Lens-Artists Challenge #59 – Angles

“A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.”

Allen Klein

SHINE A LIGHT

This week we’re looking at angles – both the geometric ones (such as in the light fixture above) and as the perspective from which you see something. Not gonna lie – Ann-Christine threw me for a loop with this one!

LOOKING UP

“Perseverance and perspective until victory.”

Lincoln Diaz-Balarty

I had to look high and low (literally and figuratively) for images that fit the challenge. Both the light fixture in my opening image and the ceiling in the image above seemed to me to include as many angles as one might ever want. Both were found by the simple act of looking up.

CRUSADER CROSS

“The challenge of art is always searching for something different; a new perspective.”

Lucovico Einaudi

On the other hand, I spotted the image above by looking down. I liked the angles in the cross as well as those created by the cracks in the pavement. Much as in life, different perspectives allow us to see things differently – perhaps giving us a better understanding of others’ views of the world.

SHINING STAR

“Let us pause, change perspective and see things more clearly.”

Sergio da Silva

I’ll close with an image of a golden star – which has both large and small angles set within its circular form. Perhaps the idea of our looking at a situation from every angle would help to make the world a better place. What do you think?

Thanks to Ann-Christine for pushing me to really give some thought to her challenge and its multiple meanings. We’re looking forward to seeing your interpretations as well. Be sure to tag them Lens-Artists to appear in our WP Reader section, and stay tuned as Amy presents next week’s challenge on her Share and Connect post. Not sure how to tag? Here are some helpful instructions from our friends at WordPress: Why Tag? and Tag Instructions

75 thoughts on “Lens-Artists Challenge #59 – Angles”

Dsupp on September 15, 2019 at 9:04 am said:

The things you see! Spot on with finding dif angles in our midst – wonderful !

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aakanewicloudcom on September 9, 2019 at 12:37 pm said:

wonderful ANGLES!!! I love the crusader cross….has a very special quality!!

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- Tina Schell on September 9, 2019 at 12:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks GF-hope u fared ok in the storm
  
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Sylvia Bacon www.mycolorfulexpressions.com on August 21, 2019 at 9:57 am said:

Love your pictures Tina, especially Crusaders Cross and Shining Star. The colors and designs are so interesting.

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- Tina Schell on August 21, 2019 at 11:06 am said:
  
  Many thanks Sylvia
  
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Sue (Mac's Girl) on August 21, 2019 at 9:03 am said:

Great angles, Tina! That ceiling is amazing!

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- Tina Schell on August 21, 2019 at 9:18 am said:
  
  Thanks Sue. It was quite something in person
  
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Olga on August 20, 2019 at 1:59 pm said:

Love the perspective of looking up at the ceiling and seeing that striking, geometrical array of lines and triangles. Lovely, Tina. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on August 20, 2019 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Olga – a fun challenge!
  
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anjum wasim dar on August 20, 2019 at 11:48 am said:

I think the images are classic sacred and highly striking with unique embedded colors…beautiful setting and presentation.Tina Dear you are truly gifted.

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- Tina Schell on August 20, 2019 at 8:18 pm said:
  
  What a special compliment AWD, many thanks
  
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  - anjum wasim dar on August 20, 2019 at 10:29 pm said:
    
    Loved the magnificence of the images and the clarity …Tina Ji I often think of you, may the Lord bless you always with joy health happiness and success. amen
  - Tina Schell on August 20, 2019 at 10:59 pm said:
    
    Thank you AWD, hoy and happiness to you too
Shelley on August 20, 2019 at 7:45 am said:

Impressive selections, even while you traveled all weekend, you were able to come through with great photos for the prompt! 🙂

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- Tina Schell on August 20, 2019 at 9:21 am said:
  
  Thanks Shelley, wouldn’t miss it 😊
  
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margaret21 on August 20, 2019 at 3:54 am said:

These are great! A good take on this week’s challenge.

