Lens-Artists Challenge #397 | Texture

I love this challenge theme because I love textures. Even during our home reno where we were significantly changing the look of our home from in and outside, texture is something I wanted more of!

Anne introduces this weeks challenge, be sure to check out her examples on her blog, they were awesome!

Texture helps my two-dimensional examples have a three-dimensional quality. Now it’s your turn. Show us your images where texture plays an integral part. When you share your post, please remember to link it to mine and use the Lens-Artists tag. ~ Anne

This morning I began reading The Artists Way again, with a much deeper desire to be there more for me and to go internal vs external, I picked this up earlier this week and my heart fell out onto the pages this morning. I was so grateful for a beautiful morning, the sun was shining and it was an awesome Spring day to grab the camera and go out for a walk. I was hoping to see more birds than I did, however I really enjoyed watching the sandpipers – I think thats what they are!

I had no idea pine cones started as the most beautiful intense red colour. They caught my eye when I was out in our back yard with my 180mm macro. I love the colour, and the various textures in the image, the bokeh of the background – delish and the smooth needles with the baby pinecones in the bright red colour with a beautiful texture pattern on it.

This image below, has such a gentle feeling to it, the majority of the texture except the dirt below is smooth.

The textures of the new baby leaves on the tree branches.

Ive now got my own Magnolia Tree – she’s a baby and we need to ensure she is protected from the dog who loves sticks. Any tips please let me know! The petals of the flower, the inside and the branches – texture makes some amazing photos!

There is something about wood in nature that is very cool looking. I saw this on my walk this morning. Texture of the tree, seeing the water in the background, which we know is delicious and fluid along with the early spring plant debris from the previous year, just awaiting new growth. New growth that you can actually spy on this stump.

I love this image, captured out the window. The fluffy clouds, the tall trees, the pit over to the left and the farm field on the right. The beginning of ‘The Rocky’ trail near us. It was worth the dust filled hair! ;)

The hay bales under the clouds!

When I came home I was walking in our backyard, admiring the dandelions with my 180mm macro lens and had fun getting low!

I love macro photography and how it brings attention to the tiniest details, where the plant looks almost fluffy and soft and also so smooth in spots!

Did you catch the small tiny water droplet on the dandelion – love it! The smoothness of the droplet, as well on the leaf below.

Im honestly not sure what I was aiming at, however I really like this one below with the various textures and colours.

This was a fun challenge! I love that I got out with my camera, trusting on my intuition to guide me to photograph what I was drawn to and aligned with the challenge! Be sure to check back for next weeks challenge that will be announced on Saturday. I have to admit, it feels soooo good to get back out with my camera and play on my laptop for me. Its like a breath of fresh air, we have a new software that feels like its already working so much better for us, that will make everyone’s life easier, and that means more creative time for me. Much needed right now and I am truly grateful for that!

Have you read The Artists Way before? I am excited to begin this journey. Time to start our evening essential oil diffuser, enjoy some yummy food and relax!