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Really weird weather today… report said it would be in the 90s, but we topped out at 74… and it dropped into the 50s here by 7pm as a breeze started pushing in low clouds on our hill above the Napa Valley.
This is from my driveway (if you look closely at the bottom, you'll see our old TV antenna on the roof).
+Brian Matiash, I can see that I'll have a lot more fun playing with #autoawesome !
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Check it out.. you'll meet some new friends!
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Here's the new Pʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ ENGAGERS Cɪʀᴄʟᴇ! [Sept 05, 2013]
Over 20,000 engagements so far in 2013, not including the 1000s of +1s to member comments and photos!Do you qualify? Curation Info >>http://goo.gl/pRqyxR
Please answer (+1 your choice) the Poll in the 1st two commentsQuick start instructions:
➀ post a URL link to a recent G+ photo in the comments below,
➁ check out photos from others and +1 and comment on them,
➂ publicly share this circle-post, from a new friend's stream (instead of ours)
➃ +1 this post to say "thanks", and add this circle (replace it every week)The only required action is that you share a photo from your stream last week in the comments below. All other engagement here has other, indirect benefits, and is your choice!
The optional Photo of the Week Contest that complements this photo share is here >>http://goo.gl/Luxldd
Participation here qualifies you to enter the contest. Last week's winner was +Derek Hauffe, see his photo here >>http://goo.gl/2UqBCe.
The Biggest Ripple Award goes to >>> +Heather Kelman <<< with a chain of 9 shares! Thanks to all those that helped: +Jon Cassill, +Darcee McCutcheon, +Anders Stedtlund, +Silke Tüxen, +Stefan Seidel, with +Peter Grew, +Heiko Köster, and +Christian Vollmar narrowly winning the "tail" position over +Michael B. Stuart & +Featured Circles!
Average Ripple length for the whole circle = 3.11! Great!
See the Winners Photo Album http://goo.gl/ffWHe for Contest history!
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Mandalay Bay during Photoshop World seems to be oozing with more gear than B&H and Adorama combined…. so when +Scott Kelby, +Kalebra Kelby, and the other members of Big Electric Cat take the stage at House of Blues for The After-Hours Party, we can't resist playing 'paparazzi' for the evening!
#PSW13
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span class=”proflinkPrefix”>+Chrysta Rae Scavenger Hunt…
{goes in search of a popsicle to enjoy while perusing again}
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We are on DAY TWO of REVEALS from the 2013 Summer round of the +Chrysta Rae Photography Scavenger Hunt!!!
What is the photography scavenger hunt?
Only the most fun you can have with your camera!!I host this event every season for anyone of any level of photography to participate.
I open the game up to 500 Photographers
I give you 10 items to shoot
I give you 2 months to shoot and enter your photos.
Then I have them judged by amazing photographers
(this round's judges were +Alan Shapiro, +Barry Blanchard, +Chris Chabot, +dene' miles, +Jacob Lucas and our winner from last round, +Derek KindI then open the albums up to the public – which is this stage.
Later today I will be posting the winners from this album.
There are 10 categories: This is the "*POPSICLE*" album, (see my photo galleries to find "SUNBURN" revealed yesterday.)This event is an amazing way to use your camera in new ways.
It gets you seeing things in new ways.
It helps improve your photography skills, gives you a huge audience, and let's everyone celebrate each other's successes.The group of "scavengers" that participate create a community unlike any other on G+. Support, encouragement friendships even some #huntsmack is enjoyed.
We become a family over the course of the round.This is a negative-free zone – I have zero tolerance for any critiques that are uninvited.
Please be respectful and remember that every person went out there and took the time to shoot these images
and put thought into them and tried their best.
As always, I am proud of every single one of you.(NONE of the images were taken by ME – this is a collection of images taken by multiple photographers participating in the scavenger hunt. All copyrights apply)
With that – I present to you the "POPSICLE" album,
1 item seen in 179 different ways.
(album cover image by +Erik Hirner)
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linkPrefix”>+Karen Hutton 's The Chat just went live.
You'll want to watch this one!
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The Chat with Karen Hutton… and "Red" +Hong Yi!!!
Prepare to have your socks blown off by my guest today!!
I've got the backstory on my blog today: http://goo.gl/yNDwKV... but suffice it to say that Red is one of my favorite people on the planet!Red's artistry leaves me dumbfounded. Her way of seeing the world, of using this huge variety of the most unlikely seeming materials for her work, the way she has carved out her own corner of the Universe at such a young age are all just so inspiring and delightful! And so is she.
Despite all the hiccups in making this happen – and the loooong gap between my asking her to do an OnAir Hangout with me and our actually pulling it off… she was all smiles and fun when it FINALLY happened. I adore Red – and I think you will too!!!
Check out her work and world at: www.redhongyi.com!
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We noticed a sudden squall of wind and rain outside the Mandalay Bay hotel, and +Ron Clifford & +Karen Hutton just had to check it out… Fortunately, they did survive the ordeal…
#PSW13
A Very Localized Storm ——————————————— We noticed a sudden squall of wind and rain outside the Mandalay Bay hotel, and +Ron Clifford & +Karen Hutton just had to check it out… Fortunately, they did survive the ordeal… #PSW13
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Nothing but clear (boring) blue skies for weeks on end… but when +Karen Hutton calls to say she's heading over to the Napa Valley for a one night visit…even the sky gets all excited!
