Welcome to week 211 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge!
After a week with wonderful responses, it’s time for another challenge! As I was looking for an image for last week’s round up, I came across a photo that I thought was rather apt for our time. There’s been a certain Twist to both the time we’re in and the events that we experience…
For this week’s theme, feel free to put your own personal Twist on it, as there are always extra points for creativity and a double bonus for fun! Enjoy, the Twists and turns of your minds and take us on a journey with your image(s). I’m very much looking forward to seeing your interpretations!
Here’s a bit of a twist…
A Tree in the Abbey
This image is from our vacation in Ireland, as we visited Muckross Abbey in Killarney National Park; this yew tree has been growing in the courtyard for a very long time and lends a definite air of mystery and intrigue…
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)!!
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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Dutch goes the Photo! 
Fabulous!
I loved your picture Frank and have used it in my contribution.
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/tuesday-photo-challenge-twist/
Thank you, Diane! I wanted to keep that sense of mystery about it…
You are most welcome.
Good photo
Thank you!
Amazing shot.
Thank you!
Nice twist!
Thank you!
I love the arch and the somber mood of your photo, Frank. Here is my twist https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2021/01/20/natures-patterns-in-squares/
Thank you, Teresa; Love the image that you share for this one, as it is superbly evolved over time!
Yes, I know. It has taken a new shape through the years. Thanks for liking it.
I ended up going with a single photo with multiple twists:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2021/01/20/tuesday-photo-challenge-twist/
Wonderful twist and twist!!
Thanks. Once I found the shot of both the adult and young twisting it was an obvious choice.
Just popped in to say hello! Fabulous image 🙂 🙂
Thank you very kindly!
I love your capture of the tree in the Abbey Frank and our contribution for this week’s challenge is here:https://whippetwisdom.com/2021/01/21/tanka-accepting-the-sun/
Thank you, Xenia! Lovely post!!
Thank you Frank! 😊
It’s so good to see you back. Hope all is well with you. I totally love that twisted tree.
Here is my entry for the week
https://ceenphotography.com/2021/01/21/january-21-squareup-tuesday-photo-challenges-all-twisted-up/
Thank you, Cee! It’s great to be back. Busy as can be, but all is well. Hope that your year is off to a great start!
What an incredible tree, Frank….and so beautifully captured.
Fantastic twist, Sandy!
Thanks, Frank.