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Technology is amazing; that a simple camera phone can capture such an image. And with jim_darling's keen eye and knack for color and composition, you get one gorgeous photograph.

Cycle the Ghost Round's photo of what appears to be a 1949 Chevy Fleetline is a fall classic. A quiet Georgetown street, leaves blanketing the car, and a crisp autumn day with blue skies and fluffy clouds; just idyllic.

It's November. The last of the leaves are falling from their branches, the squirrels are dropping some of their take, and the local drunks are moving inside, leaving their discarded bottles behind. Wasting no time, Ronnie R captured this tableau on the first day of the month – a perfect submission for the sadly now infrequently updated Treebox Vodka. (EXIF)

Staceyviera's photo Creepy Grin is just that, creepy. The man in the foreground seems to have no idea that he is being watched. The painting above the grin, of a hairy man in his boxers sleeping while his clock is doing some bizarre smiling dance, adds to the weirdness of the scene.

If you looked at this photo and thought, "What in the world?" or, "Is this even from this world?" you are not alone. This long exposure from discipula277 is of the DDP Drill Team, an avant garde dance performance group. The DDP is, according to their web site, short for "Dieter's Dance Party," a name borrowed from the Saturday Night Live Sprockets skit made famous by Mike Myers. And yes, it does appear that the dancers are carrying a Star Wars-themed light saber/drill team stick. The dancers are clearly fantastical, in their makeup, uniforms, and choreographed dance moves, and the photo captures their essence perfectly. I think this sci-fi military image is exactly the feel the DDP was trying to achieve.

Halloween isn't just pumpkins and candy corn. There's a darker side to the holiday and many things that go bump in the night. Marcelina. brings a bit of light to one of those things for this creepy Halloween eve photo.

O funnel cake, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Is it the crispy fried-but-not-exceedingly-greasy goodness? Is it the powdered sugar that coats the throat and occasionally induces a coughing fit? Whatever the reason, you and Flickr user lorigoldberg's goo-tagged capture will always have a place in and on my heart. EXIF.

Fall colors are fleeting, and a large part of why fall is my favorite season. Flickr user brents pix managed to capture this leaf on a bench at its most colorful. Here's hoping this weekend's weather will give us all a chance to see the colors before they are washed away.

This haunting shot of the Lord of the Miracles procession, captured by by yonas1, looks as though it could have been shot in Peru. This version of the event however took place along Columbia Road in Adams Morgan this past Sunday. (EXIF)

The DCist flickr pool is full of great outdoor shots from this past weekend. Between the Marine Corps Marathon, the bright fall leaves, and some spectacular sunsets it is obvious that our contributing photographers were out enjoying the great fall weather. This image from the Perry Belmont Mansion by lightboxdc caught my eye because of the great use of the light. The strip of orange sun, contrasting with the deep blue sky, in a composition that makes good use of lines and shapes makes this shot worth highlighting.

This fuzzy caterpillar is on the move. No time for tea or other such pleasantries. He didn't even stop to say hello to nevermindtheend, who documented his intrepid journey.

That pain you're feeling is the toothache caused by all of the seasonal sweet treats in the DCist Flickr pool. Flickr user/street artist diabetik takes it one step farther by decorating traffic cones to resemble everyone's favorite triangular tri-colored waxy treat.

Sanjay Suchak has made, with this photograph, an image that could launch a thousand stories. There are many compositional elements that are great, like the stopped and blurred motion balancing out the frame, and the lines of the bench tying all of the characters together. But, it is the fun of trying to determine what on earth those people are talking about, and their bizarre dynamic, that makes this photo special. The crossed legs, the way they are all holding a cigarette with an outstretched left arm, how the couple on the left seem as if whatever the woman on the right is saying is about as interesting as US tax code, and the anonymous, Tour de France suited bicyclist speeding through Dupont Circle, could all be the spark for a story. Or, at least a cool caption contest.

