This week’s photo challenge at The Daily Post at WordPress.Com challenges us to share a photo in which our subject is shown from a different point of view. I do admit that since I have taken part in these weekly photo challenges, I no longer take my pictures facing the subject head-on. Now I think of different perspectives and points of view.
I love the beauty of tulips and, this spring, I tried to capture their beauty with my camera. I knelt down on the ground to take this so that I could see their stems as well.
Two full beds had been planted next to one another and I tried to capture how beautiful the rows and rows of tulips looked.
I noticed that these bright flowers stood out against the greenery that filled the rest of the park.
I noticed, as well, the park bench that had been placed near the blooms. Often I have seen people sitting on the benches here watching the passers-by and admiring the beauty laid out in front of them.
I received a few strange looks from passers-by as I moved around the flower beds with my camera. These looks are something I shall have to get used to as I try to follow the photo challenges set out by WordPress.
Has following photo challenges changed the way you take pictures?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2013
Colline's Blog 
Beautiful photos. What is there not to like about tulips.
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I agree. I love seeing these blooms everywhere come Spring time.
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a nice change in perspective and pretty pics )
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Thank you. I am trying to change the way in which I take my photos 🙂
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Great photos Colline, especially the ones where you obviously went for the not-so-common POV.
To answer your question, yes, participating in the weekly challenge has opened my eyes to new ways of seeing. I have always tried to make images that stand out, and the inspiration I get from all the great entries every week help me a great deal. I feel that if you want snap-shots, walk up and photograph everything at eye level just like everyone else does. If on the other hand you want to make photographs, seeing and photographing your subject in unique ways is key.
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Your photos are so beautiful Jeff and they definitely stand out when I look at them.
As you say, looking at others’ photos helps one to learn – and to look at subjects in a different way. I can only hope to improve with so many inspiring bloggers in the community.
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I think it would be hard not to. Even though I’m not always conscious of it I’m sure every photo I’ve ever looked at is somewhere in the back of my mind when I’m out making my own. Either to derive inspiration from or to avoid repetition, whether we realize it or not, the influence is there.
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We used the same objects 😛
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I saw that too 🙂
I liked your b&w rendition. And next time I will try taking pictures from the angle you used.
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Colline, both my husband (who absolutely adores tulips) and i are sad, I can not open any of your photographs – is it wp? Other sites seem to be ok. Carina 🙂
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I have had that a few times. I go back a little while later and then I see the photos. I always thought it was my internet playing up. I hope you can get to see them later Carina as the tulips are cheerfully red 🙂
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It always fascinates me how we come out with interesting interpretations of these photo challenges every time. And of course, every challenge is a learning experience for me. I really love tulips red or yellow.
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One of the things I enjoy most about these challenges is looking at what everyone else comes up with 🙂
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A stunning, gorgeous color of the tulips! How beautiful, Colline!
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They really were. We were sad when they took them out to plant for summer. We passed them three times a week and were always a delight to see.
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Positively dazzling! The angle does add something.
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I agree. The result encourages me to get more creative with angles in my shots.
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I especially like the last photo with the contrast of the tulips, bench, and purple flowering tree in the background.
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That is also my favourite photo Angeline. I enjoy using benches in my photo scenes 🙂
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Love the photos, Colline! Tulips are so cheerful 🙂
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Thank you Christy. They are especially cheerful on a wet, cool day like we have today 🙂
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How fun to “tiptoe through the tulips” with you! :^D
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I would have loved to lie amongst them – but then I am sure I would have received more than just looks! 🙂
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I love the color of the tulips. I wish I knew the specific type of red it is. I should send the link of this post to my friend. She knows color. 😀
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I would be interested to know. These had the spot of black in its centre. Really beautiful.
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Great photos for this challenge Colline! Such lovely bright tulips!
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Thank you Janaline. It will be interesting to see what colour they plant next spring 🙂
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What other colours are there for tulips? I’ve only seen red and yellow. What about white, blue or pink?
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I have seen white ones as well as blooms that are so dark purple in colour they are almost black.
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I don’t mind attracting strange looks, Colline. (in a good cause, of course 🙂 ) My husband tends to fade into the background if I’m behaving oddly though.
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At least he doesn’t stop you. Mine waits patiently on the side 🙂
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So lovely all of them 🙂 That bench looks so inviting!
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I still haven’t had a chance to sit on it and watch passers-by 🙂
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So beautiful photographs, I love tulips… Thank you dear Colline, love, nia
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Glad you enjoyed them Nia.
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Individually, it’s just a red tulip but just look how beautiful they all look when planted by the dozens. Very nicely done, Colline.
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Thank you John. The tulips are certainly more effective when altogether. Fields of them must look amazing.
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What a beautiful challenge. It’s awesome.
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Thank you Cocomino. 🙂
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So schöne viele Blumen tolle Fotos ich wünsche einen schönen Sonntag lieber Gruß Gislinde
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Danke Gislinde.
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The tulips are incredible. I’d sit on the bench in a New York minute! So beautiful!
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The entire park is beautiful during the spring. There are blossoms on the trees, the leaves are green and there are many beautiful flowers.
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So peaceful. Nice captures, Colline.
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Thank you.
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People are just curious souls…they will always look. Too bad these flowers didn’t last a little longer.
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They took them out before the flowers had died and we were really upset. I am sure we could have enjoyed them for another week or so.
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Wow! These blooms are beyond beautiful!
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It is for this reason we had to carry the camera on one of our walks and take the pictures 🙂
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