For this week’s challenge, point your camera at something or someone that puts a smile on our face (or just show a smiling face).
Maybe it’s because I’ve just spent several festive days among old friends and family. Maybe it’s the noticeably longer days here in the upper reaches of the Northern Hemisphere. Either way, I wanted this week’s Photo Challenge to elicit some measure of joy among our loyal Daily Post readers. And what’s a more universal signifier of good cheer than a smile?

Photo of Takashi Murakami’s Flowers, flowers, flowers, from 2010.
These smiling flowers are among the most recognizable creations of Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, whose work I recently viewed at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Murakami’s work is smart, rich, and thought-provoking for those who spend some time with it. But it doesn’t sneer at those who just want to clear their minds with a joyous splash of color — or several hundreds such splashes. I admire artists who manage to effortlessly bridge the gap between the cerebral and the viscerally satisfying, and tried to capture the vibrancy of this work in all its sublime flatness.
This week, show us a smile (yours or someone else’s), make us smile, or both. Share a photo of something that has brought a moment of joy into your life recently, or focus on the outcome of that joy. If you’re not feeling particularly cheerful at the moment — it’s still 2018, after all — no need to fake your way into the challenge, either. Smiles come in all shades and flavors, including the half-hearted, tired, bitter, and resigned (to name a few). So whether the emotions you channel in your photo are full of cheer or not, I can’t wait to see your take on this theme.
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A smile can heal a wounded soul. There is something so magical about it!
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We love this picture ❤
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Travel makes me smile! https://inspiresadventure.com/2018/04/04/travel-tips-a-z-inspires-adventure/
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I can’t smile on cue, it’s a real problem when people try to take pictures with me. I always look miserable, but that’s just my face! If you want to see me smile, make me laugh. If you can’t make me laugh, you haven’t earned my smile (it’s not that hard, I have a pretty good sense of humor).
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Dang! These photo challenges bring me great joy! My entry is a rare action shot. They usually don’t turn out since I know nothing about photography! Here’s my entry, A Child Skipping to the Music at the Park: http://lynnkelleyauthor.com/2018/04/child-skipping-to-the-music-at-the-park-smile-photo-challenge/
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A very cute shot indeed 🙂
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Travel always makes me smile 🙂 https://inspiresadventure.com/2018/04/04/travel-tips-a-z-inspires-adventure/
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Hope our friend Danny puts a smile on your face. He always cheers me up!
https://moondustwriter.com/2018/04/04/dance-children-atozchallenge/
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❤️
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Lush and positive art 🎨 😍 my primulas flower picture on blog is no match 😰
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yes
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I definitely smiled a lost last month. Do check out my last post and let me know what you think guys. http://www.toyosiazeez.wordpress.com
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My last trekking trip story makes me smile. https://sudeshnarana.wordpress.com
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I love to smile!
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Love the ideia! Nothing better than a smile!
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My entry this week: https://mgreetsworld.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/what-makes-me-smile-sea/
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Hey ben! Your profile picture is cute, we should meet for coffee one time. Contact me through this email if youre interested x
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Here’s my submission for this week. I meet a lot of people on my travels who smile!!!
https://cindimatography.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/weekly-photo-challenge-smile/
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https://autumn0leaves.wordpress.com/
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I love this! Spreading the good vibes, awesome idea!
This made me smile and still does: http://nikacater.com/index.php/2018/03/28/sunny-jamaica/
Have a nice day!
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I like this
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WOW!
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nice!
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http://www.50firstdateswithme.blog
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This weeks theme makes me happy https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/smile/
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Fantastic theme this week. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING SUCH A FEEL-GOOD ONE! Here is my entry xxx https://uprootedwanderers.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/smile/
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Good read 🙂
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https://wp.me/p1j16x-1yj
Enjoy.
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Quite thoughtful 😊😊
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The smile of a clown, Pennywise to be particular during Halloween in NYC.
https://lignumdraco.wordpress.com/2018/04/05/nightmare-in-the-village/
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