This spring, I visited Bhutan, and met so many fantastic people and a landscape so different from ours in Scandinavia. Harmony – this is the word describing it best.
I eagerly noticed all the patterns in people’s lives – in clothes, buildings, decorations, religious paintings and habits…as well as patterns in Nature herself. Like the pattern in the header – the mules and horses trotting in a row – while the lines of the landscape, the roads, paths and fences, create natural frames.
I often try to find and capture the less obvious patterns, noticing that colours are not that important to make you see the pattern or structure itself.
But in most cases colours make an obvious difference, natural colours as well as man made ones.
Either you can find patterns in a sweeping landscape or cityscape or you can look at the little details. Any way, you will find that almost everything consists of just – patterns. Moreover, in our human society, they often have a ritual or symbolic meaning.
Among the most interesting patterns must be languages. When a language is written in beautiful pictures or letters – their special patterns will give them yet another meaning. Magical, isn’t it?
Life is beautiful in so many ways – and patterns are a big part of it. So, for this week’s challenge, share your interpretation of patterns— open your eyes and find new ones! In you own home, outdoors, man made or natural… Use your curiosity and creativity!
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- Amy will post the next challenge on Saturday, August 18th.
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Have you seen these?
Great diversity, from Abrie Joubert of Abrie Dink Hardop
Henry Lee of Fotoeins Fotografie
Storm coming in from the sea, from Suzanne of Being in Nature
Thank you for joining the challenge and have an inspiring week!
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Well – thank you for this fantastic praise – we have all tried hard, and what lovely reward! So glad you found inspiration, and that is what you have given us as well! Thank you again!
Thank you for this excellent post! You are all welcome to my blog at any point! Also, i will begin guest blogging in a short period! Thank you again!
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Good morning everybody!
It’s Saturday and I’m not sure if this is the last day for patterns – oh, this week went too quick for this subject 🙂
I reedited last evening a post on low tide at Peggy’s Cove, a place in Atlantic Canada, full of some unique patterns, and posted in a hurry, so I don’t miss the opportunity…
http://www.travelways.com/low-tide-peggys-cove
I may correct some of the text a little later, but what’s important are the photos and the PATTERNS – right? I wish this challenge will continue FOREVER!!!
Thank you again!
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Good morning! I have two new entries for this challenge – indeed, patterns are addictive 🙂
1. The Sbowbirds in Flight producing aerodynamic shaped patterns on the blue sky of Ottawa, Canada:
http://www.travelartpix.com/the-snowbirds-in-flight/
and
2. An Intriguing Mural in Smith Falls, Ontario:
http://www.travelways.com/portfolio/mural-in-smith-falls
Thank you so much for this opportunity! 🙂
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Like so many others, my response has heralded nature. https://learnmoreeveryday.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/patterns-nature-up-close/
Thank you so much – nature should be heralded every day!
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Thank you so much Leya!
Now, what about some patterns on other patterns and inside patterns? 🙂
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Have a great evening!
Sorry for the typos… I was a little in a hurry…
Here is another blog post from my travels, I made a while ago, showing some patterns that I think you cannot see everyday 🙂
Talking about The Craters of the Moon – National Park, in Idaho: http://www.travelways.com/craters-of-the-moon-idaho-national-park
Truly not every day patterns!
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I’d like to thank you so very much to those who gave me likes and comments – I’m deeply honored for this not to mention how happy! 🙂
Here is my contribution for today – it’s not a new post (for me it’s quite slow to write…) but I think you can see some interesting patters 🙂
http://www.travelartpix.com/portfolio/eiffel-tower-paris-las-vegas/
Many thanks again!
Nice take on this – thank you!
I went with man making a pattern out of nature:https://wp.me/p2owKx-10O Thanks for hosting.
Cheers, Amy
Cheers, and thank you!
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Thanks for the challenge! Here’s my take from the intertidal. https://theoutershores.com/2018/08/16/peaceful-patterns-of-pelvetiopsis-and-fucus-on-a-high-reef/
Thank you for joining in!
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Hiya darlin! Here I am again! 🙂 🙂
https://restlessjo.me/2018/08/16/playing-with-patterns/
Hi again, Jo! ;-D, Welcome back!
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Leya your patterns are wonderful and I too love those horses.
Thank you so much, Irene – and I love your beaches.
Those horses are really standing out – beautiful capture!
