Sunday, September 23, 2007

Round Robin Challenge: Backyard Photography

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 Greetings Robins, it's time for the next challenge! Our next topic was suggested by Tammie Jean who blogs at Long Drives To Nowhere. Your new challenge is...

"Backyard Photography"


This challenge is now closed. Thank you for playing. :)

From Tammie Jean; "What I like best about backyard photography (or photography at the local park) is that you don't have to go very far to get great shots - there are plenty of opportunities right there in front of you."

Do visit the rules of play if it's your first time playing or have sat out a few rounds.

Questions? Sing out in comments or give Carly, Karen or me a shout!

* Karen: mavarin[at]aol.com
* Carly: ondinemonet[at]aol.com
* Steven: steven.emmett[at]gmail.com

Go ahead and R.S.V.P. in comments. Follow my example. Now go be photographers and return on October 6th to share your "Backyard Photography"!

R.S.V.P. Format :-)
1.)Your name - or your online handle.
2.)Your blog's name
3.)Your blog address

Challenge Linking List

Tammie - Posted!
Long Drives to Nowhere
http://tammiejean.blogspot.com

Steven - Posted!
(sometimes)photoblog
http://sepintx.blogspot.com

Carly - Posted!
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

Tara - Posted!
A Long Walk Home
http://journals.aol.com/tarastomsgirl/LifeisWonderful

Janet - Posted!
fond of photography
http://fondofphotography.blogspot.com

Suzanne R - Posted!
New Suzanne R's Life
http://newsuzannerslife.blogspot.com

Vick - Posted!
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com

Gattina- Posted!
Keyhole Pictures
http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com

Karen - Posted!
Outpost Mâvarin
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com

Julie - Posted!
Julie's Web Journal
http://www.barrettmanor.com/julie/journal.aspx

Teena - Posted!
It's all about me!
http://purple4mee.blogspot.com

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Sunday, September 09, 2007

Round Robin Challenge: Talisman

Hi ho, Robins!

This Challenge Is Now Closed, Thanks for playing! :)

It's time to announce the next Round Robin Photo Challenge topic, this time from Vicki, of the blog Maraca. The topic for Saturday, September 22nd, is "Talisman". As Vicki explains:

I love the word itself, "talisman," so mysterious and evocative. Talismans protect against evil or bring good luck. Many things come to mind, from a bowler's lucky shirt to folk amulets. Odd garden ornaments that include glass spheres and beads are fairly common these days, and would fit the bill. It could be something unusual that a bird has woven into a nest, a necklace or a saint medallion, coins, a stone, a special place ... anything, really, that says "magic lives here." Vicki

I must admit that when I saw the topic name "Talisman" in the Round Robin topic suggestion kitty, I immediately thought of the term in its narrowest meaning, as a magic amulet that protects its owner or brings luck. After all, my first novel's working title referred to just such an object. But there's a broader meaning as well. As Vicki says, many of us have some "lucky" object that comforts us as we face the unknown, whether it's a a rabbit's foot, an unusual coin, a piece of crystal, a small statue, or even a particular item of clothing we wear to job interviews or the big game. Maybe we don't really believe that it helps us, but we keep it close by anyway, perhaps as a touchstone or icon. And even if we aren't in the least superstitious, we may be intrigued by items that resemble powerful magical objects, be they relics of some ancient religion or replicas of Tolkien's One Ring. It's a topic that requires a little extra thought, but sometimes those are the best ones!

So start thinking about what your talisman may be, whether it's a mysterious necklace at a museum, a St. Christopher medal or your child's lucky socks. Take your pictures, and get ready to post your entry on Saturday, September 22nd, anytime between midnight and midnight. Here are the usual guidelines:

1. Please RSVP in the comments to this entry if you plan to participate. Include your name or online handle, blog name and URL, thus:

Bilbo
There and Back Again
http://myprecious.blogspot.com

It's also helpful if you stop back here and let us know that your entry is posted, so that we can update the Linking List that much more quickly!

