Welcome to week 149 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge.
Another wonderful week of posts with your amazing contributions! This week’s theme was inspired by one of your posts, as Layers were mentioned, which I thought would be a fitting sequel to last week’s theme. What I like about Layers is that this is another theme that can be photographed or described in many ways. Layers build one upon the other, to create great edifices or towers that risk being toppled.
Unleash your creative energies upon this theme and build a layer cake of the world around you! Have fun and share with one another!!
Here are some colorful layers that were very delectable…
Layers of Goodness!
Sometimes photos simply appear in front of you, such as this one. As I was getting ready to dig into my piece of ice cream cake, I noticed the great colors and pattern that had been created on the knife. Between the sense of an archeaological dig and interesting colors, this made for a good Thanksgiving moment!
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)!!
Don’t hold back an share your best layers, as they appear in front of you!
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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Yum! My kids loved having ice cream cakes for their birthdays! They both have July birthdays, and it is way warmer than it is right now in our parts. Our layers are frozen though – 😉 https://www.quaintrevival.com/winters-whispering-winds/
See what you did? Now I want ice-cream cake! 😉
Here’s my contribution for this week’s prompt. A little less delicious (literally, at least) but perhaps just as worthy of ‘exploration’… https://naamayehuda.com/2019/02/26/layer-by-layer/
Na’ama
Wow…that must have been a real treat to the whole body and soul. Thank you for a nic promt again – I will see what I can find…for sure nothing like yours!
hi frank, interesting picture on the theme, I found it hard to find a photo that fits the theme of the week here is my contribution, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-32L.
greetings robert
I love this prompt, Frank! It seems to me to connect with Growth from last week. My post this week is on compassion, including a poem that I wrote last year. Blessings!
Debbie
Dutch goes the Photo! 
Food, glorious food for me too today Frank
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/tuesday-photo-challenge-layer/
Lots of delicious layers!
oh yeah!
Yummy.
A layer of dogs is magnificent!
Lovely post!
Gorgeous layers!
Wonderful layers!
Yum! My kids loved having ice cream cakes for their birthdays! They both have July birthdays, and it is way warmer than it is right now in our parts. Our layers are frozen though – 😉 https://www.quaintrevival.com/winters-whispering-winds/
WOW! Those drifts are truly spectacular! Soon, it will start warming up and your bikini weather will be ever closer! 🙂
I’m holding you to that…now that you’ve promised warmer weather!
🙂
Some wonderful textures there, had me guessing for a second.
Thank you! Yes, when I saw this in front of me, I thought that it might be a bit of an eyeball bender 🙂
Another amazing post!!
Another stunning poem, Penny!
I have been struggling for inspiration for several day. Your “layers” photo was just what I needed. Here’s my contribution. Thanks! https://pennywilsonwrites.com/2019/02/26/layers/
Great to hear; your poem is simply amazing in how it peels back the layers!
Awwww, thank you!! ❤
A lovely prompt Frank and delicious looking layers! Our contribution for this week is here: https://whippetwisdom.com/2019/02/26/haibun-mountain-layers/
Wonderful post, Xenia!
Thank you Frank! 🙂
Going with food.
https://junkboattravels.blogspot.com/2019/02/layers.html
Nice gooey layers! Now I need a margarita 🙂
That’s a fabulous photo! My contribution will be coming up shortly. 🙂
Thank you, Paula! I look forward to it!
A perfect way to layer! Well done!
Reblogged this on All About Writing and more.
Thank you!
U are welcome
Awesome post!
See what you did? Now I want ice-cream cake! 😉
Here’s my contribution for this week’s prompt. A little less delicious (literally, at least) but perhaps just as worthy of ‘exploration’…
https://naamayehuda.com/2019/02/26/layer-by-layer/
Na’ama
Ice cream cake is always a great dessert! Love your post!
Yay! And … yes, now I REALLY want ice-cream cake … 😉
Those layers are magnificent; love the contrast between the rock and the fields in the distance!
Ice cream is never wrong 🙂 Love the pattern on the knife, looks like a painting.
Thank you, Maria!
Nice layer of snow!
Love those layers!
Great layering in those shots, Brian!
So many yummy layers Frank. I hope you enjoyed your piece
I certainly did!
Yummy click! Left me with a craving…Here’s mine – https://myheart2heart.blog/2019/02/27/i-love-the-mountains/
Beautiful photo!
Thank you so much 😊
Wow…that must have been a real treat to the whole body and soul. Thank you for a nic promt again – I will see what I can find…for sure nothing like yours!
Very cool! I would never have guessed that was ice cream cake.
Thank you!
Hello again Frank, here are some more natural layers: https://tranature.com/2019/02/27/wordless-wednesday-natural-layers/
Great confluence of layers, including the layers of feathers!
Thank you Frank! 🙂
Hi Frank. The entries are stacking up for this week’s challenge. Here’s another layer: https://outofmywritemind.com/2019/02/27/naturally-layered/
Your layers of snow have beautiful ridges! Great poem!
Yes, the ridges were very cool.
Cool(cold) this one too, and then some warming colours! https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2019/02/27/tuesday-photo-challenge-layer/
Wonderful post! The glaciers are just stunning!
Glad you enjoyed it!
hi frank, interesting picture on the theme, I found it hard to find a photo that fits the theme of the week here is my contribution, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-32L.
greetings robert
Great entry! I find those layers stunning!
thank you very much frank for your comment.
greetings robert
Cake is my favorite dessert and with all these layers makes my mouth water.
I don’t think my pingback came through so dropping the link
https://cactushaiku.com/2019/02/27/haibun/
The dolls’ kimonos are layered, photos with haibun
Those are gorgeous!
Thank you!
For this week I would like to present :
https://apausefornature.wordpress.com/2019/02/28/layers-in-flowers/?preview=true
Those are truly lovely!
Thank you very much!! 😊😊
Here is my entry for the week. I hope your enjoy it 😀
Those layers are fantastic to behold!
Tasty layers 🙂
Ice cream cake at Thanksgiving – what an inspired idea. Love the photo – took me a few minutes to identify the knife! 🙂
My contribution:
http://oneletterup.com/2019/03/01/tuesday-photo-challenge-layer
Wonderful response to the theme!
Thank you!
I love this prompt, Frank! It seems to me to connect with Growth from last week. My post this week is on compassion, including a poem that I wrote last year. Blessings!
Debbie
My late entry: https://islandinthenet.com/photo-of-the-week-week-9/
Nice photo!