Saturday, April 6: The WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is Color. Splashed on the walls of cities, in batches of flowers in gardens, in the doodles of students, and on the palettes of artists, color is everywhere: it may represent our mood, and it can affect our mood. In photography, you can use a spectrum of colors to bring a place to life, or focus on a single shade to make a bold statement. Conversely, you can shoot in black-and-white or remove color in editing mode for a different effect.
In a new post created specifically for this challenge, share a picture in which color takes center stage.
Click on any of the pictures below for a full-sized slide show.
Finally, in honor of South Korea, which is having a few problems with its bellicose northern neighbor right now, here are some colorful lanterns from a lantern festival in Seoul.
paranoiasnfm said:
Beautiful! 😀
Have a nice weekend ! 🙂
catbirdinoman said:
Thank you so much! You have a great weekend too! 🙂
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My Life Afterglow said:
Wow! These are amazing photos! I want to visit Nepal now! 🙂
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, My Life Afterglow! I think you would love Pokhara! It’s so colorful and the views of the Himalayas are great. You can see my posts on Nepal on http://www.catbirdinindia.wordpress.com
Elaine - I used to be indecisive said:
Fabulous – a veritable riot of colour! 🙂
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Elaine. 🙂
vastlycurious.com said:
Simply mesmerizing colors- especially the last was my favorite and yes, diplomacy is needed asap!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Kathryn!
adinparadise said:
You have a real kaleidoscope of colours here, Cathy. I love those multi-coloured gloves, but I’d hate to have to knit them. Yes, we all wish for a peaceful solution to the Korea problems.
catbirdinoman said:
I wouldn’t even know how to knit those gloves, Sylvia! I really hope things do calm down on the Korean peninsula soon.
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Lucid Gypsy said:
I hope you’ve grabbed yourself some Omani art to take home with you, its beautiful!
catbirdinoman said:
I wish, Gilly! Sadly those paintings were not offered for sale. I wish! At least I have the photos. I hope to find some before I leave though. 🙂
Amar Naik said:
combination of colors in clicks is great
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catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Amar!
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restlessjo said:
Gorgeous, Cath! I love the Pokhara shots, which are a little more subtle, but the Omani artwork is lovely. Gilly’s right- you should have some great souvenirs.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Jo. I love those Pokhara shots too. They’re my favorites. Sadly, the Omani paintings are done by students at the university and were not for sale when I inquired. I would love to have one. At least I have the photos! 🙂
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Amy said:
Wonderful selections! The dragon lantern is fab.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Amy! I love the Korean lanterns in their festivals! 🙂
bluebrightly said:
Great series of shots – the Omani paintings are such a contrast to what (I think) the landscape looks like around there.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Lynn, and yes, you’re right. Maybe these paintings are wishful thinking on the Omani students’ part. These vibrant colors are not a part of Oman’s landscape, but the elements, the sun, date palms, rocky coast, sailboats and sea are all part of the coastal landscape. I did a feature on a Greek artist, Kiko, who works in Oman and her paintings reflect the colors here much more than these do. But I do love these paintings. 🙂
Beauty Along the Road said:
You have captured so much beauty all over the world, thanks for sharing these gorgeous images with us…
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Annette. I’m always attracted to color! 🙂
Melissa Tackett said:
Stunning!!!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Melissa, and thanks for visiting my blog! 🙂
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Tina Schell said:
Great choices!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks, Tina! That was fun to put together. 🙂
Carol said:
Wonderful examples of color, which pleases the eye and warms the heart.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Carol. 🙂
fgassette said:
AMAZING COLORS!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Francine! 🙂
the eternal traveller said:
The line up of boats is my favourite, closely followed by those very funky gloves. I would love to own a pair of those.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, Carol. I love those boats in Pokhara, too. I think I would love to decorate a wall with those gloves, and wear them too! 🙂
dearrosie said:
oh gosh Cathy you have been to some wonderful places. Have you ever framed a collage like this? It would be lovely.
catbirdinoman said:
That is a fun idea, Rosie. Maybe when I return home I will try something like that. I really want to write a book, but I want pictures in it too. We’ll see what happens. 🙂
basiga said:
I love the color in your life! My blog is phoneography, although I use an iPod Touch5, and is a whole different style of photography and art. If your curious, please come and check it out and let me know what you think. This is my color challenge.
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, and thanks for stopping by my blog and introducing me to yours. I love your plays on color. 🙂
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kz said:
wonderful collection of colors 🙂
catbirdinoman said:
Thanks so much, kz! 🙂
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