March 2009 Photography Challenge Results ~ "10 Things About Me"

Okay, so above is my contribution to the March challenge of "10 things about me", containing a mixture of old photographs and new ones.

My explanation of the photographs is as follows:

1) An Achiever ~ Once I set my mind on something, I never give up (sometimes to my own detriment).

2) At One With Nature ~ Nothing invigorates me more than being out in the wilderness watching the sun rise through the canopy of the trees.

3) A Workaholic ~ Over the past 15 years my career has got the better of me. I have spent far far far too much time at work albeit early mornings, late nights and/or weekends. Only recently have I been able to start building a work-life balance.

4) A Wanderer ~ As you all know, I love putting on my boots and walking. Absorbing the scenery, being intoxicated by the smells, the sounds and the sights that this beautiful planet has to offer.

5) A Chef ~ Mmmmmm food. Enough said...lol! Just give me a call if you want to try my culinary magic :o)

6) A Dreamer ~ When I am not able to be outside in the mountains, the deserts, the forests, I am dreaming about being there.

7) A Reflective ~ I took a personality test at work a while back. It summed me up more than anything I have ever taken before.... everything was me to a tee!!!! This is what it said... "People like you who are extremely Reflective are energised when they are absorbed in thoughts, images, and insights into their inner world. You probably enjoy spending time alone or with a couple of close friends, keeping a feeling of quiet intimacy. You're likely to allow yourself lots of time for contemplating the world at large and how you fit into it. In addition, your careful and thoughtful nature can have a calming effect on the people you come into contact with.

The thing that encourages you most in life — the thing that makes you get up and take action — is the potential you see to learn about something new and unknown. You are probably fascinated with learning how things work and having new experiences. Because of this, you probably have an interest in a variety of pursuits that span all kinds of disciplines. At times, your insatiable desire for learning also drives you to be independent and individualistic because you want to get answers to your questions about the world around you. You thrive when you see the opportunity to learn and discover new answers."

8) A Sportsman ~ I love badminton, swimming, cycling and golf. I would do more, but just don;t have the time...lol!

9) A Photographer ~ My camera is never far away from me. I love to look at the world from a different perspective and try to capture as many moments in the lens as I possibly can.

10) An Adventurer ~ I love an adventure, the education of a new culture, the challenge of a high mountain or a dense forest, the risk of wild animals, the curiosity of a new location. (I got the little Indiana Jones Lego character from the local toy store...lol!)




Now for the great entries from you guys. Firstly can I congratulate you on your brilliant interpretations. Each of them revealing a little bit more about the person behind the camera :o)

10 photographs about Muse at Xanadu

10 photographs about Michelle at Rusin Roundup

10-no-12 photographs about Liss at A Memory Forever

Zhu at Correr Es Mi Destino ~ 5+5 and 5+5=10

Robin at Naked in Eden ~ Who are you?

Please take some time to visit these blogs and have a look at their truly fantastic efforts, and be sure to leave a comment whilst you are there :o) It is not too late if you want to enter the challenge. Just drop me a line with a link to your photographs and I will add it to the list :o)


THE NEXT CHALLENGE!

...And now for the next challenge. Now I know the last challenge was a real difficult one, with 10 photographs. So, this one is going to be a lot easier. There is one things that we all probably have lots of at the moment, so thought I would set it as the challenge for April (it is quite topical!). Have you guessed yet? The theme is "CHOCOLATE".

Guidelines
Just to recap, the guidelines for the challenge are as follows:

1) Take a set of photographs that in some way, manner or form represents the theme of "Chocolate". You are welcome to use your artistic touch to manipulate the photographs using a photopackage such as photoshop. Be as creative as you desire!!! You are even welcome to submit a video clip, if that is your preferred media.

2) Include a brief explanation of how the photograph(s) relate to the theme. The photograph doesn't need to be outside, it can be of somebody or of something around the home.... it just needs to represent the theme of the month.

3) When you have posted your challenge, be sure to send me a link so that I can include it on my "The 'Chocolate' Photography Challenge Entry" post at the end of the month!

4) You want to join in with the challenge but don't have a blog or website to display your photograph on?

No problem, either:

a)Just email me copy of the image, along with your name and a brief description of how the photograph(s) relate to the theme. I will then include your entry on my "Chocolate ~ Photography Challenge Entry" post at the end of the month!!!

b)Join up to a photo storage site like Redbubble or http://www.flickr.com/and upload your photograph, then leave a link to the photograph in the comments box on this post.

!!Happy Photography!!

Graham Ettridge

If you have any questions, concerns or have an idea for a future photography challenge theme then please do not hesitate to contact me on grahamettridge@aol.com