"Lights"
Seasonal or otherwise, let loose and be illuminating..........
As always, post links to your freshly taken images here on Thursday
good luck
Lee and Bev
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Thursday Challenge - 18th December
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Thursday Challenge - 18th December
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:47 am
This weeks Totally Informal Transglobal Challenge is
"Lights"
Seasonal or otherwise, let loose and be illuminating..........
As always, post links to your freshly taken images here on Thursday
good luck
Lee and Bev
"Lights"
Seasonal or otherwise, let loose and be illuminating..........
As always, post links to your freshly taken images here on Thursday
good luck
Lee and Bev
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Re: Thursday Challenge - 18th December
Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:24 pm
This will be a tough one. Here's what came up on my search:
lights, noun pl.
the lungs, as of sheep or pigs, used as food.
Of course, if we go with the singular definition, the choices are much more obvious.
Still, I'm curious who'll come up with the best image of those sheep or pig lungs.
light (1), noun, adjective, verb, lighted or lit, lighting.
noun 1a. that by which we see; form of radiant energy that acts on the retina of the eye. Light consists of electromagnetic waves that travel at about 186,282 miles per second.
Ex. The sun gives light to the earth.
b. a similar form of radiant energy which does not affect the retina, such as ultraviolet rays or infrared rays.
2. anything that gives light, such as the sun, a lamp, a lighthouse, or a burning candle.
Ex. the Sandy Hook light. We saw the lights of the city. In the house light after light went out (Tennyson).
3. supply of light.
Ex. A tall building cuts off our light.
4. brightness; clearness; illumination; particular case of this.
Ex. a strong or dim light. The light of a standard candle at the distance of one foot is used as a unit of illumination. A good light is needed for reading if eye-strain is to be avoided.
(SYN) radiance, luminosity.
5. a bright part.
Ex. light and shade in a painting. The Italian masters universally make the horizon the chief light of their picture (John Ruskin). When the ripe colours soften and unite, And sweetly melt into just shade and light (Alexander Pope).
6. daytime; time of daylight.
Ex. the light of day.
7. dawn; daybreak.
Ex. The workman gets up before light.
8. a means of letting in light; window or part of a window.
Ex. a mullioned window of three lights.
9. a thing with which to start something burning, such as a match.
Ex. He wanted a light for his cigar.
10. (Figurative.) knowledge; information; mental or spiritual illumination.
Ex. We need more light on this subject. ... the men ... of light and leading in England (Edmund Burke). God is light (I John 1:5).
(SYN) understanding, enlightenment.
11. (Figurative.) public knowledge; open view.
12. (Figurative.) the aspect in which a thing is viewed.
Ex. The principal put the matter in the right light for the students. We have to interpret his words in a modern light (Graham Greene).
13. (Figurative.) a gleam or sparkle in the eye, expressing lively feeling.
Ex. He has the light of battle in his eyes.
14. (Figurative.) a shining model or example.
Ex. George Washington is one of the lights of history.
15. =traffic light.
16. favor; approval.
Ex. the light of God's countenance.
17. (Archaic.) the power of sight; vision.
Ex. His ministers with point of piercing sword put out my light for ever (R. W. Dixon).
adj. 1. having light.
Ex. the lightest room in the house.
2. bright; clear.
Ex. This moonlight night is as light as day.
3. pale in color; approaching white.
Ex. light hair, light blue, the light green of larch trees in the spring.
v.t. 1. to cause to give light.
Ex. She lighted the lamp.
2. to give light to; fill with light.
Ex. The room is lighted by six windows.
3. (Figurative.) to make lively; make bright or clear; brighten.
Ex. Her face was lighted by a smile. His style is lighted up with flashes of wit.
4. to show (a person) the way by means of a light.
Ex. Here is a candle to light you to bed.
5. to set fire to; kindle; ignite.
Ex. She lighted the candles.
v.i. 1. to become light; be lighted up.
Ex. The sky lights up at dawn.
2. to take fire; become ignited.
Ex. Matches light when you scratch them.
3. (Figurative.) to become bright with animation, eagerness, or happiness.
