Lost in Translation

Thursday’s Special: Pattern

The theme of today’s photo challenge is pattern. Patterns are everywhere in our everyday life in architecture, clothing, nature itself, but when we talk about patterns we don’t refer just to visual forms, but also to patterns of behaviour and other patterns that can be imitated. According to Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary there are 17 different meanings of pattern. Do some research and get creative. Show me patterns in your life.

Portuguese pavement (calçada portuguesa)

P.S. I am going off grid as of next Monday until the end of the month. The next Thursday’s Special is scheduled for 30 July.

Click on the following titles to see the entries to this challenge:

Corrugated iron

Pattern by Art is Horseshit

Patterns by Irene

Pattern by Sonya

The pattern thoughtfulness

Carpets and tulips in Istanbul

Meadow goat’s beard

Broken patterns

Deserving of imitation

Patterns of our lives

Patterns made by wheels

Le bonheur dans la rue

Three Rivers Petroglyphs, New Mexico

Le Bonheur dans la rue (I)

Photography, Thursday’s Special

pattern, photo challenge, photography, Thursday’s Special

75 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Pattern”

morselsandscraps

July 9, 2015 at 12:59 am

I love the unevenness of the squares – a pattern, but not rigidly so. Enjoy your time off the grid – I hope it is for pure perfect particular pleasure!

I’ve got a post scheduled for this afternoon, which I’ll go in and link to this. It happens with uncanny regularity that your theme matches a current post of mine.

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:43 am
  
  Thank you 🙂 It is interesting to see how you capture corrugated iron. There are sure a lot of patterns there.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Linda Arthur Tejera

July 9, 2015 at 1:09 am

Like that blue and white checkerboard pattern but sure would hate to have it traverse it in heels! Nice piano music! 😀

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:26 am
  
  😀 Yes, you’d better use platform shoes.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
Thursday’s Special: Pattern | artishorseshit

July 9, 2015 at 5:12 am

[…] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/thursdays-special-pattern/ […]

LikeLike

Reply
Cardinal Guzman

July 9, 2015 at 5:13 am

Nice, nice. They had similar pavements in the Azores. Lovely, decorated, artsy pavements.

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:27 am
  
  🙂 They are all over the world, not just in Portugal. Thanks, CG.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
lisadorenfest

July 9, 2015 at 6:12 am

I love, love, love the topic for this challenge (as well as the gorgeous pavement – nice!) but can’t participate as I have just returned today from 10 days (unexpectedly) off-grid and am playing catch up. I hope to join in for the next Thursday’s Special at the end of the month when you return! I hope you enjoy your time off grid as much as I did.

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 11:19 am
  
  Thank you very much Lisa. I hope your off grid time did you good. I’m very much in need of a rest. See you soon 🙂
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
Know-All

July 9, 2015 at 6:28 am

Wow! Wonderfully captured!

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:27 am
  
  Thank you!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Corrugated iron 5 | snippetsandsnaps

July 9, 2015 at 7:39 am

[…] linking this post to Paula's Thursday's Special. Her theme this week is Patterns, and here I am posting exactly that. If you like patterns, go and […]

LikeLike

Reply
Thursday’s Special: Patterns | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

July 9, 2015 at 8:53 am

[…] In response to Paula’s Thursday’s Special […]

LikeLike

Reply
Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

July 9, 2015 at 8:55 am

Loved your mosaic tile pattern. Somehow it also has a fluid feel to it.

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 6:11 pm
  
  I’m happy to hear that, Irene. Thank you for your wonderful share!
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
Sue

July 9, 2015 at 9:53 am

Great pattern! Now I’m off to do some research….

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 6:07 pm
  
  🙂 Looking forward to it …
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
Thursday’s Special: Pattern | Middleton Road

July 9, 2015 at 9:57 am

[…] A response to Thursday’s special theme of Pattern […]

LikeLike

Reply
restlessjo

July 9, 2015 at 10:03 am

Caught me out again! I thought I read ‘motif’ for this week’s challenge (but you are well entitled to change it 🙂 ) and I felt sure you would show that beautiful tiled roof of your church. Never try to second guess Paula! 🙂 You’ll have a black and white up on Sunday? I should catch you then but in case not, have a fabulous and restful time. 🙂

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 10:06 am
  
  You are right Jo. I’ve just realised my mistake. I’ve been so tired lately. The theme for Sunday is geometry.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
  1. restlessjo
    
    July 9, 2015 at 10:17 am
    
    I don’t suppose anyone will notice and it’s a similar theme. I checked last night to see if I could incorporate it into today’s post otherwise I wouldn’t have thought. I’m not surprised you are tired- you’re overdue a rest. Take care 🙂
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
  2. tms
    
    July 9, 2015 at 11:25 am
    
    Paula, I am not unhappy with this “mistake” – I do love your picture that comes with it, and I also love the challenge. Let me think…
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
    1. Paula
      
      July 9, 2015 at 5:59 pm
      
      🙂 I like when you think Tobias
      
      LikeLike
      
      Reply
  3. ledrakenoir
    
    July 9, 2015 at 4:58 pm
    
    Bring forward the chess pieces… 😀
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
  4. ledrakenoir
    
    July 9, 2015 at 5:03 pm
    
    Enjoy your vacation – you deserve it, dear pretty woman… 😀
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
    1. Paula
      
      July 10, 2015 at 10:52 am
      
      I will do my best mon cher Drake 🙂 Takk.
      