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So many comments Ann Christine! Patterns are so well-loved. I particularly like your horses, they remind me very much of the dairy cows which make their way along a track to be milked that I can see from my window. A very linear pattern 🙂
My patterns are from nature and appear in this post about a beach I recently visited. I love to study the patterns in the sand and in the rocks. I hope you will enjoy the post.
https://wp.me/p79zFr-1hx
I enjoyed it very much, and great that you posted on a landscape I have never seen with my own eyes. Thank you so much for the joy!
So glad you liked the post AC.
🙂
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Thank to you, I can see a beautiful Bhutan. Hope one day, I can be there.
I think you would love it!
My take on patterns has eventually arrived https://abriejoubert.wordpress.com/2018/08/15/patterns-of-the-heart/
– and warmed all our hearts!
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I love the photo of the horses!! Here is mine for this week
https://norasphotos4u.wordpress.com/2018/08/14/lens-artists-challenge-topic-patterns/
Thank you – they are my favorites!
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Oh I envy you going to Bhutan! Mine’s a lot closer to home, https://lucidgypsy.com/2018/08/14/recycled-patterns/
Doesn’t matter where they are…but they are!
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I am the amateur in the group, but love the challenges. Your photos are incredible. Here is my attempt: https://onewomansquest.org/2018/08/14/lens-artists-photo-challenge-patterns/
Thank you! I would say yours are incredible as well!
You are very kind.
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Thank you for the opportunity to collect just some of the patterns from my home country where I’m visiting. It’s been busy! I love your Bhutan glimpses and cannot get enough. ❤
https://manjameximovie3.wordpress.com/2018/08/14/lens-artists-pc-patterns-of-home-country/
Manjaaa- Thank you for joining in! I am sure it is colourful and refreshing!
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I love this theme Leya and Jack would like to show you some of his favourite patterns. https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2018/08/14/the-hidden-patterns-of-rocks-lens-artist-photo-challenge/
I am happy he wants to!
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There’s some good stuff here.
Many patterns on display.
Here’s my contribution.
https://stupidityhole.wordpress.com/2018/08/14/southern-sprawl/
Thank you for joining in! I will pop over for a look!
Cheers.
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https://lindylecoq.com/2018/08/13/lens-artists-photo-challenge-patterns-bugs-critters/
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Challenging is good, even though my photography may not be, sorry, but here is another one of mine for patterns… and I like apples, BTW 🙂
http://www.travelartpix.com/how-to-eat-an-apple/
Don’t be sorry! As you say challenges are good – for practicing photography too. Thank you for participating!
Thank yo for the encouragement 🙂
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Hello again Ann-Christine, here is Eivor and Pearl’s contribution to your lovely challenge: https://whippetwisdom.com/2018/08/13/haiku-patterns-in-the-sand/
Thank you so much, Xenia!
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the top shot reminds me of the Lascaux cave paintings – such an impressive capture
I agree – cave paintings come to mind, and the whole scenery felt so timeless…
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I can’t decide which of these photos I like the best. They are intriguing. Your thoughts of patterns languages make when they are written down is very perceptive. Here’s my response to your challenge https://beinginnatureblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/13/patterns-of-light/
I am glad you enjoyed them – and I truly enjoyed your colourful contribution! I tend to look at glass windows – without looking closely. Thank you for showing us close-ups and revealing all their intricate patterns.
Thanks Leya. I got intrigued by the details – which led to all the close up photos. 🙂
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Very nice photography here! It looks like my pingback didn’t get through, so here is the link to my patterns: Ottawa architectural patterns http://www.travelways.com/ottawa-architectural-patterns
Thank you – now it worked.
I see it 🙂 Thank you!
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Beautiful shots. I must go there.
You would love it.
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Lovely unusual patterns.
Thank you! It is interesting to try new thoughts and views!
It’s fun. Thank you for being creative.
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A few patterns found in Birch trees: https://elizabatz.wordpress.com/2018/08/12/patterns-with-birch-trees-their-bark/
Nicely done!
Never thought about the letters as patterns, but you’re right. Beautiful!
I am glad you like them as well! I believe the pictorial languages make the most beautiful patterns – Tibetan and Bhutanese I love.
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Hello all! Here’s my take on this week’s Patterns challenge!
https://stephenkellycreative.wordpress.com/2018/08/12/lens-artists-photo-challenge-patterns/
Hello and Thank you for joining us!
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Beautiful photographs Ann-Christine, I especially love the horses and mules in the header image! Thank you for hosting such an interesting challenge. I have gone for simple, natural patterns and my contribution for this week is here: https://tranature.com/2018/08/12/haiku-blades-of-grass/
Then we have the same favorite! My pleasure hosting when so many of our community would like to continue where WPC left off!
