Here is the list of items to photograph (all subject to photographer's interpretation). **If anyone would like clarification on any item on the list, please leave a comment**
1. A View from Above (looking down)
2. A Macro Shot
3. Laughter
4. Relaxation
5. A Celebration
6. A Sunset
7. Sun/Lens Flare
8. A Bridge
9. A Shadow
10. A Garden
11. A Park
12. A Street Scene
13. Signage
14. A Summer Activity
15. A Summer Treat
16. Earth
17. Air/ Wind
18. Fire
19. Water
20. Something Vintage (pre-1980)
21. Something Made of Glass
22. Something Made of Wood
23. Something that Floats
24. Something Railroad Related
25. Something Round
It is preferred that you take your photos between today and June 30th. If for some reason you are stuck on the 30th without a few of the items on your list, then you can use a maximum of two photos from your archives, as long as they were taken less than one year ago.
It
is up to you whether you post your photos on your blog as you go, or
wait until June 30th to unveil them and make it a surprise. One
thing I ask is that everyone who participates posts all 25 photos in
one single post on their blogs or in a set in an online gallery by June 30th. (See all entries from Sweetsauer Photo Hunt #1)
A new post will go up here at www.sweetsauer.com on June 30th. I will be using the Mr. Linky auto-link widget. Anyone who completes the Photo Hunt will need to add their name & the permalink of where their Photo Hunt photos are posted. Everyone who adds their name to the auto-link will have their photos considered for my Favorites. After I go through all of the participants' entries, I will post my favorite photos for each of the 25 items on the list in a separate blog post with a poll for each (See all of the Favorites from Sweetsauer Photohunt #1). Please note that I will not include archived photos in my favorites (it hardly seems fair!) Anyone who votes is encouraged to vote based on their favorite photo, not just for a particular photographer. Voting is also open to anyone and everyone.
If you would like to participate, please sign-up by adding your name and blog url to the Mr. Linky widget below. If you would like to recruit others for the Sweetsauer.com Photo Hunt or announce your participation, please feel free to post the above badge on your blogs and remember to link back to this post.
Happy Hunting, I look forward to seeing everyone's photos at the end of the month!
ETA: You ARE allowed to use Photoshop or other photo-editing software as you'd like (it often adds to the artistic quality of the photo)
This is an exciting start to summer!
Posted by: foobella | June 01, 2009 at 08:09 AM
I'm not sure if I'm going to make it or notbut I'm signing in anyway. You know I will be on holiday until the end of the month, but I'll take the list with me, and hunt for the pictures there, I think I will enjoy doing this!
Posted by: Jientje | June 01, 2009 at 08:56 AM
Jientje, I hope you are able to work on the list while you're
traveling...your photography is so inspirational!
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 01, 2009 at 09:09 AM
I'll give it my very best, Kirsti! Thanks!
Posted by: Jientje | June 01, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Okay, I'm gonna try again!
Posted by: LesleMora | June 01, 2009 at 11:08 AM
This is a very cool idea. I am excited to participate. :)
Posted by: Jen | June 01, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Excited to tackle another and finish!
Posted by: samantha | June 01, 2009 at 11:44 AM
I am looking forward to participating this time around. I really enjoyed looking at all the entries from the first one. Thank you for letting me join.
Posted by: Tanya | June 01, 2009 at 12:10 PM
How Fun! What a great idea.
http://manymuddypaws.blogspot.com
Posted by: Wendy Devent | June 01, 2009 at 12:29 PM
ooops. didn't realise I was signed in under Wendy. Sorry!!!
Posted by: Wendy Devent | June 01, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Welcome aboard! Have fun!
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 01, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Wendy here. :) Can you tell Amanda and I share a computer at work?!
I'm really excited to get started. Thanks for organizing this. It is a great idea.
http://crazyandlittle.blogspot.com
Posted by: Wendy Devent | June 01, 2009 at 12:37 PM
I have been looking for something to entertain me for the next month. This is perfect!
Posted by: Jenn P | June 01, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Happy to have you participate, Jenn. Hope you have fun!
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 01, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Let's see if I can redeem myself!
Posted by: Hope | June 01, 2009 at 01:48 PM
I have been waiting for this since Sam posted her photos from the last round so I'm thrilled to get started!!
Posted by: Sue Thomas | June 01, 2009 at 01:57 PM
I'll play again!
Posted by: anne | June 01, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Hey. I fixed the following problem. I can't seem to get my feed button to work. But, it is working now so you can follow. I also followed you on Flickr. Love your photos. And thanks for this challenge!!! :)
Posted by: Mama J | June 01, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Glad to have you both aboard!
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 01, 2009 at 02:45 PM
i'm not as camera proficient as i'd like to be - can you explain what a Macro Shot is?
Posted by: krystyn | June 01, 2009 at 04:59 PM
fun list! Thanks for hosting again
Posted by: kaye | June 01, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Okay...try it now. I hope it works for you. I'm so sorry for all the confusion. :(
Posted by: Mama J | June 01, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Good question, Krystyn. I hope others will ask if they aren't sure what
something is.....
