I am so excited to be joining Kristi of Live and Love Outloud and Rebecca of Bumbles and Light for their Nurture Photography Autumn Challenge! It begins today and continues weekly with a new prompt through November 16. I really look forward to the challenges they host each season as they truly do challenge me not only to think creatively and artistically (which doesn't come natural to me, by the way) through their different prompts each week, but also to improve on my photography skills.
This week's prompt: GREEN.
When I think of Autumn, I don't normally think green. Bold, glowing colors such as red, yellow and orange are more what I envision. But as I looked around, I realized there is still a lot of green just trying to hang on to its color as long as it can.
I found the leaves of wild vines still green and hanging on tightly to their branches.
I spotted some trees that change colors later than others.
And then I found these. The fruit of the black walnut tree.
Inside the textured green exterior lies its fruit, the black walnut.
I have to be honest though, while I was thrilled to find these to photograph for this challenge, they are really quite a nuisance. They fall from the trees, scatter about on the ground where they rot, turn black and get mushy and in turn, it makes mowing our yard a bit of a challenge.
But, for the sake of this challenge, let's just focus on their beauty.
I really love and look forward to these seasonal challenges and want to thank Kristi and Rebecca for the great deal of time and thought they give to each one - I especially appreciate the autumn and winter challenges that they and Alicia of Project Alicia coordinate. I am not in any respect a lover of cold weather, so when the temperatures drop, I tend to stay indoors in the warmth of my home. These challenges push me to get out of my "zone of comfort" and focus on the beauty that each season offers.
If you want to join us, you can link up with Kristi or Rebecca. Or if you simply want to be inspired by Autumn's beauty, you can visit their blogs or the Nurture Photography Inspiration board on Pinterest where they will be showcasing some of their favorites. Hope you join us!
Happy Autumn!
xo,
tish
What amazing pictures sissy! I absolutely love the template you used for the leaf pictures as well. So neat!
ReplyDeleteThese are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! I look forward to these too. I think you found some stunning green hanging on this week.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful! found you via the nurture challenge, love your pics, so creative!!
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These are really gorgeous Tish, I love the third one especially and the wonderful texture work. I'm so glad to hear how you are enjoying the challenges, we absolutely love hosting them! Thanks so much for taking part :)
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My favorite is the last walnut, although the leaves in a bottle feel kind of romantic. Like they belong next to two white candle, some music and good conversion. Love your colors ;-)
ReplyDeleteyour beautiful photos do reflect an autumnal magic!
ReplyDeleteawesome photography and blog!
You are so talented. I love where you went with the challenge. I especially love the perspective of the first shot.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! Every shot is set up so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAll of your photos are gorgeous Tisha. I especially like the way texture higlighted your photos, especially those of the black walnut fruits. Wonderful job. :)
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Tish, you are so sweet! We certainly love hosting these challenges and it feels so great when our participants get something from it. :) With that said, your work is lovely as usual. Isn't it amazing, how much inspiration can be found when we actually seek it out?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you come up with for Friday's theme: Yellow/Light! :)