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Thursday’s Special: Calligraphy
Interesting theme this Thursday comes from my guest Meg Davis. Meg sees calligraphy in nature; I saw it in smoke signals; and you might see it elsewhere. Whatever your take on this theme, we look forward to your entries for this challenge.
Wishing you all a creative and happy Thursday!
If you want to check out entries to this challenge, click on the links bellow:
- https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/thursday-special-calligraphy
- http://irenewaters19.com/2016/03/03/calligraphy-thursdays-special/
- https://travelwithintent.com/2016/03/03/restaurant-sign-cow-kyoto-calligraphy
- https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/roads-of-arabia
- https://beyondthebrushphotography.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/natures-still-life1
- https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/thursdays-special-calligraphy
- https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2016/03/04/written-in-the-sand
- http://tishfarrell.com/2016/03/05/its-in-the-stones-messages-from-alien-ancestors
- http://3rsofretirement.com/2016/03/07/thursdays-special-calligraphy/
- http://holohologirls.org/2016/03/07/psychedelic-experience
- http://restlessjo.me/2016/03/08/sky-writing/
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I can definitely see pen strokes in your smoke, Paula. A great choice for the theme.
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Yes, and I see letter(s) too. Not an easy shot to take. Thanks.
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I’d do anything to prompt one of your exquisite flame photos. This one calligraphs beautifully the flame swirls: the fine lines of light and the creamy-brown eddies of density behind them. Thanks you for great pleasure.
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You really know how to challenge us, Meg. This is smoke, fire would be even more difficult to photograph in this form ;). I wish I had a house or at least a garden or a porch or yard to make fire, but the only thing I can do are small flames in my tiny apartment.
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Very good. I can’t begin to imagine the time ad work in setting up the light and taking shot after shot of the smoke… 🙂
(And what did the smoke signals tell you?)
😉
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Tu as su reconnaitre que c’est exigeant comme photo. Merci. They told me: “Work less, play more”
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Haha! And will you obey the “command” of the smoke? 😉
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Brilliant image for the challenge, Paula. Love the exciting music. too. 🙂 xx
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Thank you kindly, Sylvia. Are you familiar with the work of Alexandre Desplat?
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No I’m not familiar with his work, but I enjoyed it very much. Happy weekend to you. 🙂
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Very clever interpretation Paula, there are definite letters in that smoky haze. I’ve enjoyed this theme, I’ve even had a go at calligraphy… https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/thursday-special-calligraphy/
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Extremely successful post from you Pauline. Thank you.
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It was a fun theme to interpret this week
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This was a great entry and a special way to look at your surroundings. Cool!
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I appreciate your comment a lot Lena 🙂
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beautiful 🙂
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Thank you, Joshi. I am pleased that you like it.
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Great timing and composition, Paula!
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🙂 Cheers, Ron 🙂
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I immediately thought of this great exhibition: https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/roads-of-arabia/
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Again, a great picture – and smart response to a not-so-easy challenge.
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This one was a real challenge. Thank you Tobias for taking time to see my entry and for your comment.
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Incredible shot, Paula, for Meg’s unique take on the challenge. 🙂
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Thank you, Jo. It’s my favourite thing to do – play with fire or smoke.
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I’d never have guessed 🙂 🙂
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I’m the regular Little Match Girl 🙂
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I couldn’t have put it better 🙂 🙂 Shall I start calling you Cinders?
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No, not quite. 😀
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I love your matches and candles photos. when I grow up I want to make photos of such quality 😉
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😉 thanks for the compliment, Klara.
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Love it! Messages in the smoke, and mystery too. The match conjures and orchestrates. And yes a very fitting soundtrack.
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It does orchestrate. Thank you for a perceptive comment, Tish.
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Great challenge Meg and Paula your calligraphic photo fits it perfectly. Great music. You can feel the tension building.
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Thanks, Irene. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this.
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I like your smokey/flamey interpretation Paula.
