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Kirstinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10005413845221023288noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-88874833779867861982012-08-17T01:01:00.002-04:002012-08-17T01:01:01.188-04:00Mosaic Muse - Film Friday (instant love)Today is the day that 'Roid Week comes to a close for another year. As a lover of instant film I have had such a great time looking through the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/polaroidweek2012/"><b>'Roid Week Flickr pool</b></a>. There are so many inspiring submissions, many by pioneers in this medium who rarely post on Flickr any more. It' s a real treat and I recommend checking it out if you have some time. That said, have y'all checked out the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesfilmfriday/"><b>Mortal Muses Film Friday pool</b></a> this week? So much instant film goodness to make my heart happy. Just look at this mosaic! To me this group of photos showcases some of my favourite things about instant film. There are the bright, saturated colours that you can get with old Polaroid 600 film and some of the newer Impossible Project offerings; there are some of the washed-out yellows that I've come to really appreciate in the Impossible films; and there are also some happy accidents. Those of us who shoot instant film know that sometimes the pods are poor and sometimes the shielding fails. Sometimes we (I) curse these situations and hope for better next time I click the shutter but other times these imperfections make for a delightful image. These are the things that keep us instant film lovers enthralled. 'Roid Week may be over for another year but I'll be looking forward to seeing your instant images in the FF pool in the weeks to come.<br /><br />Debra ~ <b style="font-weight: normal; "><a href="http://manifeisty.wordpress.com/">Manifeisty</a> </b><br /><br />Over the last couple of months we've been on a modified posting schedule here at Mortal Muses and hinting at big changes to come. We thank you for staying with us by reading and commenting on posts and contributing your gorgeous images to the Flickr pools. We invite you to stop by on Monday and check out our new site. We've prepared so much goodness, from a new look to new features and even a new button for you to grab and put on your own blog. We're so thrilled to be able to share it all with you at last. While the look will have changed the desire to inspire and collaborate that is the spirit of the Muses remains the same.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIXiJy5aOnGwWyqp1nuRf_NXI6r0D1NpePuGbS-mnQ5OAratrRqdptIL9g6A2pz26diFLvbpUVyWCp-eA422G5VwpbPl_WbfFZnrh-RevJaWHcrhye9LSv0RWE5s9qiji6fsAVR9Sv13C/s640/mosaic18f73520e107a4a81a36c1c655eff5f5826b265c.jpg" style="font-weight: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width:" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIXiJy5aOnGwWyqp1nuRf_NXI6r0D1NpePuGbS-mnQ5OAratrRqdptIL9g6A2pz26diFLvbpUVyWCp-eA422G5VwpbPl_WbfFZnrh-RevJaWHcrhye9LSv0RWE5s9qiji6fsAVR9Sv13C/s640/mosaic18f73520e107a4a81a36c1c655eff5f5826b265c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5777159004290600546" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/superdewa/7791620998/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday" style="font-weight: normal; ">and now for something completely different...</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katlightner/7782531304/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday" style="font-weight: normal; ">Little Shop of Quirky</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/westieluvr/7773451356/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday" style="font-weight: normal; ">Beauties</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterbugcel/7774242478/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday" style="font-weight: normal; ">Barn</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/7766622662/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday" style="font-weight: normal; ">Over-exposed and under-shielded (no. 1)...</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/steffierenee/7784108460/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday" style="font-weight: normal; ">Tuesday - Asian Pear Tree</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48796147@N05/7752736372/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday/" style="font-weight: normal; ">Untitled</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vasumo/7694773572/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday/" style="font-weight: normal; ">wanderlust</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angelaslp/1073806617/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday" style="font-weight: normal; ">beachy</a><br /><br />Kirstinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10005413845221023288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-42590612054583346262012-08-16T00:01:00.001-04:002012-08-16T03:09:38.737-04:00Roid Week motivatesI don't often pick up my polaroid cameras. Some people have a real knack for making magic with them, seeing the shot and just knowing it is right for their sx-70 or land camera. I find it a medium that lends itself well only to certain subjects. I like film and digital's ability to be controlled, so I can set up a shot and know it will come out a certain way, the way I'm envisioning and designing in my mind. But as I do admittedly also enjoy film for the often unexpected results, I embraced the one click of the polaroid this week and let my inner control freak take a nap. It simply meant seeking out the quiet moments and calm subjects that allowed me the time to nail that tricky land camera focus.<br /><br />A few of my fellow muses joined me, motivated by the Roid Week 2012 event, and here is what developed! In the end, I'm glad I was reminded to dust off the old 420 land cam. Did you get in on the action? Share a link to your roid week fun in the comments!