Lens-Artists Challenge #369 – Dreamy

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This week Ann-Christine leads us with a Dreamy challenge.

She wrote:There are many possibilities hidden in Dreamy – maybe you are given to or indulging in daydreaming? You might even want to illustrate one of your own dreams? Now we are looking forward to Your interpretation of the theme Dreamy!

An abstract artwork capturing the vibrant hues of autumn and winter, reflecting nature’s stunning palette in a dreamy composition.

I do have to include at least one of my artwork, hope you like it! I have used tones suitable for the season and the ones used in this post, incorporating rich hues that reflect the vibrant energy of autumn and the gentle warmth of winter. My goal was to create a piece that resonates with the changing atmosphere, drawing inspiration from nature’s stunning palette. I truly believe that art has the power to connect us to the world around us and to evoke feelings that words often cannot express.

An autumn moment for dog walker in a misty landscape and vibrant fall foliage.

I envision these images encapsulating a tapestry of enchanting autumn scenes, where dew-kissed spider webs glisten in the soft embrace of morning light, serene reflections dance upon a still lake, and misty vistas are adorned with golden hay bales—a true homage to this magical season. It invites us to bask in the tranquil beauty of an autumn landscape, where the vibrant hues of falling leaves gently blanket the earth. As the renowned poet John Keats once said, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” In this spirit, I felt compelled to share these evocative images of the season, hoping you can lose yourselves in the quiet allure of nature’s transformation into winter, cherishing the ephemeral beauty that graces our surroundings.

A dreamy spider web adorned with morning dew, capturing the essence of nature’s delicate beauty.
A reflection of lush greenery on calm waters, embodying the dreamy essence of nature.
Misty landscape with hay bales in a green field, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
A close-up view of a moss-covered stump in a softly blurred forest setting, portraying the essence of nature’s tranquility.
A dreamy landscape featuring blurred reflections of trees and water, evoking a serene and mystical atmosphere.
An autumn landscape featuring golden foliage, a still lake, and a small boat, a view to nature’s beauty during the fall season.

I’ve taken pleasure in crafting my response this week and hope you find joy in it as well. Be sure to check out Ann-Christine’s stunning original post here for a deeper insight into her challenge, and don’t forget to link back to it in your reply. Remember to add the Lens-Artists Tag so your contribution shows up in our reader section.

Thanks to John and all who took part in last week’s Autumn reflection, the images were so colorful. Here in the northern region, we are witnessing the tail end of the season, which carries a sense of melancholy as strong winds send leaves tumbling down, painting a beautiful yet somber scene. Many trees stand bare, resembling elegant silhouettes against the dwindling light, reminding us of life’s cycles and the inevitability of change. I encourage you to join us next week as Sofia once again leads us through her breathtaking Photographias blog. In the meantime, let’s appreciate the beauty around us as we move into the coming months, and remember to keep smiling; it might just brighten someone else’s day.

Interested in joining our challenge? click here for more information.

66 thoughts on “Lens-Artists Challenge #369 – Dreamy”

      1. I am so sorry I didn’t get to the end of your post. When I saw your thank you’s I thought that was the last.
        I adore your abstract Ritva 🥰 The layers and colours are fabulous. I have to keep looking back to take everything in from the use of matching colours as well as contrasts. The woman just makes the whole work ethereal.
        Thank you for sending me back to see something wonderful I would have otherwise have missed.
        You are very talented

  5. Such a great theme for you, it really suits your photographic style as these shots demonstrate. I especially love the spider’s web and tree stump – perfectly dreamy! I also really like your artwork – it may be an abstract but I saw a river or waterfall within it, perhaps seen as if in a dream 🙂

  7. Dear Ritva
    We like all your pictures, but especially the abstract one.
    Thanks for sharing
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

  9. You captured the very essence of dreamy, with these lovely pictures, Ritva! Nature in the fall often creates that dreamy feeling for me. I love the white pop of the dog walker amidst the autumn foliage and mist.

  12. Beautiful photographs Ritva, there’s a soft melancholy in the season you’ve captured so well and your artwork is gorgeous. I’m glad you moved it to the beginning too 🧡 xxx

  15. Ritva, yes, I experience joy when I see your wonderful images. I think my favorites are the autumn scenes in the first and the last one. I also love the misty landscape with the hay bales.

  16. I love these images, Ritva! Hard to pick a favourite, but the autumn landscape with dog walker in white would probably be my pick

  19. Fascinating and enchanting, Ritva! I can’t decide if one stands out more than the others. It’s an amazing gallery. I love the abstract and misty morning photos, especially.

  23. Love, dream, impressionist, muted colours. Finland, Sweden – northern colours and mood. Wonderful post – from start to fin(n)ish! Your artwork is so well capturing the essense of it all, you are very, very talented!

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