Round Robin Challenge for 1/2/10: Roots

As promised, Robins, this is the weekend when we announce the topic for the next Round Robin Photo Challenge, which will take place January 2, 2010. Happy New Year, Happy New Challenges! This one was suggested by Vicki of the blog Maraca. I'll let her introduce it:

==Roots==

NOW CLOSED!

"Roots. Everyone does gnarled branches, twisty trunks, and pretty flowers, but roots have a lot of character too."

They certainly do! But there are other kinds of roots, in case you'd like to photograph those instead: root vegetables, roots of gray hair when it's time to get out the hair coloring again, roots of your family tree, roots of behavior.... Feel free to get creative, whether you're investigating the gnarly bottom of an olive tree or defining your roots some other way!

Whatever you choose to photograph, you have five weeks to do it, in between your holiday shopping and other activities that keep us all busy this time of year. Again, the Challenge date is January 2nd, so there's no big rush at this end. But don't forget to do it, either, okay?

As always, we ask that you please, please RSVP in the comments below. Include your name, the name of your blog, and your blog's web address, thus:

Yes, I wood like to play!


Johnny
Acorns and Appleseeds
http://twistyngnarly.blogspot.com

Now listen up, folks: we really need you to leave your complete info if you want to be listed as participating. I literally just pulled an all-nighter and then some, trying to collate info on who all has participated in the RRPC this year, along with everyone's current blog title and URL. We've had nearly a hundred individual Robins this year, with more than a few overlapping first names, blog title changes and entirely different blogs being used by the same person in different Challenges. There have also been quite a few typos in the URLs, so please proofread your comment!

Ideally, you should also leave a comment on the 2nd to let us know you've posted. Please do NOT post before the Challenge date, nor more than six days later than that. On the day would be perfect, thanks! :)

Okay, got it? Good! See you in the new year!

Karen

Linking List
as of 4:27 PM PT, 1/2/10


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


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


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


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



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


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


Gemma
Little Tiny Pieces
http://www.littletinypieces.co.uk


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


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


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


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

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

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

Round Robin Challenge: My Vehicle Of Choice

Hi Robins :) NOW CLOSED!

Save the date! Our next challenge, "My Vehicle Of Choice" will take place on Saturday, July 25th! This challenge comes to us by way of Suzanne, author of the blog, "Suzyq421's Photo Blog."

It's a pretty simple idea, just grab your cameras and photograph your car. If you don't happen to drive, then your bike or your boat, or your favorite form of mass transit will done just fine. Heck... even good old feet will do as well! That's all there is to it, well, except for a few things we ask you to keep in mind about the challenges...

1. DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE! You will not be linked to until the day of the challenge, so it serves no purpose to post early, and it makes me grumpy... lol... (Just Kidding) so let's not do that... ok? :)

2. Please R.S.V.P. by leaving us your information.

Your first name
The title of your blog, journal or website
The full address of your blog, journal or website

We need this information EACH time you play. Why? Well, because folks sometimes change the address of their blog, or they change the name of their blog, and it can be confusing when we try to link to you. It can be time consuming to create the Linking List each time we play, and as it is for your convenience, please try to help us out by remembering to leave your information so we don't have to track you down, or try to guess if you have played with us before. We have several members with the same first name... let us know who you are by leaving your complete information. :)

3. If you are playing with us for the first time... WELCOME. Please say so when you R.S.V.P. so that we can give you a proper welcome on the challenge day. Also, take a moment to read the Welcome Entry & Rules Of Play. You can find the link on the sidebar, and it will help familiarize you with how we play.

Ok, that's it. See you on Saturday, July 25th.

-Carly

Linking List (Valid after midnight) for Saturday, July 25th.