      LikeLiked by 1 person
      
      Reply
76sanfermo

July 9, 2015 at 1:19 pm

Love this photo!
The uneven texture of the ground is palpable, and the colours , so neat!

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 6:16 pm
  
  Grazie Anna!
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
claywatkins

July 9, 2015 at 1:34 pm

Nice shots and great theme – there are patterns everywhere. It’s is interesting how patterns are found in everything we see and touch but we take it for granted because we are to busy to notice. Thank you for pointing out I need to slow down sometimes.

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 10, 2015 at 10:53 am
  
  Many thanks for your nice comment, Clay.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
The pattern thoughtfulness | Le Drake Noir

July 9, 2015 at 4:35 pm

[…] The inspirng ‘theme’ from Paula’s Thursday’s Special this week “Pattern“. […]

LikeLike

Reply
Carpets and Tulips in Istanbul | Travel with Intent

July 9, 2015 at 5:20 pm

[…] of the patterns are traditional and reflect the cultures of the region, past and present. These shapes have also […]

LikeLike

Reply
Patti Kuche

July 9, 2015 at 5:55 pm

Such a wonderful ripple through this pattern! Enjoy your time off and hope the weather is good for you wherever you are!

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 6:21 pm
  
  Many thanks, Pattie. I hope you will find some time to unwind too.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Debbie Smyth

July 9, 2015 at 5:58 pm

Great topic, and no problem with having something similar on Sunday. In fact, I’m looking forward to it.
Today I happen to have geometric patterns, but these really needed to be in colour: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/07/09/carpets-tulips-pattern-istanbul/

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 6:21 pm
  
  🙂 You are making this challenge a hit with your entry, Debbie. I can’t think of a better pattern 🙂 Thank you.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Water World/8 | Beyond the Brush Photography

July 9, 2015 at 6:15 pm

[…] Paula’s Thursday’s Special: pattern […]

LikeLike

Reply
Lynne Ayers

July 9, 2015 at 6:17 pm

Hi Paula – here ‘s mine – https://beyondthebrushphotography.wordpress.com/category/animals/. Have a great time off grid 🙂

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 6:24 pm
  
  Lynne, I adore it. Thank you 🙂
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
thursday’s special: pattern | A Meditative Journey with Saldage

July 9, 2015 at 6:18 pm

[…] you Paula for this week’s […]

LikeLike

Reply
Thursday’s Special: Patterns | WordsVisual

July 9, 2015 at 6:22 pm

[…] This week’s Thursday’s Special is about Pattern. […]

LikeLike

Reply
Sue

July 9, 2015 at 6:31 pm

Well, I took the simple route of repeating patterns: http://suejudd.com/2015/07/09/thursdays-special-patterns/

LikeLike

Reply
lumar1298

July 9, 2015 at 6:52 pm

Lovely idea…

LikeLike

Reply
Sonel

July 9, 2015 at 7:36 pm

A very interesting observation Paula. I love the colors in this patter. Excellent shot hon. 😀 ♥

LikeLike

Reply
1. Sonel
  
  July 9, 2015 at 7:37 pm
  
  PS: Pattern – not patter. 😆
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
  1. Paula
    
    July 9, 2015 at 8:13 pm
    
    😉
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
    
    Reply
2. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 8:09 pm
  
  thank you, darling xx
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
klara

July 9, 2015 at 8:16 pm

yeap, you caught me out as well, I sneak peaked and prepared for ‘motif’ (just like Jo) :-). and, yes, you are tired, you linked ‘The pattern thoughtfulness’ and ‘Pattern by Sonya’ to the same blog post.
your pavement looks nice and somehow nostalgic (bygone era), but boy, it is my nightmare!!!! brussels is full of cobblestones and although I am not a high heel person, I manage to ruin my flats on them. hate them!!!!
ps. we should coordinate better :-), your leave ends and mine (just a week) begins. that means I will miss quite a few topics. (durenje) 🙂
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/07/thursdays-special-pattern.html

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 9, 2015 at 8:20 pm
  
  Thank you, Klara. I corrected the link. I almost never take holidays in August (just if I go somewhere organised). August in Zagreb is my favourite time of the year 😉
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
  1. klara
    
    July 9, 2015 at 8:39 pm
    
    me neither (holidays in august, or even july). it would be ideal time for staying in brussels (so many outdoors activities, concerts, events….) were it not for the chronically BAD weather. well, at least I cannot say that I am dying on melting asphalt during summer.
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
Patterns of our Lives | caseylove's

July 9, 2015 at 8:51 pm

[…] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/thursdays-special-pattern/ […]

LikeLike

Reply
hilarycustancegreen

July 9, 2015 at 11:42 pm

I love that those tessellations are manmade and yet have the variations of something natural.