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/manifeisty/7782952950/"><img border="0" height="382" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/7782952950_b876175d7f_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Summer by Debra (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/manifeisty/">manifeisty</a> on flickr)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/manifeisty/7777440904/"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7777440904_b15baa465b_o.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gladstone by Debra (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/manifeisty/">manifeisty</a> on flickr)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Letter writing by Meghan (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meghandavidson/">Meghan Davidson</a> on flickr)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7787807372_f2e86bbd6a_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7787807372_f2e86bbd6a_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">kitchen, 6:42pm by Cara (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cararosephotos/">tumbleweed.in.eden</a> on flickr)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanmuser/7782054986/"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7782054986_4f6a266afd_b.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tower 7 by Lindsey (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/modchik/">modchick</a> on flickr)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Happy 'Roiding!<br />~Cara, of <a href="http://tumbleweedineden.wordpress.com/">cararosephotos</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-67177805081183210422012-08-15T12:49:00.000-04:002012-08-15T12:49:52.825-04:00mosaic muse : signs of summerAs I unpack from vacation I'm having a hard time resisting the urge to edit photos over laundry. 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1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/teragam/7774123412/">August 12, 2012-</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveleeokc/7769909522/">Halo</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mollysabourin/7720482606/">golden</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meghandavidson/7752525220/">105/365</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/superdewa/7691759370">Untitled</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/7625995942">magic</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cathysly/7647229222">20: the-last-of-the-strawberries?</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidreamer/7683995982">Summer swim</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelmama/7713762192/">walkin' the hemisphere</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-78405436681879010702012-08-14T01:01:00.000-04:002012-08-14T01:01:00.390-04:00It's Here ~ 'Roid WeekHow is 'Roid Week going for you all? I've seen some stunning instant film photos streaming into our Mortal Muses <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesfilmfriday/" target="_blank"><b>Film Friday Flickr pool</b></a>. WOW! Keep 'em coming. As we build up to sharing some of our new favorites here on Friday, here are some of my personal favorite instant film photographs that the Muses have shot during the last year. I hope you enjoy them, too.<br />
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<br />Meghan @ Life Refocusedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375053711024121296noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-58274739765390769042012-08-10T01:01:00.000-04:002012-08-10T01:01:00.927-04:00Mosaic Muse ~ Film Friday (and get ready for 'Roid Week!)As a lover of film, I've been super excited about our new Film Friday feature and <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesfilmfriday/" target="_blank">Flickr group</a></b>. I have been so happy seeing YOU all upload your film photos into our new group, creating an ever-widening circle of folks who still believe in film. It makes my heart happy. I want to keep encouraging you to share your film photographs with us – photos from your dusted off 35mm cameras, your Polaroids, your Instaxes, your lomography cameras, and your medium format ones, too. ALL film formats are welcome (and loved). <br />
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And speaking of Polaroids...you all know of my deep and abiding adoration of <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meghandavidson/sets/72157625507058208/" target="_blank">Polaroid photographs</a></b>, and I want you to jump in on the fun. ESPECIALLY NEXT WEEK. Why next week? Because it's <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/polaroidweek2012/" target="_blank">'Roid Week</a></b>!! 'Roid Week is a celebration of instant film (all instant film is welcome) and the 2012 week is Aug 13 - Aug 17. Please grab your instant film cameras and join us in celebrating the glory and beauty that is instant film photography, and upload your photos to our Film Friday <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesfilmfriday/" target="_blank">Flickr group</a></b>. We will be featuring lots of instant photography here at Mortal Muses next week and we're so excited to see YOUR shots!<br />
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You might be wondering what we'll do for Mobile Monday given the week is dedicated to instant film photography. Fear not, Mobile Shooters. Show us your instant-film like mobile photos in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesmobilemonday/" target="_blank"><b>Mobile Monday Flickr group</b></a>. There are great apps like Shake It and Polamatic that give you the look and vibe of instant film!