Round Robin Challenge: True Colors

Hi, Robins! This next topic was suggested by, um, me. The Round Robin Challenge for Saturday, February 12th is

From Tucson Sunsets

True Colors

The idea is a simple one: Show us something that's unusually colorful, exactly as your camera captures it. You can rotate, crop and/or sharpen your image, but don't adjust the tone or colors in any way.

You know how this works, right?

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

Don't be afraid to let them show!

Cyndi
like a rainbow
http://shiningthrough.blogspot.com

2. DO NOT post BEFORE the Challenge date. If you need to set it up beforehand, most blogging platforms will let you schedule an entry to post on a certain date and time. But yes, you MAY POST up to 6 DAYS AFTER the date if you forget or something comes up that delays your entry. That said, you will get more visitors to your entry if you post on the Challenge date. I, for one, have a bad habit of forgetting to look again once the weekend's over.

3. DO mention the Round Robin and link back to this blog. (If there's no link or mention, how is that a Round Robin entry?) Including a linking list to the other entries is encouraged but not mandatory. Also, it's helpful to stop by here and leave another comment with your specific link once your entry is posted.

That's it - well, the short version, anyway! If you need further guidelines, please check out our Welcome and Rules of Play entry, or drop me an email at mavarin2 (at) gmail.com. Now, go be photographers! I look forward to seeing everyone's entries on Saturday, February 12th!

And in the meantime, don't forget these two other memes:

• The Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot - Carly hosts this photo meme, with a new challenge every Sunday at midnight!

• The Weekend Assignment - Would you like to try your hand at a writing prompt? Karen (that's me!) hosts this weekly question meme over on the Weekend Assignment blog. Check it out!

Karen

Linking List
as of Saturday, February 12th, 7:40 PM MST

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

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

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

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

Holly Rexroat - Posted!
Easy Living the Hard Way
http://easylivingthehardway.blogspot.com

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

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

Kim - Posted!
40's and Fabulous
http://awifey.blogspot.com

Ruth - Posted!
The ScrabbleQueen Knits, Too
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

Peggy - Posted!
Who Can Discover It?
http://whocandiscoverit.blogspot.com

Round Robin Challenge: Goodbyes

Hello Robins :)

Remember me? LOL. Of course you do! Yep, it's me Carly, back to bring you an all new Round Robin Challenge for the NEW YEAR! And in addition, I have a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. But first here is the topic...

GOODBYES! Saturday, January 29th 2011

Really simple idea here, show us a GOODBYE! GOODBYE to 2010. GOODBYE by to relative who came for the holidays and STILL HAVEN'T LEFT! GOODBYE to your cares and worries, GOODBYE to unwanted mail. Since we will be playing this challenge on Saturday, January 29th, maybe you just want to say GOODBYE to January! LOL. If you can say GOODBYE to it, we want to see it! :)

1. DO RSVP in the comments below, if at all possible BEFORE the Challenge date. In fact, five minutes from now would be the perfect time to let us know you plan to participate. There is no need to wait until after you've posted to tell us about it.

2. DO include your name, blog name, and blog URL in the RSVP, thus:

General Guidelines for Playing RRC

Carly
Goodbye Blog
http://goodbyeblog.blogspot.com/

3. DO tell me if it's your first time, or if there's any change from last time, such as a new blog name.

4. DO NOT post until the Challenge date, Saturday, January 29th. Most blogging platforms will let you schedule an entry ahead of time if you expect to be busy on the day. But if you don't get to it on Saturday, it's not too late! Sunday or Monday is fine. The Challenge is open for six days to accommodate stragglers, although you're less likely to get visitors to your blog after the first day.

4. DO mention the Challenge in your entry, and link back here so people can enjoy the work of other Robins as well!


And Now A Special Announcement...

Now, here is how I came up with this week's topic. This is my last Round Robin Challenge as a co-host with Karen. Yep. It's true! As you know, I took a few months off from actively posting on my blog, Ellipsis, because I was feeling stressed out and feeling blah. I just wasn't finding the creativity or the drive, and with that feeling came what felt like the inability to properly encourage others. The whole idea around the Round Robin Challenges was to share a mutual love of photography with others, and to give and get feedback and hopefully grow in my pursuit. Photography is more then a hobby for me, it is as much a part of my life as breathing is.

