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Photo Scavenger Hunt II - (with a TWIST)

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Photo Scavenger Hunt II - (with a TWIST)
Swap Coordinator:user4899 (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Miscellaneous  Art 
Number of people in swap:77
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 17, 2007
Date items must be sent by:March 10, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

The last one of these was extreemly popular (112 people signed up!!) Many requested that I do this again -- so here it is -- but w/ a twist!!

In the last swap -- each participant listed 15 random items -- the partner then chose a minimum of 10 to photograph, sending the actual photos to their partner via. postal mail.

In THIS swap -- the LIST will be the same for everyone -- Let see what we can each "creativly" come up with to photograph -- all staring with the exact same list!!!

Having the LIST NOW means you can go ahead and start shooting creative photos and have them ready to send to your partner as soon as the swap closes. LESS WAITING AROUND!! Thats why the due date is just THREE WEEKS from when the swap closes and partners are revealed.

Photos must be 4x6 in size and taken with either a 35 mm, digital or disposal camera. The PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN BY YOU and within the PAST 12 MONTHS!!

Please have a good rating and a completed profile -- This swap IS INTERNATIONAL, but you'll only have ONE PARTNER.

HERE IS THE MASTER LIST: 1. something you've had at least 10 yrs. 2. something beautiful. 3. something that is soft. 4. something that is rectangular. 5. something that is your favorite color. 6. something that is your least favorite color. 7. an animal that is NOT a pet. 8. something made of glass. 9. something extreemly close up. 10. something shot from the bottom, looking up. 11. a sunrise/ or sunset. 12. something that "defines" where you live. 13. a stranger (someone you dont already know!) 14. an entrance (looking in) or exit (looking out). 15. a traffic signal (red, yellow, green light).

Thats it -- PICK at least 10 -- take a creative photo of each. Play w/ the angle and interpretation!!

Please label each photo with a sticky note or include a note when you send to your partner. *DO NOT write on the back of the actual photos.

Please mail photos in sturdy, moisture proof packaging.

Please keep the subject of each photo non-suggestive or what someone else might find offensive (even if you do not!).

Any ?s -- Ask! Melanie (nerk76)

Discussion

user5846 01/23/2007 #

I just signed up to swap-bot and am filling out my profile now... can I join in this swap?

jakfrostwife 01/23/2007 #

OH, this list is so much easier then my darn partners....I'm almost done but man oh man I had a tough time with mine....I'm signing up for this one! Thanks~also I've told a few of my friends about this so get ready....LOL jak's wife

Paula 01/23/2007 #

Yay! I'm not done with the first swap yet, but still want more pictures to find.

user4899 01/23/2007 #

"Jaks ...wife" -- glad your signing up for another challenge -- hope you at least had fun w/ the first one.

-Melanie

Paula 01/24/2007 #

I started today. My pictures are here: http://ptrumble.home.att.net/photohunt2.htm

For both of the swaps I've made little photo albums. The pictures have nothing on them (they were put in the book with photo corners). I can write about each picture on the page, which is working out well.

dandelion 01/25/2007 #

This looks like so much fun! I'm new like PearlieMae but I signed up before I asked if I may join. Sorry about that. Is it ok if I swap, too? My profile is filled out. Thanks! :)

user5897 01/25/2007 #

I am new also, my profile is filled out, so hope it is okay for me to join. I am really looking forward to this, it's a great way to get creative with photography! As a added plus for me, an excuse to get out with my husband's new Rebel camera!! Also, can't wait to get someone else's photos! I'll be taking pictures this weekend!

user4899 01/26/2007 #

**New people are welcomed to join. I'll just be following up w/ everyone closer to the close of the sign up to make sure we all still want to participate.

Have fun getting the shots!! Thanks for your participation!!

-nerk76 (Melanie)

user5938 01/27/2007 #

i love photography and i'm always looking for a new reason to look at 'every day things' in a different light. i'm so excited about this swap!

