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I’m waiting for your ideas, either for Thursday’s Special post or Black and White Sunday. So far there are two posts scheduled for January, and one for February. I need a guest blogger that would host Black & White Sunday in February, and host bloggers for March for both events….
THURSDAY’S SPECIAL themes:
1) KNOWING YOUR PLACE – Guest post by Tish– January 22, 2015
2) RESTORATION – Guest post by Jo – 26 February, 2015
3) ABSTRACT – Guest post by Suzanne – March 5, 2015
BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY themes:
1) ARCHITECTURE Black & White guest post by Cardinal Guzman – January 4, 2015
2) THROUGH – my idea scheduled for January 11, 2015
3) SHAPE B&W guest post by Debbie – February 8, 2015
List of bloggers who would like to take over and do a post on my blog:
1) Tish – KNOWING YOUR PLACE – January 22, 2015 … “What about photos from our home places – quirky or iconic – getting us to look at the familiar with fresh eyes, and sharing it with others with a brief explanation? ‘Knowing my place’.”
2) Cardinal Guzman is hosting Black & White Sunday on January 4th with the theme: ARCHITECTURE (you don’t want to miss this one cause he will ask you to do the shots of the same place again within three months time and see the difference, the change of seasons, change in your techniques)..
“First post:
First: Find some interesting architecture somewhere in your local environment (it doesn’t have to be the house next door, but somewhere you can return to fairly easy). When you’re shooting try to look for interesting angles, lines, curves and/or details that people might ignore. Try shooting from afar, see how it feels, then try some close-ups. Compare the shots and think about which ones that are most appealing. Keep in mind that it’ll be black & white, so contrasts are very important – you don’t want a grey and flat photo. When you know you’ve got your shot, turn it into B&W (or you can set your camera to shoot in B&W if you’re not into processing and software), do your post-processing (if you’re into that) and post it here in the blog.
3 months have passed by….
Second post:
Now the season has changed a bit, the light is different (at least it is in the Northern Hemisphere where I live). If the season hasn’t changed much where you live, choose a different time of the day to take your second set of photos: Go back to the same place. Re-shoot it and try keep an open mind and have a look at it with “new” eyes. Perhaps try a different lens? (a different lens is not necessary, but optional).
Post the photo in the blog. Think about what has changed from your first post: are you a better photographer? Did you use a different lens? A different camera? Which version do you like best and why?”
What about photos from our home places – quirky or iconic – getting us to look at the familiar with fresh eyes, and sharing it with others with a brief explanation? ‘Knowing my place’. ‘Time travel’ is another thought – perhaps needs a better title, but shots of things and places/people that show something from the past that is still lingering in the present. I like the ideas of ‘through’ and ‘abstract’.
Also what about those really failed photos that we all have, that suddenly turn into art works with a bit of cunning manipulation. Just thinking aloud here…
Very good ideas Tish. How about we arrange you a spot for a guest post? Would you like it to be for a Thursday in colour, or for a Sunday in Black & White?
I will put you down for “Knowing your place”, just let me know if you are up for hosting it. You would write the article (everything depends on you, choose the featured photo) and I would press post on my blog. Then you would reblog it. Is that idea ok to you?
This is great Tish. We just need to pick one Thursday in January – so the theme would be “Knowing your place” – Fabulous. You pick the date, let me know if you want music and which one. You can send the material by email. Thank you (me happy with joy!!!!)
I like your idea of “time travel” too – it can be done to the past or future :O. I am normally inclined to all sorts of interpretation figurative or literal. 🙂
Saving failed photos is also interesting …..
Due to the various religious holidays coming up, I was thinking maybe a Thursday Special of, “Tradition.” Or if it can have more than one word, “Celebration or Tradition.” ??? A suggestion for a B&W Sunday, “Feelings” (because often feelings (beliefs, etc…) are either black or white), or “Feelings and Beliefs.” Since I am very new to this blog, I do not know if these have already been used.
