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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.
Surrender
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.
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
Lost in Translation 
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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Thank you, Lisa. I’m glad 🙂
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Nice! Love the twinkling star!
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Thanks a lot, Amanda 🙂
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Reblogged this on Arteatromexperu's Weblog.
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Muchas gracias. Eso me adula 🙂
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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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Thank you very much, Debbie. I was interested to know which one you would prefer 🙂
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What a butte, indeed! Thank you very much, Debbie. It looks really cool in monochrome.
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Beautiful Paula!
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🙂 I’m happy you like it.
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What did you do to get the most perfect 8 diffraction spikes on that star?
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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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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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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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Great in monochrome – we really focus on the star!
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I like the monochrome version a bit more too. Thank you for commenting Sue 🙂
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🙂
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Well, here’s my very literal offering, Paula : http://suejudd.com/2015/06/21/black-white-sunday-natural/
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One of your hits!
BEAUTIFUL
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Grazie Anna. Buon viaggio!
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Beautiful. B&W was just the right choice for this photograph.
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🙂 🙂
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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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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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I would like to ask why but don’t want to be intrusive. 🙂
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A bit of a long story 🙂
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No worries. Special is special. 🙂
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Lovely sparkling image…
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Thank you for your appreciation, Lor. Hope you like the soothing tune too 🙂
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Very interesting interpretation, Paula.
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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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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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Don’t worry, Max about posting. We had to cancel our trip cause I am sick.
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Ouch. That sucks! I hope you’ll be getting better soon enough and that you can plan another trip.
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Takk
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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!
http://teepee12.com/2015/06/21/naturally-monochrome-in-winter/
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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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Really works well in black and white!!
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Thank you, John.
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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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🙂 Thank you my dear Linda
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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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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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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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Thank you so much DM 🙂 and your contact with nature always produces beautiful photos. I appreciate your entry.
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Nice landscape, Paula. And the star is perfect. 🙂
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That star is woman-made. 🙂
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🙂
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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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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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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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This really works well in monochrome, Paula. Love the mysterious music to go with it. xx
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I am very glad to hear that Sylvia. Omar Akram’s work is my most recent musical discovery 🙂 xx
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Gorgeous photo. Here is my entry. http://soulnspiritblog.com/2015/06/23/nature-in-black-white/
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Thank you SnS 🙂 What a precious response from you. I picked my favourite. Have a good week!
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You too !
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Great work Paula, love that silver trail to the bright shining star.
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