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Great theme! https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2018/08/12/balcony-patterns/
Thank you – glad it fits in!
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I especially like the terraced fields!
Here are a few more patterns:https://outofmywritemind.com/2018/08/12/written-in-the-clouds/
Thank you, Sandy – and your patterns are all beautifully written in the clouds.
My pleasure.
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So lovely pictures Anne-Christine with beautiful patterns. This is my entry:https://balance440.wordpress.com/2018/08/12/lens-artists-photo-challenge-patterns/
Thank you so much! And thank you for joining in the challenge!
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Here are my patterns, Ann-Christine: https://tishfarrell.com/2018/08/12/sticking-to-earth-patterns/
Thank you, Tish!
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A great theme – truly open to a multitude of interpretations. I particularly liked your point on language and patterns – very true.
I’ve gone with a mix of lines, curved and straight, and textures: https://travelwithintent.com/2018/08/12/arles-amphitheatre-time-leaves-its-patterns/
Thank you, Debbie! I will pop over and enjoy!
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What an adventure, Ann-Christine! The patterns are beautifully captured. Thank you for sharing with us. 🙂
Thank you, Amy – and welcome back from your vacation!
It’s been such a long time since I was in Bhutan. Your photos brought back wonderful memories. The patterns of flags and fields are so very Bhutan. Thank you.
My patterns this week are a bit of sun, sand and water and an immense earthquake: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/the-geology-of-paradise/
I am glad good memories came back to you! And – Thank you for joining in the challenge!
Such a calm and beautiful outlook on life. ☺☺
I really felt at home there – like nowhere else. Inside. Never happens in our western world.
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A good subject AC
Here are my Patterns
http://bushboy.blog/2018/08/12/patterns/
brian
Thank you – thought we all have something to add there!
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Look what I found in the garden… https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2018/08/12/hes-back-lens-artist-photo-challenge-patterns/
A sweetie or two!
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Lovely patterns. I particularly like the way language is used to make patterns, as in your last image.
Thank you – me too. I find those picture languages so wonderfully artistic and beautiful. But it must be very difficult to learn all those strokes and pictures. When I was young I tried my hands on some of them.
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Hi, Ann Christine, you captured the colorful patterns in Bhutan. Wonderful photos! 🙂 Here’s my entry.
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2018/08/11/lens-artists-photo-challenge-patterns/
Thank you so much, Miriam! I am popping over to you.
Thank you.
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A great theme this week Leya so many possibilities. You have led us off with an intriguing set of patterns. I’m looking forward to going out with my camera today looking for patterns. I’ll be back later….
Looking forward to it!
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Here’s mine from the Toronto Textile Museum
http://junkboattravels.blogspot.com/2018/08/patterns.html
Excellent
Loved the challenge this week Ann-Christine. Especially liked the bright colors in your two final images!
I am pleased you like the challenge, Tina. Colourful this week – thank you!
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Beautiful patterns – have added my own selection to – https://murtaghsmeadow.wordpress.com/2018/08/11/pattern-2/
Thank you!
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hi ann christine, wonderful and mixed photos to the theme here is my contribution for this week, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-2Pn.
greetings robert
Thank you Robert!
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Yay for photo challenge fun! https://beyondpaisleyphotos.com/2018/08/11/lens-artists-photo-challenge-patterns/
Yay for your entry!
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Thank you for the honor of mentioning my post Leya. Actually I am so honored I will mention all your names. Leya-Anne-Christine-Leya. (your name – your actual name remains a mystery to me 🙂 )
Your first photo my favourite and I may just have a different (but patterned) take to this challenge, if I can find the photos
Looking forward to it! That first photo is my favorite as well. The colours in harmony.
I am glad you approved of my choices, Abrie, and very curious about your new entry to this challenge…My real name? Well….
🙂 a woman of mystery…
😎
This is an intriguing theme, Ann-Christine. A great choice. And it’s true as you say–about patterns being a part of beauty. Lovely!
Thank you, Patty! I think many of us love patterns – I am so looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. I hope for many different entries!
Ah, some great patterns, AC!
Thank you, Sue –
😊
Such arresting scenes here, but as you say, very different from Scandinavia. I like your subtle choice of patterns.
Thank you – and I am glad you too like subtle things. They make me enjoy the world more, and they emanate harmony.
That’s a very good way of putting it.