This is not my photo. Please click through and give your kudos to +Karen Hutton!
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Painted Skies of the Divine… Napa Valley, California
All new episode of THE CHAT… tomorrow at 10 am PT!!
I can't wait! I'll press the "Go" button at 10 am PT tomorrow morning (Monday here in the U.S.)! You can see it here – as well as on my blog, with more behind-the-scenes stuff. I think you're going to LOOOOOVE my guest!!Here is the final clue as to her identity:
Hint #3: When she began, her materials were found, but now she plays with her food. PLUS… her name is a color. Grin.
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About this photo. Well, I wrote my REAL thoughts about this photo on my blog today: http://blog.karenhutton.com/?p=3204. I named the post "Painted Skies of the Divine", and talk about sunsets, epiphanies and the power of thought. For some reason, can just write about that stuff easier on my blog than here. Not sure why exactly, just reporting how it's been unfolding. So I'm really not trying to trick anybody into going over there… but I do find that a different kind of post happens there than here sometimes. This is one of those times.Anyhow, I shot this last week on the same day as the double rainbow I posted here: http://goo.gl/cetrHd. This was later, when I'd driven up the driveway to get closer to the winery. They had the sweetest set up, with their huge organic garden and 4' row of gerbera daisies. The color was everywhere from the sunset – and even my local friends Susie and +Dave Bell said this was an unusual color for the area. I was transported by the warm, moist air, the crickets and peaceful feeling everywhere… and those colors!!! Siiiiiigh.
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…for the stupendously fabulous +Chrysta Rae's Photography Scavenger Hunt
There's a reason this gets to What's Hot every time… it's full of some of the best awesome, beautiful, shocking, weird, funny photos you'll ever see!
#thehunt
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What you are about to see over the course of the next 10 days
will inspire you,
It will excite you,
It will delight you,
And it will introduce you to some outstanding photographers.Today is DAY ONE of REVEALS from the 2013 Summer Round of the +Chrysta Rae Photography Scavenger Hunt!!!
What is the photography scavenger hunt?
Only the most fun you can have with your camera!!I host this event every season for anyone of any level of photography to participate.
I open the game up to 500 Photographers
I give you 10 items to shoot
I give you 2 months to shoot and enter your photos.
Then I have them judged by amazing photographers
(this round's judges were +Alan Shapiro, +Barry Blanchard, +Chris Chabot, +dene' miles, +Jacob Lucas and our winner from last round, +Derek Kind!I then open the albums up to the public – which is this stage.
Later today I will be posting the winners from this album.
There are 10 categories: We are starting with the "*SUNBURN*" album.This event is an amazing way to use your camera in new ways.
It gets you seeing things in new ways.
It helps improve your photography skills, gives you a huge audience, and let's everyone celebrate each other's successes.The group of "scavengers" that participate create a community unlike any other on G+. Support, encouragement friendships even some #huntsmack is enjoyed.
We become a family over the course of the round.This is a negative-free zone – I have zero tolerance for any critiques that are uninvited.
Please be respectful and remember that every person went out there and took the time to shoot these images
and put thought into them and tried their best.
As always, I am proud of every single one of you.(ONLY ONE of the images were taken by ME – this is a collection of images taken by multiple photographers participating in the scavenger hunt. ALL COPYRIGHTS APPLY)
With that – I present to you the "SUNBURN" album,
1 item seen in 162 different ways.
(album cover image by +Søren Schaffstein)
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Dave Bell was tagged in Dave Bell's album.
*Inspired by the great +Michael Bonocore * ——————————————————————— My take on #thebonocore …with a bit of #jarviespin added for good measure. Those who know me best would probably say I’m more like the Pillsbury Doughboy than Jack Bauer or Jason Bourne, but this is my tough photographer guy attempt for #selfysunday . I’m really looking forward to Photoshop World, including Tuesday evening’s photowalk with +Michael Bonocore and other great +SmugMug folks…and so many other G+ friends to finally hangout in real life (HIRL). If you’ll be at PSW, please write it in the comments! I wish I could say that the 1Dx and 500mm f/4 L IS II were mine,..but they belong to a friend, and I’m helping her find a buyer for them… +Selfy Sunday
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Happy Birthday +Karen Hutton!————————————————
To one of the most fabulously awesomest people on the planet!
I offer my meager gift of an Exploding Dandelion Boquet
It was so great to have time to hang out at PSW! Can't wait until the next time we can all get together to shoot, eat, laugh…
Also, it was an incredible honor to be your 'assistant.' Priceless moments. You mean more to me than you know.
Happy Birthday +Karen Hutton! ————————————————– To one of the most fabulously awesomest people on the planet! I offer my meager gift of an Exploding Dandelion Boquet It was so great to have time to hang out at PSW! Can’t wait until the next time we can all get together to shoot, eat, laugh… Also, it was an incredible honor to be your ‘assistant.’ Priceless moments. You mean more to me than you know.
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