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

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

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

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

Jen
Phun with Photography
http://phunwithphotography.blogspot.com

J.R. **Welcome New Member**
Eskimo Blue Boy's Deviant Art
http://eskimoblueboy.diviantart/gallery

Chrissie
Chrissea's Corner
http://chrisseascorner.blogspot.com

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

boliyou
Endomental
http://www.endomental.com

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

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

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

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

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

Lin **Welcome New Member** - Posted!
Ups and Downs With Anastasia
http://ups-and-downs-with-anastasia.blogspot.com

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

Maria**Welcome New Member** -Posted!
Everything Can Be Green
http://alltkangronska.blogspot.com/2009/07/missforstand-inte-de-hallet.html

Kara**Welcome New Member** - Posted! 07/26/09
Hip Chick's Home
http://hipchickshome.blogspot.com

Fhaye - Posted! 07/26/09
Photodito
http://photodito.com

NOTE: By the way... If you enjoy the Round Robin Challenges, you might also consider playing along with the individual memes Karen, Steven and myself host on our own blogs. Karen took over the Weekend Assignment reins from John Scalzi, when he left AOL in January 2007, and has hosted it ever since. Steven showcases Feline & Furball Fridays, which gives us a chance to show off our favorite pets, and I host the Monday Photo Shoot, also a John Scalzi meme, each Monday. Check 'em out! Everyone is invited to join, and you always have a full week from the time the meme is posted to post your photo!

Karen's Weekend Assignment ( A new assignment posted each Friday)

Steven's Feline & Furball Friday

Carly's Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot (A new photo shoot assignment posted at midnight each Monday)



Technorati Tags: Photos, memes, My Vehicle of Choice, Round Robin Photo

Round Robin Challenge: Silence

NOW CLOSED!
Greetings Robins! Time for your next photo challenge. This challenge was suggested by Monica and it's more of a concept than a subject. Take a photo that depicts:

Silence

A quiet place, a sign, something lonely, a subject that evokes silence. Lots of possibilities to capture silence in a photo. Look about and listen, you will see silence.

If you have sat out a few rounds or are playing for the first time, we've got a few rules. Go check'em out. Please do link to the challenge entry or the Round Robin blog with your entry!

RSVP, follow my example in comments, and return on July 11th 2009 to share a photo of "silence.

(-: Your Linking List :-)

Monica - Posted!
Shutterly Happy
http://monica-frameofmind.blogspot.com
(Corrected Link) - Carly

Steven - Posted!
(sometimes)photoblog
http://www.sometimesphotoblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joanna
Up on Haliburton Hill
http://uponhaliburtonhill.blogspot.com

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

Meg - Posted! (New Blog Name) - Carly
Free From The Pit
http://www.inquestoffreedom.com/2009/07/round-robin-challenge-silence.html

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

Sandra - Posted!
A Cappuccino A Day
http://www.Acappuccinoaday.blogspot.com

Alexa - Posted!
Imagination Pounces
http://imaginationpounces.blogspot.com

Chrissie - Posted!
Chrissea's Corner
http://chrisseascorner.wordpress.com

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

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

Kara **Welcome, new member!**
Hip Chick's Home
http://hipchickshome.blogspot.com/

Kelly **Welcome, new member!** - Posted!
A Goddess Rising
http://agoddessrising.blogspot.com/

betty - Posted!
A Corgi in Southern California
http://acorgiinsoutherncalifornia.blogspot.com/2009/07/sound-of-silence.html

Linda (OC’s Mom) **Welcome New Member** Posted!
Country Corgis
http://countrycorgis.blogspot.com/

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

Annie **Welcome New Member** - Posted!
Annie's Home
http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-of-my-favorite-peaceful-places.html

Betty**Welcome New Member** - Posted!
A Glimpse into Midlife
http://glimpseintomidlife.blogspot.com

Vicki - Posted!
Beach Bum
http://2babb.blogspot.com

Ruth**Welcome New Member** - Posted!
The Scrabble Queen, Knits Too
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

Vicki S - Posted!
Sea Turtle Mom
http://florida-shellseeker.blogspot.com

Fhaye - Posted! 07/12/09
Skeleton of the tree
http://photodito.com



Note: If you have played and your entry is not on the linking list, please comment leaving your name, your blog's name and your URL.


