CHICKS IN MOTION – WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE
“Progress and motion are not synonymous.”
Tim Fargo
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Those who follow me know I have missed very few Weekly Challenges. Last week, however, I was away for a family event in beautiful Charlottesville, VA during which I was the “designated” photographic chronicler of events. It was great fun, but definitely diverted me from my usual activities. My apologies to those who commented on my last post, as I never did get to either responding or return visits. I’m finally just about caught up with all of the things I didn’t do while I was away, and Jen’s challenge is on my list.
My niece was enchanted by these two runaway chickens during our outing so I’ve chosen to feature them in the midst of their forward motion.
“Unlike clocks, hours have no reverse motion.”
Anonymous
Most of my photography was events-oriented during the week, so I thought it might be interesting to feature some “before and after” images of the few of the nature shots I took. Above, I chose a texture that gave the chicks a bit of a retro feel. What do you think?
“Life is in infinite motion. At the same time it is motionless.”
Debasish Mridha
Across the street from the home in which we stayed, there was a beautiful garden with the most amazing tulips in full bloom. The shot above captures some of their glorious color as originally shot. Below, two different versions of the same bloom.
“Life is a full circle, widening until it joins the circle motions of the infinite.”
Anais Nin
After seeing the results of the slightly bolder version, I stepped a bit further outside the box, and came up with this impression.
“Never confuse motion with action.”
Ernest Hemingway
The tulips were resting against a time-worn fence which is the scene that first caught my eye. So speaking of outside the box, how about this edit? Must admit I may have gone a bit overboard with this one 😊
“Our nature consists in motion; complete rest is death.”
Blaise Pascal
Here’s the original of the Blue Tulips shot. I find it interesting to see how images can “feel” different as they are altered through editing, don’t you think? I’ve had some fun working with these shots, but now it’s back to reality and catching up with some far less interesting tasks.
“Colors answer feeling in man; shapes answer thought; and motion answers will.”
John Sterling
Motion need not be purely physical. Our minds stay fresh by learning new things and incorporating them–keeping our brains in motion as well as our bodies. For me, practicing some of the editing techniques I learned a few weeks ago is a good example of “Use it or Lose it”! To see how some other bloggers interpreted this one, click here.
The bottom of the second tulip is my favorite. It looks like a painting.
Tina- Love your thought about inward motion… the use it or lose it… your playful edits help your viewers put that concept in gear as our minds wrap around seeing common objects in new perspectives. Well done, my friend.
The blue tulips is beautiful, Tina. It’s like painting…
The quotes you place are always so perfect with the photos and life itself, and this one you use says much ~ “Life is in infinite motion. At the same time it is motionless.” With your travels and photography, you may be busy traveling and shooting, but the happiness you feel and bring makes everything stand still. The blue tulips were one of those shots that made everything stop for me: the colors of the flower and stems and the perfect backdrop of the bleached out fence. Perfect.
Great quotes, Tina, and I love your retro chicks. The tulip images are stunning, but my favourite is the ‘On the fence’ one. 🙂
These are exciting edits, Tina, and I can’t decide on a favourite. I have to say that I am most drawn to chicks – what a fabulous capture!
What a clever post! I enjoyed the different looks to images. That first one of the chicks made me smile!
Retro chicks and black and blue tulips; brains and bodies in motion. Who could ask for anything more 🙂
Nice quotes!
Thanks!
Love the blue tulips!
Proving definitively that beauty IS in the eye of the beholder Maamej! Thanks for stopping by.
What wonderful chicken photos-love them. 😀
“Wonderful Chicken Photos” funny, never expected those would be words that would make sense to me! 😄 😄 😄
Really like the Retro Chicks; they could be featured on an ad for….Corn Flakes? The blue tulips, not so much. Maybe it’s the need for lightness and brightness in spring that puts me off them.
LOL Bunty – an ad for cornflakes? Love that!! Have your people call my people 😄
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Tina. Great shots– I am partial to the “au naturel” shots. Nature’s colors are so beautiful! Your tulip close-up is well done.
Thanks Jane – think I could have guessed that one 🙂
Beautiful as always, Tina. I continue to love your meshing of quotes with photography. The retro chicks are my favorite! xx
Thanks very much Grace – some posts are harder than others. Glad you appreciate the effort!
All beautiful – but being a country girl I love the chicks.
Thank you Leya – I was amazed at how quickly they could move!
Hello Tina, beautiful photography uplifts the soul, wonderful words add the magic, I loved going through the post, feeling awesome. Great work.
Thanks so much Ashu, appreciate the lovely comment.
Nice collection. My favorite shot is the Bold tulip.
Thanks John, those tulips were fabulous in person!
Good looking chicks and the retro goes well with them. The blue does give the tulips a different feel, nice work!
Thanks Maverick – who knew the chicks would come in handy so quickly!
I actually love the blue tulips.
You made my day Vicki, thanks!
I like the retro chicks, which sounds a bit like a movie about a couple of older women. :-). I like the colorful blooms but that might be in part because today’s been dreary and rainy.
janet
LOL on your movie re older women comment Janet 😄. Happy the bloom brought you some sunshine!
Those chicken pictures were great! I think I liked it a little better with the texture, but not by much. I know what you mean about family keeping you off the blog – I’m in Atlanta right now visiting my daughter and the family. It’s great fun, but I won’t get much else done.
Nancy
Thanks Nancy – it’s funny, I only went for the chickens because my niece was so enamored with them, but as I was shooting them I was thinking “I’ll bet there will come an opportunity to use these two on the blog!” LOL, next thing you know, MOTION! Who knew?
Your editing reminds me what you see is not always what you get.
You got that right Sharon! Sadly, the more I know about photographic editing the more I question the reality of some of the shots I admire. It’s a quandry isn’t it. I think as long as you don’t try to pass an edited shot off as unadulterated, anything goes!
Like what you did with the textured Retro Chicks and the Bold Tulip shots Tina. The blue tulips really do change the feel of the original but I like the contrast of the red with the grey fence background much more than the blue.
Thanks Andy – I agree with you on the blue tulips – they were too far over the edge even for me but always interesting to see what you can create and how it changes your perception. Besides, I had to get a bit creative since I didn’t have a boatload of baseball shots to use for the motion challenge my friend 😄
I liked both Hot and Retro Chicks, preferred the original Colorful Bloom, and thought the blue tulips were very cool … if a rank amateur’s opinion is wanted! Ha.
Many thanks Lex! Everyone is an expert when it comes to art, because what matters is how each of us perceives it ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I really like the treated versions….very rich in texture!! Boy changing the color of the tulips really does alter one’s disposition….feel very serious viewing the blue ones versus playful while viewing the red ones……a very thoughtful piece!!!!
Thanks April, glad you enjoyed them. I had fun putting them together.
I have missed you..l was thinking that I had dropped off the blog again.. Love the Charottesville area.. Love the fence with the RED tulips and the chickens… Took me back to my rural roots!
You are too sweet Miss Linda – thanks for noticing my absence! And yes, I was stunned at how pretty Charlottesville was – it was fully in bloom and just the epitome of spring. A perfect visit with the family – what could be better?!
The chicks are so cute–just struttin’! But I love the blue tulips. No, not overboard in the least!
Oh, thanks Lois, happy to know I haven’t gone completely over the edge quite yet!
I love those chicks in motion, Tina! I like the color contrast in the first shot. Glad you had a great time at the family party.
Thanks so much Patti – yep, always good to be with the fam, especially when it’s Girls’ Nite Out!!
Love the renditions! Great work
Thanks Cynthia!