2. As always, you can post up to six days later if you need to, but the announced date is the best, and please do not post your entry early.

3. Do include a link back here, or to the Linking List of participating Robins, which will be posted in this entry on the 22nd.

And remember, your own topic suggestions are always welcome! Email them to us:

* Karen: mavarin[at]aol.com
* Carly: ondinemonet[at]aol.com
* Steven: steven.emmett[at]gmail.com

Now go be photographers!

Karen
with Carly and Steven

Linking List

boliyou
Percolation
http://boliyou.blogspot.com

Carly - Posted!
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

Karen - Posted!
Outpost Mâvarin
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com

Vicki
- Posted!
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com

Janet
- Posted!
fond of photography
http://fondofphotography.blogspot.com

Suzanne R - Posted!
New Suzanne R's Life
http://newsuzannerslife.blogspot.com

Nancy - POSTED!
Nancy Luvs Pics
http://journals.aol.com/nhd106/Nancyluvspix

Kerrin - Posted!
a new day
http://kerrinsdailyphoto.blogspot.com

Steven
- Posted!
(sometimes)photoblog
http://sepintx.blogspot.com

Teena - Posted!
It's all about me!
http://purple4mee.blogspot.com/


Thursday, August 23, 2007

Round Robin Challenge: Something Different

Hello Robins :)
This Challenge Is Now Closed. Thank you for playing.

It's time to begin our new format. Have you been paying attention? Tee Hee. Did you know we have a new way of having fun with the challenges? Did you know the day of the week the challenges will be played on has moved from Wednesdays to Saturdays? Well, no worries if you didn't know, that's what this entry is all about. :) Be sure to read this entry carefully, so that you don't miss the fun.

Beginning with this entry, all future Round Robin Challenges will now be played every other Saturday. Also, we have moved to a new system of how Karen, Steven and I choose a challenge to be played. So, if you haven't already heard, we are now requesting that you send in your best ideas for future challenges. Is there a photo challenge theme you have always wanted to try? Send it in, and it might be featured as an upcoming challenge. Nothing is too wacky, so, put on your creative caps and go for it. We want to hear from you. You can submit as many ideas as you want, but keep in mind we may use your idea at any time. If we do use your idea, and for some reason you can't join us that week, no worries, you will still be linked to, and will receive full credit.

Please submit your ideas by email ONLY! You can send your ideas to Steven, Karen or myself, and they will be added to the pool of available topics. If we choose your idea, we will notify you by email, prior to the announcement of the challenge. The new challenge announcement day is now Sundays, the day after we play each challenge. So, like I said, get your creative on, and send in those ideas! And now... on to the subject of our next challenge.

To get us off on a really creative foot, Nancy, author of the blog, Nancy Luvs Pix, has chosen, "Something Different," for our next challenge. Here is here vision for how we should approach the challenge...

"People tend to stick with certain things to photograph... you know, flowers, kids, sunsets, dogs... all the stuff I love too! I think it would be a great thing for the Round Robins to take a shot at something that they would never normally try to photograph. It's time for us to get out of our comfort zones, and open our eyes to the various art that exists, but is perhaps hidden somewhat. It could be fun!"

-Nancy

Doesn't that sound intriguing??? The whole idea is to rise up to the challenge, and spread our creative wings. Lets have fun with this Robins. Lets really get out there and step outside our comfort zone. :) The world is waiting... show us what YOU see. If you want to go for the challenge, one of the last challenges of the summer by the way, then make a note of the date, and plan to join us on Saturday, September 8th, 2007. As always, you can post anytime between the midnights of that day, or if you are going to be late, you can post any day for up to one week after the challenge date.

Some Things Haven't Changed...

**PLEASE REMEMBER TO R.S.V.P IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT...

(Example)
Carly
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

**DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE ENTRY DATE!

**HAVE FUN!

Ok, that's it! Now, get your creative on, make me proud, and GO BE PHOTOGRAPHERS! See you back here on Saturday, September 8th, 2007, for "Something Different."

