Weekly Winners – Remember Edition

Sep 11, 2011 | Photography, Scavenger Hunt Sunday, Weekly Winners

All taken w/ Canon Rebel XS.

Just like last week I’m doing multiple pictures for each Scavenger Hunt item. I struggled to get them all this week and ideas I had for them fell through. I was a little distracted by other endeavors…in the end, I was happy with my results, though.

1. Flying High

Joy is not in things, it is in us. ~Richard Wagner
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The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world. ~Virginia Foxx
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Be like that bird that, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing that she hath wings. ~Victor Hugo
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2. Process of Elimination
For this we had to do what it took to make the picture framed right. Due to location I had to use the cropping technique. The second image is exactly what I had in mind for it.
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3. Statues

This statue is in a local park. It is in honor of the children lost to us too young. She is called the Angel of Hope.  (There is one more picture in the final group of images today, of the inscription carved into the marble stand)
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4. Bokeh

The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. ~William Cowper
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I saw the love of God in the firemen and policemen who gave their lives that others might live on September 11th. ~Paul Keenan
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5. Remember

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We must never forget those towers falling and all those innocent people who were working there, especially the police and firemen who sacrificed their lives trying to help them. ~Don Reed
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You can find more pictures over at my flickr account.

Weekly Winners is the brainchild of the ever fabulous and gorgeous Lotus. Head on over to her place to see more fabulous winners.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday is run by the beautiful Ashley. Head on over to see more Hunters.

Sarah

21 Comments

  1. Cedar

    Some serious gorgeous shots here! I love the angel wings and your cropped process of elimination! Great set!

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    • Sarah

      @Cedar,

      Thank you, Cedar! The angel wing is one of my favorites because it is SOOC like that. I’m very proud of it 😀

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    • Sarah

      @Desirae R,

      Thank you very much, Desirae. I’m definitely pleased with how it came out since I struggled this week!

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  2. Kim Stevens

    Your process of elimination is great as is the wing on the statue – love it!

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    • Sarah

      @Kim Stevens,

      Thanks! You picked my two favorites as well 🙂 The wing’s SOOC, which is part of why it’s my favorite…and I just love the feel of the Process of Elimination picture. Although I can’t take all the credit. My husband actually suggested the picture “You know what would be cool…” Yeah, he was right 😉

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  3. Buckeroomama

    I love what you did for Process of Elimination. =)

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    • Sarah

      @Buckeroomama,

      Thanks so much! I have to credit my hubby w/ the idea. I just executed it 🙂

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  4. Linda R

    These are all such great shots.. I really can’t even pick a favorite..

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  5. Sarah

    Wonderful, wonderful shots. I love them all. What a great way to remember. Gorgeous job.

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  6. Denise

    What wonderful shots!!

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  7. Tara R.

    I really like the cropped version of the fire fighter’s turn out and the flag. Very poignant.

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  8. Karen of 3G2S

    Love the photos you chose for this day!

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  9. Mama Zen

    Your Remember photos are stunning.

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  10. Stasha

    I LOVE the fireman
    uniform bokeh. perfect in every way. you have such a keen eye.

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  11. Ashley Sisk

    What a great set – I’m really liking your interpretation for process of elimination. The focus is right where it should be. Nicely done.

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  12. Valeria

    I really like your process of elimination. Also love the wing shot on statues

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  13. Misty

    Your cropped “process of elimination” photo melted my heart. Captures today so well.

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  14. Life with Kaishon

    Quotes are my most favorite things. What a beautiful post. 2 thumbs up!

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