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

Round Robin Challenge: Wildlife

Hi, Robins! Our next Challenge was suggested by Gina of Gina's Space back in 2007, and again by Nancy of Nancy Luvs Pix in January of this year. What is it? Glad you asked! The Challenge for Saturday, June 27th is

WILDLIFE

Nancy's description is as follows:

This idea/photoshoot is, "Wildlife"...anything that you feel would fit that (could be a child!).

The concept is simple enough, but can be tricky to pull off. Just tonight, for example, I tried in vain to photograph some bats that were flying overhead just before dusk. Those little guys are fast!

So. Do coyotes cross your yard? Do 'possums play near your pool? Maybe there's a park nearby, or a forest, a river...in short, anywhere wild critters are found. Hey, in a pinch, even a cockroach counts! Capture your wild thing with your camera, and get ready to post the results on Saturday, June 27, 2009. As always, we ask that you do NOT post before that date, and that you DO RSVP in the comments below, thus:

Yes, I'm wild about participating!

Marlin
Wild Kingdom Blog
http://doyouremembermyshow.blogspot.com

Be sure to check our our Welcome Entry and Rules of Play if you are new to the Robins or haven't played in a while. If this is your first time with us, please let us know in your RSVP so we can welcome you properly! On the other hand, if you have played before but are posting to a different blog this time, or perhaps just renamed it, please let us know that, too! Got it? Good! Go be photographers! We'll see you back here on Saturday, June 27th for the Round Robin Photo Challenge!

Karen

Linking List

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

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

Steven - Posted!
(sometimes)photoblog
http://www.sometimesphotoblog.com/

Monica
Shutterly Happy (new blog title)
http://monica-frameofmind.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Vicki **Welcome, New Member** - Posted!
Beach Bum
http://2babb.blogspot.com

Connie - Posted!
Far Side of Fifty Photos
http://farsideoffiftyphotos.blogspot.com

Marina
Visual Chronicle
http://one-x-day.blogspot.com

Vicki
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com/

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

alexa - Posted!
imagination pounces
http://imaginationpounces.blogspot.com

Irene - Posted!
Notes from the Lion City
http://notesfromthelioncity.blogspot.com

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

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

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

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

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

Jen - Posted!
Phun with Photography
http://phunwithphotography.blogspot.com/

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

Vicki - Posted! 06/29/09
Sea Turtle Mom
http://florida-shellseeker.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: Looking Up!

Hi Robins :)

NOW CLOSED!
It's time for a new challenge! How about the one suggested by Robinella, "Looking Up!" Pretty simple concept, grab your cameras, point them toward the sky, and snap, snap, snap! Birds, Bees, Trees, Airplanes, Blimps, Road Signs, Billboards, Satellite Dishes, Grain Silos, the list of possible subjects is endless. On the other hand, maybe you prefer to shoot something representational of the idea of "Looking Up!" In that case, you might photograph something that inspires a motivational mood in you. Something positive that makes you feel like things are LOOKING UP. It's up to you to interpret the meaning. Just have fun with it.

Save the date! The challenge will take place on Saturday, June 13th, 2009. As always there are a few things to keep in mind about the Round Robin Challenges...

DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE CHALLENGE DATE!

DO let us know if you are playing with us for the very first time so we can give you a proper welcome!

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

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

DO leave us your complete information each time you play.

DO let us know if the title or address of your blog has changed, so we can keep the sidebar updated properly.

You can post your entry any time between the midnights of the day of the challenge, or if need be, for up to one week late. Just let us know you are going to be late, so we can make a note of it on the day of the challenge. You can contact either Karen, or myself. Our email addresses are on the sidebar.

Okay, that's it. Go be photographers! We will see you on Saturday, June 13th 2009!

