Waiting for...
London, ON, February 2011
I often joke that my chosen career path - which involves pressing keys in relatively consistent order such that the letters form words and the words form sentences and the sentences form paragraphs and stories and documents for which I get paid - isn't the most physical in the world. I sit on my duff all day and I type. So I thought a Thematic theme that celebrates the art of sitting might be in order.
For what it's worth, I'm sitting as I write this. Where? Not relevant. But perhaps over the next week, you, too, will feel the urge to share your own photographic perspective(s) on seats, being seated, and the things we see and do when we're reclining. As ever, where you take the theme is entirely up to you.
I realize it's an oddball topic. But that's who I am. And I know you're up for the challenge.
Your turn: Please share a photo related to this week's theme on your own blog. Or dig into your archives and point us toward something that's already online. Leave a comment here letting everyone know where to find it, then visit other participants to spread the visual joy. Repeat as often as you wish. If you're new to this Thematic thing - FWIW, it's our weekly non-competitive photo-sharing activity - just click here and all will be explained.
There’s a lot to be said for the things accomplished while sitting down. Sometimes we’re all in too big a hurry to be going places and doing things- it’s great to celebrate those moments where we pause. Ponder. Puzzle. Procrastinate. Produce.
ReplyDeletePull up a chair and swing on over here.
I love the zany randomness of your thematic choices... especially when they coincide with something I took a picture of mere hours ago. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's my contribution.
Oh I love coming by here. You have great perspective...even when sitting:)))
ReplyDeleteI actually love taking photos of chairs, so I guess that makes us both oddballs?
ReplyDeleteHere's my favorite photo on this topic...cafe chairs in Berlin.
Here is my entry: Lizz on her chair. Chairs can make good props for photos, so last summer I thought it would be cool to use one with Lizz, who was my subject one day. We dragged it out onto Lizz's 12th floor balcony and shot some images till the light faded. *images are safe for work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun theme! Here are a few places where I have enjoyed the view. :)
ReplyDeletehttp://vickijf.blogspot.com/2011/04/please-be-seated-thematic-photographic.html
Here is my link to Please be seated.
ReplyDeletehttp://nccathy1.blogspot.com/2011/04/thematic-photographic-143-please-be.html
Here’s one shot at it – a trip into New York City offered great photo opportunities, starting with this little seating arrangement.
ReplyDeleteGreat theme Carmi, although your seats look lonely and empty....as though they are waiting for a family to take them over! Okay here is my take on ....sitting here and there while taking a break!
ReplyDeletehttp://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2011/04/thematic-photographic-143-take-seat.html
Another good theme, this time one that actually got up off my seat and out taking pictures.
ReplyDeleteHere they are.
This is my contribution sadly I won't be using these this summer
ReplyDeleteOkay, here's mine, such as it is.
ReplyDeletehttp://apaperbackwriterphotos.blogspot.com/2011/04/photo-non-contest-143-please-be-seated.html
This photo isn’t a good one per se, but it’s cute and qualifies for “Please Be Seated”. Well, for plants, anyway.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, all! I have a "please be seated" post, perfect for spring.
ReplyDeletehttp://doves2day.blogspot.com
I always find empty seats sad ...
ReplyDeleteHere is Mine
Here is mine
ReplyDeletehttp://spottychop.blogspot.com/2011/04/thematic-photographic-143-please-be.html
Here's my contribution this week:
ReplyDeletehttp://bobscotney.blogspot.com/2011/04/seated-in-brunels-ss-great-britain.html
I still had some trees... so here is a Please be seated on a tree.
ReplyDeleteSit back and surf on over . . .
ReplyDeletehttp://thegreengrassgrowsallaround.blogspot.com/2011/04/have-seat-for-this-weeks-theme.html
:)
Perhaps you are psychic... my last post was in line with your thoughts. Thanks for the invitation...
ReplyDeleteCarmi, please be seated.
ReplyDeleteCarmi, please be seated.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great site - so glad I found it! I published a pic I took at the French Quarter Fest a couple of weeks ago.
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