lens-artists-photo-challenge: #362-sports-sporting-events-and-fun-games

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This week, I truly felt stretched to my limits. It’s not that I dislike sports—in fact, I appreciate the excitement and camaraderie they can bring—but I rarely attend live sporting events. I do enjoy watching football on TV with my hubby, where we cheer for our favorite teams from the comfort of our living room.

A curious cat watches a football match on TV, capturing the essence of sports from the comfort of home. ( re-post, but it does include sports)

Despite not having many sports-related photos from those outings, I realized that Beth’s challenge allowed for a wider interpretation of the theme. With this in mind, I put on my thinking cap and explored creative ways to capture the essence of sports. I ventured into my digital archives and managed to find some images related to various sporting activities, including the thrill of a game, moments of teamwork, and the sheer joy of physical activity, showcasing how sports can positively influence our lives, even from afar.

A swimmer braves the cold water amidst a snowy landscape, highlighting the adventurous spirit of winter sports.
A surfer skillfully riding the waves, showcasing the thrill of water sports.
A rowing team in action, showcasing teamwork and athleticism on the water.
A runner in motion, demonstrating the energy and dynamism of sporting activities.
A strolling along the shoreline, enjoying nature’s tranquility . Walking a great sport for all of us.

A colossal shoutout to Beth for tossing this challenge my way, proving I need to snap more pics of people in sporting gear, preferably while they’re actually playing! Also, a big ol’ “oops” to her for my not-so-stellar offering this week. . Beth’s inspirational post is like the golden ticket in reach for photos. When join on this fun run, just remember to tag Lens-Artists and give a link yours back to Beth’s original post!

Two cyclists dressed in vintage attire ride past a snow-covered harbor. You can have fun doing sports.
A group of men playing soccer in a park, showcasing community engagement and leisure activities.
A group of anglers fishing off a pier, with a pelican watching nearby. Sport or Leisure?
A dance performance featuring young dancers

Last week was as easy as it gets with all the doors we shared; each one was like a little world of its own that opened up fascinating stories and memories. I had so many surprises that it made the whole experience truly delightful.

Next week is Anne’s turn to lead us, Saturday 30th August. Until then, enjoy sports?

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33 thoughts on “lens-artists-photo-challenge: #362-sports-sporting-events-and-fun-games”

  3. Ritva, I love this post! Your wonderful images capture the action and emotion beautifully. I love variety of sports you featured. The action shots are terrific and I love the cat watching the TV.

  8. You have lots of interesting and varied sporting action here 🙂 The cat watching TV made me smile, your surfer is perfectly captured, as is that runner, and your beach photo provides some calm and serenity among all that activity!

  10. Great challenge response, Ritva! Many good images show different activities. I liked the dance and the opening image with the cat watching. The runner is great, too. Good work.

  11. Your sports photos are great. They cover so many sports and circumstances from the cat watching TV, the lady swimming in winter, to the Pelican and the people fishing. They are interesting look at and brings out memories.

  12. You’ve done brilliantly and have a lot more on sports that you thought initially. I love the swimmer in cold water, the composition with the red at one corner is magnificent.

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