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethspreadborough/7163776889/in/pool-1975225@N23/">to be alone with you - 224/365</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katlightner/7416822444/in/pool-1975225@N23/">Strawberry Picking</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theoldnicholsfarm/6256856435/in/pool-1975225@N23/">(portfolio #17) IMG006 for web</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/7611098182/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday">Flower seller</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyturquoise/5997744549/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday/">getting ready for burgers</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32368901@N02/7517334898/in/pool-mortalmusesfilmfriday/">Untitled</a></span>Meghan @ Life Refocusedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375053711024121296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-33616670442262122792012-08-08T01:00:00.000-04:002012-08-08T01:16:26.386-04:00Mosaic Muse ~ Everyday Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You've been enjoying the beauty of rich warm colors, sunsets and sunrises, sand between your toes and being embraced by beautiful light. You've even held the sun cupped between your hands! We've been enjoying the world through your eyes in our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmuseseverydaybeauty/" target="_blank"><b>Everyday Beauty</b> <b>Flickr Group</b></a> this August. Clearly you've been taking great pleasure in shooting it! Keep sharing your work for a chance to be featured here on the blog! We'll be showcasing your work all month long!</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/c3danderson/7631840384/">Sunset Run</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pddesigns/7410737314/">Bandon Highlights</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sidemtess/7649308134/">parker | 23july2012</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammyleebradley/7698025294/">Good Morning World</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48796147@N05/7734460818/">Untitled</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/libertadleal/7630875414/">Peace</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sararo/7722866506/">"my bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep. The more i give to thee, the more I have for both are infinite. " ~ william shakspeare"</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/christineellen/7735343088/">Tybee Island</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heavenly-flower/7701274602/">cara</a></div>
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Although the colors of summer are in full swing for most of us, I couldn't help but be drawn in by your beautiful black & whites in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesmobilemonday/" target="_blank"><b>Mobile Monday flickr pool</b></a> this week. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous images, and keep 'em coming for a chance to be featured here on the blog.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50267281@N03/7417400038/">Rainy day walk...</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jofabi/7338828812/">156/365+1 17/30 Good Fortune</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/7691543068/">{305:365 1v.2} Grandeur</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58066769@N05/7638024622/">When it rains, the cranes stay and get wet, but where do the butterflies go?</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/impossibletask/7584085286/"> </a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43659079@N03/7627320146/">"And if there's one thing, could do for you, you'd be a wing, in heaven blue".</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainmim/7697893528/">My favorite place. Well, the beach is my favorite place so this would be my second favorite place. Day 2-#sselevate with @shuttersisters</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mthoodmamaphotos/7462105600/">Daisy Love</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katlightner/7444201902/">London on a Sun morning. Felt like Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky.</a></span></div>urban muserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174488230882848637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-40560561226202322322012-08-03T01:01:00.000-04:002012-08-03T01:01:00.825-04:00Mosaic Muse ~ Film Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Colors, both rich and faded, black and white, both grainy and crystal clear, your amazing film photography has been flooding our <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesfilmfriday/" target="_blank">Mortal Muses ~ Film Friday</a></b> flickr group with diverse subject matter, camera formats and all kinds of fun. This beautiful artform that's been making a comeback over the past few years, is breathing life into your worlds. Or did it every go away? You're proving to us that film is here to stay! We love that you've been sharing all that you see. Be sure to keep them <i>rolling</i> in! </div>
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Holly ~ <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/soupatraveler/" target="_blank">Soupatraveler</a></b></div>Holly ~ Soupatravelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458122084758095627noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-10170231610652230542012-08-01T01:01:00.003-04:002012-08-01T01:01:00.540-04:00mosaic muse; everyday beautyAs I sit in my office and count the days (2!) until my vacation begins I dream of wide open spaces and fields of green. The Everyday Beauty Flickr pool has been helping me fuel these dreams. It seems that many of you have been taking advantage of the warm summer days and getting outdoors. I'm very inspired by all of the beautiful greens that you all have captured. I hope to enjoy and capture some greens of my own during my vacation to the west coast next week.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for sharing your summers with us in the Mortal Muses Flickr pools. We're happy to share these mosaics while we're hard at work on the site redesign. It's getting pretty exciting at Muse HQ and we're looking forward to the big reveal. Stay tuned!<div><br /><br />Debra of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.manifeisty.wordpress.com"><b>Manifeisty</b></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCrgJfl6kRIPm6viGTIFRnKM6aAWXd6qxXBQkZw3Nz94Z5rBVo6DdV57Q3N1twnjPxD6RVngCBj_R6D-NCJdJYhis2QdsSdaUWQx3lxrhylmGXgFpIogwvUkAT6wgTmTxm3zJL1ZQhUOg/s640/mosaic9e54e925834e8f421847989782268a4301462cf4.jpg" style="font-weight: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCrgJfl6kRIPm6viGTIFRnKM6aAWXd6qxXBQkZw3Nz94Z5rBVo6DdV57Q3N1twnjPxD6RVngCBj_R6D-NCJdJYhis2QdsSdaUWQx3lxrhylmGXgFpIogwvUkAT6wgTmTxm3zJL1ZQhUOg/s640/mosaic9e54e925834e8f421847989782268a4301462cf4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771202131479559970" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyandhercamera/7665851258/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty" style="font-weight: normal; ">Untitled</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47444383@N06/7678574108/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty" style="font-weight: normal; ">Christ "IN" me...