Linking List

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

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

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

Peggy - Posted! (Corrected Link)
Holmespun Fun
http://holmespunfunmemesandthemes.blogspot.com

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

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

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

Monica - Posted!
Shutterly Happy (formerly Frame of Mind)
http://monica-frameofmind.blogspot.com

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

Steven - Posted!
(sometimes)photoblog
http://www.sometimesphotoblog.com

Marina - Posted!
Visual Chronicle
http://one-x-day.blogspot.com

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

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

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

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

Salina **Welcome New Member**
Mountain Blossom Photo Blog
http://www.mountainblossom.blogspot.com

Irene **Welcome New Member** - Posted!
Notes From Lion City
http://notesfromlioncity.blogspot.com

Wammy - Posted!
The Ellis Family Cincinnati
http://theellisfamilycincinnati.blogspot.com/

Mojo - Posted!
Why? What Have You Heard?
http://mojo11.blogspot.com

Sandra
A Cappuccino a day
http://acappuccinoaday.blogspot.com

Fhaye
Crown Imperial
http://photodito.com

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

Connie - Posted!
Far Side Of Fifty Photos
http://farsideoffifty.blogspot.com

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

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

Rita - Posted!
Cashjocky And The Old Salt
http://cashjocky.blogspot.com/2009/06/round-robin-photo-challenge-looking-up.html

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

Joanna**Welcome New Member** - Posted!
Up On Haliburton Hill
http://uponhaliburtonhill.blogspot.com

Margaret**Welcome New Member** - Posted!
Margaret's Maniacal Musings
http://margaretsmaniacalmusings.blogspot.com

Vicki**Welcome New Member** - Posted!
Sea Turtle Mom
http://florida-shellseeker.blogspot.com/2009/06/round-robin-challenge-looking-up.html

-Carly


Technorati Tags: Photos, memes, Looking Up, Round Robin Photo

Round Robin Challenge: Growing

Hi, Robins! We had another great turnout yesterday, and now it's time to announce the next topic. This one was suggested last year by Jan, AKA Whammy, of The Ellis Family Cincinnati. I'll let her introduce it:

One of our daughters gave me an idea for a Round Robin...what about "Growing"? We thought we would leave it wide open. Since it was spring it could be flowers in your yard, a baby bird in a nest, grass, budding...or kids growing up.

There you have it! The Challenge for Saturday, May 30th is

Growing

NOW CLOSED!
It's spring again, for a little while longer. Flowers, baby birds, kids, kittens, etc, are all growing, right? So let's give this a shot! You may want to show evidence of growth in a single photo, such as new leaves or outgrown clothes. Or you can give us a then and now comparison of something that's grown since you first photographed it. Got it? Good!

Now, here's a quick reminder how all this works.

1. DO RSVP in the comments below, giving us your name, blog name and web address on this format:

Yes, I'm growing to play!

Clifford
A Puppy's Predicament
http://bigreddog.blogspot.com

Please do this EVERY time, because otherwise we have to research where you're posting your entry. Not only does this slow things down for us, but it causes problems when we guess wrong!

2. DO let us know in your comment if this is your first time playing, or if you're using a different blog from last time. Many people either change blogs or run more than one, and it's easy for us to get confused, especially since there may be two or more Robins with the same first name, or two blogs with the same or similar titles.

3. DO check our Welcome Entry and Rules of Play if you haven't played before, or have any questions. You can also email Carly or Karen for clarification. Our email addresses are on the sidebar.

4. DO NOT post your entry before the Challenge date, May 30th, because people won't see it if it's already a stale entry when everyone else is posting and blog-jogging. You can post it up to six days later, but it's better to post it on the right day. Most blogging software lets you schedule an entry to publish automatically on a certain date, which comes in handy if you're going to be out of town.

That's it for now! Go be photographers, find and photograph your growing things, and get ready to post and view them on Saturday, May 30th! Be there! Aloha!

