Time passed it by
London, ON, October 2010
Quick note: Thematic Photographic is our regularly scheduled non-competitive photographic sharing and learning activity. For more background on how it works, please click here, or read on and all will be explained.We're going to have some fun with this theme. First of all, it's going to run for THREE weeks instead of the usual one. Second of all, the theme, Favorite photos of the year, is a lot more wide-open than it typically is.
Basically, if it's your favorite photo, we want you to share it. Even if you just like it a lot, we want to see it. And we want you to keep sharing as many faves as you've got. We'll be doing this until Thursday, January 6th, inclusive, so you've got lots of time to reach into the archives and come up with pics that really touched you and everyone around you. And we want you to encourage new folks to join in. Because we're that needy.
Why this theme and why now? Because following specific themes week after week means some pictures inevitably get left out. We can interpret 'em six ways from Sunday, but sometimes a picture just doesn't fit. So it sits. And sits. And gathers dust. And is eventually forgotten.
This prospect makes us sad, and we don't like sadness here at Written Inc. So we want you to go through all the pictures you've taken this year and pull out all of the ones you love the most. Post 'em to your blog, then leave a comment here letting us know where to find them. If you posted them already, share the link, anyway, because going back in time is a good thing. Repeat as often as you want, because this'll be going on for three weeks. So you'll need a lot of pictures - and maybe a bigger boat.
Are you game?
Your turn: Thematic Photographic is our weekly photo sharing activity here at Written Inc. If you're familiar with how it works, feel free to dive right in. For background, please click here. Oh, and have fun, because in the end that's the only thing that matters!
One more thing: This scene first appeared here. I just love when you get to look at the same slice of the planet from different perspectives. Don't you?
It sounds like a fun event. And it reminds me that I must practice my photography more and diversify the subject matter.
ReplyDeleteThis series of portraits of Vanessa - blew me away. So many beautiful photos. Oh, and she had also never sat for photos with anyone before.
ReplyDelete8:45 and only two comments? Carmi, where is everyone??
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorites are really good technically. Others, like this one, just feel good.
Hey Carmi! You may be sorry you asked for this. LOL Most of my favorites are of family. They bring back the memories of fun times. :)
ReplyDeleteTake a look
http://vickijf.blogspot.com/
Hey I remember this one, I was with you on Dandas that evening. Great shot!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteWow! what a difficult task this will be, Carmi. How to choose???
ReplyDeleteThank heavens we've got three weeks for this one!
My first try - meant to keep it to 3 shots, but failed....
This will be fun! I think I might find one favorite photo for every month of the year.
ReplyDeleteHere's my first one (or two) from November.
http://doves2day.blogspot.com
Great idea, and 3 weeks means I know what I'm going to be doing for a lot of the time over Winter Break!
ReplyDeleteHere is my first one #1 Bee
Carmi,
ReplyDeleteJust letting you know . . . now, nothing from you is showing up on my Dashboard. Or maybe I should say I have seen them, look at another blog go back to see where your post is and . . . it's not there ;*(.
Maybe you could start of
the New Year with which technology we hate the most.
LOL
I agree w/Vicki... this post isn't on the dashboard...
ReplyDeleteI often think of all my sad little photos waiting digitally in the background, I shall trawl them over the holiday and post my favourites. your photo reminds me of a dancing in the rain scene about to start.
ReplyDeleteCarmi - I've not participated in Thematic Photographic in a long time...but felt I could finally take a few minutes and be a part of your theme today.
ReplyDeleteHere's my first submission!
Thematic Photographic #128
This link is my post for Favorite Photos,and since Carmi offers us freedom...here is my take.
ReplyDeleteLink: http://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2010/12/thematic-photographic-128-favorite.html
I just know everyone will shake things up in so many imaginative ways!
I had to cheat a bit, as I've already posted all my favorite photos from this year, but here's my offering:
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Alrighty, then! My favorite photo of the year is on display. It's a 'straight outta the camera' shot that pretty much encapsulates this year and puts a big, plush bow right on top.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Thematic Photographic, Carmi. It's the highlight of my blogging week.
I found another I like a lot and could be my favourite. Mainly because it took a while to do and was fun. A shot of Lizzz on her balcony in the summer.
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late, but better late than not at all.
ReplyDeleteHere is my fave photo for this week;
http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2010/12/thematic-photographic-favorite-photo-of.html
Well Carmi you know me, the different one.. this is not my fav of this year, but it is one of my favs...
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Here are my first set of photos for this theme.
ReplyDeleteAnd Carmi thank you for providing such an entertaining and thoughtful blog. I am throughly enjoying it.
My first post is not so much about favourite photos, but most significant photos - a collection of photos of the aftermath of our earthquake.
ReplyDelete(Though one of these really does make me smile, and I was thinking of turning it into a postcard)
Ohhhh, sounds like a ton of fun and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's favorites. I'll be back to post a few, I'll let my friends know about this as well on my blog! :-)
ReplyDeleteHeres my first favourite of the year ...
