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Tick Tock - it's almost time to SPRING ahead!

That's right, Daylight Savings Time is less than 2 weeks away.  Which means Spring is hiding right around the corner.

It's hard to believe it's March already!  We've come leaps and bounds this winter working on our exclusive collection of stock photos for you. The first two months of 2010 are successfully behind us and we have the Spring to look forward to now.

Don't forget to skip those clocks ahead on March 14th.  While it's always hard to lose that hour of sleep the first morning, it's so worth it for the longer days.  Then a mere 6 days later (March 20th) the first official day of Spring will be upon us.

So let the countdown begin to all things spring! 

Here's a selection of spring images from the StockShop collection to get you in the mood.

Keeping the Thanks in Thanksgiving

Trick or Treat? Get your spook on!

Strolling through my neighborhood, it's hard to forget Halloween is waiting (literally) right around the corner.  Tombstone adorned lawns, pumpkins on porches, and sheets in the shape of ghosts hanging from the trees all promise a sugar wrapped Saturday filled with fright!

As kids buzz like bees through the neighborhood collecting candy, others who've converted their dwellings into haunted houses will be ready to give a good scare to anyone that dare knock!  Of course we know this is all in good fun and although we may jump or scream, we don't likely believe our neighbors are witches nor their homes actually haunted.

Looking for a truly authentic case of the heebie jeebies?
StockShop contributor Corbin Gurkin traveled off the beaten path for these seriously spooky images filled with skulls and bones.  

The Sedlec Ossuary (also known as the "Church of Bones") located in Sedlec, Czech Republic, is estimated to contain the skeletons of over 40,000 people. Their bones decorate this chapel in the form of wall hangings, altar adornments and an elaborate chandelier said to contain at least one of each bone in the human body.  If ghosts exist, I'm guessing there might be a few hanging around this place!

Wishing you all a frightfully fun Halloween!

Falling over with excitement for fall images!

While it certainly does not seem like it yet with persistent hot temperatures in my neck of the woods, summer is winding down and autumn is waiting right around the corner.  In fact, fall will officially arrive on September 22nd with the autumnal equinox.

Since it's always sad to say goodbye to summer fun, I thought I'd share some fabulous fall photos from our collection to get us all excited about what's to come!

See a lightbox with all my favorite fall selections here.

Images that light up the sky for 4th of July!

Don't miss the fireworks and other all-American images at StockShop!

We've put together a special selection of 4th inspired photos.

Dads get wild and crazy - fun Father's Day photos!

We're sharing some of our favorite Dad images.  After all Sunday is Father's day!  This Dad's not too embarrassed to get silly with his girls.

Here's another one of my faves - check out this cool Dad tearing it up with his two sons!

Or how about some fatherly advice on how to impress the girls?

For more fun father shots, be sure to view our lightbox of all our featured Dad images!

Why do Mondays always make me feel a bit like this...

Featured Photo by Nicki Pardo

Memorial Day is approaching...

Monday May 25th is Memorial Day. For many this means no work or school, family time, backyard BBQ's, and most importantly a day to commemorate U.S. men and women who died while in the military service.
Picture of the week by Tara Shriner

Friends + Beach - Homework = ???

You guessed it - Spring Break!

See more images that capture the spirit Spring Break

Obama ushers in a new era

and we couldn't be more excited!

People united in celebration all over the world yesterday as Barack Obama was inaugurated 44th president of the United States.

(above image # 1725100052 by Tara Shriner)

Button up your overcoat.

Find inspiration on fun ways to brave the winter weather!

Photo of the week by Lou Bopp [image # 1503000015]

Things are not always as they seem

Photo of the week by Douglas Havens [image # 2019600038]

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For example: "Tough economic times have made it difficult for many families to keep a roof over their heads let alone put food on the table" or "Sandra waited here every day at the same time, she was sure the aliens would visit her again!"

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