A Macro shot is one that is an extreme close-up of an object. Most cameras
have a macro setting that will allow you to focus on just a very small
portion of the photo frame, and then will blur the background, which is
called bokeh.
Hope that helps!
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 01, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Krystyn asked, "Also, we can post the picks in any order, correct?"
This is my response in case others were wondering the same thing:
What I would suggest doing is start a new blog post and title it Sweetsauer Photo Hunt #2- My Results.
Then copy and paste the hunt list into that post. Do not publish this post, but upload the pics as you find them throughout the month. So if tomorrow you take a photo of "something made of glass", you would upload that pic in the designated place #21 on the list. So you can upload them in any order you want but they will display in order according to #. Then publish that post by June 30th. Hopefully by the end of the month you will have all of them covered!
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 01, 2009 at 09:29 PM
I am going to try to complete this one. :)
Posted by: Dana | June 01, 2009 at 10:00 PM
I am Super Excited about this. And I am for sure in this time. Although, let me make my URL and post and then I will come back to enter it. It may not be until tomorrow cause I'm getting sleepy though.
Thanks for doing another one!
Posted by: Denise H. | June 01, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I am in! Have been wondering when Sweet Sauer Photo Hunt #2 was going to start!! YEAH!!!! Better get busy shooting =)
Posted by: bradie | June 02, 2009 at 12:13 AM
I have an award for you at my blog, please drop in and collect it? Okay?
Posted by: Jientje | June 02, 2009 at 04:50 AM
Sounds like super fun!! I'm in, for sure. Only a day behind in the hunt but no troubles....
GREAT IDEA!
Posted by: Simply Heather | June 02, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Glad you're going to take part!
This first Mr. Linky does not need a direct link to a specific post , just a
general link to your blog is fine. Unless you only want to direct people
to a specific post now.
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 02, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Heather, the list was just posted yesterday and I am sure you and I are not
the only ones who haven't started yet! My goal is to pick 1-2 things on my
list to try to get each day then I should be covered by the end of the
month......
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 02, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Wow, what a great turn out... so far! This is going to be exciting!
Posted by: Ang | June 02, 2009 at 07:03 AM
PS- Did you sign up through Mr Linky? I didn't see your name??? Its not
required to use Mr Linky to sign up but it will bring traffic to your blog
and it also keeps people more committed to following through if they sign up
:) I DO require the use of Mr Linky at the end of the month though.
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 02, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Yay! This is going to be a fun one. Especially since the weather will be a lot nicer to go hunting this time =)
Posted by: Pink Monkey | June 02, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Im in and I am excited! But I can not get the badge to show up on my blog?? any suggestions. I have tried everything.
Posted by: denise | June 02, 2009 at 11:18 AM
i cant wait to try to make it this time. last time i had pc problems this time im getting it done early. thanks!!!
Posted by: stacey jean | June 02, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Waving Hi! This should be fun.
Posted by: Sherri | June 02, 2009 at 11:23 AM
I can't wait, this is my first photo hunt, I'm excited!! I'm glad I found it :).
Posted by: Annakauz | June 02, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Whoa, 40 people signed up already?! It's going to be a big one!
Posted by: Dana Leigh | June 02, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I'm in and I promise to be a good girl this time and take only new shots - this list is easier than the last one :D
Posted by: Nicole | June 02, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Ok dokey! I'm in again. :)
Posted by: Lisa's Chaos | June 02, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Here's a great post I just read on how to create sun flare! http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2009/06/sun-flare-for-beginners/
Posted by: anne | June 02, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Well, let's see who follows through! We only had about 50% completion on
PH#1 (of those who signed up)
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 02, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Nicole, I can't wait to see your pics this time! Glad you're playing
along. I had wanted to do your PSH#2 but just was too busy with literally
everything throughout the month of May. I can breathe easier now with the
school year ending....
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 02, 2009 at 03:44 PM
What a fun idea! Thanks to Krystyn & Dawn for telling me about it! :) I will post the badge on my blog as well.
Posted by: Brandi | June 02, 2009 at 04:26 PM
So I totally failed at remembering to participate last time, but I'm going to do it this time!! I hope! :)
Posted by: Jennifer | June 02, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Nicole sent me. I didn't make her photohunt, but I am ready and raring to go for this one!!
Posted by: quilly | June 03, 2009 at 05:09 AM
this sounds like a great idea. At first I was quite excited but I can't enter because of No 14 and No 15. We who live in the tropic belt don't experience the four seasons. To post a pic would seem a little like cheating :)
Will wait for another round then :)
Posted by: Bengbeng | June 03, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Bengbeng, I think you should still enter! There isn't anythign you can do
about not having 4 seasons, is there?! Nope. Why don't you just photograph
some type of activity or treat that people enjoy this time of year? That
woudl be perfectly acceptable!!
PS If anyone else from the southern hemisphere reads this and wants to
participate, I would extend this offer to any of you, or have you do a
winter activity/treat instead of summer!
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | June 03, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Kristi, look at all the people that signed up!!!!
Posted by: Samara | June 03, 2009 at 09:39 AM