M4H Project 52 Week 3 | Theme “Inspiration”

     

    Before we dive into the Project 52 just a special announcement! As a way to say THANK You SO much for playing along among many other things I am extending the current 40% off sale through Friday, January 20th (exactly a week from the beginning of the giveaway.) You can use this sale on all Textures, Actions and Presets. Use code HAPPY2012. In addition I will be offering a 20% off sale on all Mentorships including my new Skype Mentorship option (solely online) as well. This sale however is only until this Tuesday January 17th! :). You can find my shop at http://www.myfourhensphotography.com/shop.

    Here are a couple buttons you can snag too! One if your image is chosen and one if you want to share the love here!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/my3hens/6616107531/sizes/o/in/pool-1863753@N21/

    (Just click where it says download)

    M4H Project 52 Button

    I can’t believe that week three is already upon us! So exciting!! This week’s word is Inspiration. It can be interpreted absolutely anyway you like. Whether you are simply inspired by life, by food, by friends. This is your week to really share what moves you most!! I can’t wait to see everyone’s take on the photo!! I am suffering with a awful toothache so this post is going to be short and sweet this week! I will also be copying and pasting how to play along for anyone new coming to us. You are welcome to join ANYTIME!

    Quick Overview:

    Every week there will be a one word theme posted here. You do NOT need to use the theme, you are welcome to submit anything you like so long as it was taken FOR that week meaning older photos are not permitted. If you do choose to submit an older photo it will not be considered for the current weeks winner. I will be choosing one photo out of the submissions to be featured as the weekly winner here. If you win, you will win not only an awesome prize but have a special banner to post on your blog letting the world know your photo was chosen out of hundreds as the weekly favorite. I am going to be totally honest. I had NO idea this project would be as huge as it has gotten to be SO I will be recruiting help from friends and family with the weekly winner. There is just to much awesomeness to choose by myself! The Goal of this project is to have 52 photos at the end of the year. One taken each week! I will also be choosing a handful of the submissions to feature here just to show off all you wonderful photogs!! You do NOT need to be a professional photographer to join in. I absolutely LOVE the range of photographers and if you think someone you know would like to participate they are totally welcome! Whether you are rocking a DSLR or a Point and Shoot you are more then welcome to play along!!

    How to Join:

    This has been a popular question! Super easy, I promise! To Join you can do a couple of things. For those that use Flickr there is a Group right HERE. You can upload your photo to the group. Every week the same pool will be used so no need to hop around or rejoin anything. There is also a discussion area if you want to pop in and say hello and acquaint yourself with other members! Right now there are over 1100 members and climbing every day so I hope you will spread the word! The more the merrier!!

    If you don’t use flickr you can upload your photo to a file sharing host such as Photobucket.com or even Facebook as long as it is public and post a comment right here on this post with a link to your image. If you do choose to not follow the theme make sure you add a small blurb about what that week represents if case your photo is chosen to feature here. I love to share the back story of your photo so that would be SUPER helpful for me! πŸ™‚

    You can also upload your project photo to my Fan page wall HERE. Be sure to mention its for the project 52 including the weeks theme and whatever text you want to add.

    Just a quick note:

    You do NOT need to use ANY of my photo editing products on your photo!! They may be edited any way you like!!

    Prize:

    This week’s prize will be a $50.00 gift certificate to my shop for any actions, textures or presets you would like to purchase! There will be one lucky winner!

    Last Weeks Winner:

    By: Jillian Whitman Photography

    Life 2/52

    Caption: “Life. There are so many photos that could represent this but I chose to use this impromptu one I took today of myself and my son. To me this represents life in many ways. The obvious being a baby/to give new life, but for me it is also a day in my life as well as a resolution in my life (to take more photos and more of myself with my kids)”

    Some of my Favorites and VERY close calls!

    By: Sonnie Leigh
    2/52 Life

    Caption: “…. they are my life”

    Some of my Favorites and VERY close calls!

    By: ItsWenzday

    Project 52, week 2 {LIFE}

    “My life…as a stay-at-home mom. Tragically messy kitchen, no shower, practically in pajamas, cooking, doing dishes, and sizing up the stash in the freezer. I’m embracing the mess of my life and being thankful I can be home to enjoy it.”

    By: 091908Marley

    2-52 Life

    Caption: “Life.

