Announcement: To Be Continued!

**Please note: this was back in 2009!**


Hi, Robins!

We've just about reached the time of year when everyone is extra busy with holiday shopping, baking, parties, family reunions, etc. Participation in memes naturally drops off between Halloween and New Year's, displaced by "real life" - whatever that is!

Rather than fight this very reasonable trend, Carly and I are taking a short break. The Round Robin Photo Challenges is going on hiatus for the second time ever, giving us - and you - a chance to rest and recharge, and catch up with the rest of our lives. Let's start fresh with our next Challenge date in the new year, on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010. Just so we're not completely leaving you in the lurch, we'll announce the next topic on Thanksgiving Weekend. Be sure to stop back then for our next inspiring (we hope) theme, and to RSVP.

And thanks, as always, for your support and participation in the Round Robin Photo Challenges. Carly, Steven and I couldn't do it without you!

In the meantime, don't forget our other memes:

The Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot - hosted by Carly, has a new topic every Monday!

The Weekend Assignment - hosted by Karen, is a weekly writing prompt, with a new topic each weekend.

Happy holidays, and we'll see you soon!

Karen

Round Robin Challenges: Shooting In Low Light (Indoors And Out)

Hi Robins :) NOW CLOSED!

If it's Sunday, it must be time for an all new challenge...

Save the date! Our next RRC will be held on Saturday, October 17th, and comes to us by way of our friend Terri, author of the blog, "Ways I See The World." She has suggested we take on "Shooting In Low Light, Inside And Out." Sounds pretty straight forward, grab your cameras and show us what you find in low light settings. I hope to see all of you, and maybe a few new faces as well. Here are a few things to keep in mind about how we play...

1. Please give us your R.S.V.P on or before the day of the challenge. It is especially helpful if you sign up no later then the night before, as that is when we compile the Linking List for you.

**R.S.V.P. in the following format...

1. Your First Name or Online Nickname
2. The name of you blog, journal or website
3. The full address of where your RRC entry can be found on the day of the challenge.

EXAMPLE

Carly
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

**We need your complete information each time you play.

2. DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE! It will do nothing but cause confusion on the day of the challenge. Besides, we don't post the Linking List until then, so please DON'T POST EARLY... ok? On the other hand, if you can't post on the day of the challenge, for whatever reason, just let us know and we will make a note of your intention to play on another day, next to your name on the Linking List so folks will be able to find your entry.

3. If you are new to the Round Robin Challenges, please read the Welcome Entry which can be found on the sidebar. It explains everything you need to know to play along. New folks are always enthusiastically welcome, so let us know if this is your first time playing so we can give you a proper welcome!

Ok, that's it, you know what to do. See you on Saturday, October 17th, 2009!

-Carly

By the way, if you enjoy playing the Round Robin Challenges, you might also enjoy our other memes...

Weekend Assignment (Karen posts a new topic to write about each Friday)

Monday Photo Shoot (I post a new Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot assignment each Monday morning!)

If you have any questions about how to play the RRC or either of the memes listed above, feel free to email either Karen or myself. Our contact information is on the sidebar! :)

Linking List, as of 9:58 PM PT, 10/17/09

Terri
Ways I See The World
http://teelgeephotos.blogspot.com

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
Mommy's Treasures
http://mommystreasures.blogspot.com

Monica
Shutterly Happy
http://monica-frameofmind.blogspot.com

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

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

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

Betty - Posted!
A Glimpse Into Midlife
http://glimpseintomidlife.blogspot.com

Sandra
A Cappuccino A Day
http://Acappuccinoaday.blogspot.com

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

Sandy**Welcome, New Member** - Posted!
From The Heart Of Texas
http://sandytrefger.wordpress.com

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

Eva Cathrin-Norway **Welcome, New Member** - Posted!
Hagemor
http://hagemor.blogspot.com

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

Quiltworks **Welcome, New Member!** - Posted!
World Through The Eyes Of The Fiber Artist
http://quilt--works.blogspot.com or http://quilt--works.blogspot.com/2009/10/old-graves-lighthouse.html


Technorati Tags: Photos, memes, Shooting in Low Light, Round Robin Photo

Round Robin Challenge: In Motion

Hi, Robins! Once again I'm going to combine two people's topics, not because I want to use up the suggestion pool extra fast, but to give both people credit for their similar ideas. For Saturday, October 3rd, the topic is

In Motion

NOW CLOSED!

