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Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
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Originally posted by Wondermom
I think the birthstones/colors is probably the best and most creative option
I agree. Birthstones and colors.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by KinkyKrissy
ohh! good idea
I think I'm thinking too complicated.
yeah, grouped/cropped nicely it could look like its not on purpose
07/06/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
OK, after going through the possibilities for birthstones and month name origins, what do you prefer for the subject of the calendar. This “vote” is non-binding, but I can’t help but think your opinion will go a long way towards the ultimate ... more
Birthstones definitely seems the easier route.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Kindred
It doesn't exactly fit your theme of month name origins, but what about a famous line from a poem about that month? Then the image captures the essence of that line. For example, October by Frost.
That would be a possibility if we could find poems that are about each month. We could include the relevant passage in the calendar so people could understand its significance.

Poetry isn't my thing (unless it is a dirty limerick), so I wouldn't haev the slightest idea where to start.
07/06/2011
Contributor: KinkyKrissy KinkyKrissy
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
OK, after going through the possibilities for birthstones and month name origins, what do you prefer for the subject of the calendar. This “vote” is non-binding, but I can’t help but think your opinion will go a long way towards the ultimate ... more
I think the birthstones/colors would produce the most creative results. The origins idea is different and interesting, but if later in the year suddenly the focus is on groups of things, it might look like two separate "themes" almost.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
thanks for the critique on my pics vac! thinking about it the blur in the first one could have been my shaky hands lol
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
So, y'all are thinking just the colors and not what imagery the birthstones are supposed to evoke (or a hybrid of the two)?

I'm not trying to lead you in any direction, just asking for clarification.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
So, y'all are thinking just the colors and not what imagery the birthstones are supposed to evoke (or a hybrid of the two)?

I'm not trying to lead you in any direction, just asking for clarification.
well what do each one signify? I am clueless on most of the meanings
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Wondermom
thanks for the critique on my pics vac! thinking about it the blur in the first one could have been my shaky hands lol
Sure thing. I'd have to go back and look at that photo again, but the blur I was talking about in general was about the leaves blowing in the wind with a slower shutter speed.
07/06/2011
Contributor: KinkyKrissy KinkyKrissy
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
So, y'all are thinking just the colors and not what imagery the birthstones are supposed to evoke (or a hybrid of the two)?

I'm not trying to lead you in any direction, just asking for clarification.
What do they mean/symbolize?
07/06/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
So, y'all are thinking just the colors and not what imagery the birthstones are supposed to evoke (or a hybrid of the two)?

I'm not trying to lead you in any direction, just asking for clarification.
Personally I like the imagery of the birthstones because it allows for more interpretation. If EF is concerned that it will not be themed enough, what about converting the image to black and what and filtering the appropriate color (not sure what the actual technique is called)?
07/06/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
So, y'all are thinking just the colors and not what imagery the birthstones are supposed to evoke (or a hybrid of the two)?

I'm not trying to lead you in any direction, just asking for clarification.
I like the idea of a combination of the colors and symbolism associated with each birthstone.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Wondermom
well what do each one signify? I am clueless on most of the meanings
I'd have to go through and find each of them, but for example, for December, zircon "folk wisdom grants zircon the power to relieve pain, whet the appetite, protect travelers from disease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome, and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing a deep, tranquil sleep."

For November, citrine "This golden gemstone is said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within the wearer. "

For October, "The name opal derives from the Greek Opallos, meaning "to see a change (of color).""

And so on.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
Sure thing. I'd have to go back and look at that photo again, but the blur I was talking about in general was about the leaves blowing in the wind with a slower shutter speed.
ahh yeah, my camera isn't that fancy so I can't change the shutter speed.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Personally I like the imagery of the birthstones because it allows for more interpretation. If EF is concerned that it will not be themed enough, what about converting the image to black and what and filtering the appropriate color (not sure what ... more
Hmm... I have the requisite experience to pull that off. I'll ponder that some more.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Hmm... I have the requisite experience to pull that off. I'll ponder that some more.
It might be a little too obvious, but it may also be what EF is looking for.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Doing the colors AND the imagery would be a bit more complicated, of course. Whether it is *too* complicated is up for debate.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I'd have to go through and find each of them, but for example, for December, zircon "folk wisdom grants zircon the power to relieve pain, whet the appetite, protect travelers from disease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome, and to prevent ... more
hmm I don't know if that would translate into a theme to the viewer of the calendar or not.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by Wondermom
hmm I don't know if that would translate into a theme to the viewer of the calendar or not.
It would certainly have to be explained in a caption. Hell, until I was charged with coming up with ideas for this calendar, I had no idea birthstones signified anything.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Let’s move on now to the timeline. Here is the skeleton outline Gary came up with the make sure we finish by the end of the year. Doable?


