Whilst I was reading through some of your blogs on Sunday, I came across a post by the human picture regarding creativity; the pictures along with the thoughtful narrative just drew me in. I have always loved monochrome pictures as I find them enigmatic and atmospheric not to mention very old Hollywood. There’s something about certain pictures that just speak volumes to me and before I know it, I’m already weaving a story around it. I love the idea of a fleeting moment in time captured for all eternity. Whilst I am not at all talented with a camera, I most certainly admire those with a natural gift and I can appreciate the amount of patience and hard work required to produce some of the spectacular pictures that I see daily in your posts.
There are so many gifted photography bloggers on WordPress and as I’m not one of them, I am hoping to hook up with one or two of you who are happy to provide the pictures for a couple of my stories. So over the next few days I hope that I can bring you a joint project. Why don’t you give it a go but don’t forget to ask first for permission and link back to the blogs concerned. I’d love to see any of your collaborations so please let us know and maybe this might be the start of many. Oh and don’t forget this is just for fun and because you can ……
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much more.
Helen Keller
kindly provided by my diva photographic side-kick (My Dad) who only “does” landscapes!
What a great idea!
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I would love to see one of your collaborations – it’d have to be with someone sassy and fun like yourself
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Love the idea … and you know where to find me – I’m in …. *smile
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Fantastic – will email you Wivi
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Can’t wait !! *smile to see what you’re up for.
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Great idea – I’m in!
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Fabulous! I’ve got a story that I’m tinkering with that would go well with some of your pictures but I need to some more work on it first!
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I do love your diva sidekick!! I agree there are so many wonderful photographers within our community. The quote is perfect! Looking forward to the collaborations…
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He’s doing it to wind me and my Mum up; he keep’s asking “how’s his blog” and he’s carrying the camera with him everywhere!
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LOL!! 🙂
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Great idea! You are welcome to use any of my pictures to create a story, but it looks like you have a great “sidekick! 🙂
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I can’t afford him and he’s really just a happy snapper like me!
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That’s the best kind of snapper. My dad was a snapper as well, but not always very happy! Still those were my favorite times with him – snapping happily. 🙂
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You are blessed to have ‘the dad’ as the sidekick. I know, cause mine is my fishin bud. Great idea Tink…I’d like to see some of those collaborations myself. I’m willing if anyone wants to grab me or mine…just give a shout. (nice shot pops) 🙂
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Don’t encourage him Rhonda; he’s been despatched to get pictures of the allotment but I bet he just takes profile shots of him and his buds! He’s had the camera instruction booklet out all night ‘cos he’s working out the timer
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hehe…love it! here’s to him figuring out the timer…would love to see ‘the gang’ 🙂
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well ….. they’re not exactly the chippendales
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rofl….hell, at their age they don’t HAVE to be….reminds me of something….ever seen The Full Monty???
Just sayin…lol
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Yeah – my Dad’s the older guy that take a carrier bag everywhere with him.
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lol…a man should always be prepared!
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We’ll leave our Blackberries out of this one 😉 Look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with…
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But we will be looking forward to more challenging transport pics this year!
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Oh yes, we never tire of searching for them!
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Dad only does landscapes. I love it! Great idea, Dallas. This will be fun to watch.
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Maddie, I may have created a monster! He’s just happy snapping for England now
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Hi Dallas. I very much enjoy your writing, and your welcome to use some of my pictures for illustrations of your fine stories. If you wish, you can contact me at humpict[at]gmail.com.
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Well as you were the inspiration for the post, it’d be rude not to take advantage of your offer but I’ll have to get writing now and it’s easier when you have a project that ignites you
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I don’t have your talent for story telling, but feel free to use any image of mine that might inspire you… 😀 It would be an honor indeed!
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Fantastic Gunta, what I’m going to do is write the story which I will send to the photographer and have them select some pics which they feel would suit it as I like the idea of someone else interpreting your work and it will then be a true labour of love – I best get writing!
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Sounds like great fun!
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Thanks for your message – really great landscape photos and agree about monochrome – it’s so creative. Maybe I’ll try it in a blog… Although I’d like to participate in some special projects, while traveling solo it would be difficult – really have to pay attention and the travel blog is about all I can manage. When I return home in September my postings will be fewer – and not as fun – and I will have more time then. Regards :o)
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It is hard constantly being on the move although I am a tad envious now I’m back in rainy blighty, I have a little more time on my hands. Looking forward to seeing more of your pictures though
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I’m on the move again Friday to Zagreb. Trying to figure out when it’s OK to head into Hungary and Czech Republic. Kinda feeling like I need to stay in one place for a few weeks and be lazy…
A mess in Istanbul – hope it gets sorted. Really liked the time in Turkey!
Ciao for now :o)
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I love the picture you used here, lovely. Your dad takes wonderful landscapes. Your idea is great, I hope you find many willing to collaborate with you, you are a gifted storyteller so I can’t imagine you won’t.
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I am lucky that I correspond with so many great photographers but I’m looking forward to seeing other collaborations too
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Love your dad……..and his beautiful landscape pic. You’re so fortunate that you can still go to the allotment with him. I have so many happy memories of long summer evenings with mine in our allotment. I love your idea. If you need any of my pics, I’m more than willing to share. 🙂
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I somehow knew you would volunteer as you are as I’ve said before one of the most supportive bloggers I know! I best get writing and will be in touch!
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A good photo from me is always an accident. But this is a great idea that I can’t wait to see come together. And I agree, monochromatic pic are often so much better.
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Me too as I’m pants with a camera; everyone I’ve ever taken is grainy and out of focus and occasionally I manage to get my thumb in the shot too
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What a great idea! I can’t collaborate since I don’t know the first thing about taking a good photo–I just point and shoot and hope something decent occurs. But I can’t wait to see the results!
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I am pants at photography; but you write great pieces so you can always hook up with one of the photography bloggers and it’s nice to see how others interpret your work
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I’m in, too. Let me know. Sounds like fun.
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Fantastic; the more the merrier!
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Sounds like fun! I’m looking forward to your stories haha. If any of my pictures would inspire you to come up with one, please use it. (I doubt it really, as I’m not that great of a photographer but just in case!)
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Trust me, when I say you’ll be a better photographer than I!
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Loved it already 🙂
You are welcome to use any of my images too, if you think they are suitable.
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