Round Robin Challenge: About the Weather

Hi, Robins! Time to announce the next Challenge. For this one I'm going to combine two old topic suggestions into one general theme. The Challenge for Saturday, August 14th is

About the Weather

NOW CLOSED!
Back when he was still blogging, Steven of (sometimes)photoblog came up with "The Temperature Is...", which he described this way:

A photograph which represents the temperature. Hot, cold or in between. Hard shadows to show the bright sun for example. The soft shadows of a cool cloudy day. Ice and snow if you got it!

Julie of Julie Barrett's Journal had a similar theme in mind:

"Weather." Not just your average bit o' fluffy clouds here - try for something unusual or extreme. Obviously, it's okay to dip into the archives for this one. Mother Nature doesn't cooperate with deadlines.

Got the idea? Basically, we're looking for anything to do with the weather. You can go for something subtle: colors of sky and qualities of light that we associate with hot or cool days. Or show us the most extreme weather your camera can find, or has ever found: blizzards, ice storms, hail, lightning storms, floods, serious fog, or the opposite: sandstorms, dust storms, or a day so hot that the air shimmers and mirages appear. Show us what you've got! Just remember our usual guidelines:

1. DO RSVP your full info in the comments below, including name, blog name and blog URL, thus:

I'm keeping a weather eye!

Windy

Everyone Knows

http:/everyoneknowsitsme.blogspot.com

2. DO NOT post before the Challenge date, Saturday, August 14th. Most blog platforms let you write an entry in advance, and schedule it to post at the date and time you want.

3. DO mention Round Robin in your entry, including a link back to this blog. If you don't mention the Challenge, how can we tell you're even playing?

And check this out!

Carly and I have been raiding the topic pool of your suggestions for something like five years now, and haven't asked for fresh input for at least a year and a half. Many of our unused suggestions at this point are from people who no longer play, and in some cases from people who no longer blog at all! Obviously we're rather use YOUR fresh topic ideas, so please include three future topic suggestions in your entry. Who knows, we may be announcing your Challenge topic before the summer is out!

That's it for now. Go be photographers!

Karen

Linking List
as of 7:52 PM MST/PDT, August 14, 2010 (C)

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

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

Linda - Posted!
Mommy's Treasures
http://mommystreasures.blogspot.com/

Freda - Posted!
Day One
http://fredamans.blogspot.com

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

Jama - Posted!
Sweet Memories
http://mummyjam.blogspot.com

flashbulb100w
mga gihuna-huna
http://mgagihunahuna.wordpress.com

taylor
taylorsphotos
http://taylorsphotos-ta8551.blogspot.com/

Rich - Posted!
Rich Image
http://richimage.blogspot.com/

Sherrie **new blog!** - Posted!
Food for Thought
http://100sweets.blogspot.com/

Ruth - Posted!
ScrabbleQueen
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

ellen b - Posted!
The Happy Wonderer
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com

Sandy - Posted!
From the Heart of Texas
http://sandyfromtheheartoftexas.com

Erin - Posted!
A Hardcore Life
http://erin-hardcorehensel.blogspot.com/

Rudo (Ethos) - Posted!
Passion in the Moments
http://ethos-photographic.blogspot.com/2010/08/round-robin-photo-challenge-about.html

Peggy - Posted!
Holmespun Fun Memes and Themes
http://holmespunfunmemesandthemes.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: By The Water

Hi Robins :) NOW CLOSED!

Save the date! Our next challenge will take place on Saturday, July 31st! What will our challenge be, you ask? Glad you asked. This time around the challenge will be "BY THE WATER." Sound good? Any interpretation is fine, as are archived photos, but you know, I love seeing you grab new shots. So, go out there and find some bottled WATER. A WATERing Hole. A Glass of WATER. WATER on the beach. It's all good. :)

But Carly, how do we play this challenge?

Glad you asked! Here are some general guidelines for how we play the Round Robin Challenges.

1. PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE. In this case, the date would be Saturday, July 31st, 2010.

2. Please remember R.S.V.P. your intention to play by providing us with your full information each time you play, using the following format...

