As anyone who has taken a class in the visual arts and photography knows, there are rules that help make an image stand out from its surroundings. This week Ritva encourages us to forget about the rules and present photos “with a carefree spirit, that allow our spontaneity to shine through, and infuse each shot with authenticity.” To that end, I have not cropped or enhanced the shots in this post in any way. When my husband saw this first image he said, “I like it, just as it is!”
Little did I suspect there would soon be a challenge that is perfect for this odd angle shot!
Impressionism is a favorite artistic style of mine. Above, the peeling bark of the trees fascinated me and the photo was taken simply to capture that texture. Clouds reflecting on water with reeds and their shadows, created another impressionistic image. The incubation space for butterfly pupa is strangely surreal, with each chrysalis in a different stage of metamorphosis. If you look carefully, you will see a faint reflection of me taking this photo.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
I love your first shot on the beach! A double rainbow, your dog, and your shadow all at an angle are perfect!
Thank you, Beth. It was one of those “where did this come from” shots!
Lindy, these are wonderful photos. The opener forces the viewer to look at an image from a different angle. Quite impressive! The impressionistic photos are simply beautiful. Your closing photo is another stunner. Beautiful gallery!
Thank you, Egídio. I truly appreciate having your Brazilian eyes providing feedback!
You are very welcome, Lindy.
I ALWAYS enjoy your photos & particularly like your dog looking off to the ocean (I know that beach!) and the boats in the smoky sky/lake. You have a great eye!
Thank you, Barbara. I apologize for being this late responding, and so appreciate that you enjoy my photo posts!
I have an art group that meets at a local community center every week. We don’t have an official name, but my personal name for it is “No Rules Art.” Look at what we can accomplish when there are no rules!
Sounds like a group I’d enjoy being a part of Jill! Hope all is well with you.
Creative photos for the challenge and the incubation space for butterfly pupa was my fav today – and I saw the reflection selfie – 🙂
Thank you, Yvette. When I first looked at the window into the incubation space I had no idea what it was. Fortunately, the signs and sights enlightened me!
yes, how fortunate
First, great shots taken with instinct and emotion. Second, I do really like the first and last shots they are great. The last one is worth a print and a place on a wall.
Thank you, dear Ritva! When a Len-Artist hosts says “it’s worth a place on a wall”, it is such high praise. It feels like winning a gold medal.
Your closing image DOES look like the boats are floating on air Lindy! Very clever. And your husband is spot on with his comment about your opener. I love it!
Thank you, dear Tina! What fun to be able to showcase images that I/we (the photographers) think are quite amazing, however that just don’t meet the “tip-top standard” to present on Lens-Artists. I’m always pleased when you see what I see in my shots.
Lindy, you’ve chosen some great examples for this challenge. I especially like the ethereal nature of the last image. Nice!
Thank you, John. I always appreciate your observations!
I love your impressionist take, I had to really carefully look, again and again. The incubation space is my favourite of those and also your last one, fantastic photos.
Thank you, dear Sofia. This was a wonderful challenge – much appreciated!