Lens-Artists Challenge #57 – Taking A Break
“The wise rest at least as hard as they work.”
Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Here in the U.S. we are in the heart of summer, which for many of us means it’s time to take a break and relax. Children are out of school and many families are in the midst of their hard-earned vacations, or at least a relaxing stay-cation. So let’s follow their lead and respond to this week’s challenge by showing how we and/or others “Take A Break”.
“To be at rest is to be at peace.”
Lailah Gifty Akita
For many of us, summer vacation means a visit to the beach – beautifully illustrated last week by your responses to our seascapes/lakeshores challenge. Although that can sometimes mean fighting crowds, on Kiawah’s 10-mile beach (above) there is ample opportunity for a quiet moment of contemplation whatever the season.
“The first step towards true enlightenment is to lighten up on yourself.”
Bashar
There are so many ways to relax – obviously the beach is one of them. However, not every beach moment requires a chair and an umbrella 😊. In the image above, a young couple enjoys an impromptu picnic while watching the waves along the rocky Oregon coast.
“Stop…unplug…escape…enjoy.”
Fennel Hudson
Living in a beach community doesn’t necessarily mean spending all of one’s time by the sea. The scene above is actually part of our backyard. My husband and I often relax on our back deck and watch the birds working to capture their next meal.
“Rest and repose are as much a part of life’s journeys as seeing all we came to see.”
Gina Greenlee
Nearby Charleston, SC has become a very popular vacation destination thanks to its many travel awards. In the image above, a three-masted schooner carries a number of tourists on their journey to visit Fort Sumter National Park, home of the first battle of the American Civil War. The fort is pictured off to the left of the boat.
“Sometimes our stop-doing list needs to be bigger than our to-do list.”
Patti Digh
City dwellers also find creative ways to take a break. Boating on one of New York City’s Central Park waterways is a great way to relax during summer in the city. Most large cities have wonderful parks, perfect for enjoying a picnic, a swim, a bike ride or a simple walk in the woods.
“In the lap of nature we always feel relaxed.”
Uruj Shahid
Not a fan of athletically-oriented activities? How about picking up a paintbrush (or a camera 🙂!) and relaxing by capturing nature’s beauty? Don’t paint? How about listening to music or reading a good book? Meditation and yoga are both suggested as ways to slow down your heartbeat and improve your well-being. Any or all of those things can feed the soul and renew the spirit.
How many ways can you think of for getting away from the daily grind and finding peace? Show us your views on “taking a break” – Patti, Ann-Christine, Amy and I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Be sure to link your post here, and to TAG it Lens-Artists to appear in our WP Reader section.
Last week we asked you to share some of your favorite seascapes and lakeshores – see Amy’s original post here . Of course you responded with some wonderfully varied and beautiful scenery.
Have you seen these?
In her post here, Nurul shares an image of the lighthouse in Kadikoy, Turkey
Gracy shared images of Italy’s seascapes in her first Lens-Artists response here – welcome Gracy!
Viveka shares some of her many voyages around the world in her post here.
Alexandria of Simply Sage shares her love of the sea here.
Be sure to join us next week for Challenge #58 on Patti’s Pilotfish blog . If you’re new to Lens-Artists and would like to join us, click here for everything you need to know 😊.
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Here is my busy rest. Thank you for this theme, I think many of us need a bit of a break.
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Have a break, have a blog post:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2019/08/06/lens-artists-photo-challenge-taking-a-break/
You know, I can’t remember the last time I had a Kit Kat Chunky.
😊😊 careful David, your age is showing LOL
I’ve been craving a chunky Kit Kat since I made the comment.
LOL, never my fav. Now show me a frozen Snickers and I”m all in!!
I discovered the chunky Kit Kat when I was back in England in the late 1990s and brought lots back to Canada with me. A year or so later they were available in Canada.
Oh, and Snickers was called Marathon in the U.K. for decades before they changed the name.
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Hi Tina. It’s always wonderful to take a break. odaciuk.wordpress.com/2019/08/05/taking-a-break/
Thanks Olga! Appreciate your joining us
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Hi Tina, I’m back with my post. 🙂 https://theshowersofblessings.com/2019/08/05/lens-artists-challenge-57-taking-a-break/
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Hello again Amy, here’s Eivor and Pearl’s contribution for this week’s lovely challenge: https://whippetwisdom.com/2019/08/05/haiku-a-field-of-flowers/
Apologies for calling you Amy dear Tina! 😁💖🌺
No worries Xenia!
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Finally back home! And – it is so much about water, isn’t it? https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2019/08/05/lens-artists-challenge-57-taking-a-break/
Welcome back A-C! Hope (and assume) your break was wonderful!
