K’lee and Dale’s Cosmic Photo Challenge theme this week is Futurism. Click on the link to learn how to play along. You can see Dale’s entries there, too. K’lee’s are here.
The concept that communicates “futurism” most clearly to me is space and all the weirdness we might find out there, even though whatever we find is likely to be billions and billions of years old. So I created The Vortex:
The Vortex is opening!
That was gonna be it. But then I saw KG’s entry, and I decided to go a few light years further. (Thanks for sharing the Photomania app, KG!)
Human/android hybrid DNAThe Portal awaits.A white hole, the black hole’s egress — where universes come from.
Having survived valve repair surgery and an experimental cardiac bypass at age 5, three years before it was an accepted medical procedure, Susan grew into the size of her overworked and enlarged heart. Maybe she thought she had enough to give it away -- twice. Both times, she had to retrieve the shattered pieces and puzzle them back together. She thanks her Dad for the only advice of his she ever followed to the letter: "Never get married. Learn to take care of yourself." So of course she is a writer. Susan has co-written a YA SciFi novel, and has three more novels in various stages of evolution. She's had several short stories published in other people's anthologies, some of which were contest-related.
Let her tell you a story...
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Phenomenal work, Sue! You always step it up to a new level with the challenges. Very good to have you joing us. I actually like the apple edition in the end. It makes me wonder if they might be secretly working on a ‘vortex’ of their own? Could make for an excellent tale of futurism?
Gee, thanks, K’lee! It’s always fun to attack the challenge with some creativity. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Apple come out with a version of their watch that’s similar to Captain Jack Harkness’s Vortex Manipulator. Watch for it in the 2030 Keynote Address. 🙂 In the meantime, one of us could come up with a story about it and then sue them for copyright infringement. 😉
Thank you, Marcia! And right after you left your comment, I added one more shot — completely different style. If you have a moment, please take another look. 🙂
Space, Time, and Raspberries 
Thank you kindly, K’lee! I’m just trying to keep up.
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Phenomenal work, Sue! You always step it up to a new level with the challenges. Very good to have you joing us. I actually like the apple edition in the end. It makes me wonder if they might be secretly working on a ‘vortex’ of their own? Could make for an excellent tale of futurism?
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Gee, thanks, K’lee! It’s always fun to attack the challenge with some creativity. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Apple come out with a version of their watch that’s similar to Captain Jack Harkness’s Vortex Manipulator. Watch for it in the 2030 Keynote Address. 🙂 In the meantime, one of us could come up with a story about it and then sue them for copyright infringement. 😉
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Wow. You are having fun with these challenges. I love your creativity!
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Haha! Yes, I am having fun — makes it worth the time. 🙂 Thank you for your kind words, Diana!
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Wow! Love these Sue….Excellent 🙂
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Thanks very much, Lynne!
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Fabulous vortex pictures!
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Thanks, Samantha!
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The spiral effect is so Amazing 🙂 Thank you for the shout.
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You’re welcome. I’m always happy to give credit where it’s due. 🙂
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I love your take on this week’s theme! Good job!
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Thank you, Marcia! And right after you left your comment, I added one more shot — completely different style. If you have a moment, please take another look. 🙂
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I like that too, but I’m totally mesmerized by the Vortex!
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Fantastic! I’m glad other people are going the sci-fi route, too.
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Thanks, Dale! And then I got one more idea, so if you have a minute, please take another look. 🙂
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Aaaarrrrggghhhh, Apple!
That’s ruined it, hahaha.
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I was laughing the entire time I was working on it — which was only a couple of minutes, but it was fun. lol
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I strongly disapprove of Apple generally, but it’s a nice picture. ;~}
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Thanks, Dale, that’s all that matters. 🙂
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I’ve also just added a second one of my own, should you be brave enough to look…
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