-Carly :)

Linking List

Karen - POSTED!
Outpost Mâvarin
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com/

Carly - POSTED!
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

Janet - POSTED!
Fond Of Photography
http://fondofphotography.blogspot.com

Annie - POSTED!9/10/07
Pictures of Craziness
http://krspkrmmom.blogspot.com

Nancy - POSTED!
Nancy Luvs Pix
http://journals.aol.com/nhd106/Nancyluvspix

Suzanne R - POSTED!
New Suzanne R's Life
http://newsuzannerslife.blogspot.com

Jessica - POSTED!
QuickSilver Dreams
http://www.thewatersedge.us/QuickSilver

Boliyou - POSTED!
Percolation
http://boliyou.blogspot.com

Vicki - POSTED!
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com/

Gina - POSTED!
Gina's Space
http://journals.aol.com/rbrown6172/Ginasspace

Gattina (Sunday Posting) POSTED!
Keyhole Pictures
http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/

Tara - POSTED!
A Long Walk Home ***Welcome New Member***
http://journals.aol.com/tarastomsgirl/LifeisWonderful

Steven
- POSTED!
(sometimes photoblog)
http://sepintx.blogspot.com

Teena - POSTED!
It's all about me!
http://purple4mee.blogspot.com/

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Thursday, August 09, 2007

Round Robin Challenge : Things With Wings!

Two ButterfliesGreetings Robins! My choice this week!
Time to spread your creative wings and show off the things in your life with wings. Insects, planes or the wings on an old car for example. Lets see those wings!

For the week of August 22nd, the theme is:
"Things With Wings"
This challenge is now closed. Thanks for playing.

Do visit the rules of play if it's your first time playing or have sat out a few rounds.

Questions? Sing out in comments or give Carly, Karen or me a shout!

* Karen: mavarin[at]aol.com
* Carly: ondinemonet[at]aol.com
* Steven: steven.emmett[at]gmail.com

Go ahead and R.S.V.P. in comments. Follow my example. Now go be photographers and return on August 22nd to share your "things with wings"!

R.S.V.P. Format :-)
1.)Your name - or your online handle.
2.)Your blog's name
3.)Your blog address

Things With Wings Linking List

Steven - POSTED!
(sometimes)photoblog
http://sepintx.blogspot.com/

Jessica - POSTED!
QuickSilver Dreams
http://www.thewatersedge.us/QuickSilver/

Nancy - POSTED!
Nancy Luvs Pix
http://journals.aol.com/nhd106/Nancyluvspix/

Karen - POSTED!
Outpost Mâvarin
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com

Vicki - POSTED!
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com/

kerrin - POSTED!
a new day
http://kerrinsdailyphoto.blogspot.com

Janet - POSTED!
fondofphotography
http://fondofphotography.blogspot.com

Suzanne R - POSTED!
New Suzanne R's Life
http://newsuzannerslife.blogspot.com

Carly - POSTED!
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com/

Gattina - POSTED!
Keyhole Pictures

boliyou - POSTED!
Percolation
http://boliyou.blogspot.com/

Gina - POSTED
Gina's Space
http://journals.aol.com/rbrown6172/Ginasspace/

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Round Robin Challenge: Mannequins

Hidy Ho Robins :)
This challenge is now closed. Thanks for playing! :)

It's me, Carly, and guess what... it's my turn to choose a challenge! Just like with Karen, it has been over two years since I have chosen a challenge theme, but the wait has made me very happy. Why would waiting make me happy? Well, see, we have been adding new Robins with almost every new challenge, THAT is what has made the waiting for my turn to come around so nice. Meeting new friends, seeing some amazing creativity, and having tons of fun along the way. You guys are great. :) With all the innovative topics that have been suggested for the challenges, I knew it might be difficult for me to come up with a topic that you might enjoy. When I started considering what might appeal to everyone, I came up with something simple, and pretty readily available to all of us. So, our topic for this Round Robin Challenge will be "Mannequins."

