Welcome to the 17th edition of the Tuesday Photo Challenge! Last week’s topic of close-up photography produced some wonderful results ranging from Nature to man-made across the spectrum of subjects.
For this week’s challenge, I’d like you to explore a color: Blue. As we’ve seen with other colors there is a range of expression throughout the varying hues of blue that we encounter. My suggestion is that you take a look around you and identify which shades of blue speak most to you and explore these through your photography, so that you can learn more about them and share that learning with the rest of us.
This example shows various blue shades throughout one image, which may give you an idea about what these shades mean to you…
Blue Pond
So, be a blue explorer and find your favorites of this color! And remember to have fun!
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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38 thoughts on “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Blue”
What a stunning photo Frank and a great idea for a theme.
Love it, Frank. I’m in 🙂
Gorgeous photo – truly stunning.
Looking forward to seeing what comes up with this challenge. It’s always an adventure.
Blessings.
Dutch goes the Photo! 
What a stunning photo Frank and a great idea for a theme.
Thanks, Miriam! That’s why I like the blues 🙂
Stunning blues – wow, wow, wow !!!!! Love your photo 🙂
Thank you kindly!
Beautiful!!
Thank you very much!
Awesome picture Frank. I can’t wait to see the different subjects and shades of blue that people bring to the table this week.
Thanks, Steve. They are already rolling in and looking great!
Beautiful! ☺
Thank you!
Hi Frank! Do we have until next tuesday to submit? I would love to participate 🙂
Absolutely! I usually do an initial round-up on Monday, but will update with any entries that come after that.
No rush, just have fun!
Yay! Awesome. Thanks!
Love it, Frank. I’m in 🙂
Gorgeous photo – truly stunning.
Looking forward to seeing what comes up with this challenge. It’s always an adventure.
Blessings.
Thank you most kindly!
Done. Completely surprised me, Frank. Thank you, thank you. ❤ Blessings your way and to all contributors!
Looking forward to checking it out, Debbie!
Fabulous variety of blues, Frank. Gorgeous image. 🙂
Thank you very kindly!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Absolutely stunning!
Thank you very much!
Mesmerizing. Beautiful photo Frank!
Thank you very much!!
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Stunning beautiful blue. Thanks for sharing it.
do you use lightroom in this picture ?
No. This image was processed with Photomatix and Photoshop.