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2010 Virtual Photowalk

I've participated in some sort of photo challenge the last two years. This year, I participated in two! For 2010 I'm also going to attempt to participate in two photo challenges. I'd really like to stick with the Sunday Six challenge that Helen created. Although, I think I'm the only person who is still posting!

The new challenge for 2010 isn't a daily challenge like 366 or 365. It was created by some of the same photographers who joined in this year's 365 challenge. Here's what they've come up with:

All participants in the 2010 Virtual Photowalk are encouraged to maintain a blog and post photos as frequently as their schedules and desire allows while exploring their own photographic growth and path.

Each month we will be posting a new list of 15 themes for inspiration. Periodically, we will have some additional postings that go ‘Beyond Themes’ with inspiration more focused on technique, skills and process (think macro, black and white, etc.). You don’t need to use the Themes or Beyond Themes inspiration to participate in the Photowalk; they are there simply for inspiration if you wish to use them.

We’re also working on some additional plans to allow for some group “Show and Tell” with constructive discussion for the group at large – more on that later!

There is no requirement to post a photo for each theme, they are just there to help expand your photographer’s eye and help you look at your world with a different point of view. Look up the words in a dictionary – you’ll be surprised to see the many different meanings and it might help spark a new direction for you. Post as many or as few as you want, repeat themes if you’re driven to capture multiple examples. Seek out creative interpretation of the theme and use this list to push the limits of your imagination, but most importantly, seek out photos that stand on their own as good photography.

Here's the theme list for January, 2010:

Arc
Bold
Chaos
Cold
Doors & Windows
Edible
Layers
Looking Down
Masculine
Meditative
Pattern
Pink
Texture
Trio
Warning

I think the first list sounds pretty intriguing! Lots of possibilities for each of these themes.

So, come along for this ride if you like. I may not hit each theme, but I'm sure to get a few interesting photos in the mix! :)

Final Tally

So, the end of 2009 is here and the "365 in 2009" challenge is practically over. I'm stopping my total at 287. I know that I could go back through many of the photos I've taken over the past year and find other themes, but I think I'm too tired. I started off strong, but the move in June and July really threw me off and I just never caught back up. Although, lacking only 78 themes isn't too bad.

With that said, I'm stopping with my 365 total and moving on to 2010's photo challenge. The format for the upcoming challenge I'm joining is a little different. I'll post more information about it in a day or two. Sunday Six will likely continue as I go into 2010.

Lastly, there will likely be a blog change around here. I will be republishing my entire blog into a more photo oriented blog either here or at Wordpress. I just haven't made up my mind! When I know . . . you'll know, too!

See you soon . . .

Sunday Six: Week 52

This is the final Sunday Six of 2009! I plan to continue Sunday Six into 2010. This week is a Recap Six from my trip home to Tennessee.


One of the many ornaments on my Mom's Christmas tree. I ended up not getting a shot of her entire tree lit up. She always has a beautiful tree.


A close-up of the Christmas tree at my Dad's house.


Dried oranges sitting out as potpourri.


By now most of you know that I like to snap pictures of puddles. I especially like them on cloudy days when you get nice reflections. Friday morning it was really, really windy. I still ended up liking this shot, ripples and all.




Friday morning was so cloudy. We had such a nice mixture of white, fluffy clouds and dark, storm clouds. The clouds along with the scenery made for some beautiful shots. It's so nice to walk out the front door and take in this view.

See you next week for the first Sunday Six of 2010 . . .

Sunday Six: Week 51

This week is a Recap Six and includes photos from Georgia and Tennessee.


A shot of Marietta National Cemetery during a very foggy morning.


Tree branches in the fog.


I'm not really sure what this is. It's some sort of swirly decoration that I spotted. :)


Christmas candy!


This is Socks. She belongs to my Dad and Stepmom. I just love her little spotted nose.


Here, Socks is investigating new gifts brought into the house.

Only one more Sunday Six left for 2009! Until next week . . .

Sunday Six: Week 50

I feel a bit better about this week's Sunday Six. It's a New Six, all from today, but I feel like I captured a couple of interesting shots.


I pulled out my little Christmas tree today.