PJ – I have already planned whole December and I left out Christmas and New Year because people will be busy and I suspect that official WordPress challengers might come up with the same themes… Feelings can always be explored, I just need themes for January onward since December is already taken care of. Here is the list of themes for December: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/black-white-sunday-city/
The first Sunday is fine. I’m working on the text now and will email it too you shortly. That way you can decide if peopel will need a heads up or not (you can add the info in this post?).
I’ve decided to give at least a week’s notice from now on. The moment you tell me your theme, it will be disclosed. I want to encourage people to do guest blogging and it will give me a break too ;). Joking aside this sounds like fun 🙂
I’m going with a theme of ‘Restoration’, Paula. Some time ago I remember telling you about a north eastern grand house with a fascinating past. I never did get to write it and think it should work well?
Still working this weekend? I’m sure you are 😦 Hugs!
Very interesting theme Jo. It will give most of us a headache. I am not working this weekend; just some pre-Christmas cleaning and making gifts 😉 I will schedule your restoration for February 26 then :). I am.sure it can be interpreted in a number of ways :). Thank you, Jo. You can find my email (gmail) to send me your post when you are ready. I am happy you decided on the theme so quickly. Hugs
I was going to go for something simple like Spring or Blossom which would attract lots of entries, but most of my ‘evidence’ for that will be gathered in the Algarve and that’s cutting it a bit fine. I’ll be there with the tea and sympathy 🙂
Madhu, would you do me the honour of hosting a challenge (colour or black and white) some time next year? You could pick the theme, the date and so on….. I have penciled people down until March – and even April – there is still opening for March (black and white) and colour for April and from there on – nothing is scheduled yet. You can find more info on the menu under scheduled challenges.
Here are some suggestions for themes, gathered from the landscape I drove through last week in that state of travelling suspension: on the road; bent; leaning; patchworked; coiled; fragile; layers; trails; fallen; flight; beyond; chunky; panels; folded; embroidered; misty; rimmed; crowned; horizon. Stop me!
I’d like to do a guest post, but not till after the madness of the next six months, if you still want such a thing.
I’ve done layers for black and white Sunday this Summer, but it could be done in colour too. Horizon has been done, but could be done again I guess. I am not sure about chunky, embroidered, panels…. Meg, would you be willing to do a guest post like some other people that I have already booked for January, February and the beginning of March?
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I hope you are having a marvelous time, Meg!
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What about photos from our home places – quirky or iconic – getting us to look at the familiar with fresh eyes, and sharing it with others with a brief explanation? ‘Knowing my place’. ‘Time travel’ is another thought – perhaps needs a better title, but shots of things and places/people that show something from the past that is still lingering in the present. I like the ideas of ‘through’ and ‘abstract’.
Also what about those really failed photos that we all have, that suddenly turn into art works with a bit of cunning manipulation. Just thinking aloud here…
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Very good ideas Tish. How about we arrange you a spot for a guest post? Would you like it to be for a Thursday in colour, or for a Sunday in Black & White?
I will put you down for “Knowing your place”, just let me know if you are up for hosting it. You would write the article (everything depends on you, choose the featured photo) and I would press post on my blog. Then you would reblog it. Is that idea ok to you?
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Think I would prefer the Thursday in colour, and yes I can do a post, if this is for 2015. Gives me time to think about it. 🙂
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This is great Tish. We just need to pick one Thursday in January – so the theme would be “Knowing your place” – Fabulous. You pick the date, let me know if you want music and which one. You can send the material by email. Thank you (me happy with joy!!!!)
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OK. Let’s say 22nd Jan then. 🙂
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Fabulous- time of aquarius- my time :).
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I should think Jo from Restless Jo might be up to host one too.
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I would love her to, I hope she would accept.
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Thanks, Tish 🙂 Now I just need a theme for my ‘party’.
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Thank you, Jo 🙂 Good night.
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I like your idea of “time travel” too – it can be done to the past or future :O. I am normally inclined to all sorts of interpretation figurative or literal. 🙂
Saving failed photos is also interesting …..
