Photo Hunt #25: Chipped

When a piece of wood gets chipped by artistic and creative hands something wonderful almost alway happens.

Collage of totem poles at Totem Bight State Historical Park in Ketchikan, Alaska.

May I just mention that this week's theme was a tough one.

Comments

  1. RandiJanuary 23, 2009 9:43 AM

    Great collage and cute totem poles ;)
    I would love to have them in my garden!
    Happy Weekend!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 9:46 AM

    Oh that's really a great one! I didn't even think of the totem and we have them all around here in Victoria... Great pic!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 10:06 AM

    Excellent! Those totem poles are very cool. I agree, this theme was tough. You did a great job with it. Happy weekend!

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  4. CRIZ LAIJanuary 23, 2009 10:37 AM

    These are great. I saw a lot of that in New Zealand. :)

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

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  5. JoyJanuary 23, 2009 11:34 AM

    Totem poles can be so potent. They're magical.

    Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comments. It's the weekend! Have a blast!


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  6. mgaputonimimiJanuary 23, 2009 11:52 AM

    cool layout and theme!

    i wonder how many days/months they curved it..

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  7.  gmirageJanuary 23, 2009 12:10 PM

    Lovely pieces, chipped intentionally!

    In my head I think you asked me something but I forgot what so I'll answer soon :D Enjoy the weekends!

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  8. CarverJanuary 23, 2009 12:36 PM

    I love the totem poles you showed here. Great idea for the theme. Happy weekend.

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  9. Colin CampbellJanuary 23, 2009 12:53 PM

    I loved the Totem poles when I was in Alaska. Yours are nice too.

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  10. LeslieJanuary 23, 2009 1:26 PM

    I love totem poles, so that is fantastic!

    http://lesliesmyers.blogspot.com/2009/01/photohunt-chips-in-italy.html

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  11. jams o donnellJanuary 23, 2009 1:39 PM

    Great pics. An imaginative take on this week's theme!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 1:41 PM

    Maria, STUNNING pictures again, the totems are wonderful, the mountains fabulous.
    It is a joy for the eye.
    Thanks, have agreat weekend.

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  13. Liz HindsJanuary 23, 2009 2:05 PM

    THose are great! So intricate.

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  14. Pretty Life OnlineJanuary 23, 2009 2:06 PM

    Great catch for this week theme, Mine's up too. Happy weekend!

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  15. Mamapippa ...January 23, 2009 2:19 PM

    A tough one, but it is a great one !

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  16. jmbJanuary 23, 2009 4:14 PM

    Great take on this theme and showing some of my favourite things, totem poles.

    Have a great weekend.

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  17. YTSLJanuary 23, 2009 6:37 PM

    Agree that this week's was a tough one (especially if one sought to look beyond the obvious of chipped household objects) but you came up with a great and original entry! :)

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  18. ancient oneJanuary 23, 2009 6:51 PM

    beautiful totems.. I didn't find this theme hard... I have lots of chipped china that I'm still hanging onto for some reason...LOL

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 6:57 PM

    Oh that is pretty chipped entry good choice indeed. happy weekend. Mine is up...

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  20. SidneyJanuary 23, 2009 7:21 PM

    hehehe...cute!

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  21. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingJanuary 23, 2009 8:01 PM

    Lovely chipped carved wooden poles :)

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  22. SASSY MOMJanuary 23, 2009 8:04 PM

    Agree, this week's theme was really hard. However, you have a nice take for this week...Happy weekend!

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  23. magiceyeJanuary 23, 2009 8:41 PM

    lovely collage

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  24. Pietro BrosioJanuary 23, 2009 9:31 PM

    Nice and interesting collage!
    It's so pleasant!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 9:46 PM

    That's a great take on the theme!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 10:38 PM

    Great capture of the Alaskan art and culture!

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 11:07 PM

    But you did well, your photos are wonderful :)

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 11:12 PM

    Excellent collage Maria. Have a great weekend!

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  29. stanJanuary 24, 2009 1:53 AM

    what a refreshing entry!

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  30. NanceJanuary 24, 2009 6:07 AM

    It's amazing what we can do with a piece of wood. ;)

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  31. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJanuary 24, 2009 7:15 AM

    This week was tough!
    Your photo is the perfect 'chipped'

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 8:23 AM

    that's an awesome chipped collage! :)

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  33. BengbengJanuary 24, 2009 8:50 AM

    great take on the theme . great shots :)

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 9:06 AM

    A fine collection of images. The artistic work is impressive. Nice post.

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  35. sammawowJanuary 24, 2009 12:03 PM

    What a wonderful collage of the chipped Totem Poles! Great choice for the chipped theme!

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  36. SandyJanuary 24, 2009 12:31 PM

    Great collage

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 2:02 PM

    Why was it tough Maria didi you have to carve the totem poles yourself LOL.
    I am off diving tomorrow, and it's freezing:)

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  38. Biker BettyJanuary 24, 2009 4:43 PM

    I agree, it was a hard theme. I love what you came up with. All that chipping came up with some pretty awesome totem poles. Have a great weekend :)

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 6:08 PM

    I like the photos and I like how you merged them all to form this picture. It's beautiful. :-)

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  40. escapeJanuary 24, 2009 10:43 PM

    beautiful. i only saw one in boracay but it was locally made. im sure those are really beautiful ones.

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  41. UnknownJanuary 25, 2009 8:35 AM

    these are wonderful!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 5:03 AM

    pretty collage of native art :)

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  43. Dennis VillegasJanuary 26, 2009 10:52 PM

    Wonderful, these artworks are so beautiful. The carvers are very talented.

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  44. Heart of RachelJanuary 29, 2009 6:52 AM

    It's a great collage. I like the colors and interesting wood works. Those totems are amazing.

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