This young Burchell’s Zebra keeps an eye on Mom at Addo Elephant National Park taken 2/18/13
Today I choose a favorite photo for a new idea at Geogypsytraveler, Foto Friday Fun. (I know it’s not Friday.) But I have 100s of 1000s of photos/fotos to share. So no time like the present to start sharing those memories of the past.
Here’s the new idea. At some point during the week I will ask for a random number from commenters between 1 and 5000, then Friday will post the chosen photo number from my archives, along with a story of course. Yes, I am anal enough to number—starting with 001 every month—and label all my photos. Only about half way through over 10,000 from the trip to South Africa alone. So if you want to see a photo from the old archives you can optionally include a month and year starting at March 26, 1954 (my birth day) with more limitations the further back in time.
If the chosen number belongs to a blogger/website owner, a link to their site can be provided on “Foto Friday Fun” along with the photo. Feel free to link back and let your friends in on the fun.
Please let me know what you think, make suggestions and recommendations. I love getting your input. And I’ll see how this works.
BTW, as I’ve been labeling photos from my recent journey in South Africa I post every 100th one. So if you want to share more of the journey check out Geogypsytraveler’s Facebook page here. Or just drop by and say “Hi.”
And if you really like this, Tweet using #fotofridayfun
Please leave a number from 1 to 5000 in comments for this coming Foto Friday Fun photo. Thanks for playing along.
Gaelyn, I’ve been off-line for your whole vacation. I’m loving your idea for sharing photos and experiences. I’m going to choose # 68 (my age for another month). Hope you are well and enjoying the start of spring.
I hope you’ve been having a wonder off-line time Barb. Have to see if #68 is the chosen photo.
Spring is here and I’m loving it. Of course when I return to the canyon next month I’ll probably be back to winter.
I’m such a recluse I don’t facebook or tweet or text or anything but blog and email. BUT I do like this idea and I absolutely LOVE the zebra picture. He’s just stunningly gorgeous. Looks like he had his mane and tail done. I’d like to have his hairdresser work on me. Actually forget the hairdresser, I just want to meet him and see his fabulousness in person. Lucky lucky you! Thank goodness I read your blog or I might never have seen even this great picture of him. Thanks!!
The zebras are marvelous.
You don’t have to tweet, facebook ect. Just leave your chosen number and see if your photo pick comes up. I’ll link to your excellent blog.
I love all your photos. How about 1947.
Thanks Kathy. I’ve got you down for 1947. Any significance?
It is the year I was born.
Hi Gaelyn, what a fun idea to share your photos and experiences. You certainly ARE innovative when it comes to blogging and travel-blogging. My choice number is 60 being the age I turned this year and although I thought I was happy reaching the big six-oh, I also find myself panicking at the significance of being “old”! Am I crazy or what? Big hugs to you, Jo
60 is the new 40. You are not old.
Firstly… a belated happy birthday!!
3913 – that’s a good number!
Do have fun with the project… I’ll shortly be over to your FB page to like!
Thanks AJ. Will see how long I can keep this going.
I think this is a great idea and my favourite number is 356. Gaelyn I don’t know if you have ever seen this blog http://www.yearinthewild.com/ but you might find it very interesting. Hope you had a good Easter, Diane
I’ll have to check out the blog.
Hi, I am a new reader of your blog. I live in South Africa and enjoy reading about yout visit here. I think this is a great idea and I choose photo nr 3297. Enjoy your day.
Thanks for joining my journey. I love your country.
Love this little zebra. How about #48?
Sounds like fun!! 8*)
My number is 946. My birthday, 9/4/60, minus the zero! 8*)
Thanks for playing along. Will see which number gets selected on Thursday for Friday post.
How about 1972? You are a goddess!!!! That Zebra shot is ##@#$ awesome!
I really need to start posting some of the birds. You’ll go ape shit.
The Zebra is amazing….I can only imagine just coming across one on the road like that. I might be too late to leave a number. But I’ll say 3952.
Thanks Sallie. Seeing any of the wildlife so close is a gift. Too late for this week’s Foto Friday Fun but I’ll post tomorrow for the next week and you’ll have a chance then. Maybe hang on to that number.
Belated birthday wishes, Gaelyn! Looks like you have quite a lot of photos. Looking forward to seeing them every Friday.
Thanks Salika.
I’m late but will play next time. Can’t wait to see your South Africa photos.
I’m working on some more SA posts.