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Phoneography Challenge: Nature (City Trees in Winter and the B&W Challenge Day 1)

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Lisa

February 3, 2015

Even though our 2014/2015 winter is shaping up to be the winter-that-wasn’t I’ve spent it either inside the house or out on city streets too busy to take advantage of our unseasonably warm days. I wish I had a camera roll full of forests and snow-covered mountains to share but this image of bare trees in the middle of Seattle’s Pioneer Square pretty much sums up my 2015 nature experiences.

The very creative Meg over at Move the Chair has invited me to participate in a 5 day black and white challenge and today’s post represents day 1. I hope you’ll come back for four more images from our winter(ish) Saturday in Seattle’s International District and Pioneer Square.

Posted as part of Lens and Pen by Sally’s Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge: Nature.

28 responses to “Phoneography Challenge: Nature (City Trees in Winter and the B&W Challenge Day 1)”

Eric Tonningsen

February 3, 2015

Iconic to Seattle’s skyline. Now dwarfed. I remember when it was the city’s tallest building. Sigh.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 3, 2015
  
  I think the same thing every time I see this building, Eric. The Smith Tower was the tallest building west of the Mississippi when it was built.
  
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luminouszest

February 3, 2015

this is nicely done! thank you so much for sharing:)

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 3, 2015
  
  Thanks so much, I really appreciate your visit today!
  
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LadyPinkRose

February 3, 2015

Beautiful lines, Lisa. If you want cold, come my way. I have plenty. (smile) Love, Amy

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 3, 2015
  
  Thanks, Amy. I don’t mind our warm weather but I wish I had more free time to enjoy it! Your snow pictures are lovely though so there is a definite upside to a traditional winter. 🙂
  
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  1. LadyPinkRose
    
    February 5, 2015
    
    This is the first time in my life, Lisa, that I am doing snow shots. It is helping me getting over my dread of winter. I have some more coming soon. (smile) Love, Amy
    
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Angeline M

February 3, 2015

I love the almost lacy branches as frames in this photo.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 4, 2015
  
  Thanks, Angeline. I thought it would be nice to highlight nature in a pov that’s different from my typical photos. It’s great to hear you like it. 🙂
  
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Roshan Clicks

February 3, 2015

pretty frame

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 4, 2015
  
  Thank you. 🙂
  
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lensandpensbysally

February 4, 2015

Lisa, yes, we’ve had a strange winter too. While it’s been cold, the snow has shirted us and we’ve had an abundance of rain. That translates to day after day of grey, much like your image. Your capture has a strong juxtaposition of nature and human nature. The way that we construct cities by leaving the barest of nature. Still, those trees do bring some wildlife: birds and insects. Sorry for the rant. Happy Photo Challenge.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 4, 2015
  
  Looking at this photo now I realize the view will be very different in a few months after the leaves return. Hopefully I can go back for a second shot and capture the soft greens against all the hard stone and brick.
  
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Mountainstroh (Tony)

February 4, 2015

wow…. that is a cool pic!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 4, 2015
  
  Thanks, Tony!
  
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Linda Arthur Tejera

February 4, 2015

I really like this photo. Love the architecture and the lines and shading. Nice! 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 4, 2015
  
  So nice to hear, Linda thank you!
  
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Andra Watkins

February 4, 2015

I’m looking forward to being there!!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 4, 2015
  
  I’m so excited!
  
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littledogslaughed

February 4, 2015

Wonderful Lisa! I really like the clean lines of the building and the imperfect lines of nature and how they intersect-

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 4, 2015
  
  Thanks, Meg!
  
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sustainabilitea

February 5, 2015

Lisa, be careful. It’s dangerous to mix photo challenges….or maybe that was drinks. Oh, well, silly me. 🙂 Enjoyed the photo, whichever challenge.

janet

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 5, 2015
  
  It’s definitely dangerous to mix my drinks these days, Janet. 😉
  
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lolaWi

February 6, 2015

beautiful picture, Lisa! love how you framed it! enjoy your warm winter. it’s very cold in my part of the world. 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 6, 2015
  
  I’ll admit to enjoying the warmth this year, but my fingers are crossed we don’t have some unexpected challenges with water supply come summer. Bundle up in your cold!
  
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vastlycurious.com

February 7, 2015

Well done !

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  February 7, 2015
  
  Thank you. 🙂
  
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