Your Name
The Name of your Blog
The full address of where your entry can be found

EXAMPLE

Carly
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

3. It's a good idea to comeback here on the day of the challenge and let us know you have posted. It helps us out a lot and keeps things moving along smoothly.

4. If you are new to the challenges, please let us know so we can give you a proper welcome!

5. You can post your entry at any time after midnight on the day of the challenge, and for up to one week after we play, but posting on the day of the challenge guarantees you the most visitors.

If you have any questions on how to play, or how to leave us your intention to play, feel free to email us. You can find our contact information on the sidebar!

Okay, that's it. Go have fun. Go be photographers. See you back here on Saturday, July 31st!

Linking List, Updated At: 1:27 AM PDT/MST Sunrday, August 1st 2010 (K)

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

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

Jama - Posted!
Sweet Memories
http://mummyjam.blogspot.com

Rich - Posted!
Rich Image
http://richimage.blogspot.com

Freda - Posted!
Day One
http://fredamans.blogspot.com

Linda - Posted!
Mommy's Treasures
http://mommystreasures.blogspot.com

Monica - Posted!
Shutterly Happy
http://monica-frameofmond.blogspot.com

Jennifer Robin - Posted!
Robin's Woods
http://robinswoods.blogspot.com

Tanya **Welcome, New Participant!** - Posted!
Capturing Tranquility
http://capturingtranquility.blogspot.com

Fhaye - Posted! 08/03/10
Your Daily Photo Depot
http://photodito.com

Margaret - Posted!
Margaret's Musings
http://amusingmargaret.com

Taylor **Welcome, New Participant!** - Posted!
Taylor's Photos
http://taylorsphotos-ta8551.blogspot.com

Peggy - Posted!
Holmespunfun Memes and Themes
http://holmesfunmemesandthemes.blogspot.com

Maryt - Posted!
Mary Tomaselli's Photos
http://marytomaselli.blogspot.com

Sandy - Posted!
From The Heart Of Texas
http://sandyfromtheheartoftexas.com

Rue (AKA Ethos)**Welcome, New Participant! - Posted!
Passion in the Moments
http://ethos-photographic.blogspot.com/2010/07/roundrobin-photo-challenge-by-water.html

Manang Kim - Posted!
My Photography in Focus
http://mgahulagwayko.blogspot.com

Ruth - Posted!
Scrabblequeen
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

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


-Carly

Round Robin: "Guess What This Is!"

Hi, Robins! The next topic was suggested by Lisa of Lisa's Chaos back in May 2008. The topic for Saturday, July 17th is: NOW CLOSED!

Lisa advises that it works best with macro photography, where you can zoom in close enough that we see shapes and textures, but not the whole thing. But if you have something so unusual that people would be hard pressed to identify it at all, by all means photograph it!

Let's make a game of this, as John Scalzi did with a few of his Monday Photo Shoots back in the day. Don't tell us what your mysterious something is when you first post your entry. Let people guess in comments, and then tell them when they guess right! Sound like fun? Good! Just remember our usual guidelines:

1. Do RSVP your full info in the comments below, including name, blog name and blog URL, thus:

I guess I'll be playing!

Jean

Denim Blues

http://brandnameonpocket.blogspot.com

2. Do NOT post before the Challenge date, Saturday, July 17th. Remember, most blog platforms let you write an entry in advance, and schedule it to post at the date and time you want.

3. Do mention Round Robin in your entry, including a link back to this blog.

That's it for now. Go be photographers!