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- Tina Schell on August 20, 2019 at 9:27 am said:
  
  Thanks for your visit and comment Margaret
  
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viveka on August 20, 2019 at 3:37 am said:

Very arty and interesting gallery, Tina … my pick has to the lamp. Sergio da Silva’s quotes, we should practice every day. Excellent job!

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- Tina Schell on August 20, 2019 at 9:31 am said:
  
  Thanks Viveka. That seems to be this week’s favorite
  
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  - viveka on August 20, 2019 at 10:07 am said:
    
    It’s a fantastic image.
Prior... on August 20, 2019 at 1:45 am said:

you can tell you put some thought to this – and my fav ois the crusader cross – so much to soak up with the angles and colors – and patterns – and then what you wrote:

“Much as in life, different perspectives allow us to see things differently – perhaps giving us a better understanding of others’ views of the world.”
well said

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- Tina Schell on August 20, 2019 at 9:32 am said:
  
  Thanks Yvette, it was part of a much larger image but I pared it down for the challenge. Glad you enjoyed this one
  
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  - Prior... on August 20, 2019 at 3:25 pm said:
    
    Enjoyed them all – 😉
Allan G. Smorra on August 19, 2019 at 7:44 pm said:

I like the second photo looking up at the pointy ceiling. It reminds me of the view when I worked in the spire atop the Transamerica Pyramid re-lighting it in the late ’80s.
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- Tina Schell on August 19, 2019 at 9:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks Allan, it would be great to look at something like this every day. You’ve had quite a career!
  
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  - Allan G. Smorra on August 20, 2019 at 1:28 pm said:
    
    Thanks, Tina. You have had quite a photographic career.
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Murtagh's Meadow on August 19, 2019 at 4:15 pm said:

I think you fulfilled the challenge wonderfully. Great images

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- Tina Schell on August 19, 2019 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks MM, took a bit of thought tho!
  
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Raj on August 19, 2019 at 3:55 am said:

Fascinating angles and lines, amazing that people from centuries experimented with angles and we still do!

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- Tina Schell on August 19, 2019 at 9:37 am said:
  
  Very true Raj, hadn’t thought of that! Thanks for stopping by😊
  
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  - Raj on August 19, 2019 at 12:07 pm said:
    
    Pleasure is mine!
Miriam Hurdle on August 18, 2019 at 10:37 pm said:

I love geometric shapes, Tina. What a great selection of angles. I love them all, and if I have to choose… just one…, well, I’d choose the second one then. Great job! 🙂

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- Tina Schell on August 19, 2019 at 12:45 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Miriam. That was an amazing church ceiling. I loved the angles in it
  
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  - Miriam Hurdle on August 19, 2019 at 2:23 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Tina. I’m attracted to visit cathedrals for this reason.
Chocoviv on August 18, 2019 at 4:27 pm said:

Love geometry!

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 5:37 pm said:
  
  Me too Chocoviv 🙂. Thanks for stopping by!
  
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  - Chocoviv on August 18, 2019 at 5:44 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome 😊
Abrie Joubert on August 18, 2019 at 2:07 pm said:

I like it that your post is angling in on perspectives (or is angling fishing!!)
And on a more serious note the first ever commentary I received is this: Dis die beste ding wat mens ons kan gebeur – herwinde of nuutgevonde perspektief.
And because I like you I will translate it: That’s the best thing that can happen to us – reclaimed or new-found perspective.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 5:41 pm said:
  
  Love the quote Abrie, and the translation, thank you very much! Funny enough we are going fishing tomorrow here at my brother’s home in the mts of Colorado. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
  
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Artsy-Foxy-Gracy on August 18, 2019 at 1:39 pm said:

I can resonate with what you said about being thrown for a loop on this challenge. Like most of the Lens-Artists Challenge, since I participated, it made me at first to respond literally to the theme and then eventually as I go along the journey of looking for the perfect shots that fits to every theme, I then get to be flown away to a transcendence of greater meaning.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gracy, I enjoy the journey with each challenge. Glad you do too!
  
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Streets of Nuremberg on August 18, 2019 at 11:13 am said:

Great series, Tina!

