Friday, July 6, 2012

Friday Photo Fun - Something Wooden

Something Wooden
by Rachel Hoyt



A pastime that has been around for centuries,
requiring skills not found in fingers, toes or knees.
A way to keep your brain power un-molded. 
The very best at this do it blindfolded.

© 2012 Rachel Hoyt.  All rights reserved.


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Friday Photo Fun is when I share a randomly captured moment,
or perhaps a photo experiment with more purposeful intent,
then pair it with a rhyming riddle to exercise your mind
and teach you more weird facts to which you once were blind.
After the answer is guessed, I will post a second, non-abstract photo...
and just in case you wanted to know,
the first is not a photoshopped version of the second -
they're shot using different techniques that to me beckon.


Bryan guessed, somewhat blindly,
that chess keeps your brain functioning sprightly.


20 comments:

  1. Nice!
    Think I'll pass again on this one and let someone else make their move before I jump back in and solve it. ;)

    Have a great weekend Rachel!

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    1. You're such a sweet, polite game player. :-)

      Have a great weekend Wanda!

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    2. Did anyone pick up on my clues in my comment?? "Make their move" "before I jump"... uh huh, uh huh

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  2. Hmmm, first I thought it looked kinda like dominoes, but your clues threw me off. Then I thought paddle ball? The "un-molded" has me stumped!

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    1. Un-molded, not moldy, fresh... :-)

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    2. ah, see, I was thinking "un-molded" as unshaped. It was throwing me too.

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  3. Chess? Do people play blindfolded chess? Okay, I think I need some sleep.

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    1. Yes, people do play blindfolded chess. That is it. Good job! :) I had no idea about the blindfolded chess until I looked up some fun facts for my riddle. :)

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    2. Seriously? I think I was playing blindfolded chess when I came up with that answer.

      BTW, are there a bunch of creepy eyes in that picture? Or am I seeing things?

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    3. LOL. No creepy eyes IN the picture, but perhaps you see them because people were staring at me funny while I was taking it. :P I'll put up the non-abstractified version later tonight so you can see. The wooden chess pieces had metal bases, so that is likely the "eyes" you are seeing. :)

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  4. Oh, wow, I had no idea anyone played chess blindfolded! I always learn new, fun facts on your posts, Rachel. :)
    Blessings!

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    1. I'm guessing only the true chess lovers knew that some people played blindfolded. What a memory those players must have! :)

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  5. WOW! That's interesting! Glad someone guessed it, because I had no clue! haha

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    1. :) Thanks for visiting to find out the answer! :)

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  6. Hello Rachel.
    Happy Friday! I would never have guessed this was blindfolded chess! Well done Bryan! It'll be interesting to see the reveal. I'll be back later. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Thoughts Of Beauty In The Stillness Of Dawn..

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    1. Thank you, Andy! Just for the record, I did not take a picture of blindfolded chess, just the chess board. Just a few more hours 'til I'm home and can post it. :) Happy Friday!

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  7. Glad someone solved it before me, i was on a totally different track, as usual :)

    http://sulekharawat.com/2012/07/07/friday-roman-moment-2/

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  8. I really guessed it this time...but, late.

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Rhyming or not, I would like a lot to hear the thoughts my words brought...