So, grab your cameras and hit the malls and trendy little shops, and show me the mannequins you find most photogenic. Show me a mannequin that is weird, or maybe one that is very common. Headless mannequins would be interesting, so would themed mannequins, such as ones depicting fictional characters. Mannequins dressed to reflect the season's apparel, like a mannequin in a beach outfit. For that matter, if you have a mannequin from any of the holidays in your files, that would work, although I would love to see you get out with the camera and find something new and current. Let your creativity flow... don't be afraid to be bold with your choice, but keep in mind the Round Robin Challenges is a open to all ages, so please try to be appropriate.

Please Robins, you need to use the following example format when you sign-up to play...

Your Name: Carly
Your Blog Name: Ellipsis
Your Blog Address: http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

Robins, our RULES OF PLAY have changed recently, so please pay a visit to the **WELCOME ENTRY & RULES OF PLAY entry, and familiarize yourselves with how we play. It is very important that everyone follow the rules. It makes bringing the challenges to you a lot easier for Karen, Steven and myself. Just to remind you of the basics, here is a brief list of the rules we ask you to observe.

1. DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY EARLY
2. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FULL INFORMATION WHEN YOU SIGN-UP TO PLAY.

The rules are for everyone Robins, so please try to remember. :) Please don't make us look up your information each time.

The date for this challenge will be Wednesday, August 8th. As always you can post your entry any time between the midnights of that day, or if you can't join us on that day, you can post any day up to one week after the challenge date. If you know you can't post the day of the challenge, just let us know when you sign-up, and we will post the date you plan to post your entry, next to your name on the Linking List. But if you can, please post your entry the day of the challenge, as that is when the participating entries usually receive the most visitors. :)

OK, that's it. That's all you need to know to play. Now make me proud, grab your cameras, find your challenge subject, "Mannequins," and GO BE PHOTOGRAPHERS! See you on Wednesday, August 8th!

-Carly

NOTE: We are still needing some submissions for the new Round Robin Challenges, coming this September. If you have an idea for an upcoming challenge, send us your ideas! We can't do it without you! See the sidebar, for a list of all the past challenges we have already played.

Linking List

Carly - POSTED!
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

Nancy - POSTED!
Nancy Luvs Pics
http://journals.aol.com/nhd106/Nancyluvspix

Karen - POSTED!
Outpost Mavarin
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com

Janet - POSTED!
Fond Of Photography
http://fondofphotography.blogspot.com/

Tammie Jean - POSTED!
Long Drives To Nowhere
http://tammiejean.blogspot.com/

Vicki - POSTED!
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com




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Friday, July 13, 2007

Round Robin Challenge: Gimme, Gimme

And now, two years and a bit later, it's my turn again to choose a Challenge topic. You know me. I'm Karen of Outpost Mâvarin.

We've had lots of great topics since we started these Challenges. Cycling through all the active Robins in order, we've been continually impressed with all your wonderful themes and ideas. Now we're back up to the top of the list, and it's my turn, one last time before we open each Challenge up for everyone's great ideas, regardless of when each person started participating. You'd think I'd be chomping at the bit, dying to tell you about some great topic I've been sitting on for years. But after all the wonderful, uplifting topics we've already done, I find my head is empty of wonderful, uplifting Challenge ideas. Instead I keep coming back to an idea that's fun and silly and not uplifting at all.
This challenge is now closed. Thank you for playing!

The topic for Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 is

"Gimme, Gimme!"


C'mon, admit it. We all get greedy sometimes, and we all want something. Maybe we indulge ourselves, and buy that latte, ice cream cone, book or BMW, and maybe we don't. But it doesn't stop us wanting.

So show us what you want. It can be something huge and expensive, or a little thing you might buy on a whim; a habit you're trying to break, or the goal for which you're breaking that habit. Concrete or abstract, your own want or something your kids or your cats keep begging for, it's all good. If you can capture it in a camera lens, go for it!

