Welcome to week 177 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge! I’m still wrapping up the round up and will finish it on Tuesday night, as work is getting in the way…
As you created a wonderful week of Fall-themed contributions, I couldn’t help but wonder where I might direct you next… This week, my inspiration came from one of the images that I captured over the weekend, while visiting my good friend, George, who is an amazing photographer! We often go wandering to see what catches our eye (and lens). From the image in this post, I got the idea to use the theme of Focus, which, to my surprise, didn’t come up as a tag that I used before!
The challenge for you is to take focus into your preferred direction. There are many ways that you can take this: in focus, out of focus, a look of focus on someone’s face, you name it! Let your creative minds wander happily and keep your focus on the theme!
Here’s the image that led to this theme…
Bridge to…
During our wanderings in the Devil’s Hopyard, a lovely park in East Haddam, CT, we came across this lovely little bridge. While George was capturing it from one vantage point, I looked at it through this wonderful tree and thought that it might be interesting to shorten the depth of field and produce this image.
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)!!
Focus on your mission and have fun with the theme!! And on a side note, while writing this post, I was listening to Focus.
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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Shelley, first of all thank you for your nice comment (does that mean I can now delete it? 🙂 ) I think I can answer 3 of your 7 questions (I’m sure you wanted to see, if people would notice that there are 2 question #5’s).
You’re welcome, Frank, – if you want to delete it sure, I’m just glad to know it made it to you! That’s awesome – you’re the prize winner (if I had a prize) you noticed two #5’s, or you were brave enough to encourage me despite my typo! LOL! 😉 Hope you have a wonderful week too – thanks for the opportunity to play along with your challenge!
Hi Brian! Great to have you back and I just love the bug photo…you should blow that up to at least 40x50cm!! Also, thank you for getting me some Focus Hocus Pocus in your post; that’s what I was listening to as well; takes me back to my days as a young Dutch lad!
I love this prompt, for the many ways it can go! I can’t wait to see everyone’s responses (will do so on and off between clients – lovely fun, that!).
Here’s mine. https://naamayehuda.com/2019/09/10/feasible-focus/
Na’ama
I was definitely inspired by this prompt – and your focused branch.:)
I so appreciate your helpful advice a few months ago in choosing a new camera too!
Dutch goes the Photo! 
Great Theme…..I mean how many photo’s can I squeeze into one post?!!! https://cathscamera.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/in-and-out-of-focus/
Thank you! Wonderful set of images that you included!
A beautiful shot Frank and thank you for giving us such a lovely theme to work with. Our contribution for this week is here: https://whippetwisdom.com/2019/09/10/haibun-a-new-focus/
Thank you, Xenia! Love the focus in Eivor and Pearl, as they know what they want: more playtime!!
Thank you Frank! 🙂🐾🐾
As always, I love the leading lines in your photo! Nice job. And…my pingback didn’t work again. Sigh – Thanks for the prompt, hope you’re having a great week! https://www.quaintrevival.com/six-questions-i-want-to-find-answers-to/
Shelley, first of all thank you for your nice comment (does that mean I can now delete it? 🙂 ) I think I can answer 3 of your 7 questions (I’m sure you wanted to see, if people would notice that there are 2 question #5’s).
Have a wonderful week!
You’re welcome, Frank, – if you want to delete it sure, I’m just glad to know it made it to you! That’s awesome – you’re the prize winner (if I had a prize) you noticed two #5’s, or you were brave enough to encourage me despite my typo! LOL! 😉 Hope you have a wonderful week too – thanks for the opportunity to play along with your challenge!
LMAO!!!
Hi Frank Finally have come back for this Tuesday challenge Your example is so good.
Here is my contribution
http://bushboy.blog/2019/09/10/focus-2/
Hi Brian! Great to have you back and I just love the bug photo…you should blow that up to at least 40x50cm!! Also, thank you for getting me some Focus Hocus Pocus in your post; that’s what I was listening to as well; takes me back to my days as a young Dutch lad!
That’s great Frank 🙂 It would be interesting to see that photo in a big format.
Lovely picture today Frank.
Here’s my effort on the theme of Focus:
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/tuesday-photo-challenge-focus/
Thank you, Diane. Wonderful photo in your post!
