November 18, 2012

Scavenger Hunt Sunday (11/18/2012 edition)...

I know this will shock you all BUT...I really don't have all that much to say today.  Lots going on. Some good, some not so good, ALL time consuming.  I WOULD like to apologize for not getting around to visit every one's blogs who were so kind as to leave comments on mine last week.  I'm not usually rude like that.  Okay, okay, I AM rude on occasion.  But when those times happen I'm rude because I MEAN to be that way.  And ALWAYS for good reason...well at least in MY mind (what can I say...I'm a work in progress).  But this past week wasn't one of those times. So I apologize and will do better.

What I do have this week is a random observation.  I realized that photography really helps me to live in the moment.  Too often I worry about the past, and choices I have made.  Or, I worry about the future and what is to come.  But my "James Dean" makes me focus on what is right in front of me at the moment. And isn't that a great thing?  We can't change the past, we can't predict the future...but we can appreciate the moment.  So thank you Jimmy Dean.

This week's Scavenger Hunt Sunday prompts are:  Vision, Strong, Map, Button, Favorite Fruit.

1.  Vision

"Four Eyes"


I often ask myself, WHY did I fake those eye exams when I was in elementary school so that I could wear glasses?  I mean, I  NEVER fooled those nurses...and I wound up wearing glasses and/or contact lenses the majority of my life anyway????  Thank goodness I was equally unsuccessful in my lobbying for braces.


2.  Strong


"The Prayer"
Vatican City, Italy


I had a different photo taken this week for this prompt.  But I decided to scrap that and go back to my archives from August of this year.  I was in the Vatican and saw this nun in prayer.  I have to admit I did wrestle with my conscience on whether I should take this photo or not.  It was a private moment.  It was a sacred moment.  But more than that...it was a moment of strength that spoke to me.  So I took it.


3.  Map


"The World is Round"


How am I a dork?  Let me count the ways.  #1:  I love globes.  Yes I do, I admit it.  They remind me of elementary school class rooms of my childhood.  There was ALWAYS a globe at Woodlawn Elementary School in Willow Grove, PA.  After all, we do need proof that the world is round.


4.  Button


"The Conductor"
New Hope, PA
linked to:  Your Sunday BestWeekly Top ShotSnapshot SundaySundays in my City


...as in "Cute AS a button"?????  I have no idea who this cutie patootie is.  All I can tell ya is he ain't shy.


5.  Favorite Fruit


"Corona Time"



Another week?  Another Scavenger Hunt in the books.  If you get the chance take a few moments to check out Ashley's Ramblings and Photos to see all the other Scavenger Hunt Sunday submissions.  They never fail to make me shake my head and say "WHY didn't I think of that????".

--Kathy

linked to:  Scavenger Hunt SundayYour Sunday BestWeekly Top ShotSnapshot Sunday,, Sundays in my City


49 comments:

  1. I love the strong image. I can see how you'd wrestle with taking the photo...but it is a beautiful one that speaks volumes!! And I agree that the cutie-patooty in the train photo is cute as a button!!!

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  2. I love your shot for button... great composition. I love how that cute little face is down in one corner. :)

    Hahaha, lobbying for braces! I did that, too... and failed, so I ended up putting aluminium foil over my teeth at one point, pretending that I had braces. Yeah, I looked really dorky.

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  3. Wonderful photos. Each shot is perfect for the subject. The strong shot is inspiring, the button shot is so cute, the fruit shot is interesting and I love the perspective of the shot.

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  4. Love the shot of the train - such a great comp. Beautiful globe too - I was stumped for map!

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  5. The globe pic is incredible. And I love your strong photo. I'm glad you ended up taking it!!! :) And your favorite fruit is a riot.

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  6. He IS a cutie patootie! You're "strong" shot is very, very moving.
    Great series - hope you have a better week.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. I really like the creativity you brought to this set of photos. Nicely done!

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  8. That kid is SO cute as a button!! And you and I are meant to be friends - I wore fake glasses in Kindergarden so I wouldn't be the only one in my family without them. Little did I know my vision would deteriorate a year later and now I have been in bifocals for over 13 years! Have a great week!

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  9. At least you were able to get a photo set together for Scavenger Hunt Sunday...that's more than I was able to do. Great photos, especially the "cute as a button" kid! What a smile... :)

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  10. Wonderful series of shots - The prayer shot really touched me. I love globes too...they remind me of my dad. "Your" cutie really is cute as a button...and corona's my favorite!