Karen



Linking List:

Wammy - Posted!
The Ellis Family Cincinnati
http://theellisfamilycincinnati.blogspot.com/

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

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

Terri - Posted!
Ways I See the World
http://teelgeephotos.blogspot.com/

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

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

boliyou
endomental
http://www.endomental.com

Mojo - Posted!
Why? Why Have You Heard?
http://mojo11.blogspot.com/

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

Linda - Posted! 05/31/09
Mommy's Treasures
http://mommystreasures.blogspot.com/

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

Alexa - Posted!
Imagination Pounces
http://imaginationpounces.blogspot.com

Monica - Posted!
How I See It
http://monica-frameofmind.blogspot.com/

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

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

marina - Posted!
visual chronicle
http://one-x-day.blogspot.com

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

Butch and Angie - Posted!
Snippets of Memories
http://snippetsofmemories.blogspot.com/

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

Fhaye ***Welcome, new member!*** - Posted!
Photodito
http://photodito.com/

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

Connie - Posted!
Far Side of Fifty Photos
http://farsideoffiftyphotos.blogspot.com

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

Jen - Posted!
Phun with Photography
http://phunwithphotography.blogspot.com/2009/05/round-robin-photo-challenge-growing.html

Betty **Welcome New Member** - Posted!
A corgi in Southern California
http://acorgiinsoutherncalifornia.blogspot.com/2009/05/growing.html

Ourhomeschool - Posted!
... Through the Eye of My Camera
http://ourhomeschoolinthewoods.blogspot.com



Karen

Round Robin Challenge: Floating!

Hi Robins :) NOW CLOSED!

Save the date! Saturday, May 16th will be the next time we meet, ready to show off what we find for our next challenge... "Floating!" The idea was submitted by Vicki, who authors the blog, Maraca, during on of our recent challenge pool roundups. Sounds like fun... right? Birds do it. Clouds do it. Feathers off of birds do it. Lots, and lots of things will fit the criteria for the next challenge, so grab your cameras and get to it! We will see you back here in a couple weeks, but first, there are a few things to keep in mind about how we play the Round Robin Challenges...

***R.S.V.P. to play this challenge in the following format...

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

***We need you to provide us with your information each time you play. It is a huge help when we compile the Linking List for each challenge.

***If you have played with us before, but you decide to use a blog different than the one you usually use, please let us know. We get new players all the time, and it can be confusing, especially when we have players with the same first name.

***If you haven't participated before, let us know so we can give you a proper welcome! :)

***PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DAY OF THE CHALLENGE!

We don't add the Linking List until the day of the challenge, so doing the challenge early won't get you listed any sooner. As my pal Steven says, "It's not a race." :)

Ok, that's all there is to it. If you have any questions, feel free to email Karen or myself, and we will be happy to answer you. Steven is on hiatus from the challenges for a little while, so please remember to email Karen or myself for the time being. You can find our email information on the sidebar, as well as the list of past challenges. If you have a great idea for an upcoming challenge, feel free to submit it. Maybe we will pick your idea next!

See you back here on Saturday, May 16th!

-Carly

Linking List

Vicki - Posted! 05/17/09
Maraca
http://mymaracas.blogspot.com

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

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

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

Jen
Phun With Photography
http://phunwithphotography.blogspot.com

Linda **Welcome New Member** - Posted!
Linda's Window
http://www.lindaswindow.blogspot.com

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

Monica - Posted!
Click Shots
http://familyaffairphotos.blogspot.com

Butch and Angie - Posted!
Snippets of Memories
http://www.snippetsofmemories.blogspot.com

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

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

Alexa - Posted!
Imagination Pounces
http://imaginationpounces.blogspot.com

Robinella - Posted!
Robinella's
http://robinellablog.wordpress.com

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

Jennifer **Welcome New Member** - Posted!
My Muskoka
http://mymuskoka.blogspot.com

Mojo - Posted!
Why? What Have You Heard?
http://mojo11.blogspot.com

The Explorer **Welcome New Player**
Las Islas Filipinas
http://lasislasfilipinasworld.blogspot.com

Marina - Posted!
Visual Chronicle
http://one-x-day.blogspot.com

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

Sandra - Posted!
A Cappuccino a Day
http://acappuccinoaday.blogspot.com

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

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

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