Challenge for Pictures in a Series: Motif or Concept Towards ZEN

[Tom Robbins]

How about your ZEN Feelings?

Say, do you suppose it would be worthwhile to start a post about simplified Zen-ish photographs? Members could post sample images to illustrate approaches to minimize distracting elements.

Just a thought...

 

[Asher Kelman]

Here are my very first attempts at such Zen simplicity, but I am bereft of Buddhist knowledge. I have meditated in a group 3 years ago and it was refreshing.

Asher Kelman: “Vase, Gate & Bowl”​

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

https://flic.kr/p/2jH39zR

Finis​

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

 

[Asher Kelman]

https://flic.kr/p/2jH39zR

Finis​

Wolfgang,

Glad you are here and well!

I first thought there was a cooking pan in there too. You so you ZENned it, indeed!

When I realized it was the end of a breakfast, perhaps, I started to wonder if I should put the dishes away or leave it as a message to my wife that I had already eaten and was satisfied!

Asher

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

... yep, Zen is about thinking, Asher!

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

Zen (Japonica) by Wolfgang Plattner, on Flickr​

 

[Asher Kelman]

I cannot match Maggie’s leaf, but that perfect shot gave me an idea:

Asher Kelman: “The Look Out”​

 

[Asher Kelman]

Wolfgang,

Like a private temple offering!

When did you do this, it already has 5 visits by folk!

The red and black ace it!

Would it also work blurred?

Asher

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

Asher, here is the blurred version

Zen (Japonica)​

 

[Asher Kelman]

I think it’s more meditative!

Asher

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

I do agree, Asher!

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

... just one more for meditation ...

Candle by Wolfgang Plattner, on Flickr​

 

[Asher Kelman]

 

[Tom Robbins]

Wow, some great examples!

This very simple photo, taken on the verge of autumn, may serve for viewers inclined to the outdoors. Besides, I've always had a thing for hedgerows.

Autumn Shadows

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

... something to "dive" in ...

The Door by Wolfgang Plattner, on Flickr​

 

[Jerome Marot]

That is very, very nice. Maggie's leaf as well (I did not notice this thread earlier...).

 

[James Lemon]

 

[Wolfgang Plattner]

menagerie ...

Menagerie by Wolfgang Plattner, on Flickr​

 

[Asher Kelman]

menagerie ...

Menagerie by Wolfgang Plattner, on Flickr​

A very fortunate discovery!

 

[James Lemon]

 

[James Lemon]

 

[Asher Kelman]

...and towards whole objects:

Asher Kelman: “Citrons”​

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

Oh, I love this one with the wall and the door. Gorgeous!

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

I love this with all the light and shadow. It makes me think of one I did, I'll find it and post! Maggie

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

Unrequited by Maggie Terlecki
In this image, I'm trying to show an emotion that artists, poets, musicians have written about and expressed throughout all time: Loving someone that does not love you in return, or may not know even that you are there.
What's going on with the shadows in this is very important to the title. I think it may work in this thread.

 

[Asher Kelman]

“Unrequited“Loving someone that does not love you in return, or may not know even that you are there.

What's going on with the shadows in this is very important to the title. I think it may work in this thread.

Maggie,

Yours works! I feel it. But the title IS required here to guide us with a tap on the shoulder pointing our gaze in the right direction.

The aphorism, that, “A picture should speak for itself!”,( like most of them), is false! Titles can set the mind to accept the implausible. Sometimes we need that.

Asher

 

[nicolas claris]

No need for words, just calm and peaceful thoughts.

 

[Asher Kelman]

No need for words, just calm and peaceful thoughts.​

We are all in agreement, this is not merely “Zen” but

entering “Nirvanah”

“just calm and peaceful thoughts”,

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....and bestowed with a yacht and the figure of a young angel!

Asher

 

[James Lemon]