The Biblical City of Lod

Posted on April 27, 2019 by J Hardy Carroll

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Today Pegman travels to Lod, Israel. The town takes its name from the biblical City of Lod, significant Judean town from the Maccabean Period to the early Christian period.

Click on the photo above and feel free to wander around. When you find inspiration, write 150 words on your blog and link it to the other entries via the blue frog below. Remember that reading and commenting is part of the fun!

Do your best and have a good time learning about a new place and the people who may live there.

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Did you know you can suggest a location for Pegman? We just ask that you check first to see that Pegman is actually allowed in the place. Much of China and Africa remain uncharted by Google Street View, though sometimes you can find photospheres.

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The Future of Pegman

Posted on April 21, 2019 by J Hardy Carroll

Gentle readers & writers–

The fate of the Pegman prompt is in question.

These past few years, both Karen and I have enjoyed hosting this prompt, but a palpable lack of interest in recent weeks has made us question whether it’s worth it to continue. Both she and I are hard at work on other projects; short story competitions, novels, queries, etc.

Pegman was started as a way to help writers shake off the certain staleness that is often seen in regular contributors’ work (e.g.,  every story features a murder, a beaten woman, time travel, or some kind of “gotcha” ending, etc.).

The idea was to open the world a little, look at other places and other cultures, research events and locations that would never occur to us. The purpose is to get better at this strange craft while supporting other writers…and have fun doing it.

So we’re going to ponder a bit and see if we want to keep going. We’d love to hear from you one way or another.

JHC & KLR

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What Pegman Saw: Cusco

Posted on April 20, 2019 by J Hardy Carroll

Today Pegman treks down to the Andes for a stroll through Cusco in central Peru. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Remember to breathe… the elevation is 11,000 feet.

Stroll around until you find a picture that grabs you and write 150 words. When you’re done, click on the froggy below to link your story and comment on others.

Cheers, and happy writing.

 

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What Pegman Saw: Portland, Oregon

Posted on April 13, 2019 by K. Rawson

Somewhere in Portland, Oregon

This week Pegman is in Portland, Oregon. Your mission is to write up to 150 words inspired by the location. Feel free to use the image supplied with the prompt, or choose your own view of Portland in streetview or photosphere.

Once your piece is polished, share it with others at the link up below. Reading and commenting on others’ work is part of the fun.

 

PS I apologize for my absence on the prompt for the past few weeks. I was studying for (and passed!) a certification test. Whee!

 

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What Pegman Saw: Tbilisi

Posted on April 6, 2019 by J Hardy Carroll

Today Pegman takes a trip to Tbilisi, Georgia

This ancient cobblestoned city has a complicated history of Persian and Russian rule. Its diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau buildings, and Soviet Modernist structures. Walk around and see what strikes your fancy.

The purpose of this prompt is to inspire you to write 150 words about this place. You can use the Google photo above or stroll around until you see something that strikes your fancy. When you’re done, remember to link your story to the others using the InLinkz frog below. Reading and commenting is half the fun.

Enjoy yourself and do good work!

 

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What Pegman Saw: Alice Springs

Posted on March 30, 2019 by J Hardy Carroll

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Today Pegman goes walkabout to Alice Springs, Australia.

Made famous by Nevil Shute’s bestselling novel A Town Like Alice, Alice is a “bonzer place,” considered by many to be the jewel of the Outback.

The purpose of this prompt is to inspire you to write 150 words about this place. You can use the Google photo above or stroll around until you see something that strikes your fancy. When you’re done, remember to link your story to the others using the InLinkz frog below. Reading and commenting is half the fun.

Enjoy yourself and do good work!

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Patagonia, Chile

Posted on March 23, 2019 by K. Rawson

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This week Pegman is in an entirely different hemisphere, in the Patagonia region of Chile. Your mission is to write up to 150 words inspired by the prompt. Feel free to use the location provided, or roam Chile and find another view to inspire you.

Once your piece is polished, share it with others using the linkup below. Reading and commenting on others’ work is part of the fun!

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Rams Island, Northern Ireland

Posted on March 16, 2019 by K. Rawson

Ram’s Island, Northern Ireland | Darran McDonnell, Google Maps

This week in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Pegman takes us to an island, in a lake, on an island, in Northern Ireland. Though I picked a remote spot, you’re welcome to choose a more urban location anywhere in Northern Ireland.

Your mission is to write up to 150 words inspired by the prompt. Once your piece is polished, share it with others using the Linkup below.

Do you have a location suggestion for Pegman? I’d love to hear from you!

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Greenland

Posted on March 9, 2019 by K. Rawson

Greenland | Johan van den Bos, Google Maps

This week Pegman is still wandering around in the Northern Hemisphere. However this time Pegman visits Greenland for the first time.

Your mission is to write up to 150 words inspired by this week’s location. Feel free to use the photo supplied with the prompt or search for your own. Be warned–you won’t find much in the way of streetview or photospheres here.

Once your piece is polished, share it with others using the Linkup below. Reading and commenting on others’ work is part of the fun!

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Portmeirion Village, Wales

Posted on March 2, 2019 by K. Rawson

Portmeirion Village, Wales | Google Maps

This week Pegman takes us to Portmeirion Village in Wales. The suggestion comes to us from Padre’s Ramblings who chose it for its unique architecture, bright colors and links to “The Prisoner” TV series. Be sure to check out Padre’s Ramblings blog, where you’ll find a cornucopia of fiction, articles, recipes, and poetry. Thanks for the suggestion, Padre!

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to write up to 150 words inspired by the location. Feel free to use the photo supplied with the prompt, or find your own view of Portmeirion via Google Maps. You’ll find both streetview and photospheres at the location.

You’re free to contribute fiction, essay, or poetry, or whatever the location inspires in you–as long as you keep it under 150 words. Once your piece is polished, share it with others at the linkup below. Reading and commenting on others’ work is part of the fun!

get the InLinkz code

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