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- Tina Schell on August 28, 2019 at 2:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Marcus, glad these caught your eye. Apologies, this one went to spam. UGH
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt on August 18, 2019 at 10:56 am said:

All kinds of intriguing angles, Tina. I posted “triangles” for Sunday Stills a few weeks ago, and I was amazed at how many images I had.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  Photographer’s eyes; drawn to angles and old/decaying subjects. Go figure!!
  
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Tranature - quiet moments in nature on August 18, 2019 at 10:19 am said:

Beautiful angles Tina, I especially love the lantern in the first image 🙂💖 xxx

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks Xenia – loved the angles in that one
  
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pattimoed on August 18, 2019 at 8:06 am said:

All great shots, Tina! I think you found wonderful ones for the challenge. It definitely took some thinking outside the box this week! But you met the challenge beautifully 🙂

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 9:25 am said:
  
  Thanks Patti. A bit more challenging on the road but you know all about that!!
  
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  - pattimoed on August 18, 2019 at 9:32 am said:
    
    Oh, yes. We’re continuing our journey later this week…a challenge! 🙂 I hope you’re enjoying your time away.
Leya on August 18, 2019 at 5:27 am said:

I did expect the literal version as well – and you really did it accurately! Brilliant, angle filled shots. Hard to chose a favorite here, but the ceiling and the shining star speaks to me. Glad you got hooked in a loop!

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 9:26 am said:
  
  Thanks A-C, being on the road adds an extra challenge but wouldn’t miss it!
  
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  - Leya on August 18, 2019 at 10:17 am said:
    
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Perpetua on August 18, 2019 at 4:20 am said:

So many angles. Tina. The first shot appears to be a prism or facets of a diamond. And the cracks on the cross add a new dimension. Yup, this assignment is a challenge.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 9:27 am said:
  
  Thanks Perpetua. I know you’ll find something terrific
  
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Fotohabitate on August 18, 2019 at 3:53 am said:

Great, Tina!! Especially the first and the second one. I love these geometrical shapes.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 9:29 am said:
  
  Thanks Simone, I love shapes and angles too. Glad you enjoyed these
  
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Native's Cave on August 17, 2019 at 10:06 pm said:

neat idea.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 9:29 am said:
  
  Thanks NC
  
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K. Joseph on August 17, 2019 at 9:52 pm said:

It might have felt challenging for you, but you did ultimately come up with a really good set of representative pictures.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 9:30 am said:
  
  Thanks K, happy to have had access to my archives for this one 😊
  
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Laurel Greer on August 17, 2019 at 8:41 pm said:

The Crusader Cross really intrigued me..

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 9:31 am said:
  
  Excellent Laurel! It was quite ancient. Found it in Israel
  
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JohnRH on August 17, 2019 at 8:08 pm said:

Excellent. #2, where/what is that? Ceiling?

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 12:06 am said:
  
  Thanks John! #2 was a ceiling in a church we saw in Israel. The bright sun shining thru the top was a bit of a challenge 😊
  
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Amy on August 17, 2019 at 7:42 pm said:

Fascinating selections for this challenge, Tina. Great images from different angles!

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 12:05 am said:
  
  Thanks Amy – I was a bit more literal than most this week but enjoyed thinking about the challenge
  
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anne leueen on August 17, 2019 at 5:01 pm said:

This is a very interesting collection of responses to the angles challenge. Not an easy challenge but your different perspectives on the angles was terrific.

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 12:01 am said:
  
  Thanks Anne – I suppose I took it a bit literally
  
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  - anne leueen on August 18, 2019 at 8:35 am said:
    
    Nothing wrong with that. You have it double angle exposure!
Sue on August 17, 2019 at 4:31 pm said:

Love your interpretations, Tina…..I need to do a bit of thinking of my own!

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- Tina Schell on August 18, 2019 at 12:00 am said:
  
  Thanks Sue, I agree, this one stumped me for a bit!
  
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  - Sue on August 18, 2019 at 3:44 am said:
    
    I’m still debating, Tina!