</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/janie-k/7671246042/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty" style="font-weight: normal; ">Untitled</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32837589@N07/7665350150/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty/" style="font-weight: normal; ">Evening walk</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37644759@N02/7662876400/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty/" style="font-weight: normal; ">The Way</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/forty-ninea/7652894234/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty/" style="font-weight: normal; ">Summer fence Friday...</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/forty-ninea/7679239604/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty" style="font-weight: normal; ">Reflecting on summer...</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliagossartandphotography/7674294138/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty" style="font-weight: normal; ">If we didn’t have birthdays, you wouldn’t be you.”</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22487105@N06/7676472152/in/pool-mortalmuseseverydaybeauty" style="font-weight: normal; ">we went to Shangri La yesterday</a></div>Kirstinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10005413845221023288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-536172890596927232012-07-30T09:29:00.003-04:002012-07-30T09:54:48.664-04:00mosaic muse; mobile mondayWe arrived back from our holidays just last night. Although I took many rolls of film and digital images too, I have to admit I loved the immediacy of sharing my mobile phone pictures on our travels. Looking at that <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesmobilemonday/"><b>mobile monday pool</b></a>, it looks as though you've been doing the same! Just look at all that wonderful light you've been catching in the last few weeks; it's been so very inspirational. And do keep snapping away as we work on our redesign! We hope to be up and running very soon to feature even more of your astounding images.<br /><br />kirstin of <a href="http://fleeting-moments.tumblr.com/"><b>fleeting moments</b></a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLZEkYUqRZTC_iDnomabW1PzyFr-H_VEFMPG8FgvwjQQ01LXy0N5_N8fo_tioUY1Bp0L9prHdrlqUv1t9Ym2RoqSttLA-SMM33Ra7dt9sUc-VlRpoio01_C4kmK3hckfm7eOZOq12aHfv/s640/mosaic132a84e6e3328f0c72b4b341a866b0637dc9dcef.jpeg" style="font-weight: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcLZEkYUqRZTC_iDnomabW1PzyFr-H_VEFMPG8FgvwjQQ01LXy0N5_N8fo_tioUY1Bp0L9prHdrlqUv1t9Ym2RoqSttLA-SMM33Ra7dt9sUc-VlRpoio01_C4kmK3hckfm7eOZOq12aHfv/s640/mosaic132a84e6e3328f0c72b4b341a866b0637dc9dcef.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5770954259885948338" /></a><br /><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/2peasandablueberry/7615573386" style="font-weight: normal; ">Sunset</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50267281@N03/7644247508" style="font-weight: normal; ">A summer's eve</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainmim/7603374432" style="font-weight: normal; ">The morning show. #morningwalk #roundrock #myskyshot</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58066769@N05/7550058452" style="font-weight: normal; ">Into the sun</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51178597@N03/7340242066" style="font-weight: normal; ">Sunrise</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22487105@N06/6103360602" style="font-weight: normal; ">Biscayne</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/7569671622" style="font-weight: normal; ">{287:365 1v.2} Evening sun</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32368901@N02/7575925722" style="font-weight: normal; ">Untitled</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mthoodmamaphotos/7434814426" style="font-weight: normal; ">Goddess on the mountain top. ~Bananarama</a>Kirstinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10005413845221023288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-79163541157922277862012-07-27T01:01:00.000-04:002012-07-27T01:01:00.722-04:00Mosaic Muse ~ Film Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Light, loveliness, a sunrise, a sunset, setting aside personal time sipping a cool drink. You've been showing us just how beautiful the <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmuseseverydaybeauty/" target="_blank">everyday moments</a></b> of your lives have been over the past several weeks. <br />Here is just a small glimpse into your worlds. </div>
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1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/closetartist/7542756520/">She follows her dreams</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51727087@N04/7591844122/">{day 199} dreams are illustrations... from the book your soul is writing about you</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctaylor1987/7613767080/">Katie and Tom brought home buckets of beautiful blueberries today!</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/duhitsdany/7621574932/">It floated on the breeze</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/digink/7559362602/">tone.</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38179918@N08/7514016150/">Fence Friday {Florida Sunset Edition}</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mollysabourin/7592471430/">Moment</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmosnaps/7545429906/">following you</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/teagannicholle/7535608932/">Waiting for Flight</a></div>Holly ~ Soupatravelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458122084758095627noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-13215719742317233142012-07-23T01:01:00.000-04:002012-07-23T11:10:47.557-04:00mosaic muse: mobile monday.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We're so excited that you've been contributing to our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesmobilemonday/"><b>new Mobile Muse flickr pool</b></a>! It's been helping us keep the mojo going when it comes to getting our new Mortal Muses site up and running. Speaking of which, we plan to unveil all the action in early to mid-August! For now, keep the good stuff coming into the flickr pools! We'll see you later in the week where we'll share some of the incredible work that you've been adding to the <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmuseseverydaybeauty/" target="_blank">Everyday Beauty</a></b> group and our new <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesfilmfriday/" target="_blank">Film Friday flickr pool</a></b>. Have you joined yet? If not, stop by today for your chance to have your shot featured on the blog. </div>