It was, Tina. Every moment with my children is!
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Such a great challenge, Tina, and you’ve laid on so many beguiling resorts here. My post is ‘a grand day out’ we had last week, and on our own doorstep – well almost:
https://tishfarrell.com/2019/08/05/over-the-edge-and-far-away-in-search-of-heath-chapel-beneath-the-clee/
Thanks Tish, glad this one drew you in! Appreciate your joining us this week.
Your photos made me chill Tina 🙂
Everyone need to take a break
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Thanks Brian, glad to cause you some time off 😊
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A great theme for this time of year, Tina, and I enjoyed your relaxing images.
It can be hard to find time for a break, and I’m not good at sitting still, but a good stroll on the beach can work wonders: https://travelwithintent.com/2019/08/05/a-day-on-the-beach-with-friends/
Thanks Debbie, I agree sometimes we actually need a break to rest after our breaks 😊. Thanks for joining us this week
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Hi Tina I hereby commit myself to publish a post on this subject. This just me trying to prevent my literal cold feet (raining and cold in Cape Town) from turning into idiomatic cold feet by not following up on my conviction. I think it is appropriate that I should return while you are the guest blogger.
Nothing would make me happier Abrie!! Have really missed you AND your sense of humor. Hope you keep your promise to both yourself and to me.
After reading this remark I realized that I would be in trouble too hot for me too handle if I did not comply 🙂 thus https://abriejoubert.wordpress.com/2019/08/06/back-at-taking-a-break-or-breaking-the-silence/
Superb Abrie – you’ve made my day/week/month – maybe year 😀
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I seem to be permanently on staycation: I haven’t been out of the country since 2014! But living here is like being on a permanent holiday except for this time of the year when it does get VERY busy! Although I love all your images, the one that draws me in is the mountain view. And the water. Reminds me a little of Yosemite.
Thanks Jude, that shot was from a glorious hike in Glacier National Park, a place of amazing vistas. Headed there next week. A little break-taking from our SC heat in fact! Enjoy your stay-cation, always welcome!
Enjoy your break Tina! Looks like an amazing place. The US does have some fantastic National Parks.
Stunning photographs Tina. They make me impatient for summer. I love the picture of your chairs and the backyard view. How often do we just sit and enjoy what we have?
Thanks Wendy. So true, trying to do more of that each day.
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I just love the view from your back yard Tina🙂
Thanks MM, must admit, me too 🙂
Wel, here’s my post, Tina: https://suejudd.com/2019/08/04/lens-artists-photo-challenge-57-taking-a-break/
Thanks Sue – off to check it out. Thanks for joining in!
I always enjoy this challenge, Tina! Even if I think I’ve got nothing for it!
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I could relax with you every moment in these images, Tina! A great challenge topic and terrific shots of course. I think I felt most at ease with the Kiawah beach walker – a truly wonderful shot of a man strolling, immersed in his own thoughts in this beautiful landscape.
Many thanks Ann-christine, the beach was especially beautiful that day with its tide pools. There were several of us around with cameras or just walking along as he was.
I can understand that – precious moments when everything is still and silent.
Tranquil and beautiful photos, Tina. I think you’ve mastered the idea of taking a break. 🙂 Adding a human element to the landscape is an added plus.
Thanks Jane, that I have 😊
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A beautiful sequence Tina, so many lovely ways of taking a break! Our swans are taking a little break for a preen in our contribution for this week: https://tranature.com/2019/08/04/silent-sunday-a-break-by-the-pond/
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Ah, Tina, I could see taking a break in all of your photo spots. Your composition is always so inviting. For me, I take a break in my garden. It’s close by and the colors brighten my day. Thank you for the opportunity to join in. My pingback didn’t work, so here’s the link: https://www.quaintrevival.com/why-yes-black-eyed-susans-look-like-buttons-to-me/
Thanks so much Shelley. Yes we’ve noticed issues w pingbacks- thanks for persevering!
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Gorgeous pictures, they make me want to take a break myself!
Thanks Dawn – I’m always up for a break myself!
Hi Tina! Hi All! Here is my reply to this challenge: https://artsyfoxygracy.art.blog/2019/08/04/lens-artists-challenge-57-taking-a-break/
Hope you all like it! and thanks again TIna for featuring my last’s participating in this challenge.
Terrific Gracy, thanks for joining us!
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such calming shots …as we r experiencing a quite stressful summer I am so appreciative of this post….IT makes me feel very perceful!! Thank U!!
Oh no April – hope everything’s OK up there. Thanks for your support as always, especially if there’s stress going on!
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