I don’t think I’ve carved a pumpkin since early in Rockford’s graduate school days, when he worked for a gentleman who was very enthusiastic about Halloween, but I’ve spent a lot of time over the last couple of weeks thinking about things to do with pumpkins. (Besides turning them into pies or smashing them, obviously.)

Why the sudden gourd obsession? Because the fine folks at Photojojo wanted a post about a Cool Thing to Do with a Pumpkin.

I’m pretty pleased with the final result.

You can read all about it at — and be a witness to the launch of Rockford’s career as a hand model — at Picture Pumpkins: Give Your Halloween Memories a Gourdy Glow. Let me know if you give it a try! I’d love to see your fancy photo pumpkin.

(Related: “Gourd” never, ever looks like its spelled correctly. Especially after you type it multiple times. Gourd gourd gourd.)