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1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/7584956028/">{289:365 1v.2} Big, big sky</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/digink/7563797044/">I'm not sure why I've always insisted on blow drying and straightening my hair into submission. #airdry #waves #hair</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainmim/7561873184/">The morning show-thunderstorm edition. #morningwalk #beach #portaransas #myskyshot</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51727087@N04/7556576610/">{day 194} welcome every morning with a smile</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58066769@N05/7589521580/">Elsewhere entirely</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bettienew/7535491114/">Summer magic</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32368901@N02/7524924648/">Untitled</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/2peasandablueberry/7487059928/">Reading in bed at the hotel.</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelittleleaf/7577038128/">At the beach today.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-16923913367403491552012-06-08T01:01:00.007-04:002012-06-08T01:01:00.196-04:00all change!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfIbrzVo7B-lWw3sixONWVHimxXqrk5c9DUl0LdCWZTS7cepSDgS61GRMngrNfhGt4sMODOyecaUZRNUPv2ly98-w58UPPy9p-o7QMwgGhcAs7-cLmJ31Qw4D465eb-3IBoCZ3suDML1s/s640/Under+Construction_v3.jpeg" style="font-weight: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfIbrzVo7B-lWw3sixONWVHimxXqrk5c9DUl0LdCWZTS7cepSDgS61GRMngrNfhGt4sMODOyecaUZRNUPv2ly98-w58UPPy9p-o7QMwgGhcAs7-cLmJ31Qw4D465eb-3IBoCZ3suDML1s/s640/Under+Construction_v3.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5751178122320343810" /></a><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "></div><br /><br />We've loved musing with you here; the themes, the everyday beauty pictures, the black and white and let's not forget the musings. And while we will still be featuring pictures from these pools, it's time for some changes.<br /><br />Have you seen our new <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesfilmfriday/" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>Mortal Muses Film Friday</b></a> and <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesmobilemonday/">Mortal Muses Mobile Monday</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></b>flickr groups yet? These are just a few of the new ideas we've already shared with you this week at the Mortal Muses. <div><br /></div><div>We also have a new muse to add to the mix, <a href="http://manifeisty.wordpress.com/" style="font-weight: bold; ">Debra</a> who I know will add some new energy to our pages. She's from Canada and has recently returned from an epic trip to Paris with four cameras. Yes, you read that right. FOUR! She's our kind of muse!<div><br />But we have more to inspire you; we want you to be as excited about photography as we are!<br /><br />So for the next few weeks, we're going under construction as we get things smoothed out on our new website.<br /><br />Watch out July! Here we come!<br /><br />kirstin of <a href="http://fleeting-moments.tumblr.com/" style="font-weight: normal; "><b>fleeting moments</b></a>.</div></div>Kirstinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10005413845221023288noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-48681202858030242262012-06-07T01:01:00.000-04:002012-06-07T16:04:55.749-04:00imagine it...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a personal goal that I've been trying to reach for a long time. For years it's been just out of my reach--sometimes I get close and it just slips away.<br />
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A friend recently told me to try and focus on exactly what it is that I want, manifest it in my mind, and that these good vibes would have a positive influence on my quest. "Visualize it every day; concentrate on it and good things will begin to happen," she said. So I tried it, and I think it might be starting to work.<br />
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So I got to thinking, maybe we could all use a little of that in our lives...<br />
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~Imagine the perfect job.<br />
~Imagine finally having that baby you dream of everyday.<br />
~Imagine finding love in the perfect partner you've been searching for.<br />
~Imagine moving to a new place that is better than your wildest dreams.<br />
~Imagine reaching new heights and goals with your photography or other art.<br />
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~Imagine all the good things that can come with change, because when we change, we grow.<br />
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When I saw <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/redzenradish/" target="_blank">Redzenradish</a></b>'s photo in the flickr pool it jumped right out at me. Maybe it's a sign, I thought, "something awesome coming soon". Yes, I can feel it. Can you?<br />