LikeLike

Reply
Thursday’s Special : Patterns | Memories are made of this

July 10, 2015 at 2:33 am

[…] Paula’s special challenge this week is to find patterns in our world. […]

LikeLike

Reply
pommepal

July 10, 2015 at 2:41 am

Great theme this week patterns are everywhere. The crisp blue and white of your tile photo just ripples with energy Paula Here is my contribution. https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/thursdays-special-patterns/
Have a lovely relaxing and refreshing holiday. See you next month…

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 10, 2015 at 11:16 am
  
  Thank you very much Pauline. It was not easy to choose the favourite pattern in your generous collection. See you soon 🙂
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
  1. pommepal
    
    July 10, 2015 at 1:50 pm
    
    Thanks for the link Paula have a refreshing break…
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
    1. Paula
      
      July 10, 2015 at 2:26 pm
      
      Many thanks my Pommepal 🙂
      
      LikeLiked by 1 person
      
      Reply
76sanfermo

July 10, 2015 at 10:00 am

Better late than never…..I’ve just posted my “pattern”……
A big hug , Paula!

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 10, 2015 at 11:15 am
  
  It’s lovely Anna 🙂 Thank you.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
  1. 76sanfermo
    
    July 10, 2015 at 11:24 am
    
    Thank YOU!
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
anotherday2paradise

July 10, 2015 at 1:43 pm

Very lovely share, Paula. Why can’t all sidewalks be as beautiful to look at? 🙂 Happy weekend to you. Enjoy your well-earned break. xx

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 10, 2015 at 2:27 pm
  
  I was wondering the same thing, Sylvia. Thank you for everything. I will catch up when I come back xx
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
  1. anotherday2paradise
    
    July 10, 2015 at 2:35 pm
    
    *hugs*
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
Patterns! | Empire of Lights

July 10, 2015 at 6:04 pm

[…] from Lost in Translation wants to see patterns, and I want to start presenting my new series Le bonheur dans la rue. Et […]

LikeLike

Reply
Three Rivers Petroglyphs, New Mexico | Jaspa's Journal

July 10, 2015 at 9:50 pm

[…] post was inspired by the photo themes Symbol from Jen (Daily Post), Pattern from Paula (Lost in Translation) and, of course, Jo’s Monday […]

LikeLike

Reply
Jaspa

July 10, 2015 at 9:58 pm

Between 900 and 1400 AD the Jornada Mogollon people carved over 21,000 petroglyph symbols and geometric patterns into the New Mexico desert: https://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/three-rivers-petroglyphs-new-mexico/

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 11, 2015 at 7:46 pm
  
  Fascinating. Thank you very much, Jaspa. See you when I come back from holiday.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply
  1. Jaspa
    
    July 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm
    
    Have a great trip!
    
    LikeLike
    
    Reply
viaja2/viaja2Photography

July 11, 2015 at 6:48 pm

A mi, igual que a Cardinal, me ha traído el recuerdo de Azores y sus aceras, pero para no tardar más en enviarte las fotos no he podido buscar las que tengo de nuestra visita a la isla.
Así que te las mando, aunque un poco justa, antes de que te vayas de vacaciones.

Thursday’s Special: Patrón

Disfruta mucho.
Abrazos.

LikeLike

Reply
Le bonheur dans la rue (I) | Empire of Lights

July 12, 2015 at 4:02 pm

[…] some more patterns for Paula – from a shop offering vintage clothes where I always find fancy things I can photograph, […]

LikeLike

Reply
tms

July 12, 2015 at 4:04 pm

Hi Paula, just a bit more of “bonheur” … I was planning on a little essay, but I am still not sure I like the photos. So we’ll see. Have a great Sunday!

LikeLike

Reply
1. Paula
  
  July 12, 2015 at 5:59 pm
  
  Thank you, Tobias. I like this variety from you. I am off to my holiday now (totally off grid – no Internet, no petrol, no drinking water :D) till the last week in July. See you then.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply
Madhu

July 14, 2015 at 8:47 am

Such a realistic shot Paula! Hope you have a restful and rejuvenating break 🙂

LikeLike

Reply
Nato

July 15, 2015 at 2:35 pm

Love your shot and theme! Here are the patterns I chose to display for this: http://wp.me/p58fTH-12r.

LikeLike

Reply
Russel Ray Photos

July 16, 2015 at 4:36 pm

My favorite are the Fibonacci patterns. They show up best in sunflowers but are everywhere in nature.

LikeLike

Reply

Leave a reply to restlessjo Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.