Welcome to Week 108 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge. Slowly, things are getting back on track!
After last week’s theme of Trip, I thought of what we tend to do after we trip: we get up and Rise to the next occasion! Even after a long trip, we need a bit of time to collect ourselves and take on all the challenges that we face with regularity. So, I look forward to seeing each of you Rise to the challenge with lots of fun, creative posts that take on the theme in whichever way tickles your fancy!
Of course, poetic license is all yours, so let the cream Rise to the top!
Here’s a view of a challenge to which I decided to rise…
Monadnock Staircase
This section of the ascent to Mount Monadnock provides an interesting challenge, as it is a break from the usual paths that have been worn across time. It gives the feel of debris left behind by giants that strode across the land in times of mystery!
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)!!
I’m looking forward to seeing what rises in your wonderful, creative brains!
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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Amazing capture this is, Frank. The rocks looks so wonderful 🙂
Thank you, Hammad! It is a wonderful climb!
A beautiful image Frank, it looks as if you are in the clouds! We rose to the higher grounds at the weekend and I am linking those images here: https://tranature.com/2018/05/06/haiku-lairig-ghru/
Thank you, Xenia! It was an extremely foggy day, and we had no visibility at all (less than 10 feet) by the time we got to the top of the mountain.
Love your post!
Wow, that is foggy! Thank you Frank! ☺
Hello again Frank, here is the whippet’s contribution for this week’s challenge: https://whippetwisdom.com/2018/05/08/haiku-rising-early/
Wonderful post, Xenia!
Thank you Frank! ☺🙋♀️
Great post!
Wonderful. My first impression was that it was a B&W photo.
Thank you! With the fog, it became very grey and the tree really stood out against it!
Lovely photo Frank.
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2018/05/08/tuesday-photo-challenge-rise/
Thank you!
Great photo there, Frank.
And here is my entry for the week. 🙂
https://simpledimplesite.blog/2018/05/09/tuesday-photo-challenge-rise/
Thank you, Stella! Love your post!
Wonderful Photo Frank!!
Thank you!
Such a beautifully eerie image, looks unearthly, and splendid description, “…giants that strode across the land in times of mystery!” 🙂 A lovely theme, here is my entry, https://doarnicol.wordpress.com/2018/05/13/rasarind-slow-rise/
Thank you very kindly!
Wonderful photo Frank. I think many of us will be rising to the occasion this week.
Thank you very kindly, Miriam!