Fun ribbons for wrapping Christmas gifts.


Some dirty lens bokeh. Those specks stand out more than anything else for me.


I played with some tealight candles today and ended up with several shots that I liked.


Dots!


And, finally, more tealights.

Until next week . . .

Sunday Six: Week 49

Okay, so I'm late again, but at least it's here! I will preface last week's Sunday Six by saying that this might be my weakest set of the year. I was just not feeling that great last week, and creativity was not flowing. So, that being said, here is last week's Sunday Six.


Over Thanksgiving, my Dad and I sat and went through part of his vinyl collection. I hope to get to look through the rest of it the next time I'm at his house. He tells me there are original Beatles albums. I'm determined to find them, and confiscate them for my own. Here are a few of my albums. My collection is definitely small, but it'll grow.


Part of the artwork on the new Dave Matthew Band album. It has some pretty fun art.


Recently delivered Christmas presents. These are for my Dad and Step-Mom.


Homemade corn and potato chowder. Yum!


One of several books I'm currently reading. It's been a long time since I've been reading just one book.


A shot of my super warm duvet cover. I snapped this just before crawling into my freshly made bed for the night.

This week's Sunday Six will be up later. Only three to go . . .

Sunday Six: Week 48 (Great Smoky Mountains Edition)

This week is another Recap Six from my trip home for Thanksgiving. I grew up in East Tennessee, less than an hour from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On Friday, instead of shopping, a few of us headed to Cades Cove to drive around the loop. It had been several years since I'd been there.


A pretty leaf, just barely hanging on.






The moon was out early, and it was so high in the sky!




A typical view of the Cades Cove area. It's absolutely gorgeous in the fall and spring.

Until next week . . .

Sunday Six: Week 47

This week's Sunday Six is a Recap Six. We drove about an hour south of Atlanta yesterday to visit Wild Animal Safari. It was fun and sad at the same time.


North American Elk.


White Tailed Deer.


Isn't she pretty?




I wanted to scoop this little guy up and take him home with me! Look at that face!

Until next week . . .

Sunday Six: Week 46

Okay, so last week's Sunday Six is a full week late (again!). It's just been a really busy week! This Sunday Six comes to you from Nashville, Tennessee. My Mom drove over from East Tennessee and we stayed with my Aunt. Mom decided she wanted to visit Christmas Village which is held at the Nashville fair grounds. It's 6 huge buildings full of Christmas decorations and vendor booths.


This booth sold hand painted swings. Aren't they sweet?


Santa Claus ornaments, which really reminded me of the University of Georgia logo more than they did Santa's belt.


A bright, fun Christmas tree. Seriously, Christmas exploded everywhere in this place.


A tutu!


This is my aunt's cat, Tiger. I didn't have a chance to take too many shots of him while I was there.


He loves lying here and looking out the window.

This week's photos coming soon . . .

Sunday Six: Week 45

This week is a New Six all from Sunday's visit to one of my favorite spots . . . the Atlanta Botanical Garden. At this point, the location shouldn't surprise any of you! ;)


First up is this little garden gnome. He was one of several hiding out in a little rock cave. He just made me smile!


Bright green bamboo.


I loved all the colors surrounding this simple gazebo.


I have no clue what type of plant this is, but I love its softness. It's not quite sharp, but not quite fuzzy either.

Finally, the last two shots are of the same little pink bud. It almost looks like a little ball of yarn the way the petals are curled around each other. I couldn't decide whether I liked the photo of the tip in focus or the one of the entire bud out of focus.





Until next week . . .

Sunday Six: Week 44

This week I have a Recap Six from all around the Atlanta area.


First up, I took this shot while sitting in traffic Friday night. I was headed downtown to meet up with friends for dinner. It took nearly an hour and a half to get there. Normally, it would take a half hour. Halloween mixed with the foggy weather really had Metro Atlanta in gridlock.


Next we have a shot of a couple of biker chicks in the Atlanta Pride parade.

A few shots of Atlanta's beautiful Piedmont Park . . .





This isn't really a shot of Piedmont Park, but more of the reflection of the sky above the park.


Finally, a late afternoon shot of downtown Atlanta.

Until next week . . .