Saturday, July 11, 2009

Round Robin Challenge: Silence

From For Ellipsis


"See how nature... trees, flowers, grass grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...we need silence to be able to touch souls."

-Mother Teresa of Calcutta

RRC: Silence
Suggested by Monica, of the blog, "Click Shots"

I love the fog, most of the time. The Bay Area is a foggy place, there is no particular season for it here, but somehow I think I like it best in the autumn. I bet you knew that... right? If it's the middle of July, then it's a good bet I already have autumn on my mind. LOL. In the autumn, it is still warm enough that I can handle the occasional walk in the mist. Sigh. On this day, every thing was so quiet. Not a sound at all. Not even a bird. It was peaceful. It was nice to only hear the sound of the click of my camera.

Here are some more moments spent in silence...


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Thanks for the super challenge Monica! :)

Now, be sure to drop all the blogs listed below. We have some really amazing photographers among us!

Linking List (Welcome New Members)

1. Monica... Shutterly Happy
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2. Steven... (sometimes) photoblog
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3. Suzanne R... SuzyQ421's Photo Blog
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4. Carly... Ellipsis
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5. Jama... Sweet Memories
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6. Terri... Ways I See the World


7. Karen... Outpost Mavarin
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8. Sherrie... Sherrie's Stuff
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9. Joanna... Up Haliburton Hill


10. Betty... A Corgi in Southern California
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11. Molly Mavis... Visual Dialogues
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12. Meg... Free From The Pit
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13. Linda... Linda's Window
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14. Sandra... A Cappuccino A Day
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15. Alexa... Imagination Pounces
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16. Linda... Mommy's Treasures
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17. Jen... Phun With Photography


18. Chrissie... Chrissie's Corner
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19. ellen b... The Happy Wonderer
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20. Martha... Menagerie
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21. Kelly... A Goddess Rising
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22. Kara... Hip Chick's Photos


23. Linda... Country Corgis
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24. Peggy... Holmespunfun Memes and Themes
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25. Annie... Annie's Home
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26. Betty... A Glimpse into Midlife
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27. Vicki... A Beach Bum
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28. Ruth... Scrabble Queen, Knits Too
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29. Vicki S... Sea Turtle Mom
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-Carly

PS: If you enjoyed playing the Round Robin Challenges, be sure to check out Karen and Steven's memes as well!

Karen's Weekend Assignment

Steven's Feline & Furball Friday

Monday, July 06, 2009

Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot #45: Black & Blue







"Colors, like features, follows the changes of emotions."

-Pablo Picasso





EMPS #45: BLACK & BLUE NOW CLOSED!
Pretty simple concept this week. Photograph something that is BLACK, BLUE, or BLACK & BLUE. A bruise. A little BLACK dress. Someone crying could be something BLUE. If you are a Rock fan, you might show me a BLACK Sabbath album or CD cover. Maybe you just love BLUE cheese, if so, that would do just fine. This assignment is completely open to interpretation, so go out on a limb. Think outside the box. Show me something that is BLACK & BLUE.

Extra Credit: Tell me about color. What is your favorite color and why? How does color affect your choices when it comes to photography?

**PLEASE READ**
This week's assignment closes next Sunday evening at 9:00 PM ET. So you have almost a week to get your photo, post it to your blog, journal or website, and comeback here with the direct link. Please... NO HYPERLINKS. I must have the direct link specific to this week's assignment. Please remember to double check your link for accuracy, as the link you leave is the one I will use to link to you. Also, please include a link back here so other folks can play along with the assignment.

Linking List for EMPS #44: Travel Brochures. 06/29/09

1. Suzanne takes us on a tour of Maui, Hawaii.

2. Karen shows us "Summer In Tucson", Arizona

3. Greg travels "From The Coast To The Mountains" in North Carolina

4. Laura gives us a tour of the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, in Merrick, New York


The photos I saw this week were among some of the very best of the year! Thanks so much for participating and for all your kind birthday wishes for me, both in comments and emails. :) You helped make it a fun 47th!

See you next Monday!

-Carly

Sunday, July 05, 2009

Things I Think About While Watching The Evening News...

From For Ellipsis


"Nothing travels faster then light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows it's own rules."