If I can't be an effective host, if I can't give it my all, I don't want to do it. Right now I am on overload with stuff in my private life. I am OK, and I am getting back to a good place, but I still feel a bit burned out. So, while this is my last time hosting, I will be playing along from time to time, and I have told Karen that I can probably step in from time to time as she needs me. So who knows, I might host one or two more later this year, you never know! And, don't forget, I am still hosting the Monday Photo Shoot, at least for the foreseeable future. In fact, we are up and running now, and you are all invited to participate. Just drop by my blog, Ellipsis, every Monday morning to get the details.

Anyway, Karen has been an amazing person to share a meme with, and she is fantastic at hosting the Round Robin Challenges, so carry on, have fun, and I will see you around!

Linking List
as of 10:39 AM (PT) Saturday, January 29th 2011 (C)

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

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

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

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

Kelley **Welcome, New Participant!**
Silent Serenade
http://kelleyandphotos.blogspot.com/

Analee **Welcome, New Participant!** - Posted!
sugar and spice and everything gneiss
http://theoutcrop.blogspot.com/

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

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

Peg - Posted!
Who Can Discover It?
http://whocandiscoverit.blogspot.com/

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

Julie - Posted!
Another Chance Ranch
http://www.anotherchanceranch.com

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


Thank You Karen, YOU ARE THE BEST!

-Carly

Round Robin Challenge: I've Always Wanted To Photograph...

Hi, Robins! for our second Challenge of 2011, let's dip into the topic pool for one of Steven's "open" topics. The Round Robin Challenge for Saturday, January 15th is

Steven (former cohost of this meme and ace photographer of the late, lamented (sometimes)photoblog) described the topic this way:

Show us a photo you always wanted to take. Open theme, have fun.

Have you been meaning to take your camera to the park, the mountains, the lake, the zoo or the museum, but just haven't gotten around to it? Is there a particular tree, building or person you'd like to photograph, but the opportunity never arose? What about that photographic challenge you've been meaning to tackle - trick photography, odd angles, or even your first decent photo of the moon? Here is your chance to go after that photo you've been meaning to take, but never did.

Oh, and one more thing: Steven used to accompany his "open" themes with a call for new Round Robin topics as suggested by YOU! The topic pool is running low, and consists mostly of topics from people who haven't played in a while. So as part of your entry, tell us briefly what it is you've been wanting to photograph, and what topics you would like to see in a future Challenge. Your suggestions will refill our topic pool so we can try out some brand new Challenges this year. Sound good? All right, then! Just remember, the usual guidelines apply:

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

I'll finally get around to that photograph!

Ansel
Black and White Mastery
http://maybeishouldtrycolor.blogspot.com

2. DO NOT post BEFORE the Challenge date. If you need to set it up beforehand, most blogging platforms will let you schedule an entry to post on a certain date and time. But yes, you MAY POST up to 6 DAYS AFTER the date if you forget or something comes up that delays your entry. That said, you will get more visitors to your entry if you post on the Challenge date.

3. DO mention the Round Robin and link back to this blog. (If there's no link or mention, how is that a Round Robin entry?) Including a linking list to the other entries is encouraged but not mandatory. Also, it's helpful to stop by here and leave another comment with your specific link once your entry is posted.

That's it - well, the short version, anyway! If you need further guidelines, please check out our Welcome and Rules of Play entry, or drop me an email at mavarin2 (at) gmail.com. Now, go be photographers! I look forward to seeing everyone's entries on Saturday, January 15th!

Linking List
as of 1/16/11
(please forgive any errors or omissions!)

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

Fhaye
Photodito
http://photodito.com

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

Kat - Posted!
In My Dreams I Can Fly...
http://inmydreamssfk.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Maryt
Work of the Poet
http://workofthepoet.blogspot.com

Sarah **Welcome, new participant!** - Posted!
Sandpit Diaries
http://sandpitdiaries.blogspot.com/

Ruth - Posted!
The ScrabbleQueen Knits, Too
http://scrabblequeen.wordpress.com

Cheryl Ann **Welcome, new participant!** - Posted!
Deep Canyon
http://rav4adventures.blogspot.com/

A quick note - my dad is in town for the first time in five years, and on top of that I'm working at both churches later this morning. My updating is likely to be spotty, and I may not make the rounds until Monday. Please help me out by leaving a comment here once you've posted. Thanks!

Karen