The response to the past week’s theme of Nature’s Beauty was even better than the one we had for Candy! Just goes to show that many of you have a sweet-tooth, but even more appreciate the lasting beauty that Nature provides for us.
This week’s prompt has received the largest number of responses to date, for which I am grateful to all of you. Your posts to this challenge showcase some truly stunning photography!
A bit less showy than the Bird of Paradise flower, the simple Tulip is nonetheless beautiful!
Simple Beauty
The following were this week’s participants in the challenge with links to their posts:
Michelle’s post in Southern by Design highlights the beauty of the Hibiscus with great aplomb!
Xenia writes Whippetwisdom, a wonderful blog chronicling the beauty she encounters with her dogs; she found so much beauty in Nature this week that she posted a second entry on Whippetwisdom!
Micks Blog is full of stunning photography, and his photo of the Robber Fly that he shared for this challenge is simply outstanding!
Miriam’s post in Shower of Blessing shows us a bubbling cauldron of hot springs in Yellowstone; it’s just lovely!
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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15 thoughts on “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Round-Up 28”
Thank you very much for sharing the link to my post.Happy that you enjoyed it.Hope to participate in your challenges again.Best.:-)
Thank you for the challenge, next theme please. I’m blushing ☺
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This is MAGNIFICENT, Frank. Thank you for these photo challenges … the posts are so beautiful. Looking forward to checking these out, and many blessings to all contributors. ❤
Thank you for sharing the link. I was thinking of how to find it again since it was my first participation. I surely will visit other bloggers’ links. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for sharing the link to my post.Happy that you enjoyed it.Hope to participate in your challenges again.Best.:-)
You’re welcome! I’m looking forward to your future participation, as it is a lot of fun!
Thank you again for a wonderful prompt snd I love the tulip photo ☺🌷
Yep, thanks for sharing my link, and for your generous accolade too
Thank you for participating! Your photography is simply outstanding!
Thank you for the challenge, next theme please. I’m blushing ☺
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This is MAGNIFICENT, Frank. Thank you for these photo challenges … the posts are so beautiful. Looking forward to checking these out, and many blessings to all contributors. ❤
Thank you, Debbie! Yes, these were a wonderful set of posts.
Thank you for sharing the link. I was thinking of how to find it again since it was my first participation. I surely will visit other bloggers’ links. Thanks again.
Thank you for participating in the challenge this week. It’s wonderful to see all these great entries!
Have a great day!
Great selection of photos …. love your tulip 🙂
Thank you!
So many stunning images of nature here Frank. Thanks for providing us with such an inspiring prompt.
Thank you!