When I first read this week's theme - I said "What?!!" Bulky - another theme that I just don't think of when I take photos. So off hunting I went. I came across several pictures from a family reunion - camping trip that we took in 2008 to Eastern California. Camping - it seems like everything you need for camping is so bulky when you try to pack it up in the car or assemble it.
I had this series of photos of the group putting together a canopy. This was not one of those 'Easy-up' brand but instead a $10 canopy that my niece got at 'Big Lots'. It seemed to take most of the group to put it together and it was soooo bulky to move. Once it was up it was fine and stood up to a Sierra thunderstorm. I do wonder if she has been able to use it again. It was one of those items that you use once and it never is as good the second time.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Now which part goes where?
Let's see.. I think the last part goes here?
Easy now..
Almost in place
Comments (20)
Great take on the theme, Marta! Love the photos!
Posted by Candi | January 9, 2010 6:04 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 06:04
Camping stuff is definitely bulky. Looks like many hands made light work though!
Posted by Susanne | January 9, 2010 8:06 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 08:06
Oh Marta, I feel the same way! I like camping, but all the packing, UGH!!
I'm finding it very odd that I have received only one comment for my PH today, when I have visited over 60 blogs.... could you possibly leave me a comment, see if you are able to do it? I wonder if there is some kind of glitch?? It seems odd that I have no comments.
Have a blessed New Year!
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | January 9, 2010 8:12 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 08:12
WOW, that "tent" shelter was a good find ($$wise, for your niece) but may have taken a lot of "bulk" to put up too.
I had a hard time coming up with a photo too.. so had to hunt all morning... I better start looking for jiggly... LOL
Posted by Eden | January 9, 2010 8:58 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 08:58
Waiting for that great time to do camping and have fun with friends and relatives. Thanks for sharing and happy weekend!
PhotoHunter:Bulky
Posted by Kim | January 9, 2010 9:06 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 09:06
Great take on the theme and a good example of how bulky doesn't always mean heavy. Makes me want to go camping (of course, it's way too cold here right now).
Hope you're having a great weekend.
Posted by Annie | January 9, 2010 9:23 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 09:23
Hi Marta, great choice for this week's theme. I love the sequence of photos of everyone building and positioning the tent. :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | January 9, 2010 9:45 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 09:45
I'm with you in thinking this week's Photo Theme was challenging. But next week's is even worse... ;(
Posted by YTSL | January 9, 2010 10:06 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 10:06
Bulky and complicated. I just crawl into the van when the weather turns bad.
Posted by Alice Audrey | January 9, 2010 11:08 AM
Posted on January 9, 2010 11:08
Great shots for the theme. I used to do a lot of camping but not so much anymore. Happy Weekend.
Posted by Carver | January 9, 2010 12:51 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 12:51
Hi Marta,
We were out shopping for sun shade yesterday. Glad we went with a small umbrella rather than something so "bulky".
Posted by maya | January 9, 2010 1:56 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 13:56
Great take on the theme. That is certainly a bulky load to have to carry! Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | January 9, 2010 2:59 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 14:59
How cool is that? Great take on the theme! I love all the different ways people can approach it.
Drop by and see mine here.
Posted by Bull Rhino | January 9, 2010 7:01 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 19:01
Bulky yes it is but I have to say, your pics spell FUN! :)
Posted by julie | January 9, 2010 7:38 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 19:38
you're absolutely right. camping items can be pretty bulky. great choice for the theme.
Posted by life ramblings | January 9, 2010 8:47 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 20:47
Marta, I'm just impressed that you documented this process. :grin:
Posted by Deborah | January 10, 2010 7:47 AM
Posted on January 10, 2010 07:47
I think you had the best job as photographer! I haven't been camping since I spent six weeks in my 20s camping in a pup tent throughout the national parks. Can you say 'traumatized'? m
Posted by menehune | January 10, 2010 12:06 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 12:06
Great take on the theme.
Posted by Brita | January 10, 2010 1:23 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 13:23
Very creative take on the theme this week! Fun photos also :)
Posted by girasoli | January 10, 2010 2:17 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 14:17
Great choice for a difficult theme. A $10 canopy is a great find even if it took a bit of time to assemble.
I love camping but dislike the process of setting up and taking down. And we always bring too much stuff!
Posted by Maria I. | January 12, 2010 8:35 AM
Posted on January 12, 2010 08:35