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  11. Kathy - I loved your set this week. The little conductor!!! What a shot!!! I've missed visiting here... you never fail to make me smile ;D

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  12. I particularly love your last 2 shots - my husband enjoys a lemon or lime with a corona as well. I can very much relate to your brilliantly articulated observation - thanks for expressing it so well. Sounds as if things are full on for you at present, I hope the 'not so good' isn't too overwhelming.

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  13. Love "button", so cute and good thinking outside of the box! You should do ads for Corona! Looks so refreshing!

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  14. So glad you decided to take the shot of the nun praying! Very strong! The little conductor is adorable and sure is a happy little guy. I love your favorite fruit . . . very clever! Hope you get lots of good shots with Thing #1 and Thing #2 home.

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  15. Wonderful photography ~ favorites are the Conductor and Corona ~ very creative ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  16. Love this shot of the nun in prayer, and of course all of them are great! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and yes OUr photography is such a wonderful tool to keep us in the moment!

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  17. I love the strong shoot. You do have a gift!

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  18. That train image is priceless! and what a great take on fruit. I know that uneasy feeling about capturing a private moment-especially one so soulful, but glad you did. When I'm in that dilemma-I think is it disturbing that private moment? If it's a stranger, they'll never know. Hope this week goes better. Don't worry about no visits. No one can visit all the time. Just do your best. I'm glad to hear your take on past/future/and present courtesy of the camera. Good thought to ponder-past is regret, future is anxiety. Hmmmm.

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  19. Mornin' Kathy, great shots. I hope your weekend was as special as you are!

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  20. Such beautiful images Kathy. I'm sorry for the stuff that's not so good and hopefully the stuff that IS good far out weighs the crap. Hang tough my friend.

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  21. Oh my gosh your set is awesome.
    The shot for Strong is truly amazing and speaks volumes.
    Vision - What cool glass frames.
    Buttons - Okay he is "cute as a button."
    Favorite Fruit, I'm not a beer lover at all but your photo is really cool.

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  22. your button shot is so sweet! I love your hunt but that happy face caught my heart. congratulations :) xxo

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  23. That little boy is adorable . . . and I LOVE the corona pic!!

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  24. Great shots Kathy. Love that little dickens in the engineer's cap.

    Hope things get better for you all. xo

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  25. All your photos made me smile - thanks! I'm lovin the nun's shoes.

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  26. I don't think the photo of the nun detracted from her private moment, if anything, it promoted the strength she vowed to live her life by. Great, great group. no lie! Have a good week!

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  27. Wonderful series of shots, love 'the prayer' most... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #57!

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  28. Lovin' those glasses. I've been wearing glasses every day of my life (except for a few short years of contacts) since 2nd grade. My goal now is to always have glasses that MAKE A STATEMENT.

    Well, actually, the world is a bit egg shaped - - - it protrudes out at the equator - - - but we'll work with the whole globe concept anyway.

    And the conductor? Absolutely adorable!

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  29. You never have to apologize for not coming over my way. I LOVE to come here because you are so you. My favorite this week: strong. I'm glad you switched your other one out (whatever it was). This one truly spoke to me.

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  30. YuMMEEEEE to the last one. Now that my taste buds are watered and there's only Coors light. Phooey!

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  31. Awesome strong is my favorite hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

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  32. Fantastic set! I love the little boy on the train. So cute!

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  33. Sure glad James Dean keeps you in the moment, because you do have some pretty awesome moments!!

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  35. We do have some similiar shots! Genius minds, right? Love all of yours! :)

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  36. No apologies necessary, Kathy . . . and aren't we all a work in progress? I find your strength shot tremendously moving and your button shot is truly cute.

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  37. These are great photos. They speak to me so don't worry about the words. Sometimes it is hard to capture all the moments in our lives but when you do it is great! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Ah...♥ it! You have my one of my fav drinks next to wine & coffee that is. Corona w/lime...mmm! I ♥globes too, but for a different reasons. We spend the globe around to decide where we are going on vacation each year. It my dream to travel to all 50 states before I'm too old to remember or can't. :)

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  39. I love your map photo! And the little kid in the 'button' photo is just adorable!

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  40. Your favorite fruit is Corona time? LOVE it!

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  41. Lots of great photos my friend. I am having Corona time right now.. Lucky me!!

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  42. Nice shots - love your take on Fruit!

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  43. Ohh, love that pic of the globe-- It's beautiful.
    Happy Sundays In My City!

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  44. Rebel without a cause... love James Dean!~ I like to be a bit of a rebel... just because I can... no cause necessary!
    Fabulous four eyes shot. and that conductor and the old train in which he sits are both.. cute as a button!
    have a fantastic Thanksgiving! see you on the other side... =)

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  45. Love the set. The last shot is too cute.

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