Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #8: COLORFUL
“Fill the canvas of life with the colors of peace, bliss, beauty and love.”
Amit Ray
This week I’ve decided it’s time to lighten up and introduce some fun and frivolity to our challenge. To that end, I’ve opened with a capture from the archives that makes me smile every time I look at it. Yes the wall is amazing but it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without the tiny little car parked in front 😊.
“Do what makes you happy; don’t be afraid to color outside the lines.”
Peggy Toney Horton
This summer during our visit to the Hudson Valley we enjoyed exploring some of the many wonderful art exhibits, including Omi International in Ghent, NY. There I found myself wondering about the sculpture I captured in the image above. I was drawn to the bold colors but admit I thought perhaps the artist might be somewhat indecisive 🙃
“If you’re to choose to paint your life today… What will it be? Remember, you’re the artist, not the canvas.”
Val Uchendu
Speaking of art, the image above is a photograph of a canvas that drew our attention in one of many galleries. In fact, because we were both drawn to it, it now hangs on our kitchen wall. My husband and I try to add a unique item from each of our journeys. Sometimes large other times small, our choices become a unique part of our home as well as reminders of some of our fondest memories.
“Colours are nature gone wild.”
Raheel Farooq
Of course I must close with proof that Mother Nature herself is perhaps the most colorful artist of all. Exhibit A: the amazing little oystercatchers above with their bright orange beaks and matching eyes. Or better yet, the glorious colors of the roseate spoonbill shown below. Interestingly, I’ve seen several spoonbills here on Kiawah (a sure sign of climate change as they were typically seen only in Florida) but this week was the first time I’ve ever seen one in flight.
To some, each day brings a struggle to see beyond the darkness. For the rest of us, it is important to find moments of joy. We are surrounded by all of the colors of the rainbow, but it’s up to us to recognize and appreciate them. Remember, gratitude is recognized as one of the most important elements of a balanced, contented life.
So go ahead – find some colorful captures to make us smile. Link your post to this one and BE SURE TO TAG IT LENS-ARTISTS TO APPEAR IN OUR READER SECTION. Stay tuned for Patti’s post next Saturday and if you need information on how to participate in the challenge, click here.
Have you seen these?
Last week Amy challenged us to find some of life’s everyday moments. Check out some of the responses:
Tish Farrell shared an incredible set of moments from her adventures in Africa
A warm welcome to Mukhamani who joined our challenge for the first time.
Sylvia created her new blog Mycolorfulexpressions specifically to join our challenge. Welcome Sylvia!
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Hello Tina, thank you for hosting another fun prompt! Natural colours are my favourite and I love your images of the oystercatchers and Rosa especially. My contribution for this week is here: https://tranature.com/2018/08/29/haiku-marsh-thistle/
Thanks Xenia—so happy to have you with us!
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Here are the colours of my last year’s August. I love your post and it has moved me into action. Thank you!
https://manjameximovie3.wordpress.com/2018/08/29/lens-artists-pc-colours-of-august-2017/
Glad to hear it! Thanks 😊
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Rosie the Riveting is my favorite of this colorful series. I went with a simple edit and response to your challenge, https://wp.me/p2owKx-11f
Thanks so much,
Cheers! Amy
Thanks Amy, she was quite stunning!
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Adding colour to our lives 🙂
https://mukhamani.wordpress.com/2018/08/29/lens-artists-photo-challenge-8-colorful/
Thanks mukhamani
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Lovely images Tina.
Thanks Rupali
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Our pleasure Raj, glad to have you with us!
Good challenge!
Here’s my submission for this one.
Thanks SH!
No worries, thanks for hosting and having me.
Thanks for joining us this week SH!
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Thanks again for hosting a wonderful challenge!
https://lindylecoq.com/2018/08/27/lense-artists-photo-challenge-8-colorful/
Our pleasure Lindy, thanks for joining us!
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Love the umbrella shot.
Thanks Jane
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Lovely post, Tina. So true what you say about finding balance. Celebrating colour definitely helps!
Thanks Carol, some days are easier than others 😊
That is true.
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Wow! that building is amazing. I’ve never seen a building that looked like that. Love the bright orange beaks of the oystercatchers (never saw them before either) and the lovely spoonbill. That’s a cool painting that you bought. Good the the arrows are not sideways on a street — might confuse drivers, lol.
Thanks MNL, glad you enjoyed this one!
Be back later with a post and link – just have to comment on Rosie the Riveting – amazing shot and fun title!
Great, thanks Lindy-look forward to seeing what you come up with! And thanks for noticing my very clever title 😊😊
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Color in an image is always so rich when the subject is right! I love that little car against the backdrop of the storefront! I saw pink Rosie on IG this morning! When I am home on weekends I will try to tie in some Sunday Stills themes with yours!
Sounds great Terri! Thanks for stopping by
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Here is my entry: https://chava61.wordpress.com/2018/08/26/lens-artist-photo-challenge-8-colorful/
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Wonderful shots, Tina. I really like the arrows!
Here is my entry: https://outofmywritemind.com/2018/08/26/full-of-color/
Thanks Sandy!
You are welcome, Tina.
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Thanks Tish. I loved your post and hope others took the opportunity to visit!
Many thanks for the link to my blog, Tina. And thank you for this inspiring array of colour and creativity and not least for the roseate spoonbill, whose colours, one feels, must be a wonderful figment.
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What a stunning mix of colour here, Tina. I like the extreme indecision go the arrows, and I can see why you bought that canvas – gorgeous.
Thanks Debbie! I guess the artist achieved his goal of making me stop to think!
Tina, how lucky for you to capture that spoonbill in flight! I always appreciate your comments where there’s always food for thought.😘
Thanks Sharon, my timing was a stroke of luck indeed! Glad to give you pause for contemplation
The Spoonbill in flight is a fantastic capture! ….and you know how I feel about color🎨
😊😊 thanks Gin. I was excited when I saw it was about to take off as I’ve never seen them fly. It was an amazingly graceful takeoff!
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Fun and lots of great color! Love the wall!
Thanks Nicole!
Terrific photos, Tina. The flying bird is my favorite one. I am so glad that you and other friends initiated to make this challenge after we lost the weekly photo challenge. This is my contribution for this week:
https://stories-of-wanderer.com/2018/08/26/enjoying-colorful-plants-at-kirstenbosch-botanical-garden/
Hi Nurul and thanks for joining us! Loved your choice for the week!
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