Bats leave a bridge over the Rillito at sunset, Tucson, AZ.

Vicki of the blog Maraca calls her version of the topic "Greased Lightning," and explains it this way:

One thing I'd like to learn to do is panning, or following a moving object with the camera so that it stays in focus while the background blurs, giving a sense of motion. I tried it while my son flew his model airplane this fall, without much success. This shot might not have been bad if I had had more of the ground in the frame. Let's call this challenge "Greased Lightning!"

Terri of the blog Ways I See the World calls her version Movement Shots - "birds, children, insects."

So let's do this! Let's capture objects in motion, whether it means moving the camera to keep up, or capturing the blur of movement against a static background.

You know how this works, right?

• Do NOT post before the Challenge Date, Saturday, October 3rd!
• DO RSVP in the comments below, thus:

I'm moved to play along with this topic!

Jeff
Jeff's Speed Blog
http://vroomvroom.blogspot.com

• DO include a link back here. If you like you can also include our Linking List to other Robins' blogs, which will be posted here around midnight as the posting date begins.!

Got it? Good! Now go be photographers! And don't forget these other memes:

The Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot - hosted by Carly every Monday
The Weekend Assignment - hosted by Karen every Friday.

Linking List
as of Sunday, October 4th 2009 at 9:27 AM PT

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

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

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

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

Nancy - Posted!
Nancy Luvs Pix
http://nancyluvspix.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

boliyou - Posted!
endomental
http://www.endomental.com

Carolyn **Welcome, new member!**
Ford Family Photos
http://carolyn1209.blogspot.com

Lana G - Posted!
Above the Clouds
http://airmiles.wordpress.com/

Margaret - Posted! 10/04/09
Facts from a Fact Woman
http://factwoman.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Michelle **Welcome, New Member** - Posted!
Rambling Woods ~Taking The Road Less Traveled
http://ramblingwoods.com/2009/10/03/

Annie? **Welcome, New Member** - Posted!
Annie's Home
http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2009/10/bulldogs-football.html

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

Maria - Posted! 10/04/09
Marias Tradgardsblog - Garden Blog With Love
http://mariablog-garden.blogspot.com

Hip Chick - Posted! 10/04/09
Hip Chick's Photos
http://hipchickphotos.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: Chickens

Hi Robins :) NOW CLOSED!

BOK... BOK... BOK... BOK... means our next challenge is "CHICKENS." Sherrie, author of the blog, Sherrie's Stuff, suggested this subject all the way back in January, somehow this seems like the perfect time to take it on!

Save the date! This challenge will take place on Saturday, September 19th 2009. Everyone is welcome to join us, but there are a few things to keep in mind about how to play this meme...

1. DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE! As Steven says, "this is not a race." And besides, we don't post a linking list until the day of the challenge, so posting early does not get you more traffic to your blog, in fact, it just confuses things. SO, let's not do that ok?

2. Please try to R.S.V.P. your intention to play, prior to the challenge date. We usually compile the Linking List the night before each challenge, so it's a big help if we know at least by the night before each challenge, who will be joining us.

3. VERY IMPORTANT: We need your complete information at the time you R.S.V.P. your intention to play. Here is an example of how to R.S.V.P...

(EXAMPLE)

Carly
Ellipsis
http://ellipsissuddenlycarly.blogspot.com

4. If you are playing along with the Round Robin Challenges for the first time, be sure to let us know so we can give you a proper welcome!



We need your complete information EACH time you play, again, so we can compile a Linking List for the day of the challenge.

There, that's all there is to it! If you have any questions, feel free to email either Karen or myself, and we will answer you as soon as possible! You can find our email addresses, as well as past Round Robin Challenge topics, on the sidebar. We will see you on Saturday, September 19th, 2009!