At first glance, Ghost Bear's shot appears to consist of posed figurines and gummy candy. Upon further inspection, he's captured a perfect, slapstick moment from intermission at Saturday's Caps game.

Is there an invisible chess player in this photo? And if so, why is he standing? And where did he find invisible chess pieces? Photographer furcafe leaves us with many unanswered questions with this found object in Adams Morgan.

As the week draws to a close, and the gray skies seem to be here to stay, we wanted to offer you a little bit of calm, quiet reflection to help smooth the way into your weekend. And Flickr user LaTur gets us in the right frame of mind with this photograph from the Swedish Embassy. EXIF.

For those of you about to enter midterm season at school, here's a multiple choice question to help you prepare: Flickr user shannonboom's half-eaten strawberry shortcake bar is Photo of the Day for which of the following reasons? a) The contrast between the colors of the melty novelty treat in the foreground and the drab sidewalk in the background. b) A recent discussion about the merits of Strawberry Shortcake vs. Chocolate Eclair. c) There are no merits to discuss...Strawberry Shortcake is the best Good Humor bar ever.

Digital meets analog in this shot of Union Station (reflected in the glass façade of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Center). Flickr contributor lorigoldberg got herself a lens adapter that lets her use the plastic lenses from a Diana on her digital SLR, finally giving digital that je ne sais quoi that makes us love all those plastic camera shots. (EXIF)

The ongoing Maryland Renaissance Festival is always a good spot to create intriguing photographic portraits, especially when yospyn is behind the lens. Perhaps it's the anachronisms in his depiction of Elizabeth that make this shot irresistible.

Today's photo of the day from Maxedaperture drew us in with the well framed lines, and strategically placed subject matter. This man could have been happily reading a Dr. Seuss book for all we know, but the exit-less, structured composition spurs feelings of entrapment and foreboding. The coffee shop setting and seemingly forlorn central character reminds us of the painting Nighthawks by Edward Hopper.

Ingredients: County fair, carnival ride, people having fun, blue skies, plastic camera, and film. Directions: mix thoroughly until results capture giddiness of being there. Post to the DCist pool. Profit!

Flickr user Jonathan Thorpe has a couple outstanding portraits in the pool, with doll narrowly edging out hitchhiker. The colors, patterns, and details are great, but mostly we couldn't resist continuing with our freaky doll theme of late. Good luck falling asleep tonight!

"Look up," is the best bit of advice I give to budding photographers. There's sky and clouds, buildings and trees, and that fantastic twilight blue. That's exactly what Hoffmann did, setting up a 79 second exposure to capture the sky and stars. Who knew you could see so many stars in an urban environment? (DCist Heather did, actually) Get out there this evening and start snapping, and don't forget to put your best shots in the DCist pool. (EXIF)

This weekend's glorious harvest moon was a popular subject among the DCist photogs. But it's first-time contributor maria jpeg izaurralde's eerie, abstract composition that managed to win out for today's selection. (EXIF)

Is there a new trend in the city that we should be worried about? Has spiggycat found proof that all types of dolls are taking up arms in the city? At least this marionette seems old enough to carry a weapon.

Flickr user *tinadelarosa has us thinking about eggplant parmigiana, or a hearty rattatouille. These eggplants look delicious. Thank goodness it's lunch time. EXIF.

I thought there were laws against doing this in public. Flickr user yujie_ continues this week's sleepy theme, red Chucks and all. EXIF.

Whether your Metro ride is delayed or not, you've often got time to kill while you go from place to place. DCist Flickr Pool contributor yonas1 snapped this shot of one particularly contemplative red line rider. What do you do on your commute? (EXIF)

'Tis the time of year that scenes reminiscent of a certain Hitchcock film become increasingly commonplace around these here parts.

This photo from a nameless yeast, titled "in the neighborhood", forces us to wonder: when the baby dolls finally come for you, will you be ready?