Weekly Photo Challenge: Water

Posted on May 30, 2011 by spilledinkguy

I have tons of images that would have been appropriate for this photo challenge, but I went with something a bit simpler today (shoreline, Leelanau State Park, Michigan). Which probably means craziness tomorrow (just to balance things out, you know). Have a wonderful memorial day, everyone…

” … we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow, this ground — The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here …”

– Abraham Lincoln – Excerpt from Gettysburg Address – November 19, 1863

About this image: Ilford 35mm film scan – moderately modified

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40 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Water”

FS Photography on May 30, 2011 at 11:14 am said:

Certainly gotta have balance… Sensible and craziness in equal measures, as long as the craziness is slightly more equal.. 😉

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 11:20 am said:
  
  Hahaha… well… I strive for balance. Or that’s what I tell people anyway. Do to excess craziness around here. 🙂
  
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ramoncito17 on May 30, 2011 at 11:22 am said:

Another unique rendition from you SIG! The scratches at the top of the photo makes it look like there is going to be a very strong storm!

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 11:25 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, sir!
  I thought this one might benefit from an added bit-o-texture…
  🙂
  
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journeytoepiphany on May 30, 2011 at 12:38 pm said:

Great Memorial Day quote. Thanks!

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 12:43 pm said:
  
  That Abe guy sure wasn’t a slouch with words, was he?
  Thank you for stopping by – I appreciate it very much! 🙂
  
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  - journeytoepiphany on May 30, 2011 at 12:47 pm said:
    
    Especially considering this speech, if I’m correct, was hastily written on the back of an envelope…
    
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    - spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 12:54 pm said:
      
      I’ve always appreciated how such a brief speech could be so elegant and powerful…
      🙂
      
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ceceliafutch on May 30, 2011 at 12:56 pm said:

Nice photo, wonderful quote. Have a great day.

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Cecelia – that’s very kind of you!
  I hope you have a great day as well! 🙂
  
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Mary on May 30, 2011 at 1:13 pm said:

Balance is the key 😀 Oddly enough, re: fashion. I hear you about the black t-shirts…I have my “uniform” I wear almost daily…t-shirts and jeans. I am not a fashionista…haha…I just like to draw faces 🙂 Hope you are having a great Memorial Day!

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Hahaha… I hear you! Implementing said strategy is where I typically fall on my face!
  I can’t even spell fashionista without Google’s help!
  You draw some wonderful faces, Mary – and I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day as well! 🙂
  
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Bearman on May 30, 2011 at 2:17 pm said:

dedicate, consecrate, alleviate, try not to hate, love your mate….Abe was a pre INXs writer.

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 2:35 pm said:
  
  Hahaha…
  Rock on, Abe…
  rock on! 🙂
  
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Eden on May 30, 2011 at 3:31 pm said:

Good stuff!

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 3:41 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Eden! 🙂
  
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Syncopated Eyeball on May 30, 2011 at 4:49 pm said:

It’s beautiful, SIG. Lovely abstract.

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, S.E. –
  I thought it might be interesting to really break this one down…
  🙂
  
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Binky on May 30, 2011 at 4:55 pm said:

I feel like I’m drowning!

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Hahaha… don’t worry, Binky – I brought along an extra pair of water wings…
  🙂
  
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TRKN on May 30, 2011 at 5:16 pm said:

simply artistic! good share.

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate that! 🙂
  
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Robert X. Jones on May 30, 2011 at 6:01 pm said:

Moody, atmospheric, and cool.

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- spilledinkguy on May 30, 2011 at 6:05 pm said:
  
  Many thanks to you, sir –
  I’m fairly happy with how this one turned out…
  🙂
  
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Juana on May 30, 2011 at 6:25 pm said:

What can I say… you are stuck with me. I love your work!!

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- spilledinkguy on May 31, 2011 at 10:03 am said:
  
  That’s wonderful to hear, Juana – thank you very, very much! 🙂
  
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nursemyra on May 31, 2011 at 4:10 am said:

Excellent

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- spilledinkguy on May 31, 2011 at 10:03 am said:
  
  Thank you, good nurse! 🙂
  
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frigginloon on May 31, 2011 at 4:40 am said:

Still no body 😦

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- spilledinkguy on May 31, 2011 at 10:04 am said:
  
  Ha! Maybe it’s off keeping Hoffa company?! 🙂
  
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thedailydish on May 31, 2011 at 8:18 am said:

Great photo – text combo, Inky. Hope you had a restful memorial day weekend. Me? HAHAHHAHAHHH!!

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- spilledinkguy on May 31, 2011 at 10:04 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Dishy – that is very kind of you! 🙂
  Oh no! That does not sound very good…
  
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bluntdelivery on May 31, 2011 at 11:55 am said:

i don’t know any technical terminology, but i love water photos! they are always my fav!

um, besides office supplies that is

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- spilledinkguy on May 31, 2011 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Hahaha…
  office supplies are fun. Except I can never get a good stapler. What’s the deal with that? They can launch a monkey to the moon, but they can’t design a non-jamming stapler that will tackle more than two pieces of paper?! 🙂
  
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Annabelle on May 31, 2011 at 12:25 pm said:

Despite the fact this is a scary swimming spot, (and the photo makes it look like a storm is about to hit) I still want to dive in!

“Weeeeeeeeeeeee!!! 50 degree water and sharp rocks! Yay!” *splash splash splash*

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- spilledinkguy on May 31, 2011 at 12:26 pm said:
  
  Looks like a great spot to launch a plastic dingy.
  ‘Hey, you scratched my anchor!”
  🙂
  
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marina on May 31, 2011 at 4:20 pm said:

great contrast and texture….
love your image.

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- spilledinkguy on May 31, 2011 at 4:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Marina – that is very kind of you! I had a lot of fun messing this one up a bit! 🙂
  
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Donald Diddams on June 1, 2011 at 4:29 pm said:

I REALLY like this one! Lots of atmosphere and suggestion. Nice quote, too.

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- spilledinkguy on June 1, 2011 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Mr. D!
  I’m very happy to hear you liked this one – I had a lot of fun putting it together! 🙂
  
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