ReplyDeleteHarris Hawk
A few more of the same snow storm. I LOVE winter pictures!
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GREAT idea Carmi!
ReplyDeleteHere are some of my favorites (this post is from June of this year)and I esp. loved the tattoo ink bottles, and the little girl dancing by the surf...
http://everydayjuju.blogspot.com/2010/06/todays-juju.html
Also, one of my new faves can be found on my blog here:
http://everydayjuju.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-guest-post.html
it's a guest photo from a 13 year old family member who is just discovering his love for photography. If any of you would like to check it out, I know he would eat up any comments!
Can't wait to check back over the next 3 weeks!
Round two. This one could have been posted under Night, Candids or Family. But I think this topic fits best. Another favorite.
ReplyDeleteHere is my 2nd favorite photo posted. I think you'll enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteLink: http://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2010/12/thematic-photographic-128-favorite_20.html
Another shot I like.
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ReplyDeleteThird time's the charm.
ReplyDeleteOk, Carmi, I'm really getting into this theme. I'm going to try to post one (good) favorite photo every day of the three weeks. I don't want to keep bugging you here every time I post a new one, so check in here every now and again to see what's up. And I'm looking forward to continuing to see what you all come up with.
I have another to share.
ReplyDeleteit only takes one ...
Good day Carmi, I've finally made time to start a new blog, this one I'm going to attempt to keep up to your themes. I don't know how to create a link in the comment here yet but here's the link
ReplyDeletehttp://darlinsspecialmoments.blogspot.com/
This one turned into one of my favorites and I just took it last week... the angry goldfinch.
ReplyDeleteI found another favorite that I never got around to posting....the dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteWell I'm on a roll, two days and two posts with a few of my favorite photos! Have a great day Carmi!
ReplyDeleteI've put three of my best up here and to wish everyone a Happy Christmas as well!
ReplyDeleteIf this is a favorite time of year, why does everyone seem to feel like this?
ReplyDeleteI've posted another favorite series.
ReplyDeletehttp://doves2day.blogspot.com
Here's another favourite of mine, with an explanation why - a very peaceful photo
ReplyDeleteI couldn't resist. More favourites here.
ReplyDeleteHere's another favorite inspired by one of Carmi's posts....and taking a picture just because it looks good to Me!
ReplyDeleteLink: http://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2010/12/thematic-photographic-128-favorite_25.html
Here's a different twist on favorite photo of the year at
ReplyDeleteLink: http://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2010/12/thematic-photographic-128-favorite_26.html
please check it out!
Karen I just tried your link, copied and pasted it and I'm getting nothing. Just thought I'd let you know.
ReplyDeleteAnother serene image here We are in need of a bit of serenity at the moment.
ReplyDeleteHere are three of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteA butterfly, a bunny, and the Church of the Rabbit Orbs (as I call it).
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Just had to include favorite photo and place. ;)
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Wow - took me half an hour to get down the bottom of this list! Thanks everybody.
ReplyDeleteMine are here - Couldn't choose one - it's been a good year! xo
http://sandpitdiaries.blogspot.com/2010/12/best-of-2010.html
a haunting experience ...
ReplyDeletehttp://dennisthemennis.blogspot.com/2010/12/haunting-buildings.html
Here is this week's submission, even though I skipped a week.
ReplyDeletehttp://fredamans.blogspot.com/2010/12/thematic-photographic-favorite-photo-of_30.html
Happy New Year!
As an apology to all I have been absent from this theme. I have been quite busy with the kitchen and all else the holiday season brings, top that off with having been sick for the last five days just leaves me absent.
ReplyDeleteHere are a couple entries of mine now, and I hope a couple more to come.
http://the-gearheads.blogspot.com/2010/12/favorite-pics-pt1.html
http://the-gearheads.blogspot.com/2010/12/ye-olde-saltaire.html
Carmi, Happy New Year! My favorite spot captured early one morning (3/2/2010). May 2011 be your best year ever.
ReplyDeleteHere is my last entry for the year 2010. Happy New Year to everyone!
ReplyDeletehttp://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2010/12/thematic-photographic-128-favorite_31.html
My own favourite of this year? Tough call, but in the end, i think it's this one
ReplyDeleteCarmi thank you, it's been fab to peek through other peoples lenses here.
Thanks for the three weeks to get us through the holidays. My favourite image has a twist inspired by Banksy.
ReplyDeletehttp://randomoutrageous.blogspot.com/2010/07/mooning-gone-awry.html
Happy New Year!
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ReplyDeleteSo many lovely and interesting pictures in this list!
ReplyDeleteMy last offering for my best of 2010 is here.
Almost time for a new theme, so here's one last favorite photo of year and place.
ReplyDeletehttp://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2011/01/be-what-may-my-tree.html