    Life is noticing your two year old has fallen into what can only be described as a Scooby Doo and waffle induced coma, and quickly taking advantage of such an incident to FINALLY get his room cleaned.. fold laundry, bath others, do the dishes and OH get yourself something to eat πŸ™‚

    Picture taken of my “in the middle” son Jace.”

    By: lmpchail22

    Week2_logo

    Caption: “Last night, when I closed my eyes, you were tiny.
    Small enough to lay on my chest, feeling our breaths synchronize.
    You were mine to cuddle all day.
    Rubbing my face on your head, your white, silky hair tickling my nose.
    Stealing sweet smiles with the slight stroke of my finger across your cheek.
    This morning, I awoke, realizing that the quiet, simple moments are the ones to treasure.
    When the rest of the world slips into the distant background.
    It’s just you and me.
    Our moments.
    This is what it’s all about . . .
    This is life!”

    By: Agnes Kate Photography

    Project 52F

    Caption: Project 52F

    By: Jenna Smoyer Photography

    Daddy

    Caption: “On October 20th, my dad was given the gift of life. He was in a serious car accident that crushed his right leg. He broke his pelvic bone into two and his left leg was broken and completely dislocated from his hip. The first night I got to see him after his accident, we asked him what happened. He told us there was someone in his truck with him, Jesus, and he gave him the gift of life. Almost three months later, my dad is starting to stroll on his walker; slowly but surely. It’s been a long three months and there are many more to come, but a life was saved; a very important life. A life that i can’t image my life without. Love you forever and always dad.”

    By: Erin Wheeler Photography

    New year, new beginnings

    Caption: I am attempting to do a 52 week project again! πŸ™‚ I’ve been so busy this year but I am so excited to get back to flickr and visit everyone’s beautiful streams!

    www.erinwheelerphotography.com/

    By: Kate T Parker Photographer

    Project 52 {Life}

    Caption: This is my life right now. Spending a great deal of my day in the car, running to and fro, picking up one. Dropping one off…cracking up at the fool in the back.

    By: Sara @ Chasing Rainbows

    Life is Sweet

    Caption:
    2/52 M4H Theme Life
    I wanted to do something more deep and meaningful but life got in the way! School holidays here and all. Life’s still sweet though!

    By: Wenders0

    2/52 - Life

    Caption: “Life can be a reflection of many things . . .”

    By: {Love & Chaos}

    2/52 Life

    Caption: Life is taking care of the people I love, especially my three kids and my niece.
    Life is putting everyone needs first before mine.
    Life is trying to be a good mom and teach my children well.
    Life is trying to balance it all.
    Life is full of love and chaos.
    Life is tired at the end of the day.
    Life is beautiful and I feel very blessed.

    By: Kendra Croft Photography

    Week 2: "Life"

    Caption: “My granddad passed away in 2006. I still have his obituary taped to my fridge.

    Life really comes down to the words someone writes about you after you are gone. I want my words to be filled with rich, beautiful, joyful experiences that I shared with those I love the most. That is what I believe to be the meaning of life.”

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    1. Maibritt Olsen says:

      Hi!
      Just wondering if the “this week’s fav” button is only for the winner or if it is meant for the “runner up mentions” too? :o)

      Thanks,
      Maibritt

    2. […] My Four Hens, one of the favorites of the week. Here. […]

    3. […] Yay!! So here is a formal post with some of my favorites along with the winner of the Inspiration Themed Week 3 of our Project 52! Please know that choosing ONE photo is almost impossible. It is incredibly hard with all the wonderful submissions and more importantly the stories shared in the photos submitted to me. I try my best to subjective and know that you do NOT need to be a professional photographer to be a part of this project nor chosen a winner. I read and take in everything. I look for photos that move me. Not because they are merely beautiful but because they struck a chord. You can find information on the theme “Inspiration” here. […]

    4. Marley says:

      Congratulations to Jillian Whitman Photography!!!!
      This shot is totally beautiful! Very genuine and beautiful.

      Congratulations to all the close calls or faves featured today!
      and THANK YOU.

    5. Crystal Muno says:

      Congratulations to Jillian and all the honorable mentions. There are so many amazing photos here, I feel VERY out of my depth but it’s exciting nonetheless.

      Inspiration sounds exciting. Happy shooting, everyone!

    6. Sara says:

      Thank you so much Sarah for featuring my photo, with the cupcake, amongst so many gorgeous entries! If it’s not too much of an imposition could you remove the “h” on Sara, does that make sense, I know you’re busy! Thanks again πŸ™‚

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