As technology advances and our lives get busier, the desire to make our lives more convenient grows stronger. With the rise and rapid evolution of smartphones, everyday tasks that used to require physical action now frequently need just the touch of a button.
Instead of purchasing a postcard and writing out a message by hand, we typically snap a photo on our phones and share it with our social networks. Instead of taking the time to make and pack a lunch, we can simply open an app and have food delivered right to our desks.
Gadgets are quickly mass-produced and shipped all over the world. The phone or computer you're reading this post on was probably made of parts from various countries all around the world.While we certainly are excited about the changes and global reach that technology brings to our lives, we wanted to use this week's Mashable Photo Challenge to focus on things that are closer to home. Specifically, we're thinking about the things in our lives that are homegrown.
While homegrown could mean something you grew in your backyard -- such as the bundle of carrots at the top of this post, or the completely homemade Mr. Potato Head above -- you could interpret homegrown in many different ways. A handwritten postcard or a sandcastle is homegrown in its own way.
Another important element of this challenge is location. You could send us a meaningful moment or location from your hometown. Anything that is homemade in any way -- or something that you've built from scratch -- is perfect. Just snap a photo and send it to us!
How to Enter the Challenge
Take a picture that shows us something homegrown.
Tweet your photo to @mashablehq with the hashtag #MashPics. If you need more than one tweet to write your caption, just send us another tweet. OR
Drop your photo into the picture widget below.
We will choose images based on composition, originality and overall appeal.
Submit your photo by Wednesday, June 6 at 12:00 p.m. EST. We'll feature some of our favorite photos on Mashable, as well as on our Facebook page. We can't wait to see your photos!