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He turned to me and said, "So I guess that means we are moving to New York state." My love had just been offered a job as an assistant professor at a University in central New York and that was that for living in Lawrence, Kansas! And while we'll always be Jayhawks, I welcome the change. I don't have a job yet, and I'm leaving a really great job to move, but I'm looking forward to a new place. Because that is what it comes down to when you are faced with change: your attitude is what makes it easy or hard.<br />
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I was just speaking with some friends who are facing seven weeks apart for work this summer. I told them that they need to view it as an opportunity. Yes, it stinks, that's obvious, but I asked them to think about all the things it would give them a chance to do...spend more time with family, catch up with those friends you've been missing, start that hobby or project you've been putting off, read the book you've saved for a rainy day. Silver lining, lemons to lemonade, however you want to put it, a change is a chance to see what you are made of, start new or fresh, simply live differently for a while. You just might end up liking it or learning something, right? Why stagnate? You might be so complacent in the way things are, and think, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' But I am willing to bet you may be pleasantly surprised at the result if you go into a change with a positive outlook. I think that must be what <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meeganz/">Meeganz</a> did in her approach to the photo below. Well, it's a run down house, but how can I really make the photo of it shine, she may have asked herself. And check out the clever result she produced!<br />
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To everything - turn, turn, turn<br />
There is a season - turn, turn, turn<br />
And a time for every purpose under heaven. (Lyrics by The Byrds)<br />
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As a psychologist and a photographer, the idea of <b>change</b> is often on my mind. In my "day job," I get to witness, assist, and take part in people making choices to create change in their lives. And as a photographer, I find myself documenting my life or the lives of those around me, attempting to capture a time, place, or moment before it changes. As someone who also is enamored with shooting film, the idea of change and photography takes on a different meaning. When shooting digitally, you get to see right in that very moment the image that you captured. But when you shoot film, the process of finishing the roll, sending it in for processing, and getting the photographs back takes <b>time</b>. Thus, it is inevitable that the moments captured have most definitely changed since you photographed them.<br />
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For example, when I photographed this beautiful magnolia tree in my neighbor's yard, Spring was just upon us. The light rains and the opening of blossoms of this season was in its infancy. Yet when I got this roll of film returned to me as photographs, Spring had started turning toward Summer, all those blossoms had fallen, and it hadn't rained in what felt like weeks. I wonder when <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/redkiwiphotography/" target="_blank"><b>Red Kiwi Photography</b></a> shot her film photo of these multicolored flowers? What season was it for that moment, and what season is it now? What changes happened in the time that lapsed from when she clicked the shutter to when she held that print in her hand?<br />
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What season are you in? What will change before you know it?<br />
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We've been watching closely what you're posting over in our flickr pools, and one thing you LOVE to share are your mobile shots while on the move! It doesn't matter what device your shooting with, be it an iphone, android, ipad, ipod touch or any other mobile device out there, share with us your shots in our new group <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmusesmobilemonday/" target="_blank">Mortal Muses ~ Mobile Mondays</a></b>, for a chance to be featured here on the blog. Along with your features, we'll also be exploring mobile photography in depth. Stay tuned to learn just what that means!</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellysoji/7230719862/">Flare makes everything better</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleysisk/7262911908/">My reflection</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/modchik/6262356972/">I spy on the 5 #campsisters</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirstinmckee/5919322080/">St Paul's</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/meghandavidson/7084652755/">an opening #olloclipmacro</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sidemtess/6687170607/">012.366 | me, parker and iphone</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/soupatraveler/7200125648/">Down in the Delta</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanmuser/7053931057/">shake it out</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kissmequikly/7253332352/">Evening.</a></div>
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<b>PS.</b> Don't forget to download the photo-editing App <b><a href="http://snapseed.com/" target="_blank">Snapseed</a></b> for <b>FREE</b> before its too late! A $5 value, Apple has selected it as its <b><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8" target="_blank">free app of the week</a>, </b>available<b> </b>on itunes until Wednesday, June 6th. We'll look forward to seeing what you do with your new app in the group pool...happy editing :)</div>
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We know there are loads of you out there having a love affair with film, so we've decided that now's the time to showcase your work! Polaroid, kodak, fuji...if you've shot it, we want to see it! Head over to the the new <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1975225@N23/" target="_blank">Mortal Muses ~ Film Friday</a></b> group and show us what you've got? Haven't shot any film in a while? Feel free to share your throwbacks from another time before digital took the photography world by storm. We'd love to see what you <i>used to shoot</i> as well! We're looking forward to seeing some delicious adventures all captured on film!</div>