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Glad you got my smoke signals and showed up here today 😉
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That’s quite a remarkable capture for this challenge, Paula. Well done.
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Thanks a lot, Lynne 🙂
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Awesome picture to represent calligraphy! Great Idea 🙂
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I love your ideas too. Thanks so much, Srivi. I am very glad you have joined in.
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Thank you Paula for such a warm welcome 🙂 Looking forward for the next week!
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This is really fabulous!
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(And the music was great. Your choice of music also says a lot about you, Paulinha)
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C’est R, mais pas “revival”. Non, je ne le suis pas toujours.
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Non, c’est pas ca.
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Wonderful, Meg is one of my very favourite blogging friends!
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Thanks for stopping by.
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Good one, Paula. The strokes and sworls evoke images of calligraphy!
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Thanks
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Written in smoke “Paula do play with fire”… 😀
Brilliant take on the theme and excellent work… :-).
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😆 pleased you like it, Drake.
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Another lovely interpretation of another thought-provoking challenge. Love your smoke signals Paula 🙂
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Thanks, Jude.
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That was amazing !
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Thanks
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Always so”Paula” style!
Unpayable ….
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🙂 ti ringrazio tesoro. Mi hai fatto sorridere.
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Absolutely amazing Paula! You really wow me every time I come here. Your images are so creative and of course always stunning! Great take. I love it! 😀
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You are so sweet. Next time I’ll try to blow your initial 😀
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Oooh, now that will be something to see! ♥
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une très belle photo, les tons chauds sont très beaux, l’arrière plan parfait et la composition excellente
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Merci beaucoup pour ton attention aux details Marc. J’apprecie ton avis 🙂
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Beautiful composition!
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I’m very glad you saw this one, Uday. It is not easy to “write” with a single match 😉
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OMG how cool is that picture!!! Perfect entry for this wonderful challenge Paula❣
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This means a lot Lisa. I like experimenting, and fire is something I like playing with (camera or no camera) 🙂 Thank you.
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It really is an incredible shot Paula. If I had taken it I would have had a blurry shot and singed fingertips 🔥
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😀 where did you find this cool bonfire emoticon? this type of shots requires an assistant that blows a tripod and camera in burst mode.
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😀One of my favorites from my ‘nature’ emojis on the iPhone. Thank you very much for the tip. I have not tried to use a tripod, but I think that is up next. And the assistant is a great idea. I can have The Captain hold the match and then I won’t singe my hand 😉
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My match was in a vice. Tripod is a must in these situations 🙂
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Ahhh, smart. With a vice, no one gets burned 🙂
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Exactly 😀 And it all happens so quickly, the moment when the lighter lights a match, the bursting of flame, blowing, and then the smoke disappears very quickly too. Don’t ask how my flat smells afterwards 😀
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Love the picture.
Photographing smoke is always something of a challenge, because it is quite unpredictable – but if you get it right, you can see amazing forms in (or through) the smoke.
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You are quite right Rabirius – it is one of the hardest photographic experiment I have undertaken so far. I am very glad you have checked it out. It is much appreciated.
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Enchanting black and white photo. Master photographer .Best regards.
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Thank you, dear Jalal. Bless
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Bless to you Paula.
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A stunning photo Paula. Reminds me of the one you shared of the candle flame.
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Well noted, Colline. Candles, flames, and smoke is a recurring motive in my photography :D. Thank you so very much.
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🙂
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this takes creativity to a whole new level. this theme is challenging.
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Thanks so much Carolina. I am very glad you like it.
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https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/thursdays-special-calligraphy-response-to-guest-challenge/
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I don’t know how on earth you keep up with 2 challenges. I’m run ragged with one, and no job to ‘distract’ me 🙂 Just remembered to link for Meg’s challenge before we roll into Urban Art! http://restlessjo.me/2016/03/08/sky-writing/
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Thank you for the link, Jo.
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And yes it is a lot of work especially when guest challenges are added.
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Sorry! (:
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Hot stuff! Excellent answer to her challenge, Paula.
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