Karen

Linking List
as of 7:25 PM PDT/MST, Saturday July 17th (K)

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

Jama - Posted
Sweet Memories
http://mummyjam.blogspot.com

Freda - Posted!
Day One
http://fredamans.blogspot.com

Sandy - Posted
From the Heart of Texas
http://sandyfromtheheartoftexas.com

Jenn - Posted
Shutter Happy Moments
http://shutterhappyjenn.blogspot.com

Jennifer Robin - Posted
Robin's Woods
http://robinswoods.blogspot.com/

maryt/theteach - Posted
Mary Tomaselli's Photos
http://marytomaselli.blogspot.com

Erin - Posted
A Hardcore Life
http://erin-hardcorehensel.blogspot.com/

Sherrie
Sherrie's Stuff
http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com

Rich - Posted!
Rich Image
http://richimage.blogspot.com

Ruth - Posted!
ScrabbleQueen
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

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

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

Manang Kim - Posted! 07/22/10
My Pride and Joy
http://niecesandnephew.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: Food Preparation

Hello Robins :)

NOW CLOSED!
Save the date! Our next Round Robin Challenge will take place on Our topic this time around is Saturday, July 3rd 2010! "Food Preparation." It comes to us by way of Sherrie, author of the blog, Sherrie's Stuff! So get out your chopping blocks, your knifes, your mini-preps, your strainers and graters and get to work! Summer means BBQs, picnics, and outdoor dining, show us how you prep for those occasions, as well as, cozy every day meals. :)
As always, here are some general guidelines for how we play...

1. PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE. In this case, the date would be Saturday, July 3rd, 2010.

2. Please remember R.S.V.P. your intention to play by providing us with your full information each time you play, using the following format...

Your Name
The Name of your Blog
The full address of where your entry can be found

EXAMPLE

Carly
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

3. It's a good idea to comeback here on the day of the challenge and let us know you have posted. It helps us out a lot and keeps things moving along smoothly.

4. If you are new to the challenges, please let us know so we can give you a proper welcome!

5. You can post your entry at any time after midnight on the day of the challenge, and for up to one week after we play, but posting on the day of the challenge guarantees you the most visitors.

If you have any questions on how to play, or how to leave us your intention to play, feel free to email us. You can find our contact information on the sidebar!

Okay, that's it. Go have fun. Go be photographers. See you back here on Saturday, July 3rd!

-Carly

Linking List
as of 8:47 PM PDT/MST Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 (K)

Sherrie
Sherrie's Stuff
http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com

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

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

Linda - Posted
Mommy's Treasures
http://mommystreasures.blogspot.com

Freda Mans
Day One
http://fredamans.blogspot.com

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

Rich - Posted!
Rich Image
http://richimage.blogspot.com

Jama - Posted!
Sweet Memories
http://mummyjam.blogspot.com

Sandy - Posted!
From The Heart Of Texas
http://sandyfromtheheartoftexas.com

Fhaye - Posted!
Your Daily Photo Depot
http://photodito.com

Suzanne - Posted
SuzyQ421's Photo Blog
http://suzyq421sphotoblog.blogspot.com

Jenn **Welcome, new Robin!** - Posted!
Shutter Happy Moments
http://shutterhappyjenn.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: Broken

Hi Robins! The next topic was suggested by Julie of Julie Barrett's Journal back in May 2008. The Round Robin Challenge for Saturday, June 19th is NOW CLOSED!

Broken things are everywhere. They can be very public, or hidden away in drawers and closets. Some are visibly damaged, while others reveal their defect only when you try to use them. Some can be mended or repaired or used anyway, while others can only be thrown away or recycled and replaced. Some have already been lovingly repaired, but will never be truly whole again. Broken things have character, and their own melancholy beauty.

So on Saturday, June 19th, show us something broken, maybe even beautifully broken. And if you fix that thing that was broken, show us how it looks now.

Now, it's reminder time. Folks, PLEASE RSVP in the comments below if you plan to join us on this Challenge, and include your complete info, thus:

I'm fixin' to play!

James
JT's Sweet Baby Blog
http://imyourhandyman.blogspot.com

Even if you decide to play along at the last minute, please remember to stop by and leave your comment! There are lots of past and present players on our sidebar, and if you don't tell us you're doing a Round Robin entry we can easily miss you. If you don't get on the Linking List, then nobody will know to come and see your work, and wouldn't that be a shame? So! Remember:

1. DO RSVP in comments
2. DO list your name, blog name and URL, so we can list you correctly.
3. DO NOT post early. It's not a race!

