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Word of the Day

I've seen, and been inspired by, many "photo a day" projects, so I thought I'd try one myself, with my own little grammarian spin: create a photo using a Word of the Day gadget on my Google homepage for guidance and inspiration. And what better day than January 27, my thirtieth birthday, to begin such an undertaking? (Okay, maybe new year's day, but I was too lazy to bother then.) This project is also to help keep me thinking and creating images the way DGrin's Last Photographer Standing contest has challenged me to do--a challenge I've found really enjoyable and creatively stimulating. Wish me luck (and perseverance) in this endeavor!
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    August 18, 2008 (Day 205) Knell: the stroke of a bell tolled at a funeral I don't own a bell, and my creative energy is focused so much on lighting right now I couldn't spare brain power figuring out how to photograph sound. So you get some somber processing of my ear with earrings I'd likely wear to a funeral (which I hope I don't have to do for many, many years).I have been reading Strobist all day, and my head is spinning. I successfully bribed my friend for the photoshoot (DSS idea #2), and the lighting is what will make the shot. I bought my flash this weekend. Yeah, we'll see how a total newb does with a multi-light set-up. I'm nervous and excited all at once.
    August 17, 2008 (Day 204) Philter: a love potion Help! Your opinion needed. :)Above are two variations of my first idea for the DSS Mega Challenge. My original concept included the rippled pool at the bottom, but now I wonder if it isn't stronger without it. Which do you prefer?If viewing them side by side is distracting, you can view Option A and Option B separately.Now to finish bribing my friend for help wth concept #2.Oh, and the answer to yesterday's question was a flash! I've had a strobe, but no flash, so I broke down and got the flash yesterday. A whole new thing to learn...
    August 16, 2008 (Day 203) Go-around: runaround; deceptive or delaying action especially in response to a request Dictionary.com failed me by giving me a repeat word from a couple weeks ago, so the OED wins out today.I got a new toy today, one I'd been debating for more than a year and putting off acquiring. Can you tell what it is? :)Sketch was at first very bored by the whole idea of helping me test the toy out, but he warmed up a bit afterward and posed for me. However, it wasn't long before he grew tired of the whole ordeal and started making faces at the camera. ^_^Now to put this toy to use for my mega challenge concept!