-Douglas Adams

This entry is rated PG-13

A lot has happened in the last few weeks. I haven't written much about how I feel about things, because just as one thing took place, something else came along before I could reflect on the previous event. Sigh. Like I said, a lot has happened. So, to get it off my chest, is an ALL NEWS version of my series "Things I Think About While..." Feel free to share what you think as well.

Things I Think About While Watching The Evening News...

1. Farrah Fawcett. I am very sad about the passing of Farrah Fawcett. What woman my age didn't have Farrah hair back in the late 70's? I remember when I finally styled my hair that way, and how feminine and sexy it made me feel. I wore my hair that way for a few years, finally moving on to a Stevie Nicks mermaid perm in the 80's. As sad as I am that she has passed, I am relieved for her that Cancer will no longer be tormenting her. I HATE CANCER"S GUTS!

2. Michael Jackson. Sigh. While still feeling so sad about Farrah, the shocking news about the death of Michael Jackson came as an exclusive from TMZ. What strikes me is that it really didn't surprise me. So sad that. The first thing I thought of was that people of my generation took a jarring hit that day. Two amazing icons of my time, gone on the same day, for two different reasons. I began to hear some of Jackson's early music in my head, and remember a discussion I had with a friend when I was about 7 or 8. Who was better? The Jackson 5, The Partridge Family, or Donny Osmond? Clearly it was the Jackson 5! Yeah, I may not have realized it, but I was a fan. I am sorry about the torment MJ had in his life, like Farrah, I hope he is at peace.

3. Anderson Cooper or Keith Olbermann? Keith Olbermann. :)

4. North Korea. Shit. So, in an act of defiance, they decided to launch more missiles. I am so DAMN tired of little shit countries kicking America in the shins. For the most part I am a pacifist, but there are times when I wish AMERICA would stand up and just bomb the shit out of North Korea and really send a message. Then I reel myself back in, and think about the innocent people in that country who are being held in unspeakable oppression, and I comeback to my senses and ideals. I don't think I will ever forgive George Bush for taking North Korea, and the threat they pose, for granted. Thanks a lot George.

5. Al Franken. It's about time he take his senate seat. Norm Coleman dragged this thing out because he was worried about his political career more then he cared about the people of his state. Shame on him!

6. S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford. Sheesh. Ok, so another cheesy politician has cheated on his wife. Does this really shock you? Really? Now, what did shock me was his going to Argentina and not leaving someone in charge? It's like he wanted to draw attention to himself. Oh well, I guess I just think that the affair alone shouldn't be grounds for removal from office, especially in that he apparently has been cleared of using state funds to pay for his trysts. However, one thing Mark Sanford may want to know... Never... EVER tell your wife that you are going to "try to fall back in love with her!" Can't you almost picture him standing there making an "errr errr" sound like he has constipation and just can't make go!?

7. Bernie Madoff. 150 years in prison. Nothing more to say. See ya.

8. Ruth Madoff. If she didn't know about her husband's misdeeds, then I feel very sorry for her. She will now have to endure life as an outcast. It will be a very different kind of prison for her. There are news reports that say that some apartment houses in Manhattan refuse to rent to her because of the whole mess. Sigh. Understandable in some respects, and sad in others. If she made a deal with federal prosecutors, or they felt there wasn't enough evidence to bring her to trial, shouldn't she be able to exist at least on a basic level? In some ways, Ruth Madoff will have it much worse then her husband will. Maybe I am a hopeless chump, but I have a small amount of sympathy for her situation, but no sympathy for what brought her to it.

9. Sarah Palin. Nothing this lady does makes sense. I can understand how the pressure can get to a person, but she has embraced the national stage since her run for the vice presidency. Sigh. I think she will seek the presidency in 2012, but will the party embrace her after proving herself a quitter?

10. A Baby Gorilla Named Hasani. I thought I would end things on a happier note. There is a baby gorilla at the San Francisco Zoo, Hasani, that had been rejected by his mother. Well, they were able to find him a surrogate mama, and he is now doing just wonderfully. He makes me smile. If you feel like you need a smile, there are pictures and videos of him. Just click the link below. :) Say hello to Hasani.

Hasani at the San Francisco Zoo

"The only gossip I am interested in is things from the Weekly World News - "Woman's bra bursts, 11 injured." That kind of thing.

-Johnny Depp

-Carly