I’ve gone for a very literal interpretation of today’s theme as I was running low on ideas. If the picture alone doesn’t offer enough clues bear in mind that the little bear is contemplating life while not sitting inside the box!

Thanks to Mark for setting today’s theme. Last Tuesday’s theme was ‘simplicity’. The other interpretations of this week’s theme can be found here.

The “Tuesday Inspiration” began in 2009 when Stefan and I started setting each other a photographic challenge on a… Tuesday. Very soon afterwards, we decided to open this up to other PB members, followed by the idea that we should not reveal what the subject is, so that other members could compare how different members view a single theme. The Tuesday Inspiration is not a contest or a challenge, but a group of people all agreeing to post their interpretation of a single theme on Tuesdays. Each week, one of the contributors sets the theme. There are now over 40 members contributing to the TI. We have only two “rules”: don’t include the subject in the TI title or tags and please comply with standard PB guidelines on courtesy, etc. If you would like to take part, please send me a message via this blog.

nice one like it mattmckenna · 2011-09-20: 11:54

A really cute interpretation of today's TI, Helen. Please be sure that the lid does not fall on top of Teddy and squash him!!! Then he will certainly be in another type of box doing nothing - forever!!!!! danrav · 2011-09-20: 11:54

Oh Helen!!!! That has made me laugh with delight. It's fantastic! I love love love it.. Certainly going in my favorites. Do you mind if I share it on Facebook? He's making me laugh everytime I look at him :))))) Perfectly photographed as ever. caroleagle · 2011-09-20: 12:06

Very cute and well done!! Brought a smile to my face!! SheriJ · 2011-09-20: 12:37

Brilliant photo love that wooden box MoMac · 2011-09-20: 13:16

Love this set-up! Great Idea and shot! mwbergeron01 · 2011-09-20: 13:35

Bravo Helen for your interpretation. Don't be in the box, not be allowed lock. Perfect josy63 · 2011-09-20: 13:51

I keep coming back to this because it is so very very amusing and luscious too. That box is beautiful and that bear is so so charming and such a gorgeous colour. Got to be sunshine yellow. He's still making me smile :)) just looked up luscious because I was suddenly curious and I found this "ORIGIN late Middle English : perhaps an alteration of obsolete licious, shortened form of delicious"... iPhoneElorac · 2011-09-20: 15:59

Neat shot for the TI...vibrant colours of Mr. Ted. LAZYWASP · 2011-09-20: 17:01

Such a very cute idea for the theme, Helen....and an adorable image! lookagain · 2011-09-20: 19:51

So cute! lukesmom · 2011-09-20: 20:39

Very graphic theme image, Helen! You never disappoint! lgnelson · 2011-09-20: 22:30

oh good hint! even though you took a literal slant you still have come up with a creative way to show it :) beth0110 · 2011-09-20: 23:20

lovely colour contrast and composition. and a great one for the Ti slowpete · 2011-09-21: 02:54

came back again :))) still makes me smile. caroleagle · 2011-09-22: 12:45

Cute! Patricia132 · 2011-09-30: 09:36

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