Welcome to Week 76 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge. First of all, my apologies for not having completed the round up of week 75 yet; with slower wifi speeds, it’s been a bit tricky on the road, but it is in progress (and yes, there were many of you who responded with great entries, which made it a bit of work 🙂 ).
When I looked for the inspiration for this week’s challenge, I came across the photo you see here. When walking through the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge with my good friend, George (an exceptional photographer and great architect), there were two trees in the middle of swampy, fern-filled woods, one of which indicated the direction of the trail; vthe only problem was that the indication pointed to a dry streambed… That gave me the idea for the theme of Signs.
The word Signs can have many meanings, ranging from the simple one that I have here to interstellar evidence of intelligent life! So, let your creative minds loose and follow the path that the signs give you to capture the your interpretation! Have fun with this one!!
Here are those trees that show the path…
Along the path
If you look at the left side of the image, you can see the ferns growing that hover over the dry stream; during the wet season, there will definitely not be a trail to follow!
The full rules of this challenge are in TPC Guidelines, but here’s the tl;dr:
Create a pingback link to this post, so that I can create a post showing all of the submissions over the week (note: pingbacks may not appear immediately, as my site is set up to require approval for linking to it; helps against previous bad experiences with spamming)
Have fun creating something new (or sharing something old)!!
Leave a sign of your findings in those creative posts!! I look forward to seeing them!
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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I just added the first thing that came to mind 😉 I love your photo challenges and don’t get to participate nearly as much as I’d like 😉 Thanks for always hosting!!
Good morning Frank, I have just published my contribution for this topic, now I will go shortly on holidays to Portugal and must leave you alone in this tremendous jungle of signs. @ Ulli @
Dutch goes the Photo! 
For now, I’m stumped on what to do.
You will get a sign 🙂
Happy Tuesday! 🙂
https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/
Great theme Frank, so many possible interpretations.
Thank you, Miriam! I expect that you will provide an interesting sign of the times!
Hopefully!
Hi!
https://poetryinpicture.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/signs/
Reblogged this on All About Writing and more.
so fitting, your sign.
https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/09/signs.html
🙂 I was able to make my photos today … again an interesting topic.
Thanks a lot!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Awesome post!
Thanks!!!
Hi Frank, I think this was a great subject for this week. Here is the link to my post. 🙂
https://simpledimplesite.blog/2017/09/26/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/
First time playing along and it’s one of my favourite things to photograph
https://kiwiontheloose.com/2017/09/27/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/
Hi Frank, great photo of the sign. I have some photos with signs, I think. For now, I have better signs!
https://theshowerofblessings.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/
I just added the first thing that came to mind 😉 I love your photo challenges and don’t get to participate nearly as much as I’d like 😉 Thanks for always hosting!!
Frank, I adore your sign. Well seen and taken.
Are is my entry for this week.
https://ceenphotography.com/2017/09/27/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/
Hi Frank, thank you for another fun challenge! I have gone for signs in nature of the season’s changes with my contribution for this week: https://whippetwisdom.com/2017/09/27/haiku-signs-of-autumn/
HI Frank. I am glad that they let you know you are on the trail when you are on the trail
Here are my signs
http://bushboy.blog/2017/09/28/signs-of-the-world/
Good morning Frank, I have just published my contribution for this topic, now I will go shortly on holidays to Portugal and must leave you alone in this tremendous jungle of signs. @ Ulli @
https://transmutation.me/2017/09/28/hand-signs/
Two signs I’ve been waiting to find just the right place to put them.
https://weaklythoughts.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/what-are-they-really-telling-us/
hi frank, interesting picture for this challenge theme, here is my contribution for this week, http://wp.me/p2AvI7-2ve.
This is my contribution for the Tuesday Photo Challenge: Signs: magicandbeauty.wordpress.com/2017/09/30/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/.
Best regards,
Amela
Just made it! https://snapthatbug.wordpress.com/2017/10/02/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/
Entry up! https://rjbailey.wordpress.com/2017/10/02/tuesday-photo-challenge-signs/
A nice shot! Sorry for the delay, check out https://travel387.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/signs/
Your sign blends in well. Mine: https://irenewaters19.com/2017/10/09/signage-tuesday-photo-challenge/
Thank you!!