Egídio leads this week with an invitation to showcase photos that guide us into the scene. He offers three ways to approach the topic: literally, by featuring “any surface built or worn for travel,” compositionally, with “photos that move the eye…the destination barely matters next to the shape of the getting there,” and interpretively, using “tracks and traces, or metaphor.”
Walking trails are a pleasure to be on and always invite me to snap photos of where I am. The first time on a trail is always an adventure, since I don’t know where it will take me! In nature, I’m not afraid; cautious and careful, though confident.
Here are two favorite photos that draw the eye to a a vanishing point, representative of the compositional mode.
Thank you for the third approach to the challenge, Egídio. The interpretive option “opens the prompt up wide” allowing for the use of “tracks and traces, or metaphor.” Oooh, metaphor; “a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.” New Oxford American Dictionary.
Lindy, I always enjoy your take on a challenge. As a fan of bridges, my favorite is your shot of the bridge approach. My favorite of the metaphors is the muted coastal study.
Thank you, John. I appreciate your feedback and support!
Lindy, your images are great examples of the three different ways to approach the challenge. My favorite is the first on of Jello at the top of the trail. I also love the bridge.
Thank you, Beth. So sweet of you to recognize dear Jello ❣️🐾
Lindy, you took this challenge and ran away with it. What an excellent and varied response!
Thank you, Anne. It’s so fun to run away with a LA challenge!
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Joyful response, Lindy. I can see you had fun with this one. Love the prints on sand and snow.
Thank you, Sofia!
Loved this one Lindy, you took full advantage of Egidio’s suggestions! Especially drawn to the beach scene and the skies
Thank you, Tina. Here’s a housewarming toast to you🥂