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Black & White Sunday: NATURAL

When I think of a challenge I intend it to be as broad and as specific as possible. This time the theme is NATURAL – it can be nature in general, human nature or anything in between.

The following naturescape for me is an allegory of human nature. If you have missed seeing it in colour, you can find it here with the corresponding story.

evening star_b_w-1

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Again you have a week to post your entries for this challenge, however early submissions are greatly appreciated. Have a good week ahead!

More details about future events here.

 

 

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Entries for this challenge include:

What a Butte!

 Natural from Wellington

Lavender

Natural sense of Wonder

Natural

Naturally monochrome in winter

Is time natural?

A short walk from home

Nature in Black & White

Dromberg Stone Circle

Paula
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68 responses to “Black & White Sunday: NATURAL”

  1. lisadorenfest Avatar
    lisadorenfest

    I love the black and white version of this photo….as well as the narrative written when originally posted in color.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Lisa. I’m glad 🙂

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  2. Forestwoodfolkart Avatar
    Forestwoodfolkart

    Nice! Love the twinkling star!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks a lot, Amanda 🙂

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  3. arteatromexperu Avatar
    arteatromexperu

    Reblogged this on Arteatromexperu's Weblog.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Muchas gracias. Eso me adula 🙂

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  4. What a Butte! | Travel with Intent Avatar
    What a Butte! | Travel with Intent

    […] are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.” -John […]

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  5. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    Lovely shot and a moving story, Paula. I like this version – it is more mysterious.
    Here is my natural: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/06/20/bell-rock-butte-arizona/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Debbie. I was interested to know which one you would prefer 🙂

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      What a butte, indeed! Thank you very much, Debbie. It looks really cool in monochrome.

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  6. Maria F. Avatar
    Maria F.

    Beautiful Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 I’m happy you like it.

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  7. Black & White Sunday: Natural | Middleton Road

    […] My response to Paula’s Black & White Sunday theme of natural […]

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  8. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    What did you do to get the most perfect 8 diffraction spikes on that star?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      That star wasn’t really there, but I saw it in my mind and had to put it in PS. (a bit of poetic licence)

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  9. black & white sunday: natural | A Meditative Journey with Saldage Avatar
    black & white sunday: natural | A Meditative Journey with Saldage

    […] Lost in Translation’s theme for the Black and White Sunday is… natural […]

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  10. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    Lovely starburst and lines of dark and light. I’m partial to diagonals, as I may have said before.

    (Written in front of a fire with a man and two dogs and unexpected reception. Happy Sunday to you too!)

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      That’s not the first time that I publish this scene, though the first one was in colour. That burst wasn’t there when I shot it – diagonals were of course. I will have a happy day once I have recovered. Thank you for coming here to comment.

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  11. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Great in monochrome – we really focus on the star!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I like the monochrome version a bit more too. Thank you for commenting Sue 🙂

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        🙂

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  12. Black & White Sunday: Natural | WordsVisual

    […] Paula’s theme for B&W Sunday is Natural. So here is a very literal take on this – an image of some lavender that I faffed about with […]

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  13. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Well, here’s my very literal offering, Paula : http://suejudd.com/2015/06/21/black-white-sunday-natural/

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  14. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    One of your hits!
    BEAUTIFUL

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Grazie Anna. Buon viaggio!

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  15. Uday Narayanan Avatar
    Uday Narayanan

    Beautiful. B&W was just the right choice for this photograph.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 🙂

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  16. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    It changes the mood completely but I do prefer the vivid colour (no real surprises there 🙂 ) The music with this is wonderful, Paula. Soothing on Sunday, I hope.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, it changes the mood and different music sets different mood too. Thank you for listening to this track too. This is a special post for me 🙂

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        I would like to ask why but don’t want to be intrusive. 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          A bit of a long story 🙂

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          1. restlessjo Avatar
            restlessjo

            No worries. Special is special. 🙂

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  17. lumar1298 Avatar
    lumar1298

    Lovely sparkling image…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you for your appreciation, Lor. Hope you like the soothing tune too 🙂

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  18. Natural sense of Wonder | Beyond the Brush Photography Avatar
    Natural sense of Wonder | Beyond the Brush Photography

    […] Paula’s Black and White Sunday: Natural  […]

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  19. Lynne Ayers Avatar
    Lynne Ayers

    Very interesting interpretation, Paula.