-Carly

Linking List (As of 5:30 AM Pacific, Saturday, September 19th 2009)

Sherrie
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

Jenn - Posted!
My Muskoka
http://mymuskoka.blogspot.com

Lana G - Posted!
Above The Clouds
http://airmiles.wordpress.com

Nancy**Welcome, New Member!**
Bondi Resort Blog
http://bondi-resort-algonquin.blogspot.com

Maria Berg - Posted 9/4/09
Everything is Green (English Translation)
http://alltkangronska.blogspot.com/2009/08/camera-critters-chickens.html

boliyou - Posted!
endomental
http://www.endomental.com

Molly Mavis
Visual Dialogues
http://visualdialogues.wordpress.com

Margaret
Facts From A Fact Woman
http://factwoman.blogspot.com

Suzanne R - Posted!
SuzyQ421sphotoblog
http://suzyq421sphotoblog.blogspot.com

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

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

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

Vicki - Posted!
SEA TURTLE 'MOM'
http://florida-shellseeker.blogspot.com/

Hip Chick - Posted!
Hip Chick's Photos
http://hipchickphotos.blogspot.com/2009/09/chickens.html

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

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






If you enjoy the Round Robin Challenges, you might also enjoy our other memes...

Karen - Weekend Assignment (A New Weekend Assignment Posted Each Friday)

Carly - Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot (A New Photography Assignment Posted Each Monday)

Technorati Tags: Photos, memes, Chickens, Round Robin Photo

Round Robin Challenge: Politics

Hi, Robins! Our next Round Robin Photo Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th. It's one of Carly's topic suggestions:

Politics

NOW CLOSED!

Here is Carly's original description of the topic:

Whether we like it or not, at least a little politics is a part of all of our lives. City government, state and federal it affects us all. With the upcoming elections, there will be a lot of campaign signs, and political statements being made. Photograph something that says "Politics" to you. Have some fun with it. Buttons, yard signs, a candidate's personal appearance in your town, a protest, a political bumper sticker, anything to do with politics that strikes your fancy.


Here in the U.S. we're a few months away from an off-year election day, but there's a lot of political stuff going on right now in the fight over health care reform. Maybe a mayor is fighting for re-election, or someone is collecting signatures for medical marijuana. Heck, even the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is at least vaguely political. City Hall, a prime minister's official residence, a school board meeting or a vintage I Like Ike button can all be considered political. So grab your camera and photograph the seats of government, the signs, the paraphernalia, the politicians or the people!

Remember all the usual stuff:

• Do NOT post before the Challenge Date, Saturday, September 5th!
• DO RSVP in the comments below, thus:

I elect to play!

Abe
Log Cabin Tales
http://fourscore.blogspot.com

• DO include a link back here. If you like you can also include our Linking List to other Robins' blogs, which will be posted here around midnight as the posting date begins.
• DO remember the name of this meme. It's ROUND Robin Challenges, not Red Robin!

That's it for now, folks! Go be photographers! And don't forget these other memes:

The Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot - hosted by Carly every Monday
The Weekend Assignment - hosted by Karen every Friday.

See you soon!

Karen

Linking List:

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

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

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

Margaret - Posted!
Facts From a Fact Woman
http://factwoman.blogspot.com/

Peggy - Posted!
Holmespun Fun
http://holmspunfunmemesandthemes.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: Birds

Hi Robins :)

BIRDS

Save the date! Our next challenge will take place on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009! It comes to us by way of the challenge pool and was suggested by Robinella, author of Robinella's Blog.

From birds in the wild, to the canary you keep in a cage on your desk, it's all good, and I can't wait to see it, but first, lets go over a few details about how we play this meme...

1. If this is your first time playing... WELCOME! Please take a moment to read over the WELCOME ENTRY AND RULES OF PLAY. It can be found on the sidebar.

2. If you decide to join us, please R.S.V.P. in the following manner...

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

We need your information EACH time you play a challenge. Please folks, it is very helpful if you could provide your information as requested.

3. DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE! We won't be linking to you until the day of the challenge, therefore it does no good to jump ahead of everyone else. As my pal Steven says, "there's no need to hurry, this isn't a race."