Thanks Frank
Great pic, Frank 😁 and a fun topic for this week: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2019/09/10/tuesday-photo-challenge-focus/
Thank you , Jez! I like the way you took a variety of approaches in your post.
Thanks, Frank 😁
I agree with Cath, I could have included a lot more photos.
https://junkboattravels.blogspot.com/2019/09/focus.html
Wonderful post, Jackie! Time to get that tattoo! 🙂
Focus on the important things: https://photographyocd.com/2019/09/09/memento-mori/
That’s just awesome! Love your shot!
Oh what a beautiful photo Frank.
I had to go with flowers for this week.
https://ceenphotography.com/2019/09/10/tuesday-photo-challenge-focus/
Those are some lovely flower shots, Cee!
Love those shots!! Lions are so majestic!
Nice sunlight, although you chose not to focus on that.
I’ll go with the mind rather than the camera: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/first-lions/
Your lions are amazing!!
Thanks
I love this prompt, for the many ways it can go! I can’t wait to see everyone’s responses (will do so on and off between clients – lovely fun, that!).
Here’s mine.
https://naamayehuda.com/2019/09/10/feasible-focus/
Na’ama
Wonderful selective focus both in photo and words!
🙂 Thanks, Frank! Glad you liked it! 🙂
hi frank, a really great idea and a wonderful picture of the theme, here is my contribution, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-3eF.
greetings robert
Thank you, Robert! Love your selections for this theme. Wonderful composition on the still-life.
Love this one, Frank – and your shot is very accurate. Happened to have just the right image in front of my eyes! https://wp.me/p1hCI2-b8r
A wonderfully complex web! There might be a metaphor there 🙂
;-D
Lovely plant and images!
Lovely shot – your shallow DoF works really well on that bridge shot, Frank.
The beautiful light early this morning dragged me out for a walk and I was in the same frame of mind as you. So I was delighted to see the theme! https://travelwithintent.com/2019/09/10/a-focus-on-the-gentle-side-of-life/
You’ve really captured the gentle side of life in those images, Debbie. Beautifully done!
Love the theme! Great shot!
Maria, I particularly love the 3rd image, as it has a sense of softness and color that makes for a fantastic print!
Great shot!
Wonderful post!
amazing story & pictures, love them ❤
Thank you for sharing
Thank you very kindly!
Great post! I will let you choose my focus – there are several:)https://wp.me/p9EWyp-1ee
Lovely selection!
Thank you! I have mostly a theme for the whole week of challenges, so I can find it back myself:)
I kept thinking of this joke so I just had to……………..
http://bushboy.blog/2019/09/11/he-wants-to-focus/
LMAO!!! You cracked me up!
Excellent 😀
Trees always look attractive. Nice shot.
Thnk you, Indira. Love your post, particularly the kitty!
Thanks. I also love their innocent eyes.
Hello again Frank, our nature contribution for this lovely challenge is here: https://tranature.com/2019/09/11/wordless-wednesday-september-ducklings-ii/
September ducklings! Wow, that’s interesting!!
Thank you Frank, they’re very late and so far doing really well – fingers crossed the mild weather holds for a while 🙂🐥
So many directions to focus one’s creativity, Frank! Love your shot.
Here’s mine:https://outofmywritemind.com/2019/09/11/eye-on-the-sky/
Wonderful response to the theme, Sandy!
Thanks, Frank.
Great subject and photo! With the soft focus,your bridge looks like a miniature.
Here is my contribution:
http://www.travelways.com/to-focus-or-not-to-focus-in-photography/
Awesome post, Tatiana!
Here’s my unfocused contribution:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2019/09/11/tuesday-photo-challenge-focus/
Nicely managed focus!
Lovely shots!
Love your shot! Here’s mine – https://myheart2heart.blog/2019/09/13/have-you-observed-a-squirrel/
Wonderful squirrel! Great pose.
Thank you 😊
Quite a view this focus is providing. Very nice capture, Frank 🙂
Thank you, Hammad!
I like your photo Frank! Here’ my take on focus https://dailymusing57.com/2019/09/13/tuesday-photo-challenge-focus/
Wonderful focus by the seagull. Bad day to be a crab 🙂
I was definitely inspired by this prompt – and your focused branch.:)
I so appreciate your helpful advice a few months ago in choosing a new camera too!
http://oneletterup.com/2019/09/14/focus
nice photo
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