Ex. Her face lit up with satisfaction.
expr. bring to light, to reveal; expose.
Ex. The reporter brought to light bribery in the city government.
expr. by (or according to) one's (own) lights, following one's own ideas, intelligence, and conscience in the best way that one knows.
Ex. In communities like Hull, Mass., the citizens do what they can by their own lights (Newsweek).
expr. come to light, to be revealed or exposed.
Ex. When his prison record came to light, he lost his job.
expr. hide one's light under a bushel, to shy from the display of one's own talent; hide one's skills; be too modest.
Ex. With typical modesty they have hidden their light under a bushel, refusing to brag even to their own people (New York Times).
expr. in (the) light of,
a. because of; considering.
Ex. In the light of all these facts, what he did was completely right. We would judge in the light of all the circumstances as to whether or not the situation was out of hand (Wall Street Journal).
b. from the standpoint of.
Ex. He views progress in the light of scientific achievement.
expr. see the light (of day),
a. to be born.
Ex. The helpless infant sees the light (David Hume).
b. (Figurative.) to be made public.
Ex. Had not the doctrines offended France, they had long since seen the light (William Petty).
c. (Figurative.) to get the right idea.
Ex. He had the gardener tell Alexandra ... that he had finally seen the light and invited her to a New Year's Party (Edmund Wilson).
expr. shed (or throw, cast) light on, to make clear; explain.
Ex. The space age has cast new light on natural radiation initially in the discovery of the Van Allen belts (Harper's).
expr. stand in one's own light, to oppose one's own interest; frustrate one's purpose.
Ex. Even from the first You stood in your own light and darken'd mine (Tennyson).
expr. strike a light, to make a light.
Ex. We had implements to strike a light (Washington Irving).
lights, noun pl.
the lungs, as of sheep or pigs, used as food.
Of course, if we go with the singular definition, the choices are much more obvious.
Still, I'm curious who'll come up with the best image of those sheep or pig lungs.
light (1), noun, adjective, verb, lighted or lit, lighting.
noun 1a. that by which we see; form of radiant energy that acts on the retina of the eye. Light consists of electromagnetic waves that travel at about 186,282 miles per second.
Ex. The sun gives light to the earth.
b. a similar form of radiant energy which does not affect the retina, such as ultraviolet rays or infrared rays.
2. anything that gives light, such as the sun, a lamp, a lighthouse, or a burning candle.
Ex. the Sandy Hook light. We saw the lights of the city. In the house light after light went out (Tennyson).
3. supply of light.
Ex. A tall building cuts off our light.
4. brightness; clearness; illumination; particular case of this.
Ex. a strong or dim light. The light of a standard candle at the distance of one foot is used as a unit of illumination. A good light is needed for reading if eye-strain is to be avoided.
(SYN) radiance, luminosity.
5. a bright part.
Ex. light and shade in a painting. The Italian masters universally make the horizon the chief light of their picture (John Ruskin). When the ripe colours soften and unite, And sweetly melt into just shade and light (Alexander Pope).
6. daytime; time of daylight.
Ex. the light of day.
7. dawn; daybreak.
Ex. The workman gets up before light.
8. a means of letting in light; window or part of a window.
Ex. a mullioned window of three lights.
9. a thing with which to start something burning, such as a match.
Ex. He wanted a light for his cigar.
10. (Figurative.) knowledge; information; mental or spiritual illumination.
Ex. We need more light on this subject. ... the men ... of light and leading in England (Edmund Burke). God is light (I John 1:5).
(SYN) understanding, enlightenment.
11. (Figurative.) public knowledge; open view.
12. (Figurative.) the aspect in which a thing is viewed.
Ex. The principal put the matter in the right light for the students. We have to interpret his words in a modern light (Graham Greene).
13. (Figurative.) a gleam or sparkle in the eye, expressing lively feeling.
Ex. He has the light of battle in his eyes.
14. (Figurative.) a shining model or example.
Ex. George Washington is one of the lights of history.
15. =traffic light.
16. favor; approval.
Ex. the light of God's countenance.
