Welcome to Week 125 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge! Your entries to last week’s challenge Lifted this challenge to a higher level, for which I thank you!
After last week’s soaring theme, I thought that I’d try to bring it back down to earth for this week. This week’s theme is inspired by a new lens filter that I got recently, as I decided to give it a try, and was intrigued by the results. As I did the test in my Backyard, I figured that might be a good starting point for a challenge theme. Of course, Backyard is a relative term, so it’s not expected that every photo is taken in your literal backyard, and you are free to take poetic license!
So, go explore to find what intrigues you in your backyard or beyond, and share it with your fellow bloggers! I’m looking forward to seeing the results of this week!
This was what I captured in my backyard…
Backyard View
There is something a bit different about this image, as I used a B+W Infrared filter for this photo. The filter drastically changed what was captured on my Fuji X-H1’s sensor, which when taken to a monochrome palette created this image. The experiment was also my first use of my new Lensbaby Burnside 35 lens, which is another ingredient for exploration. As I’m off to the Netherlands in a couple of days, there will be time for photography experiments, so expect some results!!
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 you lift the veil and uncover the beauty that lay hidden!
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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102 thoughts on “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Backyard”
Bring it back to Earth? I doubt this very much although my back-yard looks nearly like yours here in this post.
Hi Frank, what a lovely challenge and the image taken in your backyard with your new filter is stunning! I only shoot with bridge cameras because of the nature of our walking and hiking and like you, I like to experiment with a new lens in our own backyard. The images in yesterday’s post were taken there after some light rain: https://tranature.com/2018/09/03/tan-renga-morning-sun/
Oh, I like that black and white image! Rich it tones in spite of being sort of monochrome.
Here’s my contribution, and as usual, with a bit of a slant … https://naamayehuda.com/2018/09/06/your-backyard/
Dutch goes the Photo! 
Bring it back to Earth? I doubt this very much although my back-yard looks nearly like yours here in this post.
Thank you 🙂
Love the black and white. Gives a mysterious feel.
My effort: https://bysarahwhiley.wordpress.com/2018/09/04/backyard/
Lovely post, Sarah!
Hi Frank, what a lovely challenge and the image taken in your backyard with your new filter is stunning! I only shoot with bridge cameras because of the nature of our walking and hiking and like you, I like to experiment with a new lens in our own backyard. The images in yesterday’s post were taken there after some light rain: https://tranature.com/2018/09/03/tan-renga-morning-sun/
Thank you, Xenia! I love how you captured those raindrops! They do look like gems.
Thank you Frank, I am very happy how the lens captured them :o)
Backyard scenes are always relaxing and inspiring, as is your photo here. Great theme Frank.
Thank you, Miriam!
Fabulous photo and I love your back yard!
Thank you!
That’s interesting. I’ve also been seeing some other lovely photos taken with the IR filter. It does wonderful things to leaves.
I agree; there will be some experimentation coming up during my time in the Old Country!
Looking forward to the results.
Hello again Frank, here is a non-literal interpretation of our ‘backyard’: https://whippetwisdom.com/2018/09/04/tan-renga-soothing-breeze/
Wonderful post, Xenia!!
Thank you Frank! :o)
Great theme – it looks like you have a huge backyard – very nice photo with your new lens – enjoy it! 🙂
Thank you! Backyard is pretty good size, but small by American standards 🙂
Beautiful effect on the leaves. Great theme!
Thank you! Looking forward to your entry this week!
That’s a stunning photo, Frank…Beautiful backyard view! I’ve enjoyed this theme as I revisit a few of the many backyard moments I have on film. My entry:
http://oneletterup.com/2018/09/04/tuesday-photo-challenge-backyard
Thank you most kindly! Love the backyard view that you shared!!
Here is my entry for this week.
https://simpledimplesite.blog/2018/09/05/tuesday-photo-challenge-backyard/
Excellent post!
Thank you, Frank. 🙂
I had a lot of fun doing pictures in our backyard!!! Thank you!!
They are awesome!
Thank you very much!!! 🙂
thank you frank for the beautiful prompt. here is my take
https://syncwithdeep.wordpress.com/2018/09/05/backyard-stories/
That’s a lovely post for this theme!
Thank u frank
Frank, I had completed the challenge even before I knew what the challenge was. 🙂
I captured these images yesterday, during a short 7-minute walk to find some lunch.
https://islandinthenet.com/south-street-seaport-district/
Serendipity at work! Great photography!
That’s a wonderful post!
Cool lens filter! Did you take that at a particular time of day? Lovely photo you captured!
Just a quick shot in the middle of the afternoon. I will try out some different scenarios to get a better feel for this filter.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Hi Frank,
I like your backyard. Here is mine
http://bushboy.blog/2018/09/05/out-the-back/
Love how your backyard becomes bush!
Thank you Frank. I love it too 🙂
Great shot!! And happy experimenting!! 🙂
Here is my entry – https://ramyatantry.wordpress.com/2018/09/05/tuesday-photo-challenge-backyard/
Lovely post!
Hi Frank. Those are quite the majestic trees in your backyard. These are my photo memories. I moved two years ago and no more backyard. https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2018/09/05/backyard-memories/
Fantastic post, Olga. That rainbow is stunning!
Thank-you, Frank. Rainbows are a wonder to capture. Happy that you enjoyed it. ❤
Your backyard looks super gorgeous. This is also one of your best clicks in my opinion. I decided to experiment with the theme. I would love to know what you think of it.
https://soniasmusings.com/2018/09/06/the-history-and-mystery-surrounding-the-steps/
That is an awesome post, Sonia!
Nice
Hi Frank…You have a wonderful backyard! Here is another to add to the
neighborhood of entries: https://outofmywritemind.com/2018/09/06/out-back/
Thank you, Sandy. Love your post! That hawk knows how to pose.
Thanks, Frank. Yes, he does! Seems to be a real natural before the camera.
hi frank great picture for this week, here is my post for this challenge theme, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-2QT.
greetings robert
Oh, I like that black and white image! Rich it tones in spite of being sort of monochrome.
Here’s my contribution, and as usual, with a bit of a slant …
https://naamayehuda.com/2018/09/06/your-backyard/
Wonderful post, as always!
Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Oh, it seems the pingback does not work actually, may be later?
Well anyhow here is my contribution for this challenge to be found under the following link
https://transmutation.me/2018/09/07/mysteries-of-a-backyard/
Nice weekend!
Ulli
Hi Ulli, it looks like your pingback works; it showed up right away for me. Really like your take on the theme!
My post for this week’s challenge is :
https://apausefornature.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/what-it-looks-like/?preview=true
I hope everyone likes it.
Great to see that you got to take your backyard with you!
Yes. All the trouble worth taking for these little green loved ones.
I have come up with a fairly remote backyard to share – not my own! This was the work of Gertrude Jekyll and is a little gem https://travelwithintent.com/2018/09/08/lindisfarne-gertrude-jekylls-walled-garden/
Beautiful choice!