In this 13th (lucky 13!) episode of the Tuesday Photo Challenge, I’d like you to explore a direction that we haven’t taken thus far: in your photos highlight Patterns that you find in the world around you.
Everywhere we go, our brains find patterns in what we see, which allows us to be the highly functional human beings that we are on a daily basis! If we didn’t recognize patterns, but, rather, everything were new to us every day and every moment, we would be in a permanent state of confusion. Of course, I’d like you to take it a step further than mere quotidian observation… my challenge to you is to present the rest of us with patterns that we might not notice, if we walked by the scene.
When you keep in mind that photography is not only influenced by what you show, but very much by what you do not show in your image, I’m confident that you can come up with some patterns that we might not place right away.
As a little bit of inspiration to get you on your path to pattern fun, I’d like to share this image from February of 2009…
Beachscape
As my wife and I were walking along the beach, these ripples caught my eye, as their pattern was more akin to sea serpents working their way back to the water than your everyday beach view. If you allow your eyes to travel upward from the bottom of the image, you might notice that near the top, the pattern breaks up, as if the serpents are going under water.
For those who’d like to participate in this weekly challenge, the rules are the following:
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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40 thoughts on “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Patterns”
Thank you. It’s been sitting with me all day. ☺ Have a good weekend. I’ll be visiting friends in upstate New York. Looking forward to the green, and the rest.
Dutch goes the Photo! 
What a wonderful photo! 👌
Thank you! I hope you will participate!
Cant find ping back link
I captured a photo just now , but cant find where is the ping back link
Ping-back link is the post:
https://dutchgoesthephoto.net/2016/07/12/tuesday-photo-challenge-patterns/
The ‘Reader’ doesn’t show the full link without clicking through to the actual post. 🙂
I found out how to add links in a post and make it a ping back , i am glad i keart something new today. I am new to this blogging thing.
You did great
Thank you thank you ^_^
What a super photo, and a super idea! 🙂
Thank you!!
Done
Looks great! Sorry for not responding sooner, but I was stuck in work 🙂
Frank
Its ok.dear , i understand 🙂
Got it! Thanks Frank. I’m in. 🙂
What an amazing photo Frank. You’ve chosen an interesting theme.
Thank you, Miriam! Looking forward to what you come up with.
That’s a cool photo Frank. I’mn out looking for some examples in my neck of the woods. Cheers!
I’m sure you will come up with some good ones!
Just posted now Frank. I’m happy with my selection. 🙂
Looks awesome!
Great post, Debbie!
Done. 🙂 Yay. God, thank you Frank. Very powerful this week.
Excellent job!
Thank you. It’s been sitting with me all day. ☺ Have a good weekend. I’ll be visiting friends in upstate New York. Looking forward to the green, and the rest.
Great entry! Love those patterns!
some patterns here 🙂 have a great weekend!
https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/07/15/details-photo-challenge/
Great patterns! Have a wonderful weekend!
Frank
Hi Frank! That was a really fun theme. Thanks for doing this! 🙂
Glad you liked it. Your post is wonderful!
Looks like a huge mountain range taken from an airplane. Great prompt.
Thank you! It’s great to see what we find at our feet!