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Due to the various religious holidays coming up, I was thinking maybe a Thursday Special of, “Tradition.” Or if it can have more than one word, “Celebration or Tradition.” ??? A suggestion for a B&W Sunday, “Feelings” (because often feelings (beliefs, etc…) are either black or white), or “Feelings and Beliefs.” Since I am very new to this blog, I do not know if these have already been used.
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PJ – I have already planned whole December and I left out Christmas and New Year because people will be busy and I suspect that official WordPress challengers might come up with the same themes… Feelings can always be explored, I just need themes for January onward since December is already taken care of. Here is the list of themes for December: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/black-white-sunday-city/
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I’m happy to do a B/W post. I have a theme. Should I reveal the theme now so that people can prepare?
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Is it ok to.post in January? I have planned this month ahead.
Can’t wait to hear what it is. Would you take the first Sunday in January?
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The first Sunday is fine. I’m working on the text now and will email it too you shortly. That way you can decide if peopel will need a heads up or not (you can add the info in this post?).
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I’ve decided to give at least a week’s notice from now on. The moment you tell me your theme, it will be disclosed. I want to encourage people to do guest blogging and it will give me a break too ;). Joking aside this sounds like fun 🙂
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I wanted you to see this https://bopaula.wordpress.com/thursdays-special-page/ts-participants-links/ and https://bopaula.wordpress.com/thursdays-special-page/
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I’m going with a theme of ‘Restoration’, Paula. Some time ago I remember telling you about a north eastern grand house with a fascinating past. I never did get to write it and think it should work well?
Still working this weekend? I’m sure you are 😦 Hugs!
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Very interesting theme Jo. It will give most of us a headache. I am not working this weekend; just some pre-Christmas cleaning and making gifts 😉 I will schedule your restoration for February 26 then :). I am.sure it can be interpreted in a number of ways :). Thank you, Jo. You can find my email (gmail) to send me your post when you are ready. I am happy you decided on the theme so quickly. Hugs
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I was going to go for something simple like Spring or Blossom which would attract lots of entries, but most of my ‘evidence’ for that will be gathered in the Algarve and that’s cutting it a bit fine. I’ll be there with the tea and sympathy 🙂
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RESTORATION is fine Jo. We shouldn’t do Spring before time I think.
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I’m sure it will be an early Spring 🙂 (in the Algarve, anyway). Ok, I’m absenting myself for now.
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Cool 🙂 about your early Spring.
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Sounds like Jan is going to be an exciting month Paula! Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with 🙂
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Madhu, would you do me the honour of hosting a challenge (colour or black and white) some time next year? You could pick the theme, the date and so on….. I have penciled people down until March – and even April – there is still opening for March (black and white) and colour for April and from there on – nothing is scheduled yet. You can find more info on the menu under scheduled challenges.
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I would be honored to Paula. Tell me when. I should be free in April.
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Perfect 🙂 I am very happy to hear that, Madhu. Would you prefer colour or B&W?
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Colour I think. Not too comfortable with B&W.
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In that case, you can pick the theme and any Thusrday in April 🙂
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Sure. Shall check out the list to ensure there is no repeat.
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The list of themes and host can be seen on Scheduled Challenges page on menu.
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Here are some suggestions for themes, gathered from the landscape I drove through last week in that state of travelling suspension: on the road; bent; leaning; patchworked; coiled; fragile; layers; trails; fallen; flight; beyond; chunky; panels; folded; embroidered; misty; rimmed; crowned; horizon. Stop me!
I’d like to do a guest post, but not till after the madness of the next six months, if you still want such a thing.
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I’ve done layers for black and white Sunday this Summer, but it could be done in colour too. Horizon has been done, but could be done again I guess. I am not sure about chunky, embroidered, panels…. Meg, would you be willing to do a guest post like some other people that I have already booked for January, February and the beginning of March?
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I was pretty sure my eye had been guided baby previous themes – and I was duplicatingly right! Guest post? I’d be honoured, but not before July!
I remember your layered image sharply now. And no redoing!
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😀 There is plenty of time then 🙂 I will be happy to see you hosting a challenge Meg. Would you prefer colour or B&W?
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Colour -b&w I a challenge too far!
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Fine 🙂 Just choose your theme by July 🙂
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