AngelFaeryKathleen 01/29/2007 #

Yes Yes Yes I am having so much fun finding and photographing my partners in the first hunt that I just must do this one. Thanks for putting it up.

HeadInTheClouds 01/29/2007 #

I am so excited about this one! I thought about signing up for the first one, but thought too long and missed the deadline, so thanks for having another! I love photography and was hoping for a swap along these lines!

sleepingrover2010 01/30/2007 #

I want to let you know that I will be sending you a thank you note via snail mail if you are my partner. I will do the rating on the site as soon as I can. Thanks

HappyCactus 02/ 1/2007 #

Does it matter black&white or color?

user5875 02/ 1/2007 #

I haven't taken my camera out for a while, so I had a blast taking pictures of random objects for a mission. I felt like a secret agent while trying to catch a picture of a stranger.

user4899 02/ 3/2007 #

It does not matter if you choose black and white or color photos -- it may be fun to do a mix of both!?

As long as the QUALITY of the end result is the highest and you choose AT LEAST 10 -- AND you send ON TIME -- those are the most important things!!

-nerk76 (Melanie)

user4899 02/ 3/2007 #

I already have ideas brewing for the NEXT swap... This kinda thing will happen monthly -- since so many are interested in participating!!

If you have ideas of things to possibly be included on the list -- email them to me: [email protected]

-Melanie

DaCraftyLady 02/ 3/2007 #

I am new to swapping here, however I have finished one and just mailed out 5 others, but have not received a rating yet??? This looks like it will really be fun. I love taking pictures and will enjoy this. Are we suppose to put them on a website too? or just take them and mail them to our partner? :)

Paula 02/ 3/2007 #

hillb said: I felt like a secret agent while trying to catch a picture of a stranger.

I felt like a stalker, LOL! I was driving around with my camera in my lap, taking some pictures from the car.

bethne 02/ 3/2007 #

I'm game! I just sent out my partner's pictures for the first scavenger hunt swap. This list is a lot easier. I'm excited!

Great job, Melanie!

tannermom 02/ 5/2007 #

Count me in...my favorite hobby is photography! Can't wait to see what I get in return!

erouse 02/ 8/2007 #

Is it ok that I use my photo printer for my photos? I have a little HP that prints photos onto postcard stock. . . The photos are really nice, and very durable (and you can use them as postcards if you want!). Is that ok?

I can't wait to get started! I didn't get to join the first one.

user4899 02/ 8/2007 #

Yes -- Emerald that is fine, as long as they are printed on durable paper -- not just regular computer paper (postcard stock, photo paper...etc).

:) Glad to have you join in. Im already working on the NEXT LIST!!

-Melanie (nerk76)

user6209 02/ 9/2007 #

I'm new to swap bot too........ I have joined this swap and I pity the person who gets me..... I don't have a camera so i am going to have to buy a throw away one.... I can still be creative with my photo taking though. (the reason i pity my partner is because sometimes throw away cameras take crappy pics. I will take lots and pick the best.)

user4899 02/10/2007 #

Scarlet_ray: Please buy the best disposable camera-- Kodak -- or other "reliable" brand name perfered in my experience Kodak ones come out the best. Please make sure to send the very best in quality of print to. -Melanie (nerk76)

user6209 02/11/2007 #

Oh no worrieds there I intended on buying the best one I could. I may actually be able to borrow a camera yet but not holding my breath on it.

user4174 02/11/2007 #

Awesome swap!!! Totally love photography and this is a great swap....very original.

user4899 02/14/2007 #

Thanks, so far, to all of those who replied to my recent email. Glad to see so much excitment centered around this swap -- Watch for another swap, w/ a different "list" -- soon after this one is partnered up (in just a few days).