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  20. klara b Avatar
    klara b

    I like that curvy, shinny path across the water leading to the star.
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/06/bw-sunday-natural.html

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  21. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Nice theme Paula. I’m automatically thinking about naturally shaped, beautiful women and I know for sure that I have some suitable photos! However, I’ve been busy in the weekend and I’ll be having guests from both Hong Kong & Japan during the next week, so I’m not sure if I’ll have the time to post something.
    I hope you guys had a great trip this weekend!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Don’t worry, Max about posting. We had to cancel our trip cause I am sick.

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      1. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
        Cardinal Guzman

        Ouch. That sucks! I hope you’ll be getting better soon enough and that you can plan another trip.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Takk

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  22. NATURALLY MONOCHROME IN WINTER | SERENDIPITY

    […] Black & White Sunday: NATURAL […]

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  23. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    That is a gorgeous picture and the twinkle adds greatly to it.

    I guess we are both members of the “canceled vacation” club. I hope you feel better very soon. I responded to this more quickly than usual to reduce the burden on you. I hope it helps.

    You said natural … and immediately, I thought of my winter pictures which are essentially monochrome because winter in this region is a very monochromatic experience … probably why we get so desperate for spring toward the end of winter. Anything to get a little color in our world!

    NATURALLY MONOCHROME IN WINTER

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’ve just come back from your winter fairy tale. It’s what it looks like to me, Marilyn. You won’t hear too many complaints about winter from me, as I am a winter child 😉 Thank you so much for this wonderful and prompt response. My best to you and Garry.

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  24. johnmeadowsphotography Avatar
    johnmeadowsphotography

    Really works well in black and white!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, John.

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  25. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    Love this photo, Paula. I find I’m drawn more to the black and white version. Love the story you wrote with the color version! Have a wonderful week! 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Thank you my dear Linda

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  26. Black & White Sunday: Natural | Daffodil Hill Photography Avatar
    Black & White Sunday: Natural | Daffodil Hill Photography

    […] this weeks Back & White Sunday challenge I wanted to stretch myself a bit. So here it goes. A little health scare the week past made me […]

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  27. The Jagged Man Avatar
    The Jagged Man

    Here is my take on this weeks challenge Paula: http://daffodilhillphotography.com/2015/06/21/black-white-sunday-natural/

    Thanks as always for hosting and letting us play along.

    Peace~ John

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank YOU, John. I am really glad you are recovering well. I appreciate your participation with this original entry. Take good care.

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  28. Black & White Sunday: NATURAL | A Day In The Life Avatar
    Black & White Sunday: NATURAL | A Day In The Life

    […]  Lost In Translation […]

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  29. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    Your photo is stunning- true beauty. The music is so meditative, I like it very much. Here is mine this week https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/06/22/black-white-sunday-natural/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you so much DM 🙂 and your contact with nature always produces beautiful photos. I appreciate your entry.

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  30. Lignum Draco Avatar
    Lignum Draco

    Nice landscape, Paula. And the star is perfect. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      That star is woman-made. 🙂

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      1. Lignum Draco Avatar
        Lignum Draco

        🙂

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  31. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
    LDG luciledegodoy

    This and the first photos are so beautiful. I enjoyed reading the first post too.
    The woman-made star made it even more special. Paula’s special!
    Get well soon!
    Abraços,
    Lucile

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Obrigada minha querida Lucile. Por sorte podei descansar 4 dias, mas amanha tenho de volver no escrotorio ainda doente. Muito obrigada pelo comentario. Beijos

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      1. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
        LDG luciledegodoy

        Não há o que agradecer, querida Paula. Fiquei preocupada com você. Não pode voltar somente quando estiver melhor?
        Se cuide bem para não ficar pior!
        Beijos com carinho.

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  32. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    This really works well in monochrome, Paula. Love the mysterious music to go with it. xx

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I am very glad to hear that Sylvia. Omar Akram’s work is my most recent musical discovery 🙂 xx

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  33. Nature in Black & White | soul n spirit

    […] time Paula’s Black & White sunday theme is NATURAL – it can be nature in general, human nature or anything in between. Before I could think of […]

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  34. Soul n Spirit Avatar
    Soul n Spirit

    Gorgeous photo. Here is my entry. http://soulnspiritblog.com/2015/06/23/nature-in-black-white/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you SnS 🙂 What a precious response from you. I picked my favourite. Have a good week!

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      1. Soul n Spirit Avatar
        Soul n Spirit

        You too !

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  35. Nature in B&W | Lifetime Diary Project Avatar
    Nature in B&W | Lifetime Diary Project

    […] con questa foto inizia il mio viaggio del progetto “Black and White Sunday” di Lost in […]

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  36. Patti Kuche Avatar
    Patti Kuche

    Great work Paula, love that silver trail to the bright shining star.

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