WEEKLY INFORMAL CHALLENGE 178: "Delicate"

[amoxtli]

Weekly Challenge: "Delicate"

For this week show us something delicate. The definitions are quite varied, so show us your interpretation.

1 pleasing to the senses.
a : generally pleasant <the climate's delicate, the air most sweet — Shakespeare>
b : pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially in a mild or subtle way <a delicate aroma> <a robust wine will dominate delicate dishes>
c : marked by daintiness or charm of color, lines, or proportions <a delicate floral print> <an ample tear trilled down her delicate cheek — Shakespeare>
d : marked by fineness of structure, workmanship, or texture <a delicate tracery> <a delicate lace>
2
a : marked by keen sensitivity or fine discrimination <delicate insights> <a more delicate syntactic analysis — R. H. Robins>
b : fastidious, squeamish <a person of delicate tastes>
3
a : not robust in health or constitution : weak, sickly <had been considered a delicate child>
b : easily torn or damaged : fragile <the delicate chain of life>
4
a : requiring careful handling: (1) : easily unsettled or upset <a delicate balance> <the delicate relationships defined by the Constitution — New Yorker> (2) : requiring skill or tact <in a delicate position> <delicate negotiations> <a delicate operation> (3) : involving matters of a deeply personal nature : sensitive <this is a delicate matter. Could I possibly speak to you alone — Daphne Du Maurier>
b : marked by care, skill, or tact <delicate handling of a difficult situation>
5
: marked by great precision or sensitivity <a delicate instrument>


A few simple rules:

1. Themes are posted on Fridays to give you the weekend to come up with a FRESH shot for the challenge to post through Monday.

2. This is about interaction, learning, being challenged and having fun so... HAVE FUN!

3. The themes are specific but interpretations are broad. Stay on theme but PLEASE feel free to think outside the box.

4. Look at others' submissions, comment as moved to do so and offer supportive and constructive feedback. Please don't just post for exposure. Look and at least comment on some.

5. Did we already mention: HAVE FUN!!!

[1designguy]

Handle with care Please be gentle this week... Looking forward to seeing where everyone takes this theme

[jdonnelly]

We had "Delicate" 4 months ago back in May.

[kstuebin]

Here's mine.

[amoxtli]

[amoxtli]

We had "Delicate" 4 months ago back in May.

Oppps, sorry about the repeat. Hope you don't mind if we do it again.

[patnighswander]

[lainesphotos]

It's been weeks since I had the opportunity to post a Weekly

[jdonnelly]

[timbg]

My entry is a delicate antique machine...

http://www.pbase.com/timbg/image/152226042

[travelingrabbit]

DELICATE: http://www.pbase.com/image/152230310

A very delicate subject in the US....

Hope you're all having a great weekend!

[janicecd]

I had a visit from little Maddison today - isn't she gorgeous, and delicate?

[dewildean]

delicate " kitten - 1 week old "

http://www.pbase.com/image/152212624

isn't it cute ?

An

[emmelafoto]

[bdean]

Flowers always seem delicate to me. Maybe because I have a BLACK thumb!