What a square ⬜ Need A drink?

I don’t often crop my photos to square, but since I did one, why not try few more just for the fun of it. It does sometimes bring different things to the main focus.

For some reason I have lots of window shots newly edited, due to having gone through the archives lately looking for forgotten gems . This looked good as a square, a view to a bar. As I played with it I did two edits and I prefer the one on the top with the faded colors and haze finnish.

I do like editing and see if can capture mood I was in when I took the shot. Mellow maybe?

What a square ⬜ Fashionable?

I don’t often crop my photos to square, but since I did one, why not try few more just for the fun of it. It does sometimes bring different things to the main focus.

For some reason I have lots of window shots newly edited, due to having gone through the archives lately looking for forgotten gems . This looked good as a square.

Lens-Artists Challenge #288 – Window Shopping

First I want to thank Donna for her inspiring post on the topic of sound. I really had to give it some thought. It was wonderful to see how everyone interpreted it.

I often do window shopping and thought it could be a cool photography challenge. I take photos of creative window displays, I have not limited my shots to fashion. Anything goes, like decorations and even food. Please join and share your take on this theme.

Here are a few ideas of what you could capture: the contrast between the inside and outside of a store, the reflections on the glass, and the expressions of the shoppers.

Snap a photo of a window display that grabs your attention, and try to get some street or surroundings in the shot. You may want to focus on the play of light and shadows, or the vibrant colors that draw the eye.

Helsinki – Balmuir store

Take a pic of someone or a group checking out a window display, and try to capture their feelings, reactions, or interactions. You can go for a candid or posed vibe, depending on the situation. It’s a great opportunity to capture genuine emotions or create an engaging composition.

Click on the photos and see them in a larger size, for a closer and more immersive view.

Grab a shot of a window display that tells a story, conveys a message, or has a theme. Feel free to get creative or go for a more documentary style, depending on the mood and meaning of the display. Pay attention to details and look for interesting patterns or objects that stand out.

These window displays I’ve observed are truly captivating to me at least as I took photos of them. The juxtaposition of the stack of papers in Amalfi, the whimsical showcasing of little girls’ clothing in Nicé, and the fashion displays in Monaco and Melbourne were stylish. The displays of decorations from Helsinki and Capri, as well as the jewelry shop in Thailand, added further richness to my exploration of different window shopping experiences. It’s wonderful how each of these displays tells a unique story about the location where they were captured. These windows offer a vivid glimpse into the essence of different places around the world.

Click on the photos and see them in a larger size, for a closer and more immersive view.

Or just go and look for window frames. Sometimes, the beauty lies in simplicity. You might find interesting patterns, architectural details, or unexpected reflections to capture within the frame of a window.

This photography challenge offers a fantastic opportunity to explore composition, storytelling, and observation. Whether you’re drawn to the visual appeal of a captivating storefront, the human dynamics of window shopping, or the abstract beauty of window frames, there’s plenty of potential for creativity and unique perspectives.

To participate in this challenge, you should link to or leave a comment on the week’s host’s original challenge post and please use the #Lens-Artists tag in your own post, so the post is easily found in the Reader.

Next week Johns (Journeys with Johnbo) will host with the Lens-Artists Challenge. Be sure to visit his inspirational site for more!

Throwback Thursday

We all have these photos … throwback photos! Don’t we just… so many. It’s described as ‘nostalgia-inducing pictures … from a different era of your life”.

This week (#TB Thursday). Thursday is filled with memories from window shopping in Stockholm, Sweden. I for some reason find these quirky Very Important Clothes windows fun and creative. I have no idea if the shops exists an more, I doubt it. Many times these small business don’t have a very long life span. I generally like windows with creative design.

I am going to be kind and limit the photos to only eight.

Carmel by Sea

I truly enjoyed this town, I could have stayed there longer. Nice shops, art galleries, restaurants. Nice, clean town for tourists and locals to enjoy. We had breakfast at a place a local recommended, I have to say it was a good recommendation.

June – Colorful Mannequins

Colorful Mannequins in Monaco

Värikollaasi 155 – playground

This weeks colors – not the easiest to find. Thanks to this kids playground  – these bright colors are all there, what a relief.

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Värikollaasi 154 – window shopping

This weeks colors – I had some difficulties here – Thank you boutiques – window shopping saved me. I can use your creativity to feed mine.

I like to think that I found the colors…

window shopping for colors

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