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If you are anything like me, you are not content to maintain the status quo. I'm always looking to make improvements, find better ways to do things, and simply try something new or else I get bored! With photography, it is no different. Once I learn how to do one technique, I'm on to the next. Conquered, mission accomplished, been there, done that, where's my next challenge? It started two summers ago when I first saw shaped bokeh, you know, those little stars and hearts that were all the rage? I was like a dog with a bone, determined to figure it out, unable to try anything else until I did, frustration be darned. But once I figured it out, I put it in my arsenal, and moved on to the next new technique.<br />
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Sometimes, you get to the point where you know you need a change, but you aren't sure where to go or what to try next, you just know that what you are currently doing doesn't feel as satisfying anymore.<br />
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Here is a list of things to try to change the way you look at things, and maybe find some new inspiration:<br />
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1. <b>Change your perspective.</b> Try shooting from down on the ground, or from above your subject.<br />
2. <b>Change your composition.</b> We all fall into the trap of letting our autofocus points control our compositions. Use manual focus or autofocus lock on your camera so that you can focus with the autofocus point but then move your camera, within the same focal plane, to recompose the overall frame. You might come up with a really unique composition, for example, your subject in the bottom left corner, with tons of negative space in the rest of the frame.<br />
3. <b>Change your focus.</b> If you always shoot autofocus, try manual, and vice versa.<br />
4. <b>Change your subjects. </b>Shoot something you've never shot before, maybe something that seems boring even! You'd be surprised at how you might see it in all new eyes once you start photographing it!<br />
5. <b>Change your exposure.</b> Again, if you are using auto a lot, or using aperture priority, your camera is programmed to get you an ideal exposure that is perfectly balanced. Add some mood by underexposing, or add some glowy light by overexposing.<br />
6. <b>Change your choice of weapon.</b> Try film if you shoot digital all the time. Try your iphone for more candid possibilities.<br />
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I hope this helps to motivate you as we transition from spring into summer and have to find inspiration in new places!<br />
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Cara of <a href="http://tumbleweedineden.wordpress.com/">CaraRosePhotos</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-43818534547729238742012-05-30T00:01:00.000-04:002012-05-30T02:39:51.700-04:00milestones mean changeOur home has been going through some changes recently. <b>Big changes</b>. Both of my kids are hitting milestones and its joyous and frightening all at the same time. The youngest just celebrated her six birthday and with that right of passage comes losing her baby teeth. The bottom two came out around the holidays well before her birthday, I know this because Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy were both involved in leaving goodies under pillows. You can see the baby teeth have been quickly replaced.<br />
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A few days ago one of her front "toofers" was becoming unbearable wiggly. Can you recall that feeling? My daughter could simply not stand one more wobble out of her loose tooth. She wasn't able to eat without it bothering her so she begged me to pull it out. How hard could that be I thought. Well let me tell you it was <b>not </b>an easy extraction. The tooth was clearly not ready when I yanked it I could see that it wasn't exactly a pain free experience for her. She immediately touched the gap with her tongue, cue the tears. She absolutely lost it. She stared at the bloody tooth in her hand, "momma that doesn't look like a normal tooth", she cried. I told her that we probably pulled it too soon but assured her that by the time the tooth fairy came the tooth and the gaping hole it left behind would be all better. Her face began to soften but she didn't smile. <br />
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She alternated between a forensic examination of the tooth and looking at her new smile in the mirror. I don't think she was prepared to see those changes. I myself had a hard time looking at her and not seeing that the face of a young girl had now replaced my little girl.<br />
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This little one doesn't do change very well. You can see it in her wrinkled brow. I know change is not always easy but it's usually necessary to make room for new things to come, including permanent teeth.<br />
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If only my six year old would <i>embrace</i> change like <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/" target="_blank">Kristen-mainemomma</a>'s daughter. She too recently lost a tooth but as you can see from her photo below, <i>toothless</i>, she had a much different take on the situation. I love how she embraces her new look and seems to embody the words Kristen uses to describe her daughter "fierce, spunky, funny, wild, hilarious, smart and beautiful." <br />
