Donna’s first challenge as a team member is an absolute dream. I’d like to think there’s something always being said, in all possible ways. Our eyes, our silence, our creative work, all of it. My photography is my message, sometimes even to myself. For many years, no photos were taken, and I was silent. That desert was crossed, my messages are now expressed daily. Sometimes I think words are unnecessary, maybe today is such a day. For I’ll be sharing others’ messages and my own.
Messages from Nature


Artists’ Messages



Messages of inclusion and diversity
Messages of Love

A Message of Hope

Messages from individual people


And a Message from me

Donna’s challenge invite us to communicate. Thoughts, feelings, all sort of messages that are important to us, to our communities. I strongly recommend a visit to her site, marvel and then join us for this challenge. If you do, please link back to Donna’s original post and tag Lens-Artists. I cannot wait to see your replies.
Last week, Anne’s challenge gave us an insight to our approach to photography by focusing on one lens walks. Next week Patti is leading with Shadows & Reflections in Black and White, so make sure you visit her site. Until then, take care.
Posted for Donna’s Lens-Artists Challenge
Lovely, Sofia. You have such an eclectic collection of messages here.
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely messages Sofia 🙂!
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Thank you, PR!
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Very important messages, Sofia. I follow. Have a nice sunday, my dear.
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Thank you, Giannis 🙂
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A beautiful and touching response to Donna’s challenge Sofia ❤ I recognise the Children’s Monument from the Hiroshima Peace Park among your images.
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Thank you, Sarah. It was one of the first ones I’ve picked for the challenge.
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What a nice post, Sophia. You stimulated my thinking on this theme. Beautiful images, too.
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Thank you so much, Pat. I’m glad you enjoyed them!
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I love the way you began you post Sofia. Your photography truly comes across as your message EVERY time, not just this week. You have a softness to your photography and I am certain you quietly move about your surrounding always curious about what is around the corner. I loved all your photos. The mural of inclusion and diversity is fun with a strong message, and the street art is curious. The hearts…. Thank you for your love and encouraging message to me as well. Fantastic.
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Thank you, Donna. You’re too kind. It’s one of those themes that can really inspire, as were your photos. I’m ok with writing but sometimes the image does it all for me.
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Your images always speak volumes. You writing draws us back whether you know that or not. have a good week Sofia.
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Thank you. Have a lovely week too, Donna.
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Amazing post Sofia! I enjoyed your interpretation of others’ messages and that you left us with your own. Beautiful photography and thoughts.
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Thank you so much, Anne! I’m happy you enjoyed them.
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A creative approach to the challenge Sofia – I loved it! You’re so right, often times no words are necessary at all. The images are VERY effective and well-captured.
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Thank you, TIna. Your post is amazing, so much there to be inspired by.
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Love your creative take on, Sofia! Beautiful messages from nature, arts, people… through your photos.
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Thank you, Amy. It’s like giving a message of a message. Sometimes it works 😀
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Wonderful variety in your response
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Thank you, Nora 🙂
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Beautiful post, Sofia, with beautiful images and messages. Your message at the end is so lovely.
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Thank you, Tina. I’m dreaming of going back to nature.
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Grafitti! I forgot about that! I have some, buried. Maybe I can find.
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I’m a big fan of street art, John. I hope you can find them!
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Buried, sadly. I found one.
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I love your colorful and hopeful photos and how nice to hear your brief background about how you were once silent and now talk regularly through your photography
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind comments.
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🙂☀️
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Very nice selection! Have a great day!
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Thank you, Florin. You too!
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An appropriate selection of images that truly depict the challenge, Sofia. I love that diversity poster!
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Thank you so much, John. It’s actually a mural that covers the entire side of a building 🙂
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I love the way you have approached this challenge, Sofia! But I expected nothing less from you. Always precise but calm and philosophical. I also love the message from you to us. Thank you!
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Thank you, Ann-Christine. I never saw myself as calm but maybe age is making me a bit more philosophical 😀
I am glad you enjoyed my post.
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Age does many things to us and with us, doesn’t it? I still think mostly good things…I don’t mind the wrinkles.
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