And now for the quick reminder on how it works:

1. RSVP in the comments to this entry. It should include your name (or online handle), blog name and URL, thus:

Will play for food!
Tuffy
Scaredy Dog Blog
http://cheeseisgood.blogspot.com

2. Post your entry no sooner than the Challenge date, Wednesday July 25th. You can post up to six days late if you need to, but you'll probably have fewer visitors after Wednesday. Do NOT post before the 25th!

3. Include a link back to this blog. Links to other Robins are appreciated by not mandatory. We'll post the linking list late Tuesday night.

4. Have fun!

As I mentioned above, we're changing the way topics are chosen, starting a few Challenges from now. We already have a short list of topics people have suggested that haven't been used yet, and now we're inviting you to add to that list. Email us your topic ideas! You can send us one idea or a dozen, or any number in between, any time you like. Every two weeks we'll choose a topic, and give full credit to the person who submitted it. We're looking for new, different ideas, so please see the sidebar for the list of topics we've already done. Got it? Good! Send your topics to

* Karen: mavarin[at]aol.com
* Carly: ondinemonet[at]aol.com
* Steven: steven.emmett[at]gmail.com

To keep topics a surprise until the announcement date, we will accept ideas only by email. Do not make suggestions in the comments!

That's it, folks! Start wowing us with your topic ideas, and go be photographers!

Karen
with Carly and Steven

Linking List

Karen - Posted!
Outpost Mâvarin
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com/

Carly - Posted!
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com/

Kerrin - POSTED!
A New Day, A New Photo
http://kerrinsdailyphoto.blogspot.com/

Janet - POSTED!
Fond Of Photography
http://fondofphotography.blogspot.com/

Vicki - POSTED!
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com/

Nancy - POSTED!
Nancy Luvs Pics
http://journals.aol.com/nhd106/Nancyluvspix

Steven - Posted!
(sometimes)photoblog
http://sepintx.blogspot.com/

Brandon - POSTED!
A Visual Experiment
http://avisualexperiment.blogspot.com/

Gattina - Posted!
Keyhole Pictures
http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - POSTED!
New Suzanne R's Life
http://newsuzannerslife.blogspot.com

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Round Robin Challenge: The Road Less Traveled

Friday, October 17, 2003Greetings Robins! It’s time for the next challenge courtesy of Vicki, who blogs over at Maraca. For the week of July 11th, Vicki has selected "The Road Less Traveled." A fine to topic for this summer’s traveling season. The road is wide open for you and your camera, have you taken the road less traveled?
This challenge is now closed! Thank you for playing. :)
For the week of July 11, 2007 the topic is:
The Road Less Traveled

Lots of photo possibilities but if you are stuck for inspiration, here are some items to jump start your creativity:

“The Road Not Taken,” poem by Robert Frost
Flickr photos tagged with the road less traveled.

Do visit the rules of play if it's your first time playing or have sat out a few rounds.

Questions? Sing out in comments or give Carly, Karen or me a shout!

* Karen: mavarin[at]aol.com
* Carly: ondinemonet[at]aol.com
* Steven: steven.emmett[at]gmail.com

Go ahead and R.S.V.P. in comments. Follow my example. Now go be photographers and return on July 11th to share your road less traveled!

R.S.V.P. Format :-)
1.)Your name - or your online handle.
2.)Your blog's name
3.)Your blog address

Linking List
Vicki - POSTED!
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com/

Steven- Posted
(sometimes)photoblog
http://sepintx.blogspot.com/

Karen
- Posted
Outpost Mâvarin
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com/

Janet - POSTED!
fond of photography
http://fondofphotography.blogspot.com/

Renee - POSTED!
Ode to the Muse
http://www.harmonysnaps.com/photos

Brandon**Welcome New Member** - POSTED!
A Visual Experiment
http://avisualexperiment.blogspot.com/

Carly - POSTED!
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com/

Kerrin - POSTED!
A New Day A New Photo
http://kerrinsdailyphoto.blogspot.com/

Gattina - Posted
KEYHOLE PICTURES
http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/2007/07/round-robins-road-less-traveled.html

Nancy
- POSTED!
Nancyluvspix
http://journals.aol.com/nhd106/Nancyluvspix/

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