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My parents recently sold their 6-acre home of 22 years to downsize into a more manageable space, a lovely condo closer to town. This past weekend, my husband and I returned to help with the impending move. Although I didn't grow up here, I spent my senior year of high school in this house, summers and holidays during college, as well as several months in between job searches and travels...not to mention, countless visits home since I've been married. Through all this time, I've still had my own bedroom. It's had slight transformations over the years as my mom made subtle changes, a new chair here, a new picture there, while winter coats and wool blankets slowly took over the closet. The single bed from high school was replaced with a queen-sized one during my college years, and then traded in again for an antique, four-poster from my grandparent's home, the inevitable consequence of a death & subsequent move to independent living. The one constant has been the bedroom set made up of a dresser, tall chest, nightstand and "make-up" table. I managed to hold onto on a couple of drawers and shelves across the years filled with stacks of books and photo albums, mementoes from my travels, a wedding gown, veil and fancy shoes. For the most part, nothing drastic has changed until this weekend when we boxed up the rest of my things to bring back to Philly, gave my bedroom set away for its new life in another home and put the four-poster into storage. All that's left is a mattress, some lamps and a few chairs. </div>
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I didn't think it would bother me. These changes. The loss of this space. The closing of one chapter, the beginning of another, and on the surface, it hasn't. Yet, as I walked around the house on Friday night, I found myself hostage to bittersweet memories and overcome with nostalgia and wishing, in that moment, that the folks would stay put, allowing me to hold on to the past before family holidays dwindled in numbers as my grandparents passed away and my sister moved abroad, or before we'd lost Max the cat (my soulmate) or Abby and Ben our canine replacements. Later on, as I lay in my Poppop's four-poster bed, I took a moment to record my thoughts in my journal and embedded my image on a memory card. After shooting my reflection, I snapped off a few random pictures of the room from this vantage point and went to bed. </div>
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The thing about changes, good or bad, expected or unforeseen, is how they push us towards something new allowing us to redefine our space, or maybe even our place in the world. It can be like shedding our skin…or maybe daring to look "pretty in pink" like <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/" target="_blank">kristin~mainemomma</a></b> did by adding a little something special to her hair…</div>
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...or having the courage to move forward, despite being tired, into a new job, in a new state after losing a family business of 38 years like <b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sararo/" target="_blank">6ftmama</a></b>…<br />
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...or maybe, as I found out, it can be simply giving away the bedroom furniture you've had since you were 10. So even though my space has changed, there's a new one waiting for me across town. And although we've lost some family members, in just a few weeks, we'll be getting a visit from the new ones we've gained. My sister comes to visit with her two children, and my parents have just picked out a puppy for their new home.<br />
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How about you? Any big changes taking place in your life now?<br />
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<br />Holly ~ Soupatravelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458122084758095627noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-49239242783328743062012-05-28T01:01:00.000-04:002012-05-28T01:01:00.815-04:00dreaming of the future<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've been thinking about change for quite some time...specifically, November 25, 2011 when I found out I was expecting my first child. My husband and I have talked about having children for almost as long as we've been together, but until you actually see a positive pregnancy test result...those discussions are merely more than dreams. And yet, from that very moment, I started dreaming. </div>
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Dreaming of what my daughter will look like...imagining her personality...wondering if she will share my passion for the arts...or what type of person she'll be when she grows up. I don't suppose I have much say in many of those details, but I find myself impatiently waiting for her arrival rather than calming preparing myself for all the changes that are about to unfold. </div>
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Oh what an exciting time this is! But with approximately nine weeks left of my pregnancy, I only know a small piece of the whole story. Perhaps by the next time I see you, I'll have a more complete picture.<br />
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Ashley of <a href="http://www.ashleysisk.com/"><b>Ramblings and Photos </b></a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3297587192893495531.post-74405318399248926992012-05-25T01:01:00.006-04:002012-05-25T01:01:00.438-04:00mosaic muse {landscapes}Today we're wrapping up our latest theme on landscapes. Thank you for all your contributions to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mortalmuses/"><b>flickr pool</b></a>. I have had such fun making a mosaic from your pictures, looking through them all and particularly enjoying all that stunning scenery. But it was the colours that really struck me as I looked through them; the wealth of colours and shapes.<br />
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I'm sure you have more landscapes to share with us. Please link up with your landscape pictures using the linky tool below and make sure you add our mosaic muse button to your posts to show you're part of the community. The link will be open from now until Sunday evening. Ashley announced our new theme <a href="http://mortalmuses.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/next-theme-ischange.html"><b>Change</b></a> last week and with that we're starting to make some changes around here. So this theme will be a little different as we start to share some of our new ideas. And then we're taking a little break while we make some larger changes. We'll be back though on the second July. So stay tuned!<br />
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kirstin of <a href="http://fleeting-moments.tumblr.com/"><b>fleeting moments</b></a>.
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