17. (Archaic.) the power of sight; vision.
Ex. His ministers with point of piercing sword put out my light for ever (R. W. Dixon).
adj. 1. having light.
Ex. the lightest room in the house.
2. bright; clear.
Ex. This moonlight night is as light as day.
3. pale in color; approaching white.
Ex. light hair, light blue, the light green of larch trees in the spring.
v.t. 1. to cause to give light.
Ex. She lighted the lamp.
2. to give light to; fill with light.
Ex. The room is lighted by six windows.
3. (Figurative.) to make lively; make bright or clear; brighten.
Ex. Her face was lighted by a smile. His style is lighted up with flashes of wit.
4. to show (a person) the way by means of a light.
Ex. Here is a candle to light you to bed.
5. to set fire to; kindle; ignite.
Ex. She lighted the candles.
v.i. 1. to become light; be lighted up.
Ex. The sky lights up at dawn.
2. to take fire; become ignited.
Ex. Matches light when you scratch them.
3. (Figurative.) to become bright with animation, eagerness, or happiness.
Ex. Her face lit up with satisfaction.
expr. bring to light, to reveal; expose.
Ex. The reporter brought to light bribery in the city government.
expr. by (or according to) one's (own) lights, following one's own ideas, intelligence, and conscience in the best way that one knows.
Ex. In communities like Hull, Mass., the citizens do what they can by their own lights (Newsweek).
expr. come to light, to be revealed or exposed.
Ex. When his prison record came to light, he lost his job.
expr. hide one's light under a bushel, to shy from the display of one's own talent; hide one's skills; be too modest.
Ex. With typical modesty they have hidden their light under a bushel, refusing to brag even to their own people (New York Times).
expr. in (the) light of,
a. because of; considering.
Ex. In the light of all these facts, what he did was completely right. We would judge in the light of all the circumstances as to whether or not the situation was out of hand (Wall Street Journal).
b. from the standpoint of.
Ex. He views progress in the light of scientific achievement.
expr. see the light (of day),
a. to be born.
Ex. The helpless infant sees the light (David Hume).
b. (Figurative.) to be made public.
Ex. Had not the doctrines offended France, they had long since seen the light (William Petty).
c. (Figurative.) to get the right idea.
Ex. He had the gardener tell Alexandra ... that he had finally seen the light and invited her to a New Year's Party (Edmund Wilson).
expr. shed (or throw, cast) light on, to make clear; explain.
Ex. The space age has cast new light on natural radiation initially in the discovery of the Van Allen belts (Harper's).
expr. stand in one's own light, to oppose one's own interest; frustrate one's purpose.
Ex. Even from the first You stood in your own light and darken'd mine (Tennyson).
expr. strike a light, to make a light.
Ex. We had implements to strike a light (Washington Irving).
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Re: Thursday Challenge - 18th December
Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:59 pm
making use of the morning light - here is my de-light-full
entry......
http://www.pbase.com/image/107188759
season greetings to all....
blessings,
sabine
entry......
http://www.pbase.com/image/107188759
season greetings to all....
blessings,
sabine
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Re: Thursday Challenge - 18th December
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:20 pm
camera0bug wrote:This will be a tough one. Here's what came up on my search:
lights, noun pl.
the lungs, as of sheep or pigs, used as food.
I think you can see a couple of lights through the RH nostril
http://www.pbase.com/crisscross/image/106612293
bother a day early, but probably rather busy tommorrow
chris
Adal- Posts: 54
Re: Thursday Challenge - 18th December
Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:28 pm
Lights of the city....
http://www.pbase.com/image/107190635
http://www.pbase.com/image/107190635
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Re: Thursday Challenge - 18th December
Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:55 pm
With so many lights around couldn't decided between
http://www.pbase.com/image/107190347
and
http://www.pbase.com/mairead/image/107190534
Hope you all have a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year
http://www.pbase.com/image/107190347
and
http://www.pbase.com/mairead/image/107190534
Hope you all have a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year
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Re: Thursday Challenge - 18th December
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:04 am
Let Your Hearts Be Light....Merry Christmas Everyone
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