Got it? Good! Now, go be photographers!

Karen

Linking List
as of Saturday 6/19 at 12:10 PM MST/PDT (C)

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

Rich - Posted!
RichImage
http://richimage.blogspot.com/

Tara
A Long Walk Home
http://mommaneversaid.blogspot.com/

Freda
Day One
http://fredamans.blogspot.com

Fhaye - Posted!
Your daily photo depot
http://photodito.com

Jama - Posted!
Sweet Memories
http://mummyjam.blogspot.com

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

Erin - Posted!
A Hardcore Life
http://erin-hardcorehensel.blogspot.com/

Sandy - Posted!
From the Heart of Texas
http://sandyfromtheheartoftexas.com

maryt/theteach - Posted!
Mary Tomaselli's Photos
http://marytomaselli.blogspot.com

Manang Kim - Posted!
My photography in Focus
http://mgahulagwayko.blogspot.com

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

Kara - Posted!
Hip Chick Photos
http://hipchickphotos.blogspot.com/

Peggy - Posted!
Holmespun Fun Memes and Themes
http://holmespunfunmemesandthemes.blogspot.com

Nesa - Posted!
Frozen In Time
http://frozenintimefotos.blogspot.com

Linda - Posted!
Mommy's Treasures
http://mommystreasures.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: Garden Portraits

Hi Robins :)

"GARDEN PORTRAITS" NOW CLOSED!

We haven't been doing much in the way of garden photography, so let's fix that! Save the date, because our next Round Robin Challenge will take place on Saturday, June 5th! And our subject will be "Garden Portraits." Our fellow Robin, Sherrie, who authors the blog, Sherrie's Stuff, submitted the idea of "In The Garden" way back in January of 2009, so I thought it would be fun to combine her idea, with an idea I had to showcase a particular part of a garden. When you put them both together, here is what I want you to do. Take an overall photo of a garden, any garden, then choose one flower or one vegetable, and showcase it as a portrait. Really get in there and show us it's beauty! Sound good?

:)

As always, here are some general guidelines for how we play...

1. PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE. In this case, the date would be Saturday, June 5th, 2010.

2. Please remember R.S.V.P. your intention to play by providing us with your full information each time you play, using the following format...

Your Name
The Name of your Blog
The full address of where your entry can be found

EXAMPLE

Carly
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

3. It's a good idea to comeback here on the day of the challenge and let us know you have posted. It helps us out a lot and keeps things moving along smoothly.

4. If you are new to the challenges, please let us know so we can give you a proper welcome!

5. You can post your entry at any time after midnight on the day of the challenge, and for up to one week after we play, but posting on the day of the challenge guarantees you the most visitors.

If you have any questions on how to play, or how to leave us your intention to play, feel free to email us. You can find our contact information on the sidebar!

Okay, that's it. Go have fun. Go be photographers. See you back here on Saturday, June 5th!

-Carly

Linking List, as of 7:05 PM PT/MT 6/5/10 (C)

Sherrie - Posted!
Sherrie's Stuff
http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com

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

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

Linda - Posted!
Mommy's Treasures
http://mommystreasures.blogspot.com

Jama - Posted! 06/07/10
Sweet Memories
http://mummyjam.blogspot.com

Rich - Posted!
richimage
http://richimage.blogspot.com

Jeanette **Welcome, New Participant!**
Net On The Net
http://netonthenet.blogspot.com

Tara **Welcome Back!** -Posted!
A Long Road Home
http://mommaneversaid.blogspot.com

Sandy - Posted!
From the Heart of Texas
http://sandyfromtheheartoftexas.com

Monica - Posted!
Shutterly Happy
http://monica-framofmind.blogspot.com

Suzanne R - Posted!
SuzyQ421's Photo Blog
http://suzyq421sphotoblog.com

Freda - Posted!
Day One
http://fredamans.blogspot.com

maryt - Posted!
Mary Tomaselli's Photos
http://marytomaselli.blogspot.com

ellen b - Posted!
The Happy Wonderer
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com