-Nerk76 (Melanie)

user6209 02/15/2007 #

I have got a few pics on flikr if anyone wants to look. Ok so so far there is only one. I hope it counts as i am in teh pic so someone else had to take it. The others are done just need to get the film devloped. You can see it at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80501034@N00/ hopefully that works.

user5938 02/17/2007 #

my pics are up at flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/byronicwoman/sets/72157594536518043/

user4899 02/18/2007 #

THIS SWAP HAS NOW BEEN ACTIVATED and PARTNERS GENERATED!!!

If your nosey and would like to know where your PICS are coming from -- I'll provide the location you can expect to recv from -- but not the indvidual.

If you have problems or find that your going to be late w/ this swap - please be respectful of your partner and LET THEM KNOW ASAP!!

Remember the due date is the date the swap is to be POSTMARKED BY -- March 10th.

Watch for the next PHOTO SCAV HUNT soon!! -Melanie (nerk76)

user5875 02/18/2007 #

What the hey, I put mine on flickr

user5938 02/20/2007 #

ravenov, my photos are in the mail to you. enjoy!!

omabluebird 02/21/2007 #

This is so much fun. I was running around in my car last night trying to capture a beautiful sunset.
I have a question....how much can we enhance our photos with a computer program?

Susan aka Oma

user4899 02/21/2007 #

Oma -- Id say a lil tweaking (love that word!) is okay -- w/ color adjustment or sharpness etc or even a lil cropping -- but try to keep the photo/image as much in its \"original\" state as possible. Dont add anything to it -- just edit it a lil, if needed.

It might be a nice touch to ask your partner what they might prefer, if you have any other editing in mind.

Try to keep it simple. Glad your having fun w/ it -- a new swap w/ a whole new list will be posted MONDAY!!

I MOVE THIS WEEKEND!!! -Melanie (nerk76)

-nerk76 (Melanie)

ladydy5 02/24/2007 #

Lori, sent out my 10 pictures to you last week, hope it arrives in good condition. I am not a pro at this so be kind.

ladydy5 02/24/2007 #

Excuse my last post. I meant to say David, not Lori. Goodness gracious this is what happens when you are in several swaps. Still David, be kind. Diane

jakfrostwife 02/24/2007 #

elizabethofcourse .....check your mail! Your pictures are on there way! I cracked up looking at them~so be kind and you'll have to look outside the box! Jakfrostwife

Clayshaper 02/25/2007 #

Diane, I got your pictures in the mail today, and was blown away! AWESOME pictures! I have friends who are professional photographers who were impressed! VERY nice work!! You have a good knack with composition especially!

FarStarr 02/27/2007 #

Thank you hillb! This my second day in a row to get mail from you...will you send me mail every day???!!!

user4899 03/ 3/2007 #

Need an "angel" -- I was contacted by one of the swap participants husband-- that she is in the hospital and unable to complete this swap. Please email me at [email protected], if you'd be willing and able to send to the person that she was suppose to. Thanks so much in advance.

-Melanie (nerk76)

jakfrostwife 03/ 5/2007 #

I got my pictures over the weekend.....I'm so happy that I got some, since the last Photo Scavenger Hunt~my partner never even sent them.....but this makes up for it!

HappyCactus 03/ 5/2007 #

I got my pics this weekend...thank you so much Amanda...they're awesome!

ladydy5 03/ 7/2007 #

Clayshapper - Thank you very much. I'm just a little old lady with nothing to do but take pictures and I love it. I am now doing a collage of old barns and old doors.

ladydy5 03/ 7/2007 #

Clayshapper - Thank you very much. I'm just a little old lady with nothing to do but take pictures and I love it. I am now doing a collage of old barns and old doors.

ladydy5 03/ 7/2007 #

shnookly - Got your photos today. Thank you. Love the idea you did a view from Clingmans Dome, right here in my town, well, in the mountains of my town.

ladydy5 03/ 7/2007 #

shnookly - Got your photos today. Thank you. Love the idea you did a view from Clingmans Dome, right here in my town, well, in the mountains of my town.

ladydy5 03/ 7/2007 #

shnookly - Got your photos today. Thank you. Love the idea you did a view from Clingmans Dome, right here in my town, well, in the mountains of my town.

