Weekly Winners – Speak Edition

Oct 2, 2011 | Photography, Scavenger Hunt Sunday, Weekly Winners

All taken w/ Canon Rebel XS.

Yet another crazy week w/ sick kids everywhere. Still, I had little fun with a couple of the Scavenger Hunt Prompts.

1. Inspired by a Book or Movie

Push the button! ~Woody
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This week was banned books week.  I was shocked to see on the books listed for 2011 the book “Speak.”  It’s a stunning novel. I did this picture in honor of it.  Surprisingly it’s my favorite this week…and I never say that about a self portrait.

I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here. So, how can I find my way? Is there a chain saw of the soul, an ax I can take to my memories or fears? ~Melinda Sordino (Speak – Laurie Halse Anderson)
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2. Brown
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I could think of no better way to capture brown than with these brown badges of honor on my son’s uniform. Being in scouts has made him a better young man.

Photography love...

3. Hazy

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4. Coffee or Tea

Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after. ~Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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For her own breakfast she’ll project a scheme, Nor take her tea without stratagem.  ~Edward Young
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Thank God for tea! What would the world do without tea! How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before tea. ~Sir Philip Sidney
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5. Linger

The song is ended, but the melody lingers on. ~Irving Berlin
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A Simple Thing:
Another linkup I found that fit w/ a picture I took & loved this week, but didn’t fit into the SHS theme.  It’s the “Simple Things” link up over at Simple as That.  Every week, if I can, I like to buy the flowers in the half-off bin at Krogers. They still have life in them, and they don’t hurt my wallet as much.  This flower burst open part way through the week & has kept us all smiling with its vibrant beauty.
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You can find more pictures over at my flickr account.

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

Sarah

19 Comments

  1. LouBelcher

    Your photographs are beautiful. I especially love the flower at the end. Wonderful shot…

    Lou

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    • Sarah

      @LouBelcher,

      Thanks so much, Lou! Taking photographs is my second love 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ashley Sisk

    Beautiful set – your selfie is really moving.

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    • Sarah

      @Ashley Sisk,

      Thank you, Ashley. The selfie was a last minute substitution for my originally planned book-inspired shot that fell through. In the end, I’m glad this is the one that made it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Andrea Dawn

    My favourite is your “Brown” photo . . . the way the shades of brown blend into shadows is beautiful. I love the splash of the orangy-brown colour in the top right section, too. Also loving the “IngenuiTea” . . . the loose tea floating in the amber liquid is very cool.

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    • Sarah

      @Andrea Dawn,

      Thanks! Today is my sons Court of Honor where he’s getting his next level in Scouts. First thing I thought of when I saw “Brown” was his uniform. I took 3 or 4 pictures, but like you I just loved the wat this one turned out.

      I love my IngenuiTEA mugs. The only problem is that they don’t fit on my big wide mouthed mugs 😉 Oh well, it’s still got my tea in it. Yum. Strawberry 😉

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    • Sarah

      @Dina @ 4 Lettre Words,

      Thanks!! Believe it or not that Lily is still wide open in my kitchen. It makes me happy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tara R.

    The portrait is wonderful. I need to look for the book, ‘Speak.’ It has to be something great to inspire such a powerful photo.

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    • Sarah

      @Tara R.,

      It’s a YA book. My friend in Germany recommended it to me. I’m so glad she did 🙂

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  5. Melanie

    Your takes are so SO wonderful! I loved all your quotes. Your sons uniform was such a beautiful shot! AND who doesn’t love Toy story?!!

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    • Sarah

      @Melanie,

      Thanks a lot Melanie!! I had a lot of fun w/ the prompts this week.

      And you’re right. Who doesn’t love Toy Story? (although I won’t get into my disappointment over the end of TS3)

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  6. House of Woyaks

    WOW! These are some great pics!! I love the “brown” pic – very cool. I hope my boys get into scouts when they are big enough 🙂 Very cute Toy Story pic, too! LOL 🙂

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    • Sarah

      @House of Woyaks,

      Thanks!! The Brown pic is one of my favorites this week 🙂 Tonight was his Court of Honor for his promotions and merit badges. Scouts has been so good for him!!

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  7. Dawn

    I love the brown picture because it honors your son. I’m not an artist so I hesitate to mention any photographic techniques or color combinations, but I can say I love a mama who loves her son.

    I came by here to see what redefining perfect was and I’m glad I did.

    Lots of beauty here,
    Dawn

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  8. Buckeroomama

    I love the flower shot, but I think your selfie is such a powerful image.

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  9. Denise

    Great set!

    That first one made me giggle and smile.

    I don’t know anything about ingenuiTEA, but I love the name!

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  10. Rebecca COoper

    beautiful images! thank you so much for linking up with the simple things. 🙂 I hope you got your name in the draw for the simple things anniversary giveaway! 🙂 closes tonight. see you again this Sunday! Rebecca

    Reply

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