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.

 

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Wishing you all a creative and happy Thursday!

 

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If you want to check out entries to this challenge, click on the links bellow:

 

95 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Calligraphy”

  1. I can definitely see pen strokes in your smoke, Paula. A great choice for the theme.

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    1. Yes, and I see letter(s) too. Not an easy shot to take. Thanks.

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  2. morselsandscraps Avatar
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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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    1. 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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  3. 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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    1. Tu as su reconnaitre que c’est exigeant comme photo. Merci. They told me: “Work less, play more”

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      1. Haha! And will you obey the “command” of the smoke? 😉

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  4. Brilliant image for the challenge, Paula. Love the exciting music. too. 🙂 xx

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    1. Thank you kindly, Sylvia. Are you familiar with the work of Alexandre Desplat?

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      1. No I’m not familiar with his work, but I enjoyed it very much. Happy weekend to you. 🙂

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  5. […] is the guest artist at Paula’s weekly “Thursday Special” challenge. What a fascinating theme she has chosen, […]

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  6. 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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    1. Extremely successful post from you Pauline. Thank you.

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      1. It was a fun theme to interpret this week

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  7. This was a great entry and a special way to look at your surroundings. Cool!

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    1. I appreciate your comment a lot Lena 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Joshi. I am pleased that you like it.

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  8. Great timing and composition, Paula!

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    1. 🙂 Cheers, Ron 🙂

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  9. […] Thursday Special: calligraphy […]

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  10. Again, a great picture – and smart response to a not-so-easy challenge.

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    1. This one was a real challenge. Thank you Tobias for taking time to see my entry and for your comment.

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  11. Incredible shot, Paula, for Meg’s unique take on the challenge. 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Jo. It’s my favourite thing to do – play with fire or smoke.

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      1. I’d never have guessed 🙂 🙂

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        1. I’m the regular Little Match Girl 🙂

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          1. I couldn’t have put it better 🙂 🙂 Shall I start calling you Cinders?

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            1. No, not quite. 😀

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  12. I love your matches and candles photos. when I grow up I want to make photos of such quality 😉

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    1. 😉 thanks for the compliment, Klara.

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  13. Love it! Messages in the smoke, and mystery too. The match conjures and orchestrates. And yes a very fitting soundtrack.

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    1. It does orchestrate. Thank you for a perceptive comment, Tish.

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  14. […] In response to the guest Challenge on Paula’s Thursday’s Special […]

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  15. Great challenge Meg and Paula your calligraphic photo fits it perfectly. Great music. You can feel the tension building.

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    1. Thanks, Irene. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this.

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  16. I like your smokey/flamey interpretation Paula.

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    1. Glad you got my smoke signals and showed up here today 😉

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  17. That’s quite a remarkable capture for this challenge, Paula. Well done.

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    1. Thanks a lot, Lynne 🙂

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  18. […] Paula’s Thursday Special: Calligraphy […]

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  19. […] an interesting photo challenge at the Thursday Special with the theme being ‘Calligraphy‘. I found three pictures but couldn’t select […]

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  20. Awesome picture to represent calligraphy! Great Idea 🙂

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    1. I love your ideas too. Thanks so much, Srivi. I am very glad you have joined in.

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      1. Thank you Paula for such a warm welcome 🙂 Looking forward for the next week!

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  21. This is really fabulous!

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  22. (And the music was great. Your choice of music also says a lot about you, Paulinha)

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  23. C’est R, mais pas “revival”. Non, je ne le suis pas toujours.

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    1. Non, c’est pas ca.

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  24. Wonderful, Meg is one of my very favourite blogging friends!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by.

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  25. Good one, Paula. The strokes and sworls evoke images of calligraphy!

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  26. Written in smoke “Paula do play with fire”… 😀

    Brilliant take on the theme and excellent work… :-).

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    1. 😆 pleased you like it, Drake.

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  27. […] The worth visiting Thursday’s Special themes created by Paula The inspiring theme this week “Calligraphy“ […]

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  28. Another lovely interpretation of another thought-provoking challenge. Love your smoke signals Paula 🙂

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  29. That was amazing !

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  30. Always so”Paula” style!
    Unpayable ….

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    1. 🙂 ti ringrazio tesoro. Mi hai fatto sorridere.

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  31. 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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    1. You are so sweet. Next time I’ll try to blow your initial 😀

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      1. Oooh, now that will be something to see! ♥

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  32. une très belle photo, les tons chauds sont très beaux, l’arrière plan parfait et la composition excellente

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    1. Merci beaucoup pour ton attention aux details Marc. J’apprecie ton avis 🙂

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  33. Uday Narayanan Avatar
    Uday Narayanan

    Beautiful composition!

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    1. I’m very glad you saw this one, Uday. It is not easy to “write” with a single match 😉

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  34. OMG how cool is that picture!!! Perfect entry for this wonderful challenge Paula❣

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    1. 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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      1. 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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        1. 😀 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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          1. 😀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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            1. My match was in a vice. Tripod is a must in these situations 🙂

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              1. Ahhh, smart. With a vice, no one gets burned 🙂

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                1. 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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  35. 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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    1. 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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  36. Enchanting black and white photo. Master photographer .Best regards.

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    1. Thank you, dear Jalal. Bless

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      1. Bless to you Paula.

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  37. A stunning photo Paula. Reminds me of the one you shared of the candle flame.

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    1. Well noted, Colline. Candles, flames, and smoke is a recurring motive in my photography :D. Thank you so very much.

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  38. this takes creativity to a whole new level. this theme is challenging.

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    1. Thanks so much Carolina. I am very glad you like it.

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  40. 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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    1. Thank you for the link, Jo.

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    2. And yes it is a lot of work especially when guest challenges are added.

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  41. Hot stuff! Excellent answer to her challenge, Paula.

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