Break the themes into a time frame for clubs assignments. Probably 4 assignments per each of the next 3 clubs sessions:
• July - 4 images
• August - 4 images
• September - 4 images
• October - Layout, Preparation, Formatting
• November - Printing
• December - Calendars Ready


Personally, I think with a decision not yet made on the overall calendar theme, getting 4 months worth of photos done in the next few weeks is going to be a considerable challenge. Perhaps breaking it up into 6 months-worth to be done by the end of August and September is more reasonable. Keep in mind that once all the photos are submitted, EF will be voting on them to see which of them they like best. It will be the winners of the voting that will ultimately be in the calendar.

Opinions on all this? It all this doable? Will all of you be able to go out and get photos in this timeframe?
07/06/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Quote:
Originally posted by Wondermom
hmm I don't know if that would translate into a theme to the viewer of the calendar or not.
If you included some text explaining the meaning associated with each birthstone, I think it could work. Many of the calendars I've seen include at least a little text about the pictures used, if only naming who the photographer was.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
Let’s move on now to the timeline. Here is the skeleton outline Gary came up with the make sure we finish by the end of the year. Doable?


Break the themes into a time frame for clubs assignments. Probably 4 assignments per each of the ... more
I agree that 4 in this month is probably not possible. I do like that the community will vote the one they like the most
07/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
Let’s move on now to the timeline. Here is the skeleton outline Gary came up with the make sure we finish by the end of the year. Doable?


Break the themes into a time frame for clubs assignments. Probably 4 assignments per each of the ... more
I think it's doable and I can certainly do my best to get a bunch of photos in for it.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I think it's doable and I can certainly do my best to get a bunch of photos in for it.
we could try 2, 5, 5 since we are nearly halfway through this month already with no decision yet.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
Let’s move on now to the timeline. Here is the skeleton outline Gary came up with the make sure we finish by the end of the year. Doable?


Break the themes into a time frame for clubs assignments. Probably 4 assignments per each of the ... more
I think that's very ambitious and likely not doable. My experience is you always have to allocate extra time for things like this. Also, what if someone has a few particular ideas. Wouldn't it be better if they used the time to focus on those ideas rather than specifically assigned each month? Just thinking how I work best.
07/06/2011
Contributor: KinkyKrissy KinkyKrissy
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
Let’s move on now to the timeline. Here is the skeleton outline Gary came up with the make sure we finish by the end of the year. Doable?


Break the themes into a time frame for clubs assignments. Probably 4 assignments per each of the ... more
With the deadline not too far away, personally I would prefer to just stick to birthstones and their colors. If it starts to get too complicated, it might be more difficult to get enough quality pictures to be voted on in time and if someone were to see a calendar with the symbols and descriptions, it might take the focus off the picture itself? As for the breakup of the months for when things are due, I don't mind either way.
07/06/2011
Contributor: dv8 dv8
I'm glad this isn't a picture-of-the-day calendar.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I think that's very ambitious and likely not doable. My experience is you always have to allocate extra time for things like this. Also, what if someone has a few particular ideas. Wouldn't it be better if they used the time to focus on ... more
Here's the problem. If this calendar is to happen, it has to happen this year. I'd rather not get into the specifics of why, but it's either now of never. agree that this is a very ambitious schedule and one that will be difficult to achieve. Perhaps simply opening up all 12 months at the same time and getting all the photos in by the time the end of September rolls around might be the best way rather than challenging everyone with a month or so to get 6 photos.
07/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by dv8
I'm glad this isn't a picture-of-the-day calendar.
I always forget to change those, I have a hard enough time with my wall calendars lol my homeschool one still says may
07/06/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
Well, I've got to go. Good luck with whatever is decided. I'll help out if I can.
07/06/2011