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Black&White Sunday: Renewal (Response to Guest Challenge)

After Michelle’s very inspiring post that covered all the main aspects of renewal available to human race to enjoy, I will let the voice of Nina Simone speak on the subject for me:

 

 

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It’s a new life

 

Every Sunday I publish a photo challenge in black and white with a different theme. This week the theme “renewal” came from my guest that contributed with a very generous and beautifully illustrated post. Please read Michelle’s renewal and join us for this challenge.

 

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Entries for this challenge:

 

https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/dump-o-rama

http://tishfarrell.com/2016/03/13/not-something-you-often-think-of-self-renewing-onions

http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2016/03/b-sunday.html

http://daffodilhillphotography.com/2016/03/13/black-white-sundayguest-challengerenewal

https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/renewal-black-white-photography

https://suejudd.com/2016/03/18/renewal

Paula
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48 responses to “Black&White Sunday: Renewal (Response to Guest Challenge)”

  1. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    such a beautiful image, Paula. And the perfect song to go with it 🙂
    I’m off to bed – I’m going on a dawn photo shoot tomorrow – perhaps I’ll come back with a renewal shot!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I look forward to seeing it, Debbie.

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  2. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    Love this!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks, Kathryn

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  3. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    Beautiful voice, great song and image.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I appreciate it, Miriam.

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  4. Lena Avatar
    Lena

    Oh… I love that song, Nina Simone has one of the best voices I know. Great choice for this post, and so is the picture.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Tack Lena for your compliment and visit. Much appreciated.

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  5. Colline Avatar
    Colline

    I love the music of Nina Simone.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Me too. Her voice is an instrument in its own right.

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  6. hilarycustancegreen Avatar
    hilarycustancegreen

    I spend much of the year bud-watching, so this gave me much pleasure.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Pleasure is mine 😉 Thank you for your visit, Hilary.

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  7. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    There’s a fascinating paradox here, Paula. You captured the bud in such fine and close-up detail that it takes it from the ordinary to the extraordinary. And so as well as wonder, it also suggests to me the mysteriousness of creativity and renewal. And Nina Simone too. What a woman she was. As a teenager, I saw her live in her latter years, in the very low-key, intimate setting of our Music Hall in Shrewsbury. What a privilege, eh.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You know how to read my photos 🙂 I am very grateful for that Tish. Yes, it was an unmatchable privilege to listen to Nina Simone alive especially in an intimate setting. Thank you for sharing 🙂 🙂

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      1. Tish Farrell Avatar
        Tish Farrell

        well they make very interesting reading, Paula 🙂

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  8. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    I’m fascinated by the word ‘renewal’, and when it deals with trees, flowers and buds I can’t resist photographing everything at my reach…
    But I’ve never had such a result , believe me!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I look forward to your photo, Anna.

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  9. Dump-o-rama – artishorseshit

    […] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/blackwhite-sunday-renewal-response-to-guest-challenge/ […]

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  10. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Beautiful photo with a nice Dof. Here’s my B&W dump-o-rama take on this challenge: https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/dump-o-rama/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Original 🙂

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  11. lumar1298 Avatar
    lumar1298

    Just perfect…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Thank you, Lor.

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  12. The Jagged Man Avatar
    The Jagged Man

    Love the photo and as it is almost Spring here I love to see things renewed after being dormant all Winter, Also thanks for introducing us Nina Simone.

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    1. The Jagged Man Avatar
      The Jagged Man

      Here is my entry to this challenge Paula and as always Thanks!~ John

      Black & White Sunday:Guest Challenge~Renewal

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        Happy to have you join in, John. Have a good week!

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        1. The Jagged Man Avatar
          The Jagged Man

          Thanks Paula and you as well!

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  13. Black & White Sunday:Guest Challenge~Renewal | Daffodil Hill Photography Avatar
    Black & White Sunday:Guest Challenge~Renewal | Daffodil Hill Photography

    […] weeks Black & White Sunday challenge speaks to for I feel we all need renewed. Some of my fellow countrymen think we need newer […]

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  14. Renewal – Black & White Photography – The Piscean me

    […] interesting challenge at the Black & White Sunday Photography with the theme being […]

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  15. Srivi Avatar
    Srivi

    What a wonderful way of depicting renewal!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Srivi. I am very happy with your entry 🙂

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      1. Srivi Avatar
        Srivi

        Thank you Paula 🙂

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  16. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Perfect image and song, Paula. I do love Nina Simone’s voice. 🙂 xx

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      xx Thank you, precious. I expected you did 🙂

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  17. Nato Avatar
    Nato

    Love the photo and the song! A perfect combo!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks, Michelle, and thank you very much for hosting the challenge.

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      1. Nato Avatar
        Nato

        Oh gosh, thank YOU for letting me do it. It was fun to see what I would come up with:)

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  18. equinoxio21 Avatar
    equinoxio21

    Un joli bourgeon…
    (Oh Lord don’t me be misunderstood…)
    J’adore Nina Simone…
    Bonne semaine

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      A toi aussi

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  19. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    Paula when I looked at this image my hand just couldn’t help but reach for the screen. Such vivid texture awaiting to explode.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Hello Sue, are you back from your trip already? I’m happy you clicked on the photo 🙂 Thanks, honey.

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  20. Lignum Draco Avatar
    Lignum Draco

    And I’m feeling good. 🙂 Lovely photo, Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Good to hear 🙂

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  21. JeffreyPaulBeauty Avatar
    JeffreyPaulBeauty

    thank you for the challenge.. i finally got back involved here is mine on jasmine i actually love my title picture xoxo
    renewal-you-are-the-garden-the-grass-and-the-heavens-you-are-the-cypress-and-the-laughing-jasmine-of-mine

    Renewal-“You are the garden, the grass, and the heavens; You are the cypress, and the laughing jasmine of mine.”

    i forget how to do everything

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Don’t worry Jeffrey. I like your jasmine.

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  22. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Fabulous challenge, Paula, and a beautiful response from you. Love Nina! ‘Lilac wine’ is one of my all time favourites but I like this too. Late here this week. Not sure where the time goes. 🙂

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  23. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Lovely! Here’s mine https://suejudd.com/2016/03/18/renewal/.

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  24. lisadorenfest Avatar
    lisadorenfest

    Gorgeous macro! Would love to see what it looks like when it pops!

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  25. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    Fantastic detail when enlarged. Makes me think of spring, and the trees sure are starting to bud right now.

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