Ruth - Posted!
Scrabblequeen
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

Jill **Welcome Back**-Posted!
South Bay Soliloquy
http://southbaysoliloquy.blogspot.com

Gattina - Posted!
KEYHOLE PICTURES (photos only)
http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/

Manang Kim - Posted!
My Lifes Journey in Focus
http://kissess4u.blogspot.com/

Fhaye - Posted!
Your Daily Photo Depot
http://photodito.com/

Peggy - Posted!
Holmespun Fun Memes and Themes
http://holmespunfunmemesandthemes.blogspot.com

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Round Robin Challenge: Statues

Hi Robins! The next Challenge was suggested by me exactly two years and one week ago. I think it's time we got around to it, don't you? The topic for Saturday, May 22nd is

NOW CLOSED!

Statues

As I said at the time:

Statues - photograph a statue of some sort. It can be as large as the Sphinx in Egypt, or as small as a bowling trophy.

Simple, right? Get out there and photograph any kind of statue, large or small, in a public square, a museum, a church or even on your mantle shelf! Then get ready to post your entry on May 22nd. Here's a quick reminder about our guidelines:

1. DO RSVP in the comments below, preferably before the Challenge date. PLEASE include your complete info every time, thus:

Yes, I'll be there to unveil my statues!

Michaelangelo

Plaster and Stone

http://whenitsdone.blogspot.com

Please proofread your comment for typos, especially in the URL, and make sure it gets successfully posted. We've started to see problems with people posting comments that never show up. If we don't know about your entry or where exactly it's posted, it's kind of hard for us to link to it!

2. DO NOT post before the Challenge date, Saturday, May 22nd. If you're a few days late that's okay, although you probably won't get as many visitors. But please do not post early. As Carly says, it's not a race, and an entry posted early is harder for everyone else to find.

3. DO include a link back to this blog in your entry, so other people can find us and play along. We also encourage you to include a Round Robin graphic, and links to other Robin's blogs. We post the Linking List around midnight Pacific time on the Challenge date, and update it throughout the day.

That's it for now. Go be photographers!

Karen

Linking List
as of Sunday, May 23nd, 11:22 MST/PDT (Carly)

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

Jama - Posted!
Sweet Memories
http://mummyjam.blogspot.com

Rich **Welcome, New Player!** - Posted
richimage
http://richimage.blogspot.com/

Dawn - Posted!
Dawn Elliott Photography
http://dawnelliottphotography.blogspot.com

ellen b. - Posted!
The Happy Wonderer
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com

Sherrie - Posted!
Sherrie's Stuff
http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com/

Freda - Posted!
Day One
http://fredamans.blogspot.com

Suzanne R - Posted!
SuzyQ421's Photo Blog
http://suzyq421sphotoblog.blogspot.com

Sandy - Posted!
From the Heart of Texas
http://sandyfromtheheartoftexas.com

Erin **Welcome, New Player!** - Posted
A Hardcore Life
http://erin-hardcorehensel.blogspot.com

carolynUSA - Posted!
Ford Family Photos
http://carolyn1209.blogspot.com

Peggy - Posted!
Holmespun Fun Memes and Themes
http://holmespunfunmemesandthemes.blogspot.com

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

maryt/theteach - Posted!
Mary Tomaselli Photos
http://marytomaselli.blogspot.com

Manang Kim (new blog) - Posted
At my Tabletop
http://manangskusina.blogspot.com

Hip chick
hip chick's photos
http://hipchickphotos.blogspot.com

Ruth - Posted!
scrabblequeen
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

Gattina - Posted!
KEYHOLE PICTURES (photos only)
http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/

Duane - Posted!
Meanwhile...
http://fdtate.blogspot.com

Cheryl Ann **Welcome, New Player** - Posted!
Desertsouthwest
http://desertswest.blogspot.com/

and
Cheryl Ann - Posted!
Deserts and Beyond
http://desertsandbeyond.blogspot.com/