HappyCactus 03/ 8/2007 #

Amore a- I just put your photos in the mail...they said 4-7 days, but who knows...Let me know when you get them!!

Clayshaper 03/ 9/2007 #

Mine might be postmarked late- I dropped the digitals off at the place I always use to be printed, and today they weren't ready yet. (grumble) As it's friday now, I might not get them in the mail till monday- no worries tho, they're on the way ASAP! The second i get them! This was a fun swap!!

AngelFaeryKathleen 03/ 9/2007 #

Hi Byronicwoman Your photos went into to post today, Saterday in New Zealand. Now our post office do not sort today so the post mark will be 11th. Sorry, I know I should have got them away Friday but I was only as far as the animal park to feed the wild fowls and pigs ect with the children.

Cnvingltlbtch 03/ 9/2007 #

Dephal i got your photos today and i love them. Especially the big soft puppy, she's looks so comfy sprawled out on the floor. :) Such a small world that you've been to my hometown many times, lol. Thanks again for the great shots.

FarStarr 03/10/2007 #

KaylaKC, Your pictures are on their way! Enjoy!

MissKoolAid 03/11/2007 #

NerdGirl, sorry for being late. I'll get to the post office tomorrow morning and will ship Priority. Thanks for your patience!

omabluebird 03/12/2007 #

I posted my photos on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/omabluebird/

I waited until my partner should have received them so she got to see them first.

user6209 03/12/2007 #

OMG Ok so i used a disposal camera and got the prints back on friday and they were all blank I am so sorry If i could just have a weeks extention to re-take the photos that would be great. I have gotten hold of a digital camera to do this so i hope it's ok. For the reccord my partner is Sleeping traveller. I am so sorry I hope you don't mind that they are gonna be late. SORRY SORRY SORRY

Aerochik 03/12/2007 #

VZ I got my photos today, WOW, you take awesome pics - you put mine to shame (sorry jakfrostwife)!! This was my first photo swap, I now have a much better idea of what to look for. Thanks Aerochik

bethne 03/13/2007 #

BRENDA, I just got your pictures. All I can say is WOW. You went ABOVE and BEYOND. If I could give you a million hearts I would! Thank you sooooooo much. I have showed your album to my family and they love it! As do I! Thank you again!!!!

kimworm21 03/13/2007 #

I haven't sent my pics out yet! Sorry to my partner :> They should be back from the lab tomorrow and I will get them in the mail ASAP!

Clau 03/15/2007 #

PaisleyBabe ... I am awfully sorry, but I'm a bit late. Only sent my pics yesterday. I hope you won't have to wait too long.

KarlaKC 03/17/2007 #

Billie Jo, I have done something special with your pictures and they are coming to you direct from the lab. I hope that what you receive makes it worth the wait...let me just say that I think I overdid this swap...but it was fun! And after you receive them, email me! 'Cause actually I want to see the end result in person! I won't get to see it since it'll be shipping directly to you when the pictures are ready! So you gotta send them to me for just a little while so I can see it in person, and I promise to send 'em right back! Got you curious now, don't I? It should be good! :)

Thanks for being patient with me. This was my first PHOTO swap, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wanted to sign up for the last one that just ended in accepting signups but didn't because I hadn't got my previous photo swap (this one) out yet. But I'm gonna join again for the next one! This was too much fun!

KarlaKC 03/19/2007 #

Billie Jo, I just received an email from the lab saying they just mailed your photos today and expect they'll be there in 5 days. I hope it will be sooner! I can't wait to hear how the project turned out.... ;)

PaisleyBabe 03/22/2007 #

Clau - No worries, I understand! I can't wait to see them! Thanks for letting me know! :)

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