way cool! that was exciting. and to redheadedgoddess too for a great shot and thrilling race.
ReplyDeleteway fun process & spirit - thanks to all and especially the PPF hosts for a very cool group you have going here.
Just fabulous photos. Really enjoyed looking at all these amazing photos, and I can vouch for how difficult it was to choose the top ten, as I was at work with H when that was all going on!!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to next time, when maybe I will have more time to join
I would have loved to have voted, but I got lost and couldn't find my way here. LOL. All the pics were beautiful, as they are each week.
ReplyDeleteWell done evey one! A great atmosphere and and exciting poll! Everyone is a winner! We all had fun!!!
ReplyDeleteSecond week I missed the poll due to being out all day in deepest darkest Wales.
ReplyDeleteawe shame! I thought i was going to miss being in Birmingham but the kids decided to keep me at home with (chicken pox) shhh don't tell!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled! What an honor to be chosen, and what a close race. Redheadgoddess' picture was so good too, I wouldn't have been surprised if she had pulled ahead at the last.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your kind comments. This picture was taken several years ago, although we have Orioles nesting in our palapa yearly now. I'd been taking a series of pictures of this guy and his nest mate (this is a baby), and he actually flew the nest later that day. I had pulled out my kitchen step stool to get eye level with him, and unless he got brave and flew, he was stuck there with me taking pictures of him! And yes, we do feed the Orioles and hummingbirds and doves and quail and myriads of other birds that live in our area of Baja! Perhaps that encourages the parents to build close by! Thanks again, everyone!
Wow it was close! All ten are wonderful, special congrats to Zorra5, thanks for sharing /:-)
ReplyDeleteZorra, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful image, I liked it very much!
Congratulations Harriet! Beautiful photo. Congrats to everyone who made the top 10. :)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to everyone who voted for my photo. I have relayed a lot of your responses to "Pretzel Man" - he's thrilled by your comments!
..a much better title too redhead...:)
ReplyDeletea funfilled week yet again, heather!!!
ReplyDeleteand this is the most exciting finish ever!! hehehehe
can't wait for next week!!! it gets better and better they say!!! heheheeh
and who knows... bribing will up a little early next time.... LOL....
this week it was towards the end and i missed the dang chocos!!!
so so stunning..... thanks , *wow* feels good, so glad to be able to share here, and to see everyones pics, awesome.... and as a new comer, very priveledged to be in the top 10.... woooo hoooooo..... roll on wednesday, cant wait to see the new theme!
ReplyDeleteWell done everybody!
*blessings*
I wasn't able to participate this week but I enjoyed seeing what everyone did. These selections are awesome. I would have had a hard time picking a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI always regret that I never been able to vote...i should get fast internet connection at home :D.
ReplyDeletecongrats to the nominees