Ok, it's as simple as that! If you are still unsure how to R.S.V.P, just follow my example either on this page or in the comment thread. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to either Karen or myself, our contact information is on the sidebar.

See you Saturday, 08/22/09!

-Carly

Linking List as of 3:15 AM MST Saturday, August 22nd 2009

Robinella
Robinella's
http://robinellablog.wordpress.com

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

Betty - Posted!
A Corgi in Southern California
http://acorgiinsoutherncalifornia.blogspot.com

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

Steve **Welcome, New Member** - Posted!
Gone Batty Photo
http://gonebattyphoto.blogspot.com

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

Ellen B. - Posted!
The Happy Wonderer
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com

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

Molly Mavis - Posted!
Visual Dialogues
http://visualdialogues.wordpress.com

Meg - Posted! 08/23/09
In Quest of Freedom
http://www.inquestoffreedom.com

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

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

Margaret **Welcome, New Member** - Posted!
Facts From A Fact Woman
http://factwoman.blogspot.com

Rita - Posted!
Cashjocky and the Old Salt
http://cashjocky.blogspot.com

Fhaye - Posted!
Photodito
http://photodito.com

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

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

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

Linda - Posted!
Linda's Window
http://lindaswindow.blogspot.com/

Betty - Posted!
A Glimpse into Midlife
http://glimpseintomidlife.blogspot.com/

Maria - Posted!
Everything Is Green
http://alltkangronska.blogspot.com/2009/08/camera-critters-big-bird.html

Ruth -Posted! 08/23/09
Scrabble Queen
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com


Karen... Outpost Mâvarin (Weekend Assignment) A new assignment posted each Friday!

Carly... Ellipsis (Monday Photo Shoot) A New assignment posted every Monday!


Technorati Tags: Photos, memes, Birds, Round Robin Photo

Round Robin Challenge: Bottled Up (for 8/8/09)

Hi, Robins! For the next Challenge, let's combine several suggestions to focus on something we reach for a lot in the summertime - something to drink! Based on my version of this theme, we're calling it

NOW CLOSED!

Bottled Up!
our Round Robin Photo Challenge
for Saturday, August 8, 2009

Here's what I originally had to say about this topic:

Bottled Up - Show us a bottle. Is it glass or plastic? Is it old? Is there a message inside? Will the contents give you a buzz, or help you fight a cold? You decide!

Maybe it's not the bottle that matters, but the label. Kim of Nekked Lizard Adventures suggests this variant:

Your favorite wine label (or other favorite beverage)

Carly's suggestion focuses on what's inside the bottle:

Quench My Thirst - Take a photograph of your favorite beverage, in an artistic light. Include a recipe if you have created a completely unique drink.

So there you go! Photograph a bottle or other drinking vessel, its label, and/or whatever liquid refreshment is inside. Make it artsy, make it fun, make it send us running to the fridge or the supermarket, or even the liquor store. It's up to you! Just be sure to follow the usual guidelines:

1. Do RSVP in the comments below with your first name or online handle, your blog name, and your blog URL, thus:

I'll drink to that!

Crazy
Drinkin' With Joe
http://hellomrdennehyhehe.blogspot.com

Be sure to mention is it's your first time participating, so that we can welcome you properly. If you've recently changed blogs, blog title or blog url, please tell us that, too!

2. Do NOT post early! Post your entry no sooner than Saturday, August 8th, any time during that day. In a pinch you may post up to six days later, but it's best if you can do it on the day.

3. DO include a link to this blog or this blog entry. If you like, you can also include some version of our linking list, which will be posted here around midnight as the Challenge date begins.

Got it? Good! Go be photographers!

Karen

Linking List

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

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

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

Martha - Posted!
Menagerie
http://meandering-martha.blogspot.com/

Vicki
Beach Bum
http://2babb.blogspot.com

Sandra - Posted!
A cappuccino a day
http://Acappuccinoaday.blogspot.com

betty - Posted!
a corgi in southern california
http://acorgiinsoutherncalifornia.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Molly Mavis - Posted!
Visual Dialogues
http://visualdialogues.wordpress.com

Linda - Posted!
Linda's Window
http://www.lindaswindow.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

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