Acts of Creativity http://actsofcreativity.com write * photograph * draw * paint * design Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:01:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ok #photographers I have a question http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/o6Yk6vBREJM/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/02/17/ok-photographers-i-have-a-question/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:20:24 +0000 http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/02/17/ok-photographers-i-have-a-question/ If you had $999 and could buy a new camera with it, what would you buy? What if your focus was generally nature/macro? You know…like this…only with a better camera…lol

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/02/17/ok-photographers-i-have-a-question/feed/ 3 http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/02/17/ok-photographers-i-have-a-question/ New Bees on the Block http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/n_pPwqF7OSg/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/09/new-bees-on-the-block/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:56:06 +0000 Tamara http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=14720 Some new neighbors moved in yesterday. Not sure if their landlord will let them stay, so I snapped a few pictures this morning.

 
Beehive III

 
Beehive

 
Beehive II

]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/09/new-bees-on-the-block/feed/ 0 http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/09/new-bees-on-the-block/ Went to the beach this morning and took photographs of the sunrise, then headed to… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/HEP9zLMTsyA/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/07/went-to-the-beach-this-morning-and-took-photographs-of-the-sunrise-then-headed-to/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:20:20 +0000 http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=14691 Went to the beach this morning and took photographs of the sunrise, then headed to the jetty for more photography fun. Was a bit chilly at first, but shaped up to be a beautiful day. Now back to work!

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/07/went-to-the-beach-this-morning-and-took-photographs-of-the-sunrise-then-headed-to/feed/ 0 http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/07/went-to-the-beach-this-morning-and-took-photographs-of-the-sunrise-then-headed-to/ I have to admit that I'm disappointed in myself for not taking up polymer clay… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/-1mV3Afd-go/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/06/i-have-to-admit-that-im-disappointed-in-myself-for-not-taking-up-polymer-clay/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:28:36 +0000 http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=14692 I have to admit that I'm disappointed in myself for not taking up polymer clay sooner. I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed something this much- perhaps when I first got a camera, maybe? Anyway, my novice attempts aren't too bad, so I've now created a necklace for myself, which I love. It is a symbol from the Gypsy Road Tarot, the Windmill, which stands for happiness, blessings and good fortune. The windmill is green, which indicates good health, hope, and a fresh start.

I've also made a tiny witch and penguin, as well as a fairy and dragonfly sitting on a log. These are destined for egg ornaments. Went to Michaels yesterday with +Stacy Reckard (who has been rocking some awesome miniatures of her own!) so I now have ribbon and beads. Last night I finished blowing out two eggs, so we're getting pretty close to being able to assemble the first of the ornaments. I'm pretty excited about the whole thing.

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Gypsy Road Tarot symbol: The Windmill

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/06/i-have-to-admit-that-im-disappointed-in-myself-for-not-taking-up-polymer-clay/feed/ 9 http://actsofcreativity.com/2012/01/06/i-have-to-admit-that-im-disappointed-in-myself-for-not-taking-up-polymer-clay/ Writing Exercise #6. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/wgbFbj2DiRM/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/04/writing-exercise-6-3/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:39:29 +0000 Tamara http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=14688 Here's how these exercises work: I'll share a picture and you write a description of what you see, a description which would allow readers to picture the scene, place or person in their own mind. I'm tagging them as #writingworkout

Important Note: Since the challenge here is to describe something you aren't familiar with, if you do recognize who or what is in the photograph, be sure not to post it, or you'll spoil the fun for the other participants :)

Today's challenge: Describe this scene.

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/04/writing-exercise-6-3/feed/ 0 http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/04/writing-exercise-6-3/ Writing Exercise #4. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/Qg7x60nT7q8/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/03/writing-exercise-4-3/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:02:32 +0000 Tamara http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=4500 Here's how these exercises work: I'll share a picture and you write a description of what you see, a description which would allow readers to picture the scene, place or person in their own mind. I'm tagging them as #writingworkout

Important Note Since the challenge here is to describe something you aren't familiar with, if you do recognize who or what is in the photograph, be sure not to post it or you'll spoil the fun for the other participants :)

Today's challenge: Describe this scene.

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/03/writing-exercise-4-3/feed/ 2 http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/03/writing-exercise-4-3/ Writing Exercise #3. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/UVSEKAtI6zw/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/02/writing-exercise-3-3/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:57:38 +0000 Tamara http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=14695 Here's how these exercises work: I'll share a picture and you write a description of what you see, a description which would allow readers to picture the scene, place or person in their own mind. I'm tagging them as #writingworkout

Important Note Since the challenge here is to describe something you aren't familiar with, if you do recognize who or what is in the photograph, be sure not to post it, or you'll spoil the fun for the other participants :)

Today's challenge: Describe this place.

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/02/writing-exercise-3-3/feed/ 0 http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/02/writing-exercise-3-3/ Writing exercise #2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/bXJ_ZN3Xdfc/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/01/writing-exercise-2/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:37:21 +0000 Tamara http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=4051 I'll share a picture and you write a description of what you see. We'll call it a #writingworkout

Important Note Since the challenge here is to describe something you aren't familiar with, if you do know who or what is in the photograph, be sure not to post it, or you'll spoil the fun for the other participants :)

Today's image is via http://www.travelpod.co.uk/members/nahury1

Today's challenge: Describe this place.

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/01/writing-exercise-2/feed/ 3 http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/11/01/writing-exercise-2/ Let's do a little writing exercise http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/w2D6ERY015Y/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/10/31/lets-do-a-little-writing-exercise/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:50:48 +0000 http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=3871 I'll share a picture and you write a description of what you see. We'll call it a #writingworkout

Today's challenge: Describe this woman's face.

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]]> http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/10/31/lets-do-a-little-writing-exercise/feed/ 26 http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/10/31/lets-do-a-little-writing-exercise/ Happy Halloween to everyone who celebrates it! Its shaping up to be a very wet holiday… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActsOfCreativity/~3/cQBXb21YxsU/ http://actsofcreativity.com/2011/10/31/happy-halloween-to-everyone-who-celebrates-it-its-shaping-up-to-be-a-very-wet-holiday/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:47:04 +0000 http://actsofcreativity.com/?p=3835 Happy Halloween to everyone who celebrates it! Its shaping up to be a very wet holiday here. We can't handle much more rain, though it is still coming down as I write this. The ditches are already overflowing and the lakes are threatening to. Jim emailed after he got to work to report that some of the roads are already flooded out. Seems it'll be a mess tonight, when all the little ghouls are out demanding candy. To make things even worse, they are, of course, predicting more showers.

I have to admit, though, that I am enjoying the rain. There is something about the leaden skies, the cool breezes, the sound of the drops hitting the window that is very conducive to writing. I've turned on my 'rain' playlist and am headed over to Scrivener to finish my NaNoWriMo outline-can't believe it's almost here!

Here's one to add to your own playlist: Rain by Concrete Blonde Concrete Blonde – Rain

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